Lucas Malo
Director of Community Engagement at The Rivers School- Claim this Profile
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Rachel Theodorou
Lucas is compassionate and dedicated to educating new generations community minded individuals who share a passion for justice. He is an incredible listener, a team player who gets things done, while ensuring that all stakeholders feel heard and seen.
Mary Jo Rendón
I have had the pleasure of working as a community partner with Lucas Malo for the past ten years in numerous initiatives and projects. He is always forthcoming, professional and extremely dedicated to finding the most effective and innovative approaches to ensure improved student engagement and positive outcomes both individually and in the aggregate. Lucas possesses the requisite leadership skills and knowledge sought in today’s educational leaders – the ability to understand and take a strong command of any problem as well as the ability to determine the appropriate resources and/or strategies to lead others through the problem-solving process. Lucas collaborates with colleagues and builds strong reciprocal relationships with community partners. Lucas works from a lens of inclusion and fairness that both informs and listens. He is a caring and supportive colleague, guiding others always to be proactive.
Rachel Theodorou
Lucas is compassionate and dedicated to educating new generations community minded individuals who share a passion for justice. He is an incredible listener, a team player who gets things done, while ensuring that all stakeholders feel heard and seen.
Mary Jo Rendón
I have had the pleasure of working as a community partner with Lucas Malo for the past ten years in numerous initiatives and projects. He is always forthcoming, professional and extremely dedicated to finding the most effective and innovative approaches to ensure improved student engagement and positive outcomes both individually and in the aggregate. Lucas possesses the requisite leadership skills and knowledge sought in today’s educational leaders – the ability to understand and take a strong command of any problem as well as the ability to determine the appropriate resources and/or strategies to lead others through the problem-solving process. Lucas collaborates with colleagues and builds strong reciprocal relationships with community partners. Lucas works from a lens of inclusion and fairness that both informs and listens. He is a caring and supportive colleague, guiding others always to be proactive.
Rachel Theodorou
Lucas is compassionate and dedicated to educating new generations community minded individuals who share a passion for justice. He is an incredible listener, a team player who gets things done, while ensuring that all stakeholders feel heard and seen.
Mary Jo Rendón
I have had the pleasure of working as a community partner with Lucas Malo for the past ten years in numerous initiatives and projects. He is always forthcoming, professional and extremely dedicated to finding the most effective and innovative approaches to ensure improved student engagement and positive outcomes both individually and in the aggregate. Lucas possesses the requisite leadership skills and knowledge sought in today’s educational leaders – the ability to understand and take a strong command of any problem as well as the ability to determine the appropriate resources and/or strategies to lead others through the problem-solving process. Lucas collaborates with colleagues and builds strong reciprocal relationships with community partners. Lucas works from a lens of inclusion and fairness that both informs and listens. He is a caring and supportive colleague, guiding others always to be proactive.
Rachel Theodorou
Lucas is compassionate and dedicated to educating new generations community minded individuals who share a passion for justice. He is an incredible listener, a team player who gets things done, while ensuring that all stakeholders feel heard and seen.
Mary Jo Rendón
I have had the pleasure of working as a community partner with Lucas Malo for the past ten years in numerous initiatives and projects. He is always forthcoming, professional and extremely dedicated to finding the most effective and innovative approaches to ensure improved student engagement and positive outcomes both individually and in the aggregate. Lucas possesses the requisite leadership skills and knowledge sought in today’s educational leaders – the ability to understand and take a strong command of any problem as well as the ability to determine the appropriate resources and/or strategies to lead others through the problem-solving process. Lucas collaborates with colleagues and builds strong reciprocal relationships with community partners. Lucas works from a lens of inclusion and fairness that both informs and listens. He is a caring and supportive colleague, guiding others always to be proactive.
