Develop and implement daily afterschool programming and weekend trips/activities for refugee youth at Clarkston High School Director of Youth Futures Summer Camp for middle and high school studentsManage participant recruitment, retention, attendance, and family engagementSupervise a team of staff, volunteers and internsEstablish and maintain relationships with program partners and key stakeholders to ensure sustainable support for youthDevelop culturally relevant, trauma-informed trainings for staff and volunteers to ensure equitable systems that support inclusivity and avoid retraumatizing young people

Planned and facilitated year-round afterschool and overnight youth development programmingMaintained regular engagement with participants and caregivers through phone and text, home visits, and events for family and community members to attendBuilt and managed strong partnerships that led to new programming with schools, nonprofit partners, park districts, etcWorked with youth, guardians, and school staff to provide wrap-around support and assist participants in setting and achieving goalsSupervised full-time Youth Engagement Specialist; provide guidance, set career goals, identify professional development opportunitiesCreated and maintained annual program budgetCaptured successes; ensured all Youth Leadership Pathway programs meet organizational goals and grant requirements Designed and implemented staff training and program curriculum to ensure safety, youth engagement, and cultural competenceIdentified, hired, and trained contract staff, volunteers, alumni, and partners to ensure alignment with community values

Supervised YES Trip Leaders, designed programming for 14-16 year old youth leaders in the Camp-to-Community (C2C) program, and coordinated trips for the pre-teen Richmond Rangers program in collaboration with the East Bay Regional Park District. Adult Ally/cook/van driver for the Youth Engagement Team, a cohort of C2C teens who conduct action research to improve health in their community.

Assisted Camp-to-Community Coordinator and Camps Coordinator in planning and implementation of experiential youth development programming for youth ages 10-18. Facilitated YPAR projects and weekly outdoor leadership trips for Richmond youth.

Supported lead instructors to plan and execute safe, engaging outdoor trips. Trained on group management, rock-climbing, backcountry survival, trip logistics, etc.

Designed daily lesson plans and taught core subjects for a class of 10-12 sixth graders. Utilized interpersonal and youth development skills to create a fun and effective learning environment.

Assisted customers with planning and purchasing equipment for their outdoor adventures. Organized departments, trained new hires, met with company reps to test products. Recognized as Employee Of The Month Dec. 2014.

Facilitated group tutoring sessions for students at Richfield Middle and High School. Supported first generation students to prepare for and apply to colleges and universities.