Daniela Canas Baena
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Megan Woolf
Daniela is a phenomenal colleague! In her role at the University of Dayton, she has enthusiastically contributed to the work team, and encouraged healthy work habits. Her organizational skills and creativity have streamlined processes in the Center, and she is consistently assessing the effectiveness of her programming. She has built a space for students to be supported not only academically, but in a holistic way, providing resources and tools for people to build their own skills. Daniela is an excellent collaborator, building innovative programming with campus partners that directly address the needs and inquiries of her audience.
Leslie P. Schnyder, PhD
There are individuals I have come across in my life whose actions inspire me to live with purpose, encourage me to accomplish my goals, and propel me to make a meaningful impact within my work and larger society. Daniela Canas Baena is one of these people. I had the good fortune of knowing Daniela as a student, serving as her supervisor as she transitioned into the workforce, and I am proud to say that she is now a trusted colleague. I was so impressed by her maturity, professionalism, infectious optimism, and dedication to building a more inclusive campus that I advocated for her stay on board with the College. Daniela was an important force of stability, strength, and leadership during a significant amount of transition and crisis within the organization. Daniela demonstrated a deep passion for elevating the experience of students and staff from underrepresented and marginalized identity groups. Daniela’s strengths are centered around her cheerful leadership style, resourcefulness, listening, advocacy, critical thinking, and project management skills. All of these strengths are founded in a deep value of the dignity of individuals and communities of people, especially communities who have been historically marginalized. Additionally, she has strong coaching and counseling skills. Daniela served on the on-call crisis management team, and handled each emergency with care, support, an unflappable demeanor, and professionalism. Her approach was grounded in a confidence and humility that permeates throughout her interpersonal communication and relationships. She offered resources for immediate and long-term strategies for individuals who were navigating difficult circumstances. One of the major areas that Daniela took leadership in was initiating our first field placement for Master of Social Work interns at Scripps College, which allowed for MSW graduate students to provide coaching and advising services to students at no cost to our organization. Daniela assisted me with coordinating logistics for onboarding the interns and provision of ongoing training. Daniela’s compassion, enthusiasm, and purpose for helping others is grounded in a genuineness that has been refreshing and invigorating.
Megan Woolf
Daniela is a phenomenal colleague! In her role at the University of Dayton, she has enthusiastically contributed to the work team, and encouraged healthy work habits. Her organizational skills and creativity have streamlined processes in the Center, and she is consistently assessing the effectiveness of her programming. She has built a space for students to be supported not only academically, but in a holistic way, providing resources and tools for people to build their own skills. Daniela is an excellent collaborator, building innovative programming with campus partners that directly address the needs and inquiries of her audience.
Leslie P. Schnyder, PhD
There are individuals I have come across in my life whose actions inspire me to live with purpose, encourage me to accomplish my goals, and propel me to make a meaningful impact within my work and larger society. Daniela Canas Baena is one of these people. I had the good fortune of knowing Daniela as a student, serving as her supervisor as she transitioned into the workforce, and I am proud to say that she is now a trusted colleague. I was so impressed by her maturity, professionalism, infectious optimism, and dedication to building a more inclusive campus that I advocated for her stay on board with the College. Daniela was an important force of stability, strength, and leadership during a significant amount of transition and crisis within the organization. Daniela demonstrated a deep passion for elevating the experience of students and staff from underrepresented and marginalized identity groups. Daniela’s strengths are centered around her cheerful leadership style, resourcefulness, listening, advocacy, critical thinking, and project management skills. All of these strengths are founded in a deep value of the dignity of individuals and communities of people, especially communities who have been historically marginalized. Additionally, she has strong coaching and counseling skills. Daniela served on the on-call crisis management team, and handled each emergency with care, support, an unflappable demeanor, and professionalism. Her approach was grounded in a confidence and humility that permeates throughout her interpersonal communication and relationships. She offered resources for immediate and long-term strategies for individuals who were navigating difficult circumstances. One of the major areas that Daniela took leadership in was initiating our first field placement for Master of Social Work interns at Scripps College, which allowed for MSW graduate students to provide coaching and advising services to students at no cost to our organization. Daniela assisted me with coordinating logistics for onboarding the interns and provision of ongoing training. Daniela’s compassion, enthusiasm, and purpose for helping others is grounded in a genuineness that has been refreshing and invigorating.
