• Lead 8-week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy classes• Participate in training mindfulness instructors

• Support SNAP-Ed and EFNEP programs within University of Illinois Extension by providing statewide leadership for programming and evaluation• Provide oversight of the grant preparation, grant objectives, and grant reporting in compliance with federal guidelines• Oversee program goals and objectives for the INEP grants• Develop and maintain SNAP-Ed and EFNEP operating manual and communicate guidelines to staff involved with program delivery• Lead evaluation efforts for INEP… Show more • Support SNAP-Ed and EFNEP programs within University of Illinois Extension by providing statewide leadership for programming and evaluation• Provide oversight of the grant preparation, grant objectives, and grant reporting in compliance with federal guidelines• Oversee program goals and objectives for the INEP grants• Develop and maintain SNAP-Ed and EFNEP operating manual and communicate guidelines to staff involved with program delivery• Lead evaluation efforts for INEP grants in conjunction with faculty and other grant collaborators outside of UIUC• Oversee implementation and use of reporting systems for SNAP-Ed and EFNEP • Provide training and technical assistance to staff for EFNEP reporting system• Provide leadership in conducting internal program reviews to assess accomplishments and areas for improvement• Lead and manage pilot and/or special projects with the grant programs• Establish and maintain relationships across the campus or state with program stakeholders and other nutrition education programs• Participate with campus faculty or multi-state research groups in research projects related to SNAP-Ed and EFNEP to document impact • Direct interdisciplinary committees and programs as assigned Show less

• Lead 8-week evidence-based mindfulness courses (MBCT / MBSR)• Develop and implement mindfulness curriculum for Mindful Living with Purpose & Resilience (MLPR) program retreat• Develop research design to evaluate effectiveness of MLPR

• Provide oversight for the recruitment and management of all contracted and family selected providers performing services for the Choices Provider Network in Illinois• Build and maintain a community provider network through effective contracting, rate negotiation, training, and education in the community that results in clinically efficacious, cost effective, outcome-based plans of care which build upon the strengths and resources of the family and community• Assist contracted… Show more • Provide oversight for the recruitment and management of all contracted and family selected providers performing services for the Choices Provider Network in Illinois• Build and maintain a community provider network through effective contracting, rate negotiation, training, and education in the community that results in clinically efficacious, cost effective, outcome-based plans of care which build upon the strengths and resources of the family and community• Assist contracted providers and those of all partner agencies (such as medical, mental health, special education, child welfare, developmental disability and juvenile justice) in following the mission, principles and values consistent with Choices' high fidelity wraparound, system-of-care model• Complete audits with providers to ensure compliance with the terms and requirements for providers set forth in the Provider Network agreements• Conduct community assessment/ gap analysis across 4-county area (Champaign, Ford, Vermillion, Iroquois) regarding specific characteristics of local system of care for youth and families involved with IL DHFS and IL DCFS Show less

• Provide oversight for the recruitment and management of all contracted and family selected providers performing services for the Choices Provider Network in Illinois• Build and maintain a community provider network through effective contracting, rate negotiation, training, and education in the community that results in clinically efficacious, cost effective, outcome-based plans of care which build upon the strengths and resources of the family and community• Assist contracted… Show more • Provide oversight for the recruitment and management of all contracted and family selected providers performing services for the Choices Provider Network in Illinois• Build and maintain a community provider network through effective contracting, rate negotiation, training, and education in the community that results in clinically efficacious, cost effective, outcome-based plans of care which build upon the strengths and resources of the family and community• Assist contracted providers and those of all partner agencies (such as mental health, special education, child welfare, developmental disability and juvenile justice) in following the mission, principles and values consistent with Choices' high fidelity wraparound, system-of-care model• Complete audits with providers to ensure compliance with the terms and requirements for providers set forth in the Provider Network agreements• Conduct community assessment/ gap analysis across 4-county area (Champaign, Ford, Vermillion, Iroquois) regarding specific characteristics of local system of care for youth and families involved with IL DCFS Show less

