Experience

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  Pulte Institute for Global Development

  • University of Notre Dame

  • Program Manager

    • Aug 2021 - Present
    • University of Notre Dame
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  Catholic Relief Services

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

  • Technical Advisor-Psychosocial Support & Well-being in Emergencies

    • Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

  • MHPSS Program Manager

    • Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Head of Education Programs

    • May 2017 - Feb 2020

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  KIPP New Orleans

  • New Orleans, Louisiana

  • School Social Worker-K through grade 4

    • Apr 2014 - Apr 2017
    • New Orleans, Louisiana
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  International Rescue Committee

  • Baltimore, Maryland

  • Program Manager-Youth

    • Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
    • Baltimore, Maryland
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  Catholic Relief Services

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

  • Health Program Manager

    • Feb 2011 - Sep 2012

  • International Development Fellow

    • Aug 2010 - Feb 2011

    Building skills in the following areas: program management, project implementation, budgeting, monitoring & evaluation.

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  Tulane University

  • New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Interim Director of International Programs, MSW/MPH Advisor

    • Mar 2010 - Jul 2010
    • New Orleans, Louisiana
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  Tulane University

  • Kigali, Rwanda

  • Intern

    • Jun 2009 - Dec 2009
    • Kigali, Rwanda

    *Provided technical assistance and logistical support in malaria training activities provided by President’s Malaria Initiative in Africa (PMI) funding, in collaboration with the National University of Rwanda School of Public Health *Assessed program structure and implementation of various Case M...

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  Ethiopian Children's Fund

  • Principle Investigator of MSW Thesis Project

    • Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

    *Conducted HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitudes assessment among adolescents ages 12-18 in rural school administered by ECF*Piloted psycho-educational after-school program with 25 girls ages 12-18 which focused on mitigating risk factors affecting adolescent health in Ethiopia*Taught ten English classes per week in ECF school, grades KG through 9

  • Intern

    • Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

    Provided technical assistance and logistical support in malaria training activities provided by President's Malaria Initiative in Africa (PMI) funding, in collaboration with the National University of Rwanda School of Public Health Assessed program structure and implementation of various Case Management models serving PLHIV in RwandaAssisted in data collection, field logistics, and protocol for evaluation of district-level nutritional intervention, in partnership with USAID-funded Twubakane Health & Decentralization Program Conducted focus groups, key informant interviews, and assisted in proposal writing for pregnancy study at Orphans of Rwanda

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  Save the Children

  • Psychosocial Program Assistant

    • Jan 2008 - Aug 2008

    *Implemented psychosocial groups with urban youth affected by trauma and poverty in greater New Orleans*Facilitated training of trainer workshops with community agencies in New Orleans *Co-facilitated stress and coping workshops for caregivers and social service agency staff in New Orleans*Assist...

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  Population Council

  • Fellowship Coordinator/ Research Assistant

    • Jun 2006 - Jul 2007

    *Assembled documentation for DFID review on global adolescent girls’ program portfolio *Conducted literature reviews and prepared documents as needed for proposals, grants, and program development*Transcribed reports, proposals, and briefs for adolescent girls’ program portfolio*Assisted in the s...

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  Peace Corps

  • Community Health & AIDS Prevention Volunteer

    • Sep 2002 - Dec 2004

    *Developed and initiated teacher’s training workshop in 11 rural communities in first-aid, girls’ education and empowerment, HIV/AIDS prevention, peer education, and women’s rights *Facilitated and organized national, week-long youth camps, focusing on HIV/AIDS prevention, life skills, child traf...

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  The Arc of Aurora

  • Advocate

    • Nov 2000 - Aug 2002

    *Conducted assessments and developed education plans and treatment goals for children with developmental disabilities *Provided educational, employment, and housing advocacy for families of children and adults with disabilities*Ensured delivery of employment, life skills and residential services ...