Experience

Pillars Community Health

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Medical/Legal Advocate

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Illinois, United States



Bridges: Domestic & Sexual Violence Support Services, Inc.

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

• Crisis Intervention Advocate

  • Sep 2021 - Aug 2023

  Serves survivors of domestic and sexual violence by providing crisis intervention services in the office, court, Child Advocacy Center, hospital, and on the 24-hour support line. Supports clients through safety planning, emotional support, and referring to appropriate resources all while empowering them to make their own decisions towards a safer life. Assists clients in filing protective orders, divorce, and parenting related petitions, in addition to providing… Show more Serves survivors of domestic and sexual violence by providing crisis intervention services in the office, court, Child Advocacy Center, hospital, and on the 24-hour support line. Supports clients through safety planning, emotional support, and referring to appropriate resources all while empowering them to make their own decisions towards a safer life. Assists clients in filing protective orders, divorce, and parenting related petitions, in addition to providing support and accompaniment to court hearings. Plans and facilitates support groups for survivors of domestic violence. Mentors new staff and interns by assisting with training direct service work shadowing with clients. Drives organizational change through serving as a member of the organization’s first ever diversity, equity, and inclusion committee.

• AmeriCorps Victim Assistance Program Advocate

  • Sep 2019 - Aug 2021

  Nashua, NH Served survivors of domestic and sexual violence by providing crisis intervention services in the office, court, Child Advocacy Center, hospital, and on the 24-hour support line. Organized economic empowerment seminars and work one-on-one to provide financial literacy services to survivors in financially abusive relationships.



The Family Place

• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Hotline Intern

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area Provided crisis counseling on the hotline to survivors of domestic violence through safety planning and screening callers for shelter services. Referred callers to community resources including counseling, housing, and legal services in the Dallas-Fort Worth area based on their immediate needs.



Center for Hope and Safety

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advocacy Intern

  • Feb 2019 - May 2019

  Salem, Oregon Completed 52 hours of comprehensive advocacy training in the dynamics of violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking, as well as intervention and support techniques for providing resources to survivors. Provided advocacy for survivors on the 24-hour hotline through crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource referral to other social services. Developed a guide for advocates and staff on the specific dynamics in same-sex intimate… Show more Completed 52 hours of comprehensive advocacy training in the dynamics of violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking, as well as intervention and support techniques for providing resources to survivors. Provided advocacy for survivors on the 24-hour hotline through crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource referral to other social services. Developed a guide for advocates and staff on the specific dynamics in same-sex intimate partner violence and barriers that LGBTQ survivors face when accessing resources and support. Show less



Educational First Steps

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

• Summer Intern

  • May 2018 - Jul 2018

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area Analyzed three years of data to assess trends in center attrition causes from 23 centers in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area to better understand the community that the organization serves. Presented findings to the senior leadership team. Designed surveys and one-on-one interview questions focused on determining the characteristics of a successful child care director. Updated MAAP, an online resource system, that gives early childhood educators access to critical information that is… Show more Analyzed three years of data to assess trends in center attrition causes from 23 centers in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area to better understand the community that the organization serves. Presented findings to the senior leadership team. Designed surveys and one-on-one interview questions focused on determining the characteristics of a successful child care director. Updated MAAP, an online resource system, that gives early childhood educators access to critical information that is essential to providing quality childcare. Show less



CHILDREN AT RISK

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Health and Nutrition Policy Intern

  • May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area Conducted research, collated, and created informative resources to develop the organization's policy agenda and to encourage discussion around best practices for addressing childhood food insecurity. Executed development work in researching grant possibilities for the organization's work in health and nutrition.



Teach For America

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

• Summer Institute Intern

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area Assisted with Teach For America's Summer Institute through administrative, logistical, and manual tasks to support the training of 200 new teachers. Supported eleven large-scale events (300+ guests each) over an 8-week period with a $110k total budget.