Credentials
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Building Racial Equity- Foundations
Race ForwardMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Campus Connect Suicide Prevention Tips for Gatekeepers
Syracuse UniversityJan, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Cleary Act Training (10 hours)
Margolis HealyMar, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Title IX Investigator Training (23 Hours)
Margolis HealyJun, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Cultural Competency - Communicating Across Boundaries
-Dec, 2011- Oct, 2024
Experience
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The Rivers School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Community Engagement
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Aug 2023 - Present
As part of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team support student leadership and engagement in campus, local, national and global issues. Collaborate with on and off-campus community to address community needs that align with the talent and interest of our students. Elevate and empower students (6th-12th grade) to navigate and reflect on their social identities, philanthropy, politics and civics through intentional discussions, programming and leadership programs. Teach and oversee Community Engagement courses for all 10th grade students and serve as an advisor to a small cohort or students. Show less
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The Life is Good Playmaker Project
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Community Engagement
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Jun 2022 - Aug 2023
Served as the inaugural Director of Community Engagement to advance the mission of spreading the power of optimism to help kids heal from trauma. In this role, I am fueled by building a pipeline of active engagement for over 16,000 Childcare Professionals (Playmakers) around the U.S. I developed and oversaw leadership programs, created and implemented a vibrant social media engagement strategy, and uplifted the Playmaker voice throughout the Playmaker movement. I coordinated advanced training, social events, and instituted a Captain's Leadership Program, a Mentor Program, a Community Engaged Funding program, and an annual conference which help to ensure our childcare professionals have the resources they need to thrive, embody our mission, and are a part of a lifelong peer-to-peer support and learning community. Through use of Salesforce and other technology platforms I measured impact and coordinated opportunities and budget accordingly. The role provided me the opportunity to develop strong relationships, advocate for others, collaborate with an amazing team, build and enhance an alumni network, and be strategic on a regular basis. I embody the values of our partner, The Life is Good Company and embody our Superpowers of Gratitude, Authenticity, Humor, Fun, Creativity, Courage, Openness, Simplicity, Love and Compassion. Show less
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Brandeis University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Community Service
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Jun 2008 - May 2022
Provide leadership and strategic planning for community engagement, advocacy, and civic engagement initiatives at Brandeis inclusive of programming, fundraising, town-gown relations, infrastructure, and staff supervision. Supervise staff that advise Waltham Group, a student-run umbrella organization with approx 100 student leaders, 20 community programs, and over 750 volunteers a year, in addition to all other "club" based service organizations. Secured funding and developed a Community Engagement Ambassador Program and Community Impact Fellowship. Build and foster intentional relationships with community partners in the Greater Boston area. Act as a resource for campus community including faculty, staff, and students who seek to address unmet community needs. Teach First-Year Experience Course. Membership on numerous campus committees including Sophomore Year Experience, Experiential and Community-Engaged Learning. Implement new programming and reface the presence and infrastructure of service at Brandeis. New Initiatives include implementation of student learning outcomes, community service tracking hours program, diversity, equity, and Inclusion resources, first-ever credit-based course for students participating in co-curricular service, risk management policies, sustainable transportation models, student leadership infrastructures, Social Justice Pre- Orientation program, Service and Leadership Pre-Orientation, days of service, among many other campus-wide events. Draft, implement, provide transparency and accountability for the department's 5 year Anti- Racist Plan and found the Roses in Concrete (BIPOC Student Leadership and Mentoring Program). Serve as an elected representative of the Brandeis University Staff Advisory Council. Support Division of Student Affairs by chairing the Professional Development Committee for almost 200 student-facing higher education professionals and by serving in the Title IX Special Examiners Process. Show less
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Brandeis Faculty Lecturer - Experiential Learning & Teaching in the School of Arts & Sciences
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Jan 2016 - May 2019
Co-Teach Experiential Learning Course EL66a titled "Community Engagement Practicum." Course complements hands-on direct service of students leaders engaged in community outreach programs founded in experiential learning pedagogy with an emphasis on theory, discussion and reflection. Four Units and course content include:1) Foundations of Service: Community Engagement Current, Past and Future, Building Community Partnerships, Community Asset Mapping2) Responsible Leadership: Evaluation and Assessment, Risk Management, Leadership and Volunteer Management 3) Theory and Policy: Social Constructs and Context, Advocacy and Community Organizing and Policy and Lobbying4) Development: Philanthropy, Grant Writing, and Marketing and Media on Community Engagement. Show less
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Quad Director
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Jul 2005 - Jun 2008
Managed up to three residence areas, supervised student staff, oversaw Living and Learning Communities, coordinated student leader training, academic advisor for 1st year students, collaborated across departments and division, and addressed issues of saftey and mental health.
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University of Maine
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Resident Director
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2002 - 2005
Fostered student leadership in a safe, inclusive, and active residence hall community. Supervised Resident Assistants and Hall Council. Selected as Resident Director of the Year in 2005 by student body. Recruited for "Maine Hello" Orientation program and oversaw summer staff and coordinated summer conferences ranging in size of 15-500. Fostered student leadership in a safe, inclusive, and active residence hall community. Supervised Resident Assistants and Hall Council. Selected as Resident Director of the Year in 2005 by student body. Recruited for "Maine Hello" Orientation program and oversaw summer staff and coordinated summer conferences ranging in size of 15-500.
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Education
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2002 - 2005
University of Maine
Masters, Social Work -
1998 - 2002
Saint Michael's College
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology w/ a minor in Sociology -
1994 - 1998
Kents Hill School
High School Diploma
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