Trina Olsen Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

• Lead weekly meetings with sub-awardees to receive program status updates. When challenges arise, provide guidance and recommendations.
• Supervise the purchase of 150+ international flight itineraries annually and train my team on maintaining compliance with U.S. government flight regulations and other travel stipulations.
• Improve monitoring and evaluation processes: drafted a new reporting template to convey progress and outcomes more concisely. Write program summaries and draft impact stories for the U.S. Department of State.
• Coordinate and facilitate high-profile events for groups of over 200 attendees, including exchange participants, consultants, Embassy representatives, and Department of State officials.
• Manage a team of three to implement orientations and events. Develop the project work plan, delegate tasks, provide training, review colleagues’ work, deliver feedback, and make final revisions.
• Review subaward budgets ($250,000+) for accuracy and allowability. Draft and execute subawards and complete subaward modifications.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Provide programmatic, administrative, and financial management for Fulbright programs funded and overseen by the U.S. Department of State.
• Lead the implementation of the online Pre-Departure Orientation: ensure that participants are prepared to travel internationally and understand what is expected of them during an intensive six week professional.
• Provide financial support by submitting monthly budget forecasts, processing consultant & vendor payments, coordinating invoice payments across teams, and managing procurement processes.
• Manage regular correspondence with 14 U.S. Embassies regarding preparation for program participation, the J-1 visa process, and booking international travel itineraries.
• Coordinate online events including alumni panels and informational sessions.
• Facilitate participant trainings on: Health and Wellness, Program Terms and Conditions, Getting to Know U.S. Culture, and Travelling Internationally.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

• Conducted contact tracing calls with individuals who tested positive for COVID-19. Provided cases with isolation dates and guidelines, shared resources, and elicited close contacts during the case’s infectious period.
• Used motivational interview techniques to encourage behavioral changes and compliance with isolation recommendations.
• Used the Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance System (WEDSS) to record information on positive cases.
• Maintained client confidentiality and followed HIPAA policies.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Coordinated logistics and implemented programming for five university-based youth international exchange programs.
• Designed and managed orientations and educational curriculum for 70+ exchange students from six countries.
• Used Spanish fluency to complete health and well-being conversations with Spanish speaking exchange students.
• Facilitated constructive conversations between host families and exchange students, using empathy, discretion, and cultural competency skills.
• Responsibilities during the pandemic: Created and facilitated educational conversations/workshops, on social justice topics for Wisconsin youth:- Xenophobia in High Schools Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic- Exploring.

Washington, District Of Columbia

• Assisted with finding and navigating resources primarily for children and young adults from Central America.
• Completed legal intakes with Central American youth and adults at immigration detention centers, focusing on trauma informed care practices.
• Provided Spanish interpretation and translation services as needed.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Completed a semester long professional and academic program in Washington D.C.Took the following courses:- Current Issues in U.S. Foreign Policy- Public Policy- Professional Development

Milwaukee, WI

• Managed daily office tasks, including filing, database maintenance and social media postings.
• Generated interest and recruited students to the Global Studies, International Studies, and Regional Certificate programs.

Cuenca, Ecuador

• Lived with a host family in Cuenca, Ecuador for 7 months for cultural immersion and Spanish fluency.
• Volunteered daily at a local preschool and community center, assisting with English, math, and science homework.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

• Facilitated interactive workshops to health care providers and adolescents, aiming to bridge communication gaps on reproductive and sexual health topics.
• Used expertise regarding Wisconsin confidentiality laws to empower adolescents to access reproductive health services.

International Relations, Politics And Policy In The Global Economy, Emphasis On Latin America, Senior

Activities and Societies: BRIDGE International Peer Mentorship Program

Spanish, International Studies

Completed a semester long study abroad program in Queretaro, Mexico, during the Spring of 2018 through the University of.

Global Health, Spanish

Activities and Societies: Kappa Tau