Megan Woolf
Daniela is a phenomenal colleague! In her role at the University of Dayton, she has enthusiastically contributed to the work team, and encouraged healthy work habits. Her organizational skills and creativity have streamlined processes in the Center, and she is consistently assessing the effectiveness of her programming. She has built a space for students to be supported not only academically, but in a holistic way, providing resources and tools for people to build their own skills. Daniela is an excellent collaborator, building innovative programming with campus partners that directly address the needs and inquiries of her audience.
Leslie P. Schnyder, PhD
There are individuals I have come across in my life whose actions inspire me to live with purpose, encourage me to accomplish my goals, and propel me to make a meaningful impact within my work and larger society. Daniela Canas Baena is one of these people. I had the good fortune of knowing Daniela as a student, serving as her supervisor as she transitioned into the workforce, and I am proud to say that she is now a trusted colleague. I was so impressed by her maturity, professionalism, infectious optimism, and dedication to building a more inclusive campus that I advocated for her stay on board with the College. Daniela was an important force of stability, strength, and leadership during a significant amount of transition and crisis within the organization. Daniela demonstrated a deep passion for elevating the experience of students and staff from underrepresented and marginalized identity groups. Daniela’s strengths are centered around her cheerful leadership style, resourcefulness, listening, advocacy, critical thinking, and project management skills. All of these strengths are founded in a deep value of the dignity of individuals and communities of people, especially communities who have been historically marginalized. Additionally, she has strong coaching and counseling skills. Daniela served on the on-call crisis management team, and handled each emergency with care, support, an unflappable demeanor, and professionalism. Her approach was grounded in a confidence and humility that permeates throughout her interpersonal communication and relationships. She offered resources for immediate and long-term strategies for individuals who were navigating difficult circumstances. One of the major areas that Daniela took leadership in was initiating our first field placement for Master of Social Work interns at Scripps College, which allowed for MSW graduate students to provide coaching and advising services to students at no cost to our organization. Daniela assisted me with coordinating logistics for onboarding the interns and provision of ongoing training. Daniela’s compassion, enthusiasm, and purpose for helping others is grounded in a genuineness that has been refreshing and invigorating.
Megan Woolf
Daniela is a phenomenal colleague! In her role at the University of Dayton, she has enthusiastically contributed to the work team, and encouraged healthy work habits. Her organizational skills and creativity have streamlined processes in the Center, and she is consistently assessing the effectiveness of her programming. She has built a space for students to be supported not only academically, but in a holistic way, providing resources and tools for people to build their own skills. Daniela is an excellent collaborator, building innovative programming with campus partners that directly address the needs and inquiries of her audience.
Leslie P. Schnyder, PhD
There are individuals I have come across in my life whose actions inspire me to live with purpose, encourage me to accomplish my goals, and propel me to make a meaningful impact within my work and larger society. Daniela Canas Baena is one of these people. I had the good fortune of knowing Daniela as a student, serving as her supervisor as she transitioned into the workforce, and I am proud to say that she is now a trusted colleague. I was so impressed by her maturity, professionalism, infectious optimism, and dedication to building a more inclusive campus that I advocated for her stay on board with the College. Daniela was an important force of stability, strength, and leadership during a significant amount of transition and crisis within the organization. Daniela demonstrated a deep passion for elevating the experience of students and staff from underrepresented and marginalized identity groups. Daniela’s strengths are centered around her cheerful leadership style, resourcefulness, listening, advocacy, critical thinking, and project management skills. All of these strengths are founded in a deep value of the dignity of individuals and communities of people, especially communities who have been historically marginalized. Additionally, she has strong coaching and counseling skills. Daniela served on the on-call crisis management team, and handled each emergency with care, support, an unflappable demeanor, and professionalism. Her approach was grounded in a confidence and humility that permeates throughout her interpersonal communication and relationships. She offered resources for immediate and long-term strategies for individuals who were navigating difficult circumstances. One of the major areas that Daniela took leadership in was initiating our first field placement for Master of Social Work interns at Scripps College, which allowed for MSW graduate students to provide coaching and advising services to students at no cost to our organization. Daniela assisted me with coordinating logistics for onboarding the interns and provision of ongoing training. Daniela’s compassion, enthusiasm, and purpose for helping others is grounded in a genuineness that has been refreshing and invigorating.
