Experience

Arcus Behavioral Health & Wellness, Inc

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Associate and Grantwriter

  • May 2023 - Present

  - Prepare and manage grant proposals for expansion and support of programs related to behavioral health and community wellness, focused on increasing access to mental health services for medically underserved populations, particularly LGBTQ+, BIPOC and immigrant populations. - Coordinate efforts for community partnerships, program strategy, fundraising and development, and stakeholder engagement for program development - Prepare and manage grant proposals for expansion and support of programs related to behavioral health and community wellness, focused on increasing access to mental health services for medically underserved populations, particularly LGBTQ+, BIPOC and immigrant populations. - Coordinate efforts for community partnerships, program strategy, fundraising and development, and stakeholder engagement for program development



University of Illinois Chicago

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Research appointment with Dr. Manorama Khare and Dr. Kristine Zimmermann supporting health care communication and research initiatives in projects funded by Illinois Department of Public Health for rural pregnant women and pregnant people in Illinois and the WISEWOMAN project promoting health and cardiovascular screening for underinsured women in Illinois who have undergone Breast and Cervical Cancer treatment. Research appointment with Dr. Manorama Khare and Dr. Kristine Zimmermann supporting health care communication and research initiatives in projects funded by Illinois Department of Public Health for rural pregnant women and pregnant people in Illinois and the WISEWOMAN project promoting health and cardiovascular screening for underinsured women in Illinois who have undergone Breast and Cervical Cancer treatment.



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Private Tutor

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Tutor in Chemistry, Biology, Math, Spanish. Tutor in Chemistry, Biology, Math, Spanish.



AIDS Foundation of Chicago

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

• Program Manager HIV Resource Coordination HUB

  • Dec 2020 - Dec 2022

  - Led the operations and management of Chicago's first and innovative comprehensive HIV HUB - Coordinated partnership initiatives between the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and Center on Halsted with Chicago-area Population Centered Health Homes and other health, housing and social service resources for resource coordination and referrals for HUB Clients. - Provided direct services to clients connecting with HUB and service operations coordination for teams of Rapid Responders who attend to HUB client needs. - Offered strategic oversight and guidance on key large scale communications, including website development, print materials, and large scale communication campaigns with millions of impressions in the Chicagoland area. - Led strategic and operations management in the translation and development of all materials, communications and processes for HUB operations in Spanish, and provided essential support across the Care team collaborative to ensure appropriate Spanish translation for all services and programs for people living with HIV/AIDS. - Collaborated in the development and launch of breakthrough online tools to support client access to social services through a digital online portal. - Shared and presented HUB accomplishments and goals at large scale national conferences to prospect partnerships at National Ryan White Conference, US Conference on HIV/AIDS, and Midwest LGBTQ+ Health Symposium. - Maintained and updated program budget and scopes of work, ensuring alignment to program goals and objectives, and participated in the prospecting and execution of new funding opportunities. Show less


Varsity Tutors
• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Tutor

  • Sep 2018 - Jan 2021


NAMI Chicago

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

• Bilingual Resource Manager

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

  - Manage social service resource updates and discovery process and communications to program staff to ensure accurate and effective client referrals, with specific emphasis on development of COVID-19 related communications and resource updates. - Provide strategic guidance on NAMI Helpline operations, resource utilization, program development, resulting in implementation of various internal and external protocols and procedures for helpline expansion. - Develop and implement procedures for mental health resource mapping, referral and utilization, and curate internal databases and communications of mental health resources with updates to thousands of resource referral listings. - Coordinate and lead efforts around external mental health resource partnerships and coalition building efforts, expanding reach to new communities of color, immigrant communities, Spanish speaking communities, and underserved areas on the south and west sides of Chicago, with key partnerships developed at Center on Halsted and Coalition of Immigrant Mental Health. - Provide direct support to clients connecting to the NAMI CHicago Helpline, delivering services around mental health support and connection to mental health and other supportive services in the Chicagoland area. Show less



Edelman

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Health Intern

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  • Assist in the development and execution of media relations materials and outreach for earned media content in support of diverse clients including hospitals, pharmaceuticals, medical device manufacturers, non-profit health organizations and professional associations. • Support the operations necessary to execute long-term marketing and communications initiatives, and project-based communication initiative including public health awareness campaigns, medical conferences, and product launches among others. Show less

• Policy/Advocacy Intern

  • Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Coordinate initiatives following OUTAging: Summit On Our Possibilities and serve as staff liaison to OUTAging committee, resulting in the compilation of a landmark report on Aging and LGBT issues, launching new projects on LGBT Aging and unprecedented media coverage. • Develop presentation materials and execute trainings on issues related to workforce development in partnership with Women Employed and LGBT competency in partnership with Chicago Cares. • Manage and edit content for communications related to Pride Action Tank activities, such as monthly newsletters, Opinion-Editorial and Guest Columnist content to news media, and website content. • Assist Pride Action Tank and the Policy and Advocacy team in the planning and execution of Advocacy Days and ad-hoc projects related to Getting To Zero, HIV Decriminalization, PrEP4Amor, and state and national policy conversations on healthcare reform, access to food resources, and health equity. Show less



Northwestern University

• Philippines
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Assistant II- Reunions

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2017

  Assist with tasks related to coordinating, planning and executing Northwestern University's Class Reunions.Maintain contact with alumni and answer questions and concerns regarding any Reunions Event.Consolidate routine reports on fundraising and engagement goals for team and outreach operations.Support the coordination and maintenance of financial and budgetary transactions for team and event planning operations.Contribute to the stewardship and maintenance of the Northwestern Reunions online and social media presence. Show less

• Temporary Program Assistant II- Reunions

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Assist with tasks related to coordinating, planning and executing Northwestern University's Class Reunions. Maintain contact with alumni, and answer questions and concerns regarding any Reunions event.

• Lab Assistant- Undergraduate General Chemistry Lab

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2014

  Assisted the General Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistants and Professor in the Stock Room, with sample and lab preparation.

• Lab Assistant- Inventory, Chemistry Dept.

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

The American School Foundation
• Mexico
• Education Management
• 300 - 400 Employee
• Assistant Swim Coach

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2010