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• Promoted to serve as Program Director of the New Hampshire Governor’s Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) initiative, an innovative statewide initiative designed to support those impacted by substance use disorder • Manage 4 Recovery Friendly Advisors and oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with Governor’s vision and coordinated program implementation with diverse partners• Develop staff into "team leads" so that they have ownership of their work, building feelings of… Show more • Promoted to serve as Program Director of the New Hampshire Governor’s Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) initiative, an innovative statewide initiative designed to support those impacted by substance use disorder • Manage 4 Recovery Friendly Advisors and oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with Governor’s vision and coordinated program implementation with diverse partners• Develop staff into "team leads" so that they have ownership of their work, building feelings of autonomy, self-efficacy, motivation, and buy-in; create space for psychological safety, modeling RFW culture and encouraging staff to show up as their authentic selves, all of which contribute to us functioning as a high-performing team • Evolve programming so it remains responsive to businesses’ needs, especially through garnering staff, stakeholder, and business feedback to inform the development of new and innovative workplace offerings• Project manage $1,000,000 ARPA grant, including overseeing 8 RFW Funded Partners, vetting and securing subject matter experts for trainings and content creation, and managing the creation of an online community platform and corresponding learning management system• Connect with over 25 states to expand implementation of RFW model; hold 4 communities of practice (CoPs) (with a distro list of over 200 people), which promote the exchange of RFW-related information and best practices, as well as foster inter-state collaboration Show less

• Promoted to serve as Assistant Director of New Hampshire's Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) initiative, an innovative statewide initiative designed to combat the impact of substance use disorder • Manage 4 Recovery Friendly Advisors and oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with Governor’s vision and coordinated program implementation with diverse partners • Evolve programming so it remains responsive to businesses’ needs, such as pivoting to a virtual format… Show more • Promoted to serve as Assistant Director of New Hampshire's Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) initiative, an innovative statewide initiative designed to combat the impact of substance use disorder • Manage 4 Recovery Friendly Advisors and oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with Governor’s vision and coordinated program implementation with diverse partners • Evolve programming so it remains responsive to businesses’ needs, such as pivoting to a virtual format during Covid-19 and developing new value-packed offerings for workplaces • Project manage $300,000+ CARES Act grant, which resulted in the creation of 24 informational/promotional assets and RFW’s first online learning management system • Connect with over 20 states to expand implementation of RFW model; hold nation’s first ever multi-state community of practice around recovery-friendly workplace efforts Show less

• Worked 1:1 with over 80 businesses to help them build recovery-friendly cultures that support employees impacted by substance use disorder• Acted as a concierge to the community, connecting businesses to a variety of local, statewide, and national resources to increase their ability and confidence to support employees • Enhanced internal organizational systems and processes to promote program fidelity, team alignment, and improved customer service • Collaborated to… Show more • Worked 1:1 with over 80 businesses to help them build recovery-friendly cultures that support employees impacted by substance use disorder• Acted as a concierge to the community, connecting businesses to a variety of local, statewide, and national resources to increase their ability and confidence to support employees • Enhanced internal organizational systems and processes to promote program fidelity, team alignment, and improved customer service • Collaborated to build additional offerings for workplaces to ensure program relevance, such as training/informational content, workplace-ready assets, and marketing materials Show less

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

• Create and develop content for clients, including promotional and marketing materials, on diverse platforms, including digital, social, and print media• Provide specialized consultation on academic and creative writing and coach writers on how to maintain progress and complete large and complex writing tasks• Design and implement sales and marketing strategy, including creating and disseminating ads, networking, and leveraging social media presence, to secure business with and for… Show more • Create and develop content for clients, including promotional and marketing materials, on diverse platforms, including digital, social, and print media• Provide specialized consultation on academic and creative writing and coach writers on how to maintain progress and complete large and complex writing tasks• Design and implement sales and marketing strategy, including creating and disseminating ads, networking, and leveraging social media presence, to secure business with and for clients• Deepen writers’ and organizations' reflections on intended audience and desired writing outcomes and facilitate implementation of corresponding writing strategies• Help clients develop tools to succeed at their writing, including organizational, stylistic, and grammatical moves to enhance content, cohesion, and flow Show less

Burlington, Vermont

• Collected data on consumer behavior in regard to green energy technology (specifically, smart meters and community anaerobic digester systems) using survey instruments• Analyzed data via quantitative analysis in SPSS (including descriptive statistics and regression analysis) and qualitative analysis• Contextualized data using literature reviews and secondary data• Provided recommendations to community stakeholders on how to increase engagement with green energy technology… Show more • Collected data on consumer behavior in regard to green energy technology (specifically, smart meters and community anaerobic digester systems) using survey instruments• Analyzed data via quantitative analysis in SPSS (including descriptive statistics and regression analysis) and qualitative analysis• Contextualized data using literature reviews and secondary data• Provided recommendations to community stakeholders on how to increase engagement with green energy technology • Produced 100+-page thesis on topic, from which 1 article has been published and was also presented on at the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association's Annual Meeting Show less

