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● Founded lemonaide, an organization focused on the prevention of elder financial abuse/exploitation.● Prepare, promote, and conduct public awareness campaigns, training, and education in-person and online.● Host an educational website spotlighting trends in examples/forms of exploitation and providing resources for those who have been victimized.● Maintain a database of partner organizations that provide resources to victims of elder financial abuse. ● Build a robust network of collaborative relationships with local, state, and national elder justice professionals/organizations.● Skilled at community coalition building.● Active member of the Virginia Office of Attorney General’s Triad partnership and S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Lawmen Together); Serve as a Council member, community outreach and subject matter expert.● Assisted victims in filing financial exploitation reports with local, state law enforcement, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and other agencies, ensuring a smooth hand-off to law enforcement and victims service providers.

Collaboration on issues related to elder financial abuse/exploitation. Engagement with older adults and community to improve awareness of elder financial abuse and empower victims.

Tampa, Florida, United States

● Selected as one of the few non-law school interns to serve under the General Magistrate.● Investigated the physical and financial well-being of wards, made determinations of well-being, and provided recommendations for court actions. (under court staff and judicial oversight).● Tasked with and successfully evaluated, the viability of establishing a regional [Elder] Financial Abuse Specialist Task Force (FAST).● Conducted listening sessions, interviews, and networking with key community stakeholders: General Magistrate, Court Administration, lawyers, banking representatives, Ombudsman, legal-aid organizations, and other elder justice stakeholders. ● Identified grant opportunities and funding sources through online and in-person research and networking. ● Prepared detailed recommendations for judicial review, including feedback and findings.● Based on performance, granted a rare opportunity to conduct Court Monitoring of flagged Guardianship cases.● Prepared related reporting, and associated court orders for Judicial review while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Provided all administrative support to residential and commercial construction company. Maintained coverage, records and compliance for business and health insurance, and workers comp. All aspects of employee records and payroll including compliance requirements. Maintained and processed necessary professional licensing, as well as building code/inspection related activities. Handled accounts receivable and payable, including interactions with customers. Some aspects of company website and social media.

Currently offering referral services for anyone looking to buy or sell nationwide.● Top 10% for sales volume companywide 7 out of 9 years.● Developed one of the first Senior-Centered Real Estate practices in the Chapel Hill, NC region.● Ranked highly in both production and customer satisfaction. 90% of all business was referral based.● Designed and implemented extensive marketing campaigns.● Established collaborative relationships with senior living, care communities, elder housing and elder care stakeholders throughout the region. ● Developed and presented training and educational programs on downsizing and lifestyle transition as we age.● One-on-one case management. Identified barriers to a smooth move and established support structures to reduce stress during the move and transition.● Vetted service providers then made appropriate referrals to address client needs.

● Managed the employee relations and benefits lifecycle for 150 employees: from hiring and career counseling to departure. Directly supervised two departments and 3 employees.● Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations, security clearances, and related compliance. ● Represented business at national trade shows. ● Acted as company liaison to government inspectors, agents, and contract compliance officers.● Maintained accountability for “secured” materials at remote locations. ● Project management team: analyzed productivity, mitigated potential problems, from start to completion.● Drafted, implemented, and disseminated SOP/employment policies to include creation of employee handbook.

B.S., Major Gerontology And Aging Services, Minor Psychology, Graduated May 2021 Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Pi Gamma MuAlpha Sigma LambdaAmerican Sociological AssociationGerontology and Aging Services major, Psychology.

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