Stacey Vasquez Email & Phone Number

Boise, Id, Us

United States

Eugene, Oregon Area

Certified veteran claims under various federal and state laws for education benefits. Ensured compliance with Veterans Administration, State Approval Agency and rules and regulations for VA students. Provided counseling to veteran students regarding the utilization of their VA educational benefits, initiated certification of enrollment and informed them of program requirements, rules, policies and procedures for certification of VA educational benefits. Assisted with the interpretation, verification and application of rules and regulations necessary to certify veteran students for educational benefits offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs in accordance with public law. Monitored reports for VA benefits eligible students. Acted as a liaison with other area veteran services agencies, including both state and federal agencies for the purpose of coordinating activities. Certified the enrollment of veterans, dependents, members of the National Guard reserve forces and prisoners of war (POW) and missing in action (MIA) dependents utilizing VA educational entitlements and benefits. Maintained files for state and federal audit, compiled statistics for reporting purposes, and attended VA conferences and workshops. Liaison with the Bursar's Office, Registrar, Enrollment Management, Student Engagement and Success, Academic Affairs, and Student Affairs and external constituents such as Veterans Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation, and mental health professionals to support student success, persistence, retention, and graduation. Coordinated Military, Veteran and Dependent Orientation. Coordinated and organized campus wide events for Veterans Awareness Week, Memorial Day, etc. to recognize and celebrate student veterans and provide educational opportunities for the campus community.Trained and supervised work study and cooperative education students serving as Veteran Center Program Assistants.

Eugene, Oregon Area

Member of Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. Developed 10-Week Veterans Equine-Assisted Learning Program to address symptoms associated with Post-Traumatic Stress, Military Sexual Trauma, Moral Injury, and Traumatic Brain Injury. Prepared grants and secured funding to sustain the program.

Eugene, Oregon Area

Research best practices for serving Nontraditional, Transfer, and Veteran students at institutions of higher learning across the country and share findings and proposals for future programs with university and community stake holders.Assess the needs of the Nontraditional and Transfer student population on campus as well as the climate for student Veterans; develop programs and services to meet the needs of this population.Collaborate on planning Nontraditional Student Union Luncheon and Duckling Day event activities.Created Nontraditional experience survey using Qualtrics.

Eugene, Oregon Area

Supported the front desk in taking calls, replying to emails, and referred families or individuals to appropriate community resources in the area.Assisted with programmatic expansion for services for Veterans and their family members.Conducted grant research resulting in NAMI receiving grants to improve Veterans programming.Completed Homefront Group Program.

University Of Oregon Student Veterans Center

Research best practices for serving student veterans at institutions of higher learning across the country and share findings and proposals for future programs with university and community stake holders.Assess the needs of the student veteran population on campus as well as the climate for student veterans; develop programs and services to meet the needs of this population.Market the programs and services available through the UO Student Veterans Center to student veterans.Train and supervise work study students serving as Veteran Center Program Assistants.Coordinate inquiries from student veterans who visit, call, or email the UO Student Veterans Center and assist students to access available campus and community resources.Assist the director in the coordination of an orientation for student veterans.Oversee the student veteran peer mentorship program and provide supervision to the student coordinator.Organize campus events for Veterans Awareness Week, Memorial Day, etc. to recognize and celebrate student veterans and provide educational opportunities for the campus community.Coordinate awareness, educational campaigns, and training's to teach students, faculty, and staff about the experiences of student veterans and their families.

Eugene, Oregon Area

Veterans Center

Bachelor Of Education - Bed, Family And Human Services

Activities and Societies: 2017 and 2018 Bernard Osher Reentry Scholarship Recipient, 2018 Veteran and Family Student Association Community.

Associate Of Art Oregon Transfer, Sociology, 3.63

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Vets Club, Presidents List, Vice Presidents List