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New York, New York, United States

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Conduct in-person and virtual individual and couples therapy sessions. Conduct strengths-based, culturally competent intakes and assessments. Utilize trauma focused behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and stress management techniques to support clients with life transitions, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and other mental health disorders. Empower clients through utilizing strength-based approaches while fostering a comfortable, supportive space for client to process their thoughts and emotions. Create and implement treatment plans and establish therapeutic goals with the client collaboration to develop new positive behaviors. Provide client psycho-education and recommend various materials to assist clients in their goal towards wellness. Engage in case reviews with supervisor and other staff members.

Greater New York City Area

Providing technical support for students and faculty of the Columbia School of Social Work online learning program. Designing online classrooms for students and Columbia School of Social Work staff to engage in selected content. Develop written participation reports for online classes for faculty of Columbia School of Social Work to analyze. Co-facilitate a collaborative and social work based environment for students to learn social work course material.

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States

Provide mental health therapy in an outpatient community setting. Conduct assessments, provide psychotherapy to adults, children, and families with a variety of mental health diagnoses and/or behavioral concerns. Collaborate with clients in formulating effective treatment plans and establishing therapeutic goals. Provide crisis intervention when needed and make appropriate referrals and/or establish precautionary measures if need be

Bronx, New York, United States

Work with experienced attorneys and investigators to present clients charged with homicide and serious felony offenses, from arraignment through disposition or trial. Collaborate closely with attorneys on all aspects of case preparation, including developing case strategy, preparing for plea negotiations or trial, and identifying and collaborating with experts. Interview and assess clients' priorities and needs; providing referrals and advocating for services responsive to clients' needs. Develop written mitigation and sentencing memoranda through extensive interviews, record review, and research. Build and maintain relationships with clients and clients' families to support case strategy. Advocate for clients at criminal court and related appearances. Cultivate relationships with community programs and social service providers in jail facilities.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Provided forensic social work services to individuals sentenced to death including supportive counseling and family support. Support the development of facts and mitigation for cases. Locate and interview witnesses, serve subpoenas, and locate and retrieve other evidence. Engage in ongoing collaboration with attorneys, legal advocates, and outside experts.

Bronx, New York

Provided crisis intervention and supportive counseling to clients and their families. Assisted with client-attorney communications. Advocated for and appear on behalf of clients in Criminal Court. Wrote pre-pleading investigation (PPI) reports on behalf of clients for judges and prosecutors that mitigate charges and work toward best possible disposition. Provided weekly case management services and monitor client compliance with court mandates. Visited clients at NYC jail facilities, as well as treatment programs. Cultivated relationships with community programs and social service providers. Increased awareness and knowledge of issues related to racially and socioeconomically oppressed communities and their contact with the criminal justice system.

New York, New York

Provided pre-conviction supportive services to individuals undergoing federal criminal investigation, as well as post-conviction reentry support for those returning to the community following incarceration. Maintained a caseload of 10-20 clients; including counseling, case management, crisis management, addiction and mental health treatment referrals, oral and written advocacy. Met with clients in correctional facilities, as well as in the community and the office; collaborated with collateral supports, provided referrals and emotional support to family members as needed. Provided written advocacy to be included in defense sentencing submission, including mitigation reports, re-entry plans and clinical assessments. Developed familiarity with addiction and mental health treatment providers throughout New York City. Developed curriculum and co-facilitated “reflections” and “positive parenting” groups in Metropolitan Correctional Center.

New York, Ny

Assisted ambassador team with the development and implementation of special events for prospective students. Organized monthly on-campus visits and panels for prospective students to learn more about university life. Developed innovative and creative social media initiatives to increase prospect interest. Educated prospective students about program offerings, students services, and field education opportunities. Responded to telephone and email inquiries regarding social work program and available services

New York, Ny

Assisted new students with the transition to graduate school, graduate-level education, and working and living in New York City. Maintained weekly contact with 12 graduate students; meeting one on one and group basis to review progress to their desired goals. Initiated and provided a conduit for interaction between new and continuing students. Educated new students about various resources, student services, and program changes. Encouraged and supported student leadership and professional development. Worked both independently and as a part of a team of fellow academic mentors and student service assistants.

New York, New York

Provided referrals to individuals calling Help Hotline for issues surrounded employment, domestic violence, health insurance, and housing. Conducted donor research and prospecting to support NOW-NYC initiatives. Updated NOW-NYC and NOW- NYS social media networks

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Research women's political participation as candidates and officeholders. Help verify fact sheets for database and collaborate with team to prepare for Ready To Run Program.

Master’S Degree, Advanced Clinical Practice - Contemporary Social Issues, Gpa - 3.9

Activities and Societies: Criminal Justice Caucus Member Columbia University Chapter, Southern Poverty Law Center Member

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology And Criminal Justice, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: VP of Social Media, National Society of Collegiate Scholars Douglass Black Students Congress Member Douglass.