Samantha Perry Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Provide individual and couples therapy for adults, maintaining a caseload of an average of 25-30 sessions weekly• Develop group therapy curriculum and facilitate groups around topics such as trauma, grief, and relationships• Create and facilitate corporate wellness workshop on topics such as stress management, burnout, and managing difficult conversations• Provide critical incident debriefing and crisis support for corporate staff• Participate in weekly clinical consultation involving case presentation and collegial development

Chicago, Il

• Provide individual therapy to a caseload of 25 college and graduate students• Facilitate weekly psycho-education groups• Conduct intake assessments, including risk assessment, diagnostic impressions, and level of care determinations• Provide case management services for linkage and referral where appropriate• Provide crisis management and evaluate risk for suicide, self harm, and harm to others• Prepare clinical documentation and reports using electronic health records system• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and in-service trainings• Collaborate to design and facilitate workshops, activities, and programs related to mental health for Columbia College students

Chicago, Il

• Facilitated weekly Bounce Back groups, a TF-CBT intervention, for 8 students• Provided weekly individual therapy for 6 children ages 6-10 • Engaged with student’s caregivers through home visits and phone calls to facilitate the translation of therapeutic techniques and goals from the after-school setting to the child’s home environment• Co-facilitated Trauma Informed Student Engagement trainings for program staff

Chicago, Il

• Authored and implemented a pyschoeducation curriculum about student’s Individualized Educational Plans, rights, and abilities to advocate for themselves • Provided individual and group therapy to children ages 6-18 utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing • Coordinated with families, community agencies, and teachers to provide comprehensive care for students with mood and behavioral disorders

Burlington, North Carolina

• Led 6 social groups per week for students ages 6-12 to build emotional regulation and social skills • Provided individual counseling to 15 students weekly to support them in meeting behavior, social, and academic goals • Facilitated a mindfulness curriculum twice a week with kindergarten and fourth grade classes • Participated in weekly case consultations with Student Support Team • Acted as School Garden Coordinator to plan events and organize curriculum to engage students, parents, and community partners • Compiled and presented research report on trauma informed schools, ACEs, and provided program recommendations to support students’ emotional regulation

Nakaseke, Uganda

• Coordinated research assistants and interviewing schedules as the Primary Investigator of the research study "Outsiders, insiders, and intermediaries: village health teams’ negotiation of roles toprovide high quality sexual, reproductive and HIV care in Nakaseke, Uganda" published in the BMC Health Services Journal• Interviewed Village Health Team members about the integration of patient rights into their work• Participated in community outreaches to rural health centers to discuss family planning

• Represent the University to 13,000 campus visitors annually through campus tours and events• Guide and inspire students and families touring campus• Coordinate set-up and running of admission events on weekends• Assist admissions counselors with daily administrative tasks

Elon, Nc

• Unpaid scholars program, totaling 4 hours per week over 3 years under the supervision of Dr. Tom Arcaro, Director of Project Pericles, and Dr. Steve Braye, Periclean Class of 2018 Mentor• Develop community assessment tools to utilize in the field• Analyze needs assessments to create a theory of change, and develop a sustainable project with Samaritan Strategy Foundation, an international partner, in Chipulukusu• Write grants, allocate funds for projects, analyze intensive research on Zambia, and advocate for international social justice on campus• Train 5 Zambian adults and co-facilitate workshops for 20 Zambian adolescents on economic livelihood and goal setting

Washington, Dc

• Coordinated with Regional Advisors, and Monitoring and Evaluation specialists to develop needs analysis surveys, compile and analyze data, and report trends • Wrote and edited content for Peace Corps manuals on programming to improve girls’ education• Researched and wrote literature reviews on best practices in educational equity

Elon, Nc

• Mentored 20 incoming freshman through a week-long service program • Coordinated immersive service experiences • Collaborated with a team to partner with community organizations• Facilitated discussions to explore complex social justice issues as well as reflect on personal growth

Social Work

Activities and Societies: Concentration in Clinical Social Work, Contextual Behavior Practice Program of Study, Trauma Informed Care.

Bachelor’S Degree, Human Service Studies

Activities and Societies: Lumen Scholar, College Fellow, Periclean Scholar, Admissions Representative, Orientation Leader, Pre-Serve.

High School

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society President, Methuen Young Educators Club President, Interact, Senior Dance Team