Experience

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  Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

  • New Haven CT

  • Research Assistnt

    • May 2020 - Aug 2020
    • New Haven CT

    Assisted in preparation of Curricula for Climate Change 101Summarize Audio lectures on Climate ChangeResearch Climate Change scientific historiansResearch data graphs and images from US and global organizationsReview seven video lecture series and provide feedback to Professor

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  U.S. Census Bureau

  • Connecticut, United States

  • Supervisor

    • Feb 2020 - May 2020
    • Connecticut, United States

    Supervise field workers for Aggregate living situations for homeless and shelters

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  Gateway Community College

  • New Haven, CT

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
    • New Haven, CT

    Psycholgy

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  Yale University Law School

  • New Haven, CT

  • Senior Administrative Assitant

    • Apr 2019 - May 2019
    • New Haven, CT

    Assistant to Assistant Dean/Registrar and Associate Registrar, Temporary position

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  Hope After Loss, Inc.

  • New Hven, CT

  • Executive Director

    • Mar 2015 - 2018
    • New Hven, CT

    Directing all operations of the organizations while continuing the mission and vision of offering services to those who are experiencing a loss during or after a pregnancy. Working under the direction of the Board of Directors to grow the organization financially through fundraising events and d...

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  Career Resources, Inc.

  • New Haven, CT

  • Program Manager

    • Feb 2014 - Sep 2016
    • New Haven, CT

    Managing all aspects of program activities for DMHAS/SAMSHSA Creating Hope and Opportunity in Choosing Employment ( CHOICE) Grant. Work collaboratively with integrated team addressing needs of those with mental health issues and criminal justice involvement. Achieve goals of program success monit...

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  Consultant

  • New Haven

  • Attorney

    • Jul 2013 - Jan 2015
    • New Haven

    Consultations for advocacy

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  Yale University

  • School of Management

  • Research Assistant

    • Jan 2014 - Feb 2014
    • School of Management

    Assisting Professor Constance E. Bagley in the 8th edition of her book Managers in the Legal Environment

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  CT Council on Problem Gambling

  • Clinton, CT

  • Program Coordinator

    • Feb 2011 - Jul 2013
    • Clinton, CT

    Managerial and supervisory duties. Created Development/ Grant writing and fundraising unit.Initiated strategic planning and curricula development

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  Connecticut Legal Services

  • Middletown, CT

  • Administrative Assistant

    • Oct 2010 - Oct 2011
    • Middletown, CT

    • Assisted all administrative staff on any special projects i.e. grants/annual campaign • Developed requisitioning and purchasing procedures for several offices • Assisted HR director with time sheet records • Maintained calendars of all internal and external meetings and events • Financial accou...

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  CT Legal Services

  • Bridgeport, CT

  • Volunteer Attoreny

    • Jul 2009 - Feb 2011
    • Bridgeport, CT

    • Represented clients in education, unemployment, immigration (U-Visa) and benefits cases• Pro Bono work for fair wages case • Client interviews, negotiations and mediation• Filed complaints on clients’ behalf with state agencies• Developed volunteer handbook for fair wage clinic • Prof...

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  State of CT Judicial Branch Victim Services

  • Bridgeport, CT

  • Victim Services Advocate

    • Oct 1996 - Jun 2009
    • Bridgeport, CT

    • Advocated for victims of all types of crimes throughout the criminal justice system• Informed victims of their constitutional rights and right to compensation• Maintained collaborative relationships with all court and non-court personnel• Supervised Victim Service Advocates• Wrote policies and ...

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  Town of Cheshire, CT

  • Cheshire Police Department, Cheshire, CT

  • Crisis Intervention Counselor

    • Apr 1994 - Oct 1996
    • Cheshire Police Department, Cheshire, CT

    Provide crisis counseling to residents and staff of police department, Trained in delivering death notifications and female prison accompaniment. Trained through State Police certification Domestic Violence, sexual assault and crisis intervention as a trainer for all police officers. Child Prote...

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  Domestic Violence Services of Greater New Haven

  • New Haven,, CT

  • Family Violence Victim Advocate

    • Jul 1988 - Apr 1994
    • New Haven,, CT

    Advocated for victims of domestic violence in court setting. Task force chair of criminal justice and court delivery services. Initiated a grant for police based advocacy program.

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  Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, Inc.

  • New Haven, CT

  • Clinic Coordinator

    • 1981 - 1987
    • New Haven, CT

    Supervision of all medical and non-medical staff. Day to day operations and functions monitoring finances and inventory and staff schedules. Worked closely with Director on all staffing needs including hiring and training of volunteers.

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  Deep River Board of Education

  • Deep River, CT

  • Special Education Teacher

    • 1979 - 1979
    • Deep River, CT

    Taught Special Education to middle school students.

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  Old Saybrook Board of Education

  • Old Saybrook CT

  • Specaial Education Teacher

    • 1977 - 1978
    • Old Saybrook CT

    Taught Special Education students with developmentally delayed k-12 students.Created summer school program for students ages 8-10

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  Clarke County Ga Board of Education

  • Athens, GA

  • First and Second Grade teacher

    • Sep 1976 - Jun 1977
    • Athens, GA

    Taught developmental first grade. Assisted in second grade as reading specialist to small group of students.

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  Barrow Ak North Slope Bord of Education

  • Barrow, AK

  • First Grade Teacher

    • 1975 - 1976
    • Barrow, AK

    Responsible for teaching native language based class in English all subjects. Included special needs children.