Experience

Chive Charities (Official)

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

• Board Member

  • Feb 2020 - Sep 2023

  -Served as an advisor to the Executive Director and Chive Charities team as they developed and implemented their strategic plan -Reviewed outcomes and metrics created by Chive Charities for evaluating its impact -Represented Chive Charities to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization

• Senior Program Director, LMSW

  • Mar 2013 - Feb 2020

  -Developed Chive Charities alongside the Executive Director during the first year of operation and assisted in obtaining our 501c3 charity status -Managed all aspects of charity campaigns from vetting applicants to disbursing over $14 Million dollars in grants -Advocated on behalf of over 300 grant recipients to ensure they accessed available medical and financial resources in their community -Facilitated program partnerships to ensure we assisted a diverse population of veterans… Show more -Developed Chive Charities alongside the Executive Director during the first year of operation and assisted in obtaining our 501c3 charity status -Managed all aspects of charity campaigns from vetting applicants to disbursing over $14 Million dollars in grants -Advocated on behalf of over 300 grant recipients to ensure they accessed available medical and financial resources in their community -Facilitated program partnerships to ensure we assisted a diverse population of veterans, first responders, and individuals with rare illnesses -Collaborated with brand and web development teams conceptualizing, designing, and expanding our applicant intake platforms -Maintained financial reports for annual audits -Managed the Program Coordinator who assisted with casework and application support -Provided grant recipient updates to over 3,000 monthly donors from 2013-2018 -Managed social media from 2013-2015



American Cancer Society

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

• Patient Navigator

  • Jul 2010 - Mar 2013

  -Assisted an average of 20 cancer patients daily to ensure they had access to educational and emotional support services -Served as a liaison for cancer patients with their healthcare facility to coordinate transportation to treatment, insurance coverage, and access to community resources -Supervised and trained new staff in providing high quality customer service -Assisted an average of 20 cancer patients daily to ensure they had access to educational and emotional support services -Served as a liaison for cancer patients with their healthcare facility to coordinate transportation to treatment, insurance coverage, and access to community resources -Supervised and trained new staff in providing high quality customer service



Ann Arbor Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• MSW Intern

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2009

  -Supervised an average caseload of 10 elementary and middle school students with cognitive and emotional impairments -Coordinated with a multidisciplinary team to identify, assess and develop individual education plans (IEP) for students with special education needs -Conducted student observations, administered behavior rating scales, prepared reports and created positive behavior plans for use in the academic setting and home -Provided individual and group interventions on peer to… Show more -Supervised an average caseload of 10 elementary and middle school students with cognitive and emotional impairments -Coordinated with a multidisciplinary team to identify, assess and develop individual education plans (IEP) for students with special education needs -Conducted student observations, administered behavior rating scales, prepared reports and created positive behavior plans for use in the academic setting and home -Provided individual and group interventions on peer to peer mediation, positive behavior strategies and conflict resolution Show less -Supervised an average caseload of 10 elementary and middle school students with cognitive and emotional impairments -Coordinated with a multidisciplinary team to identify, assess and develop individual education plans (IEP) for students with special education needs -Conducted student observations, administered behavior rating scales, prepared reports and created positive behavior plans for use in the academic setting and home -Provided individual and group interventions on peer to… Show more -Supervised an average caseload of 10 elementary and middle school students with cognitive and emotional impairments -Coordinated with a multidisciplinary team to identify, assess and develop individual education plans (IEP) for students with special education needs -Conducted student observations, administered behavior rating scales, prepared reports and created positive behavior plans for use in the academic setting and home -Provided individual and group interventions on peer to peer mediation, positive behavior strategies and conflict resolution Show less



Easter Seals UCP NC

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Child Placement Coordinator

  • Jun 2007 - Jul 2008

  -Supervised and provided clinical support of children with developmental disabilities and mental health disorders placed in foster care -Acted as a liaison between courts, schools, child advocate lawyers, and other auxiliary services -Worked with schools to implement educational supports to increase academic success -Supervised and provided clinical support of children with developmental disabilities and mental health disorders placed in foster care -Acted as a liaison between courts, schools, child advocate lawyers, and other auxiliary services -Worked with schools to implement educational supports to increase academic success



Catholic Social Services

• Individual and Family Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• New Horizons Social Worker

  • Aug 2006 - Jun 2007

  -Promoted and supported early childhood intervention strategies with at-risk families, including home visits, procurement of material/financial assistance and case management -Developed and instructed parenting skills education workshops -Promoted and supported early childhood intervention strategies with at-risk families, including home visits, procurement of material/financial assistance and case management -Developed and instructed parenting skills education workshops



Discovery Center

• Research Services

• Infant and Toddler Teacher

  • Jun 2004 - Jul 2006

  -Assisted in developing and implementing programming to assist in meeting children’s developmental needs -Assisted in developing and implementing programming to assist in meeting children’s developmental needs



Bethany Christian Services

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

• BSW Intern Foster Care

  • Nov 2005 - Apr 2006

  -Conducted home visits, prepared child evaluations for court proceedings, advocated in court system for foster and adoptive children -Participated in fund raising activities -Conducted home visits, prepared child evaluations for court proceedings, advocated in court system for foster and adoptive children -Participated in fund raising activities



Family and Children Services

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Respite Worker

  • May 2005 - Sep 2005

  -Provided supervision for youth with emotional/developmental disabilities in a respite home -Taught and supported acquisition of positive social/ interpersonal and daily living skills in the home and community setting -Provided supervision for youth with emotional/developmental disabilities in a respite home -Taught and supported acquisition of positive social/ interpersonal and daily living skills in the home and community setting