• Develop/implement empirically supported services related to community engagement • Liaison between clinical/community division/PSC and the campus and surrounding community, including underserved, minority populations; establish Participatory Action Research projects• Co-Instructor of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (an evidence based practice) groups and practicum for graduate students; research design, methodology• Co-Leader of Community Advocacy Program and Girls Advocacy… Show more • Develop/implement empirically supported services related to community engagement • Liaison between clinical/community division/PSC and the campus and surrounding community, including underserved, minority populations; establish Participatory Action Research projects• Co-Instructor of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (an evidence based practice) groups and practicum for graduate students; research design, methodology• Co-Leader of Community Advocacy Program and Girls Advocacy Program (both are evidence based practices)• Contribute to Restorative Justice Conflict Clinic Research Lab, e.g. Restorative Circles model• Participate in training and supervision of graduate students Show less

• Manage NF1 registry database: data collection, data cleaning, marketing, recruitment• Use Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) to complete various epidemiological analyses • Participate in planning and development of manuscripts for publication

• Complete literature reviews for research projects and grant applications specific to dissemination and implementation science in areas of public health, biomedical science, mental health• Provide methodological support for translational research• Participate in planning and development of manuscripts for publication

• Manage database of measures• Complete literature reviews for faculty research projects and grant applications• Participate in planning and development of manuscripts for publication

• Developed EBPH training curriculum for local health departments throughout Illinois • Co-Leader EBPH training (Independent Contractor: July 2013)• Collaborated with CDC on Rural Public Health Institute initiative on EBPH• Assist in development of Community Transformation Grant submitted to CDC

• Design and implement environmental needs assessment and community readiness evaluation• Design and implement new components of community outreach program • Research and create citizen guides on environmental law

East St. Louis Green Partnership:• Work with team to develop coalition of local non-profit organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, and residents linking them to resources in the community increasing their capacity to provide services and meet unmet needs• Implemented strategic plan for community gardens in East St. Louis• Received grant to install rainwater catchment system at Jones Park Community GardenHoly Grounds:• Collaborate with Department of Justice… Show more East St. Louis Green Partnership:• Work with team to develop coalition of local non-profit organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, and residents linking them to resources in the community increasing their capacity to provide services and meet unmet needs• Implemented strategic plan for community gardens in East St. Louis• Received grant to install rainwater catchment system at Jones Park Community GardenHoly Grounds:• Collaborate with Department of Justice and local congregations to design and implement community-based intervention to reduce crime, develop community organization / leadershipProject 2011:• Evaluate adolescent mentoring program for class of 2011, East St. Louis High School• Design longitudinal framework to track long-term effectiveness Show less

• Supervised twelve AmeriCorps volunteers, tracked project developments, counseled volunteers • Planned and led events: various trainings, retreats, community workdays• Liaison between AmeriCorps/NWSA and various government entities, non-profit organizations, community groups – USFS, WA DNR, Friends of the Columbia Gorge, local schools, etc.Individual Project – Lyle Community Garden Project (Lyle Middle School – LMS)• Started community garden at LMS integrating Permaculture… Show more • Supervised twelve AmeriCorps volunteers, tracked project developments, counseled volunteers • Planned and led events: various trainings, retreats, community workdays• Liaison between AmeriCorps/NWSA and various government entities, non-profit organizations, community groups – USFS, WA DNR, Friends of the Columbia Gorge, local schools, etc.Individual Project – Lyle Community Garden Project (Lyle Middle School – LMS)• Started community garden at LMS integrating Permaculture design principles into curriculum• Designed and implemented experiential outdoor learning assignments in community garden• Created network of organizations to facilitate a large scale composting program • Organized and led field trips and “ropes” courses for students Show less

• Worked in collaboration with multiple U.S. state, federal, and American Indian organizations - USFS, WA DNR, various Soil & Water Conservation Districts, Yakama Indian Nation, etc.• Project topics: watershed restoration; elk and bighorn sheep management; hiking trail construction; educational tours and field trips

• Trained incoming staff: community organizing, communication, fundraising • Created satellite offices located in Eugene and Ashland, Oregon • Counseled community organizing staff immediately following each shift • Organized events: community discussions, demonstrations, fundraising

• Educated local community members on the status and impact of policies regarding healthcare, transportation, environmental protection/health, environmental justice, and consumer protection• Established memberships that secured funds and garnered public support for legislative advocacy