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New York, Ny, Us

Nutley, New Jersey, Us

Transform social media insights into engaging content for Method’s Instagram and Facebook accountsDevelop and execute social media and communications strategy to engage users and market gym servicesDemonstrate proficiency in content management software

Lead analysis of longitudinal data from a national survey of Latinx adolescents using path analysis to understand relations among acculturation, victimization, and mental healthCreate slide decks and visuals to distill findings of researchAuthor manuscripts to disseminate research findings to scholarly audiences

Conduct mixed-methods research for purposes of capacity building, needs assessment, program evaluation, and philanthropic strategy. Findings provide actionable insights for the growth and development of strategy and effectiveness at nonprofits, foundations, and government organizations.

Coordinate and execute inTECHgration, qualitative study examining the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the integration experiences of sexual and gender minority (SGM) migrants during emerging adulthood in the U.S. Develop strong qualitative research skills, including screening participants, conducting one-on-one in-depth semi-structured interviews, and coding focus group and interview transcripts. Train in humanistic qualitative research, applying constructivist grounded theory, thematic analysis, intersectionality, and Ager & Strang's integration frameworkPublished in Ethnicity & Health, Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

Work on quantitative research projects focused on 1) technology-mediated poverty alleviation initiatives in China and 2) early childhood exposure to intimate partner violence.Co-authored of below publications on resilience, mindfulness, life skills, and emotional and behavioral problems of adolescents in China.Facilitated groups sessions of an intensive Mindfulness and Life Skills Training curriculum with adolescents in China.

Evaluation coordinator of HRSA-funded program to implement integrated health practice to community health centers and improve access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment

Provided basic crisis counseling to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence (SA/DV).Developed safety plan with victims of SA/DV.Disseminated information on available civil/criminal justice and on-campus courses of action so that individuals could make informed decisions about how to proceed.Completed intensive 60-hour training + additional 3-hour training for family court accompaniment.

Served as Marketing Coordinator (May 2018 - May 2019).- Managed social media (Facebook and Instagram) profiles, growing VPVA's Instagram follower base by 40%.- Educated community on interpersonal violence, reaching over 40,000 undergraduate students across several campuses.- Advertised office events and services.- Launched, designed, and managed social media series: "The Virtual Clothesline Project" in October 2018 to engage community in sharing their interpersonal violence experiences and/or encouragement for survivors.Served as Logistics Coordinator (May 2017 - May 2018).- Managed general volunteers through coordination of tabling event shifts.- Liaise with general members and board members to ensure consistent and effective communication.

Applied clinical knowledge of addictions and recovery through provision of direct therapeutic services to adult clients with co-occurring disorders via group counseling and client psychoeducation (11 group sessions/week, with up to 13 clients/group)Demonstrated strong interpersonal effectiveness and group faciitation skills to encourage reflective discussion on sensitive topics and to diffuse intergroup conflictCo-facilitated interdisciplinary staff-wide (30+ people) conversations on sissues of social identity, implicit bias, and their impacts on staff-client relations and addictions treatment

Coordinated and organized statewide Gay-Straight Alliance Forum (>500 attendees), ensuring safety and appropriate content for adolescent attendees (11-17 years old).Headed analysis of Forum evaluations and presented findings to GLSEN Central NJ Board.Independently researched and compiled reports on statewide LGBTQ youth-related policies.

Mountainside, New Jersey, Us

Co-facilitated two weekly group therapy sessions (social skills and mindfulness techniques) for adolescents 11-14 with autism spectrum disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.Ensured client safety and confidentiality.

Conducted bioinformatics analysis of RNA-seq data for differences in gene expression across different mouse models to inform further experiments using RStudio.Created graphics to display data for publication (3rd author) (Perekatt et al., 2018).Presented progress and findings at weekly team meetings (10 people). Presented findings at university-wide and departmental research symposiums.

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Us

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Social Work

Master'S Degree, Clinical Social Work; Addictions

Bachelor’S Degree, Social Work; Minor In Sociology

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Education record

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