Susanna Yim Email & Phone Number

Collaborate with the other Co-Executive Director and the Board of Directors to develop and execute the organization's strategic vision. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization, ensuring alignment with the strategic plan and the efficient use of resources. Manage the financial health of the organization, including budgeting, financial reporting, and fundraising efforts. Lead the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that advance the organization's mission and impact. Provide leadership and support to staff and teams, fostering a positive work culture and professional growth. Cultivate and maintain relationships with partners, donors, and stakeholders to advance the organization's goals. Represent the organization in public forums, advocating for its mission and raising awareness about key issues.

Co-designed course curriculum for grade levels 3-7. Implemented a structured daily school schedule. Created individualized reports focusing both on academic growth and social development. Tailored teaching methods based on each student's learning style. Adopted pedagogical practices that are based on evidence-based paradigms (i.e., growth mindsets (C. Dweck), grit and perseverance (A. Duckworth)).

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Co-designed and facilitated organizational training for national leadership. Developed curriculum to train/support hub leaders across the nation to prepare for local, statewide and congressional elections. Co-led cohorts from across the United States in an intensive leadership program, focused on Public Narrative; provided one-on-one coaching on narrative and strategy. Led a cohort of high school youths for a 10 week intensive organizing course.

Department Of Psychology

Average class size of 15-32 students. Administered/graded midterm and final exams. Graded/provided feedback on homework essays per week. Led class discussions. Offered 1:1 study sessions. Served as primary point of contact for student support.Courses (each held ~12 weeks):-- Advanced Developmental Psychology (graduate level)-- Behavior Problems and Personality Disorders

Bradley Hasbro Children'S Research Center

Worked on a project that examines the social context amongst trauma-exposed adolescents under Nicole Nugent, PhD. Created HTML databases on RedCap to administer psychological battery tests. Conducted systematic literature reviews for post-docs. Trained to administer WASI-II IQ test.Worked on projects under Stephanie Parade, PhD that aims to determine if adverse childhood experiences of mothers may impact their infant’s health and developmental outcomes. Attended monthly follow up home-visits of subjects to assist administering measures. Assisted organizing project's data.

Worked on a study under Jessica Schleider, PhD that examined whether a single session intervention teaching "growth mindsets" of personality can reduce depression and anxiety in high-risk early adolescents. Created a database on Qualtrics for an online intervention. Conducted a systematic literature review on an independent thesis exploring "Social Coping amongst Adolescents with Internalized Disorders."Worked on projects led by Professor John Weisz, PhD that examined the effectiveness of an integrative holistic approach to evidence-based treatment for youth problems and disorders.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Clinical Psychology, 3.5 Gpa, Honors

Activities and Societies: Executive Director of Activities (2013, 2015) Student Government President-Elect (2013)

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Developmental And Child Psychology

Activities and Societies: Member of Rhode Island Psychological Association; Teaching Apprentice; Psychological Clinical Research