Senior Project Manager

• Feb 2023 - Present

Project Manager

• Feb 2021 - Present

• Collaboratively conceptualizes and supports all aspects of the Opioid Overdose Prevention Training Project (e.g., assessment, training, technical assistance, and continuous quality improvement). •Manages and coordinates a cross-disciplinary team of staff, consultants, and trainers to develop and deliver high quality trainings around overdose prevention, harm reduction, and health and racial equity as it pertains to substance use • Ensures the implementation of quality trainings and… Show more • Collaboratively conceptualizes and supports all aspects of the Opioid Overdose Prevention Training Project (e.g., assessment, training, technical assistance, and continuous quality improvement). •Manages and coordinates a cross-disciplinary team of staff, consultants, and trainers to develop and deliver high quality trainings around overdose prevention, harm reduction, and health and racial equity as it pertains to substance use • Ensures the implementation of quality trainings and technical assistance for different harm reduction service providers • Contributes significant technical skills and content expertise to other related HRiA projects

Training Associate

• May 2018 - Feb 2021

• Help develop and refine the training curriculum for the Opioid Overdose Prevention Training Project (OOPTP) • Conduct in-person trainings and provide technical assistance to staff of target organizations and programs across Massachusetts • Contribute significant substance use and opioid overdose expertise to development, implementation, and evaluation of the OOPTP • Support the work of the Training and Capacity Building Department by assisting with program development, trainings… Show more • Help develop and refine the training curriculum for the Opioid Overdose Prevention Training Project (OOPTP) • Conduct in-person trainings and provide technical assistance to staff of target organizations and programs across Massachusetts • Contribute significant substance use and opioid overdose expertise to development, implementation, and evaluation of the OOPTP • Support the work of the Training and Capacity Building Department by assisting with program development, trainings, and administrative functions • Contribute technical skills and content expertise to other related HRiA projects and to the organization • Use feedback data to refine trainings and identify future training or technical assistance needs • Collect and report data for overall evaluation and reporting to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Bureau of Substance Addiction Services

Graduate Social Work Intern, Opioid Overdose Prevention Program

• Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

• Supported the coordination of the Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) Program to oversee programs that provide drug user health and harm reduction services statewide, overdose education training, and the distribution of naloxone to at-risk populations • Monitored and analyzed OEND enrollment data and overdose reports • Supported ongoing research and program evaluation of overdose prevention and harm reduction models such as post-overdose follow-up programs, overdose… Show more • Supported the coordination of the Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) Program to oversee programs that provide drug user health and harm reduction services statewide, overdose education training, and the distribution of naloxone to at-risk populations • Monitored and analyzed OEND enrollment data and overdose reports • Supported ongoing research and program evaluation of overdose prevention and harm reduction models such as post-overdose follow-up programs, overdose education in criminal justice settings and pharmacy naloxone access models • Contributed to the research and analysis of promising harm reduction practices and messaging strategies • Planned, coordinated, and supported overdose prevention events, meetings, and trainings • Participated in ongoing data review from OEND sites to monitor trends and behaviors that informed program and training activities Show less • Supported the coordination of the Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) Program to oversee programs that provide drug user health and harm reduction services statewide, overdose education training, and the distribution of naloxone to at-risk populations • Monitored and analyzed OEND enrollment data and overdose reports • Supported ongoing research and program evaluation of overdose prevention and harm reduction models such as post-overdose follow-up programs, overdose… Show more • Supported the coordination of the Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) Program to oversee programs that provide drug user health and harm reduction services statewide, overdose education training, and the distribution of naloxone to at-risk populations • Monitored and analyzed OEND enrollment data and overdose reports • Supported ongoing research and program evaluation of overdose prevention and harm reduction models such as post-overdose follow-up programs, overdose education in criminal justice settings and pharmacy naloxone access models • Contributed to the research and analysis of promising harm reduction practices and messaging strategies • Planned, coordinated, and supported overdose prevention events, meetings, and trainings • Participated in ongoing data review from OEND sites to monitor trends and behaviors that informed program and training activities Show less

Head Lifeguard

• May 2014 - Aug 2017

• Managed daily schedule for lifeguards and swim instructors • Directed lifeguards in daily waterfront training and in-service skills • Interacted with patrons about concerns or issues relating to safety and cleanliness of the lake • Managed daily schedule for lifeguards and swim instructors • Directed lifeguards in daily waterfront training and in-service skills • Interacted with patrons about concerns or issues relating to safety and cleanliness of the lake

Graduate Social Work Intern - Opioid Taskforce

• Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

• Increased drug use prevention education throughout the City of Newton • Collected, analyzed, and distributed data on substance use and related issues in the City of Newton • Promoted effective strategies for navigating a path to long term recovery for people experiencing substance use issues • Promoted positive, solutions oriented responses for substance use related emergencies • Increased drug use prevention education throughout the City of Newton • Collected, analyzed, and distributed data on substance use and related issues in the City of Newton • Promoted effective strategies for navigating a path to long term recovery for people experiencing substance use issues • Promoted positive, solutions oriented responses for substance use related emergencies

