Special Programs Advocate

• Nov 2019 - Present

Adjunct Professor

• Aug 2016 - Present

Teaching Contemporary Social Problems fall semester and developing/teaching a Trauma Informed Care class for J-term semester for the Criminal Justice/Sociology Department Teaching Contemporary Social Problems fall semester and developing/teaching a Trauma Informed Care class for J-term semester for the Criminal Justice/Sociology Department

Victim/Witness Coordinator

• Aug 2017 - Nov 2019

Associate Program Director of Iowa

• Jul 2016 - Aug 2017

 Direct supervision of Advocates, Prevention Educators, Therapists, and counselors in order to ensure the delivery of quality services which are in compliance with the Iowa Standards and funders. Responsible for programmatic development in sexual assault counseling, advocacy, and prevention education. In collaboration with the Program Director and Executive Director hire sexual assault personnel to fill any vacancies in the Dubuque and Cedar Rapids/Marion Offices. Supervise and work with the staff in the sexual assault program record keeping, ensuring that all required documentation, monthly reports and statistics are completed in a timely manner.  Assist the Program Director and Executive Director in formulating strategic and long-range plans for Riverview Center. Assist in strategic planning and goal setting for the organization. Assist the Program Director, Executive Director and the Fiscal Director in the budgeting process in formulating the sexual assault program and prevention education budget for Riverview Center. Serve as an administrative contact for Riverview Center funders such as IACASA, CVAD, United Way, and other private and governmental entities. Including attending membership meetings, required trainings, mandatory conferences/meetings, and other events as related to the management of the organization.

Senior Legal/Medical Sexual Assault Advocate

• Nov 2011 - Jul 2016

The legal advocate serves as a liaison between the survivor and the criminal justice system to ensure that the survivor’s rights are protected. We can accompany a survivor to a police interview, assist with orders of protection, provide case updates, and attend all meetings and court proceedings with law enforcement and the prosecuting attorney’s office with, or on behalf of, the survivor.An advocate is available 24-hours a day to mediate interactions between the survivor, emergency room personnel, and law enforcement. We concentrate on the best interests of the survivor, including listening to their needs rather than asking questions and directing her/his behavior. To best serve sexual assault survivors, we provide replacement clothing, and information regarding the Sexual Assault Examination Kit procedures, STD testing/treatment and other medical choices.

Executive Assistant

• Jul 2011 - Nov 2011

Tobacco Prevention Specialist

• Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

Everything Riverview

• Dec 2009 - May 2010