Supported college students in their dynamic learning semester abroad diving deep into current human rights issues in various countries.

Providing case management services to victims of human trafficking. Collaborating with staff to develop program curriculum. Engaging in the larger policy advocacy and international component of CAST by supporting staff in current projects.

Conducted research through the UCLA Blum Center which focuses on Latin America and health issues. Looked into current programs that aid teenagers and teenage pregnancy prevention in Nicaragua. Collaborated with the Center for Demography and Health in Leon, Nicaragua.

• Worked at pro-bono law firm setting with strong communication with attorneys and other staff, including court house and community agencies• Provided case-management support to all clients. Linked clients with social services necessary• Provided clients with psycho-education, helped clients manage heightened emotions due to their legal case• Developed curriculum for future interns, outlining specific tasks within the agency• Engaged in community outreach and linkages to supportive organizations

• Worked in an elementary school setting with strong communication between psychologist, therapist and resource specialist at school. • Provided tools and interventions to change and adapt client’s behavior within their school, their home, and their community. • Worked with students and their families on issues relating to the clients' individualized behavioral support plan and mental health treatment plan.• Utilized community resources and local professionals to develop a strong program for each client. • Monitored all data to determine effectiveness of program and interventions. • Weekly mental health documentation consistent with government guidelines.• Assisted in developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for clients. • Developed and implemented various empowerment groups for girls and boys.

• Helped develop IGAs (Income Generating Activities) for HIV affected families, specifically in women-led households.• Monitored already established development projects in the community. • Monitored health and living conditions of sponsored HIV affected families.• Worked in a team setting at our local health clinic in Nakaseke and learned to adapt to cultural, linguistic, and health care differences.

• Co-facilitated various outpatient groups such as Domestic Violence for Women, Domestic Violence for Children, Parenting Group and Anxiety Group.• Interacted with clients on a one-on-one basis and provided them with community resources such as job opportunities. Assisted clients with government paperwork for housing and insurance purposes.• Participated in co-therapy with clinicians by way of observing client’s behavior and interactions with others, specifically children.• Assisted in research by interviewing clients and inputting data into Excel.• Attended weekly group meetings for updates on different clients and ongoing work at the clinic. • Documented services provided to clients via government approved notes format.

• Assisted clients throughout their appointment, guiding them through procedure.• Worked with Excel and other file makers to input study data. • Recruited parents at different events to participate in our studies.• Attended weekly meetings regarding updates on current research.