Experience

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  The Blue Dove Foundation

  • Director of Education and Programming

    • Jul 2022 - Present

    • Coordinate, support, and facilitate current workshop offerings• Develop new educational opportunities including workshops, trainings, initiatives, and resources • Maintain and develop best practices for executing workshops • Collaborate on strategy to increase the Blue Dove's reach nationwide (organization type/focus, demographics, geographic region, etc.)• Develop and create content with the Blue Dove team for new resources and monthly themed content • Work in collaboration with partner organizations to further the Blue Dove's mission• Work with marketing team to ensure proper promotion of materials

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  Temple Sinai - Denver

  • Denver Metropolitan Area

  • Director of Mental Wellness and Special Programming

    • Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
    • Denver Metropolitan Area

    • Developed and maintained a system to integrate mental health into the fabric of the synagogue through educational programming, mental health resource connections• Developed and lead mental health trainings for members and community • Planned and executed large scale one-off programs for Temple-wide community to foster community and engagement• Year long contract to do this work

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  Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center

  • Denver Metropolitan Area

  • Ranch Camp Assistant Director

    • Feb 2018 - Jan 2021
    • Denver Metropolitan Area

    • Recruited 475+ campers (K-11th) & 80+ staff annually through in-person and virtual recruitment in US and worldwide• Supervised and oversaw 80+ seasonal staff in programmatic and camper support roles; Direct supervisor for all camper support positions; Developed, coordinated, led two weeks of staff training each season (specialized and general training)• Managed and maintained CRM system (CampMinder); Organized and oversaw communication management with 400+ families year-round via email, phone calls, and social media to keep families informed and engaged• Served as summer on-site social worker and consult on any physical/social/emotional challenges that arise for campers and staff• Designed and implemented Mental Health initiative; Created strategic tools (i.e. intake system, protocols, support framework) for campers and staff, based on evidence-based practices and consultation with school officials, camp parents, mental health workers, and community partners• Coordinated cohort meetings for peer organizations in the state; Engaged and worked with community on joint programs• Oversaw Jewish life at camp & supported the J’s Jewish life engagement through internal programming & community partnerships

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  Union for Reform Judaism

  • United States
  • Religious Institutions
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Mitzvah Corps Program Director

    • Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

    • Developed and implemented two-week program itinerary for high school aged participants • Supervised four staff members and oversaw general and needs-based teen participant care• Coordinated with the International Rescue Committee to organize and run day camp experience for refugee community in the Seattle area

  • Regional Program Associate - NFTY Missouri Valley

    • Aug 2015 - May 2017

    • Coordinated and organized logistics for six weekend retreats during school year (200 participants per event)• Supported and guided teen leaders in planning for retreats in coordination with the regional director• Planned, implemented, promoted and supported middle school initiative program, NFTY678, in Denver, CO and St. Louis, MO in coordination with the local advisors and teen leaders

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  Girls on the Run St. Louis

  • St. Louis

  • Graduate Practicum Intern

    • Aug 2016 - May 2017
    • St. Louis

    • Coordinated and oversaw volunteer program; Evaluated effectiveness and implemented strategic enhancements and updates• Designed & developed alumnae engagement through research, data analysis, alumnae interviews aligned with strategic plan• Developed social media strategy for biannual race (5K-7K participants) to connect with current & past participants

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  FOCUS St. Louis

  • St. Louis

  • Graduate Practicum Intern

    • Jan 2016 - May 2016
    • St. Louis

    • Coordinated, prepared, and worked with a team to run Youth Leadership (YL) program days each month (150 participants)• Planned and led theme-specific experiential programming for each YL program day (5 programs per semester)• Designed & developed an alumni engagement element for the YL program aligned with strategic plan

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  Temple Sinai - Denver

  • Denver Metropolitan Area

  • Director of Youth Engagement

    • Jun 2012 - Jun 2015
    • Denver Metropolitan Area

    • Developed and coordinated Youth Department (K-College), totaling 8 individual program divisions, and coordinated the parent committee; Grew program to 400+ participants (from under 100); Engaged and worked with community on joint programs• Supervised and managed elementary & middle school-aged division staff to plan, coordinate, and execute monthly programs• Developed and executed a leadership development curriculum for high school-aged students and supervised teen board• Coordinated, organized, and led monthly girls’ group for middle and high school aged girls• Planned and implemented annual budget ($100K), and fundraised annually for youth and organization wide programs