Credentials
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Working with Recruiters
LinkedInFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Osmind
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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People Operations Manager
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Oct 2023 - Present
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Employee Experience Manager
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Apr 2022 - Oct 2023
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University of Dayton
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Director, Academic Success and Outreach
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Oct 2020 - Feb 2022
• Built and maintained strategic, collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners to design and implement inclusive and equitable programs and policies that support the belonging and retention of 2,000 diverse and historically underrepresented students • Managed full cycle recruitment for the 8-person Academic Success Ambassador (ASA) Intern Team I supervise including writing a job description, sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and documenting the… Show more • Built and maintained strategic, collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners to design and implement inclusive and equitable programs and policies that support the belonging and retention of 2,000 diverse and historically underrepresented students • Managed full cycle recruitment for the 8-person Academic Success Ambassador (ASA) Intern Team I supervise including writing a job description, sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and documenting the process • Researched and developed KPIs to measure ASA Intern Program, First-Generation Program, and Mentorship Program performance including assessment design, data gathering, and data analysis to improve and scale programs, write impact reports, and present findings to university officials • Led the development, documentation, and launch of the inaugural, university-wide First-Generation Program and collaborated with campus partners to deliver 9 academic events each year to 4 cohorts of 180+ students Show less • Built and maintained strategic, collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners to design and implement inclusive and equitable programs and policies that support the belonging and retention of 2,000 diverse and historically underrepresented students • Managed full cycle recruitment for the 8-person Academic Success Ambassador (ASA) Intern Team I supervise including writing a job description, sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and documenting the… Show more • Built and maintained strategic, collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners to design and implement inclusive and equitable programs and policies that support the belonging and retention of 2,000 diverse and historically underrepresented students • Managed full cycle recruitment for the 8-person Academic Success Ambassador (ASA) Intern Team I supervise including writing a job description, sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and documenting the process • Researched and developed KPIs to measure ASA Intern Program, First-Generation Program, and Mentorship Program performance including assessment design, data gathering, and data analysis to improve and scale programs, write impact reports, and present findings to university officials • Led the development, documentation, and launch of the inaugural, university-wide First-Generation Program and collaborated with campus partners to deliver 9 academic events each year to 4 cohorts of 180+ students Show less
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Instituto Familiar de la Raza
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strengthening Organizations and Communities Intern MSW II
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Sep 2019 - May 2020
• Designed a 10-week integrative health program and developed curriculum focused on mental health, nutrition, and exercise utilizing evidence-based practices to reduce health disparities in the elderly Latinx population • Co-Developed and facilitated the annual retreat for 50 members of the San Francisco Latino Parity and Equity Coalition aimed to set strategic priorities and deepen ties between 26 organizations • Designed a 10-week integrative health program and developed curriculum focused on mental health, nutrition, and exercise utilizing evidence-based practices to reduce health disparities in the elderly Latinx population • Co-Developed and facilitated the annual retreat for 50 members of the San Francisco Latino Parity and Equity Coalition aimed to set strategic priorities and deepen ties between 26 organizations
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University of California, Berkeley
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Latinx Center of Excellence Graduate Student Assistant
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Sep 2018 - May 2019
• Designed marketing materials for Alumni Mentorship Program and Sin Fronteras Study Abroad Program • Created and managed the Center's Facebook page to promote educational and leadership opportunities • Designed marketing materials for Alumni Mentorship Program and Sin Fronteras Study Abroad Program • Created and managed the Center's Facebook page to promote educational and leadership opportunities
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Telecare Corporation
