Experience

UConn Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Research Assistant

  • Jul 2021 - Present



RTI International

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Interviewer

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Conduct unscheduled home visits with scientifically-selected households to discuss a government-sponsored health research study, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) and obtain participation. Collect confidential information adhering to HIPAA and CIPSEA guidelines while administering the NSDUH interview using complex computer-based questionnaires to selected participants age 12 and older. Responsible for data transmission, quality control, and on-going web-based training through NIH and SAMHSA.



UConn Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2018 - May 2020

  Assist in the evaluation of DCF's (Department of Children and Families) substance abuse treatment programs. Administer releases of information and standardized screening tools while interviewing parents/caregivers involved with DCF in their homes, Update and maintains study databases and assist DCF staff in identifying eligible participants. Collect archival and de-identified data related to child welfare and substance abuse treatment services. Prepare data for statistical analysis, including coding, data entry and summarize data into tables and graphs. Participate in project meetings with state agency representatives and providers.



Interactive Health

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Health Screening Technician

  • Mar 2016 - Apr 2020

  Conduct health screening services including finger-stick, blood pressure, and body composition. Provide health coaching by engaging employees to make healthy choices resulting in lasting healthy behavior and increasing the overall company health. Conduct health screening services including finger-stick, blood pressure, and body composition. Provide health coaching by engaging employees to make healthy choices resulting in lasting healthy behavior and increasing the overall company health.



EDC (Education Development Center)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • 2014 - 2014

  Conducted one-on-one assessment with four-year-olds participating in a federally-funded professional development project, Cultivating Young Scientists. Administrated standardized screening tools resulting in 100% compliance and validity. Developed and maintained positive relationships with children, teachers, consultants, collaborators, co-workers and field sites. Conducted one-on-one assessment with four-year-olds participating in a federally-funded professional development project, Cultivating Young Scientists. Administrated standardized screening tools resulting in 100% compliance and validity. Developed and maintained positive relationships with children, teachers, consultants, collaborators, co-workers and field sites.



Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Recovery Specialist

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

  Ensured clients involved with DCF and Recovery Support Voluntary Program (RSVP) received appropriate substance abuse/mental health treatment, recovery case management services, and sobriety as measured by toxicity screens in a timely and cost effective manner. 90% successful with engaging and motivating clients in sustaining sobriety and advocating for the return of their children from foster care. Instrumental in the expansion of RSVP services to an additional DCF service region and Juvenile Court.



Community Health Resources

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Foster Care Coordinator

  • Nov 2008 - Aug 2012

  Spearheaded all aspects of recruitment and training of Foster Parents,as well as licensing, and monitoring foster homes. Continually focused on building relationships and promoting synergy across program to drive position change and ensuring children received best possible care without disruptions. 100% compliance with agency, federal, and state licensing regulations and policies. Increased number of Foster Parents and reduction of disruptions by 50%. Spearheaded all aspects of recruitment and training of Foster Parents,as well as licensing, and monitoring foster homes. Continually focused on building relationships and promoting synergy across program to drive position change and ensuring children received best possible care without disruptions. 100% compliance with agency, federal, and state licensing regulations and policies. Increased number of Foster Parents and reduction of disruptions by 50%.



KIDSAFE CT

• Rockville, CT

• Family Center Coordinator

  • Nov 2006 - Feb 2008

  Designed, developed and implemented several significant programmatic improvements and enhanced agency relationships shortly after taking over the Family Center. Supervised case workers, program development, reunification services to families, and assisted in grant writing. Designed, developed and implemented several significant programmatic improvements and enhanced agency relationships shortly after taking over the Family Center. Supervised case workers, program development, reunification services to families, and assisted in grant writing.



North American Family Institute, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• MTFC Program Director

  • Dec 2005 - Nov 2006

  Successful leadership with the development and implementation of the first evidenced-based short-term, Multi-Dimensional Treatment Foster Care Program for juvenile offenders in CT. Led day-to-day operations 24/7, provided case management services, and monitored youth referrals and placements. Collaborated with clinical team and Foster Parents to support the validity of the program and needs of youth. Successful leadership with the development and implementation of the first evidenced-based short-term, Multi-Dimensional Treatment Foster Care Program for juvenile offenders in CT. Led day-to-day operations 24/7, provided case management services, and monitored youth referrals and placements. Collaborated with clinical team and Foster Parents to support the validity of the program and needs of youth.



Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation

• Avon, CT

• Family Service Coordinator

  • May 2004 - Aug 2005

  Designed, developed and executed packets of information highlighting parents rights regarding special education services (IEP, PPT meetings, legal representation, home schooling) children with disabilities are entitled to receive through their local school administration. Proactively provided national and international support to families, education and medical information to community providers, medical and educational professions while maintaining an international database. Facilitated national family gatherings.



North American Family Institute, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Foster Care Family Worker

  • Apr 2002 - May 2004

  Created opportunities for youth to achieve positive lasting changes in their life. Through collaborative problem solving and decision making skills, support systems and ensuring their physical and emotional needs were met. Successfully transitioned 85% of youth into self-sufficient, productive young adults. Created opportunities for youth to achieve positive lasting changes in their life. Through collaborative problem solving and decision making skills, support systems and ensuring their physical and emotional needs were met. Successfully transitioned 85% of youth into self-sufficient, productive young adults.