Public Health Advocate, PAATHS Program/AHOPE Needle Exchange

• May 2014 - Dec 2016

• Provided walk-in services to individuals who were seeking immediate placement in a range of substance use treatment services • Assisted the Program Manager with insurance inquiries, such as prior authorization calls and approvals for clients looking for post-detox treatment • Made detox placement calls • Facilitated referrals and linkages to substance-use related services and other recovery support • Connected clients with harm reduction and overdose prevention tools and… Show more • Provided walk-in services to individuals who were seeking immediate placement in a range of substance use treatment services • Assisted the Program Manager with insurance inquiries, such as prior authorization calls and approvals for clients looking for post-detox treatment • Made detox placement calls • Facilitated referrals and linkages to substance-use related services and other recovery support • Connected clients with harm reduction and overdose prevention tools and trainings • Provided needle exchange participants with clean syringes and disposed of used syringes • Provided participants with a range of other harm reduction supplies including tourniquets, cookers, cotton swabs, water filter, and gauze • Educated participants about safer injection, sniffing, and smoking practices related to substance use • Connected clients and participants with HIV and STD risk reduction counseling, testing, and preventative care Show less • Provided walk-in services to individuals who were seeking immediate placement in a range of substance use treatment services • Assisted the Program Manager with insurance inquiries, such as prior authorization calls and approvals for clients looking for post-detox treatment • Made detox placement calls • Facilitated referrals and linkages to substance-use related services and other recovery support • Connected clients with harm reduction and overdose prevention tools and… Show more • Provided walk-in services to individuals who were seeking immediate placement in a range of substance use treatment services • Assisted the Program Manager with insurance inquiries, such as prior authorization calls and approvals for clients looking for post-detox treatment • Made detox placement calls • Facilitated referrals and linkages to substance-use related services and other recovery support • Connected clients with harm reduction and overdose prevention tools and trainings • Provided needle exchange participants with clean syringes and disposed of used syringes • Provided participants with a range of other harm reduction supplies including tourniquets, cookers, cotton swabs, water filter, and gauze • Educated participants about safer injection, sniffing, and smoking practices related to substance use • Connected clients and participants with HIV and STD risk reduction counseling, testing, and preventative care Show less

Adult Oncology Pharmacy Resource Intern

• Jan 2015 - May 2015

• Sought to connect adult cancer and bone marrow transplant patients and their families who had financial hardship with treatment-related medication copay assistance programs • Assessed patient’s needs through medical record notes and referral notes • Assisted the Pharmacy Resource Specialists in keeping track of updates to assistance programs and foundations • Completed eligibility screenings via telephone or in person • Sought to connect adult cancer and bone marrow transplant patients and their families who had financial hardship with treatment-related medication copay assistance programs • Assessed patient’s needs through medical record notes and referral notes • Assisted the Pharmacy Resource Specialists in keeping track of updates to assistance programs and foundations • Completed eligibility screenings via telephone or in person

Teaching Woman and Office Intern

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2014

• Lifetime empowerment and awareness program teacher • Taught girls ages 8-18 self defense training who live in low-income neighborhoods throughout Boston, MA • Worked on conflict resolution, what the best way to deal with a conflict is, and taught students to be aware of the dangers of certain situations • Organized and strategically analyzed data information from past self defense programs to explore the effects of Girls’ LEAP on individual girls, as well as the surrounding… Show more • Lifetime empowerment and awareness program teacher • Taught girls ages 8-18 self defense training who live in low-income neighborhoods throughout Boston, MA • Worked on conflict resolution, what the best way to deal with a conflict is, and taught students to be aware of the dangers of certain situations • Organized and strategically analyzed data information from past self defense programs to explore the effects of Girls’ LEAP on individual girls, as well as the surrounding community Show less • Lifetime empowerment and awareness program teacher • Taught girls ages 8-18 self defense training who live in low-income neighborhoods throughout Boston, MA • Worked on conflict resolution, what the best way to deal with a conflict is, and taught students to be aware of the dangers of certain situations • Organized and strategically analyzed data information from past self defense programs to explore the effects of Girls’ LEAP on individual girls, as well as the surrounding… Show more • Lifetime empowerment and awareness program teacher • Taught girls ages 8-18 self defense training who live in low-income neighborhoods throughout Boston, MA • Worked on conflict resolution, what the best way to deal with a conflict is, and taught students to be aware of the dangers of certain situations • Organized and strategically analyzed data information from past self defense programs to explore the effects of Girls’ LEAP on individual girls, as well as the surrounding community Show less

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

• May 2011 - Aug 2013

•Monitored safety of patrons and swimmers •Ensured that the facilities were clean and safe •Taught swim lessons to children ages 5-12 •Monitored safety of patrons and swimmers •Ensured that the facilities were clean and safe •Taught swim lessons to children ages 5-12