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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MSW Clinical Intern I
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Sep 2018 - May 2019
• Managed a caseload of 8 clients with co-occurring severe mental illness and substance use disorders whom I coached and provided interventions ranging from Positive Psychology, Solutions Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychoeducation • Evaluated client needs, services offered, and developed a Community Wellness Program that aligned with and scaled therapeutic interventions serving approximately 35 clients • Managed a caseload of 8 clients with co-occurring severe mental illness and substance use disorders whom I coached and provided interventions ranging from Positive Psychology, Solutions Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychoeducation • Evaluated client needs, services offered, and developed a Community Wellness Program that aligned with and scaled therapeutic interventions serving approximately 35 clients
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Scripps College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Assistant Director for Scripps Communities of Resources and Empowerment
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
• Managed a 65k annual budget to implement year-round programing to engage, retain, and build community for historically underrepresented students • Conducted a skills gap analysis and analyzed data to redesign the job description, hiring and onboarding processes for 20-person team • Developed and implemented on-going skills and knowledge-based trainings for 20-person team to equip them to collaborate with affinity groups and coordinate events that aligned with DEI&B… Show more • Managed a 65k annual budget to implement year-round programing to engage, retain, and build community for historically underrepresented students • Conducted a skills gap analysis and analyzed data to redesign the job description, hiring and onboarding processes for 20-person team • Developed and implemented on-going skills and knowledge-based trainings for 20-person team to equip them to collaborate with affinity groups and coordinate events that aligned with DEI&B goals • Coordinated and organized all aspects of 40 programs every fiscal year in order to educate the campus community on allyship, sustainability, and social justice
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Program Assistant, Academic Resources and Services
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Jul 2016 - Dec 2016
• Coordinated the First-Generation Pre-Orientation focused on connecting incoming first-gen students to the Claremont Consortium resources including career services, center for wellbeing, affinity groups, and academic resources • Onboarded First-Gen Interns on managing documentation, developing yearlong programming efforts, monthly newsletter, mentor-mentee program, identity development, and community building events • Developed and implemented the marketing strategy for Scripps 360, a… Show more • Coordinated the First-Generation Pre-Orientation focused on connecting incoming first-gen students to the Claremont Consortium resources including career services, center for wellbeing, affinity groups, and academic resources • Onboarded First-Gen Interns on managing documentation, developing yearlong programming efforts, monthly newsletter, mentor-mentee program, identity development, and community building events • Developed and implemented the marketing strategy for Scripps 360, a yearlong onboarding experience for all first-year students
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Summer Program Facilitator
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Jun 2013 - Jun 2016
Co-facilitated film and book discussions with faculty to develop first-generation, low-income high school students' critical thinking skills. Developed students' written, research, and presentation skills to support their college readiness and success in the summer program.
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First Generation Intern
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Aug 2015 - May 2016
Collaborated with cross-functional partners to coordinate programs that supported the success and retention of first-generation college students.
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Admission Senior Interviewer
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Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
Interviewed prospective students, assessed fit, provided written recommendations to the Admissions team.
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Senior Intern
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Sep 2013 - May 2014
Coached a group of first-generation, low-income students through the college admissions and financial aid processes.
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Politics Department Intern
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Sep 2013 - May 2014
Conducted and translated interviews with migrant farm workers regarding the personal and communal health impact of widespread pesticide usage in farming.
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Education
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2018 - 2020
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Social Work - MSW, Mental Health and Wellbeing -
2012 - 2016
Scripps College
Bachelor's degree, Dual Major: Politics & International Relations, Foreign Languages
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