Experience

360 Communities

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

• Sexual Assault Advocate

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  • Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, information and referrals to sexual assault victims and their family members• Provide holistic advocacy services and resources including safety planning, child/adult education, community connections/resources, housing, financial, legal (excluding legal advice), building support networks, and other services/resources as apparent or identified in intakes• Coordinate with outreach advocates and volunteers to provide support to victims during court hearings, and attend court hearings as needed • Ensure weekly sexual assault support groups for adolescents and adults are available and provide appropriate curriculum• Respond to hospital calls at Fairview Ridges and Regina hospitals to provide support to victims/survivors during forensic exams• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all community partners and provide training/education and feedback to improve response to victims, including working alongside Sexual Assault Services Supervisor to address issues and trends to Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) and forensic nursing programs• Assist Community Educator with prevention education curriculum that is focused on youth/students at local schools• Collaborate with other program staff to represent 360 Communities at events and presentations, including presenting to large and small groups such as law enforcement, criminal justice professionals, social service providers, faith communities, medical facilities, and other community partners• Assist Sexual Assault Services Supervisor to facilitate the 40-hour Sexual Assault Services training for new advocates• Maintain accurate data for statistical purposes as well as narratives for service delivery provisions• Assist Sexual Assault Services Supervisor in developing and implementing activities for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and outreach plans to raise awareness about 360 Communities sexual assault services and increase referrals for those in need Show less

• Lead Shelter Advocate

  • Jun 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Maintain safety and security within the Lewis House• Coordinate shelter scheduling with full time and relief staff and ensure adequate coverage for high volume times• Lead monthly Relief Staff meetings and work with Lewis House Supervisor on agenda for those meetings• Facilitate weekly case consultation and check in with shelter advocates regarding ongoing case management of shelter residents. Ensure new client intakes are completed, goals and goal progress are track and a follow up plan for departure is created, etc.• Coach and mentor relief and full time advocates as it relates to their work• Collaborate with Lewis House Supervisor to discuss training and development needs of staff• Fill open shifts as needed and work with other lead advocate and Lewis House Supervisor to ensure adequate staffing• In collaboration with Lewis House Supervisor, make decisions on house related issues (i.e. move on dates, extensions, conflict in the house, etc.)• Assist with training of new staff and interns. Work with Supervisor to update training content as needed• Work with Lewis House Supervisor related to house maintenance issues to assist in seeking quotes for work, scheduling maintenance or coordinating work to be completed• In collaboration with Lewis House Supervisor, serve as point of contact for outside partners related to scheduling of on-site services (therapy, public health, LADC, etc.)• Assist in supporting staff to maintain accurate data in Client Track for the purposes of communication and statistical data to report to funders and the community• Assist with completing daily shift duties in shelter• Ensure follow up is completed (shelter-no shows, past residents, OFP no-shows, police reports, etc…)• Work in collaboration with client, shelter and outreach advocates for the ongoing follow up plans of shelter residents upon departure• Work with shelter advocates to respond to the hospital for domestic and sexual assault exams during scheduled work times Show less



Children's Law Center

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Assistant for Events

  • Sep 2019 - May 2021

  • Project-managed all fundraising/donor cultivation events ($1.5+ million, 500+ attendee Annual Benefit; 10-30 attendee House Parties; and 50-100 attendee Thought Leadership events) from planning to implementation, including goal-setting and project planning, staff management, shepherding donor/sponsor relations, vendor outreach, material/handout creation, and data management • Managed winter gift drive to provide holiday gifts and gift cards to 150+ clients and build fundraising momentum • Transitioned 500+ person Annual Benefit, 30-75 person smaller events, and winter gift drive from physical to virtual during COVID pandemic, using interactive website, Zoom Meetings/Webinars, email campaigns/communications, interactive donor activities, and Amazon wish list registries • Managed multiple large-scale data collection/organization projects (event invites/attendance, event sponsorships, donor giving history, donor correspondence, and holiday gift drive requests) using Microsoft Excel • Overhauled organization system for donor outreach and communications, including creating formalized system for event invites, RSVP/attendance tracking, and notes about personal interests/giving history • Implemented accessibility features during virtual events, including CART/caption providers for all events, screen-reader-compatible emails/website, and appropriate color schemes • Displayed willingness to up-skill to improve projects, including learning PhotoShop and InDesign, and enhancing skills in Microsoft Excel, iMovie, and Webflow (website creation/editing platform) • Drafted and copy-edited email/mail communications, speaking remarks, event materials, and social media Show less



Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Communications Intern

  • Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Co-managed and assessed existing website, and managed the new website restructuring project by working with communications department, legislative policy department, and web designer to improve website for more effective and relevant use • Created and managed email campaigns to promote social justice opportunities and mobilize engagement • Crafted development narrative featuring key community leader in collaboration with development department • Co-managed and assessed existing website, and managed the new website restructuring project by working with communications department, legislative policy department, and web designer to improve website for more effective and relevant use • Created and managed email campaigns to promote social justice opportunities and mobilize engagement • Crafted development narrative featuring key community leader in collaboration with development department



Georgetown University Anthropology Department

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Compiled research from academic papers, journal articles, and scholarly reports • Provided editing and proofreading for articles and books • Compiled research from academic papers, journal articles, and scholarly reports • Provided editing and proofreading for articles and books



Institute for China-America Studies

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research and Social Media Intern

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Managed and reformed Twitter presence to improve follower engagement by increasing quantity and regularity of tweets, diversifying content, and developing an institutional voice • Collected news stories, analysis, and events to compile bi-monthly bulletin newsletter • Contributed commentary writing and editing for organization’s website and newsletters • Co-managed website to update fellows’ publications and media appearances • Staffed annual conference: coordinated with event management staff, provided guest management, and maintained live Twitter commentary Show less



Dahlgren Memorial Library, Georgetown University

• Student Information Services Desk Worker

  • Sep 2016 - May 2018

  • Staffed Information Services Desk at the university medical center library • Answered phones, responded to emails, received packages, and welcomed visitors • Assisted patrons with loans and returns, research questions, and general library information • Staffed Information Services Desk at the university medical center library • Answered phones, responded to emails, received packages, and welcomed visitors • Assisted patrons with loans and returns, research questions, and general library information

• Machon Kaplan Social Justice Internship

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  • Met with staffers on Capitol Hill to advocate for juvenile justice reform legislation• Researched juvenile justice reform and wrote blog post for Religious Action Center website• Studied legislative policy, organizing strategies, and religious texts to develop skills as a Jewish social justice activist and leader

• Communications Intern

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

  • Worked with Development Director to create 2017 highlight video for donor-centric audience• Composed a series of press releases on university students engaged in social justice work in D.C. • Worked cross-functionally to assemble 50+ page program book for biennial policy conference, including creating donor advertisements and gathering logistical information and policy briefings• Co-managed website, using institutional voice to reflect new policies and organizational changes• Developed organization’s communications strategy and brand messaging by creating graphic designs for social media posts using Adobe Suite• Compiled press coverage on specific issue areas to brief Executive Director• Contributed copy-editing to online publications, organizational emails, social media, and press releases Show less



Georgetown University Office of Advancement

• Student Caller

  • Jan 2016 - Sep 2016

  • Staffed Annual Fund development campaign as student ambassador to alumni community • Reached out to Georgetown alumni to encourage them to financially support the Annual Fund and other university programs • Staffed Annual Fund development campaign as student ambassador to alumni community • Reached out to Georgetown alumni to encourage them to financially support the Annual Fund and other university programs