Project management and all it includes for two projects worth >$5M (budgeting, coordination, process creation, administrative duties, etc.). Contributing to pediatric emergency management projects and groups to advance preparedness and response capabilities for children during a disaster.

As an Associate at CONSTANT I have multiple roles and work on a variety of projects. Some examples:- COVID-19 After Action Reports and Improvement Plans - Project Manager, writer, interviewer, hotwash facilitator, survey creator/analyst- Continuity of Operations Plan Development - Project Manager, writer, reviewer- Disaster Plan (e.g., Emergency Operations Plan, Mass Care Plan) Development - subject matter expert, support staff, reviewer, format designer, group facilitator

At VEMEC, I participate in a variety if emergency management research projects. The topics of these projects range from investigating the impacts of recent disasters on VA and private hospitals and their staff to evaluating disaster volunteer training preferences. Additionally, I support the development of disaster planning and continuity of operations tools. I have co-lead the creation of a web-based toolkit to provide resources and best practices to facilitate VHA collaboration with community partners and am managing the creation of a continuity of operations manual for homeless services providers. Aside from research, I develop disaster mental health and resilience trainings for healthcare staff and first responders while also leading our center's involvement in our local VA's emergency management planning.

While at SF CARD, I assisted nonprofits and faith-based organizations as they prepared their facilities and staff. I wrote and/or edited business continuity plans, trained staff and volunteers on the Incident Command System (ICS), personal preparedness, and Psychological First Aid. I also assisted in the support and development of SF Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster.During my time in San Francisco, I worked closely with the City and County government. Supporting Resilient Neighborhoods projects and the Empowered Community Program with the Mayor's Office. Collaborating with the Department of Emergency Management, Department of Public Health, and Department of Health and Human Services to support preparedness and response activities within the community.

Working within the department of Adult and Continuing education, I created the web-based course "Survey of Disaster Preparedness and Recovery". I also taught "Psychosocial Issues of Disaster Preparedness and Response" to students seeking degrees in Emergency Management. This course highlighted the behavioral health concerns of communities following a disaster and fostered student application of the lessons to real world experiences. I also taught undergraduate courses in psychology, including "Introduction to Psychology" and "Psychology of Women."

Courses Taught:Public SpeakingSuccess 100English Composition and Reading

During my year abroad in Japan, I taught English to students aged 2-13 and assisted in music, art, and baking lessons to develop specialized English vocabulary with her students. I also leapt at the opportunity to emerge myself in cultural experiences and discuss cultural differences in perceptions of mental health and disasters with colleagues and friends.

As a research associate with the Biopsychosocial Oncology Core at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, I worked primarily on a project developing a cancer clinical trials decision aid for patients. During my time on this project I interviewed cancer survivors on their experiences with the online tool and its usability. I assisted in qualitative data analysis, literature reviews, and presentation development. One of the roles I most enjoyed was community outreach and sharing research findings with nonprofit partners.

Trained as part of disaster response team, participated in drills and roundtable discussionsAssisted in developing post-disaster mental health curriculum for disaster responders - focusing on cross-cultural communication following a disaster

At the Center for Disaster and Extreme Event Preparedness (DEEP Center), I co-taught SAFETY FUNCTION ACTION trainings with first responders and public health professionals. This disaster behavioral health course translated theoretical concepts into practical approaches to managing distress with survivors following a disaster. Aside from teaching, I acted as liaison between the research center and community organizations active in disaster preparedness/response (e.g. Florida VOAD, migrant health groups). I also spearheaded the creation of "SAFETY FUNCTION ACTION (SFA) Family Disaster Plan" which applied SFA concepts to preparedness planning for families.

Led a supportive and educational parenting circle for refugees and minority familiesCo-facilitated a women's support group for refugeesAided refugee and immigrant adults with computer literacy and internet accessMentored refugee and underserved children in an after school program

Developed a Stress Management training for non-profit workersAssisted at a day center for children of Roma descent providing music and art therapyProvided support and collaboration on developing refugee services

Organized and ran group, art, and music therapy for pregnant teensOffered support and information regarding job searches, health and wellness, education options, parenting, stress management, and anger control to young mothers

Assisted research project focused on identifying and addressing health disparities and the reluctance of healthcare utilization in Hispanic/Latino populations in Iowa