Burlington, Vt

• Gave 5 undergraduate lectures and 1 graduate lecture on sustainable community development topics• Worked with over 380 students through courses in Sustainable Community Development and Public Speaking• Managed undergraduate TAs (17 total)• Developed curriculum on sustainable community development for weekly discussion groups and trained TAs on curriculum implementation• Handled classroom logistics, including creating grading rubrics, holding weekly meetings with TAs, answering… Show more • Gave 5 undergraduate lectures and 1 graduate lecture on sustainable community development topics• Worked with over 380 students through courses in Sustainable Community Development and Public Speaking• Managed undergraduate TAs (17 total)• Developed curriculum on sustainable community development for weekly discussion groups and trained TAs on curriculum implementation• Handled classroom logistics, including creating grading rubrics, holding weekly meetings with TAs, answering students' questions, proctoring exams, and tracking attendance and grades Show less

Durah, Nh; Burlington, Vt

• Researched and developed compelling messaging around the mental health impacts of climate change• Created wide array of deliverables designed to engage the public and health professionals on this issue, including a brief for medical professionals, handouts for the public, an article, and a 5-minute video• Spoke with over 10 community leaders/field experts to inform project aim, scope, implementation, and outcomes • Tabled at a community fair to increase awareness of and gain… Show more • Researched and developed compelling messaging around the mental health impacts of climate change• Created wide array of deliverables designed to engage the public and health professionals on this issue, including a brief for medical professionals, handouts for the public, an article, and a 5-minute video• Spoke with over 10 community leaders/field experts to inform project aim, scope, implementation, and outcomes • Tabled at a community fair to increase awareness of and gain public insight on the issue• Curated content from a variety of sources to create a guide on effective climate change communication Show less

Burlington, Vermont

• Assisted with event implementation and hosting of international guests participating in cultural exchange programs• Created database to streamline grant application process and made database guidebook to help train others on how to use database• Improved e-mail communications through creating response templates and helped with social media management

Eagan, Mn

• Strengthened client relationships with over 50 builders through ensuring courteous, timely, and consistent communication• Utilized Excel, a variety of online web tools, and multiple communication methods to ensure 3 different energy tests were scheduled for over 300 homes• Helped create and disseminate weekly schedule for Field Staff conducting energy inspections• Became Scheduling Lead and served as main point-of-contact concerning departmental operations; helped train 3 staff… Show more • Strengthened client relationships with over 50 builders through ensuring courteous, timely, and consistent communication• Utilized Excel, a variety of online web tools, and multiple communication methods to ensure 3 different energy tests were scheduled for over 300 homes• Helped create and disseminate weekly schedule for Field Staff conducting energy inspections• Became Scheduling Lead and served as main point-of-contact concerning departmental operations; helped train 3 staff members into department• Created and refined scheduling process through writing process documents and offering insight during weekly meetings Show less

Bloomington, Mn

• Awarded contract to help recruit and manage over 1,000 volunteers that were needed to work at Susan G. Komen Minnesota’s 2014 Twin Cities Race for the Cure• Utilized an online volunteer management tool in order to communicate with volunteers and ensure an appropriate distribution of volunteers in different positions• Created a positive volunteer experience during Race for the Cure event by quickly and courteously responding to volunteers' questions and needs and ensuring they felt… Show more • Awarded contract to help recruit and manage over 1,000 volunteers that were needed to work at Susan G. Komen Minnesota’s 2014 Twin Cities Race for the Cure• Utilized an online volunteer management tool in order to communicate with volunteers and ensure an appropriate distribution of volunteers in different positions• Created a positive volunteer experience during Race for the Cure event by quickly and courteously responding to volunteers' questions and needs and ensuring they felt appreciated Show less

Minneapolis, Mn

• Worked with staff and volunteers to ensure that residents lived in a safe, dignified environment• Answered phones, completed building rounds, and documented client progress and behavioral incidents• Completed intake assessments (15 to 30-minute surveys) with shelter clients in order to maintain grant compliance

Bloomington, Mn

• Awarded short-term contract to fill in for someone on medical leave• Quickly learned laboratory processes and how to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks in fast-paced setting• Followed detailed lab procedures to create candles for customers and quality assurance testing• Recorded data on burning candles to ensure their safety

Shakopee, Mn

• Assisted clients with disabilities with daily living skills • Helped clients schedule and attend medical appointments • Motivated and helped clients meet personal goals and become better linked with community resources

Prior Lake, Mn

• Provided individualized support to students to help them improve academic performance• Instructed students on organizational, study, goal-setting, and test-taking strategies

Greater Chicago Area

• Co-managed group of 11 urban youth and led them in environmental education and conservation work at Sand Ridge Nature Center• Promoted job and college readiness by encouraging youth and upholding professionalism at the workplace• Organized field trip for over 20 youth to learn about Little Village’s environmental justice issues

Greater Chicago Area

• Helped students grasp difficult course content and improve general study and writing skills• Helped develop tutoring program for Honors students• Edited students’ papers

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Assisted with research on Chicago’s 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness, primarily by doing data entry using SPSS predictive analytics software

Master Of Science - Ms, Community Development & Applied Economics

I earned a Master of Science in Community Development & Applied Economics from the University of Vermont, where my thesis was on consumer.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology/Anthropology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Science

Interdisciplinary Honors Program

"The Interdisciplinary Honors Program consists of a specific sequence of courses intended and designed for high[-]achieving students.