Senior PREA Research Associate

• Feb 2022 - Present

Research Associate

• Oct 2017 - Apr 2022

LGBTQ Affairs Intern

• May 2016 - May 2017

The LGBTQ Affairs Intern supports the efforts within the Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) to improve cultural responsiveness and service provision to the LGBTQ community, works with DHS staff and community partners to better understand what resources DHS and its provider staff need to inform their service delivery, and helps to develop resources to address these needs. Duties included: • Project manager in the development of SOGIE (Sexual orientation, Gender identity and Expression) curriculum geared towards youth in human services systems • Lead facilitator in SOGIE training for both youth and adults • Utilize data analysis to assess and report on department knowledge and use of best practices and policies regarding SOGIE • Collaborate with outside organizations to develop inclusive policies surrounding LGBTQ+ populations • Attend meetings held by a number of social service providers in order to stay up-to-date on regional practices, advocate for sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression training, and provide SOGIE consultation Show less

Program Coordinator

• Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

THRIVE’s mission is to nurture and empower educational communities where students, educators, and families can create and sustain LGBTQ-inclusive environments. Duties included: • Attended and facilitated Gay Straight Alliance/Gender and Sexuality Student Union gatherings throughout SW PA • Prepared strategic communications with GSA/GSSUs by utilizing print materials, Facebook, Twitter, MailChimp, and other web based media • Utilized general marketing and fundraising strategies, including the development and distribution of weekly newsletters • Conducted research and data analysis to improve organization efficiency and policy development • Promoted and facilitated the development of the Proud Youth of Pittsburgh Convention Show less

Research Assistant

• 2014 - 2015

As research assistant, I contributed to a study on the relationship between athletic participation and sexual violence. Duties included: • Collecting, recording, and formatting of qualitative and quantitative data • Collecting and analyzing peer-reviewed literature for research support As research assistant, I contributed to a study on the relationship between athletic participation and sexual violence. Duties included: • Collecting, recording, and formatting of qualitative and quantitative data • Collecting and analyzing peer-reviewed literature for research support

Administrative Assistant

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2014

• Organized and structured company files and records. • Streamlined administrative processes. • Performed any extraneous duties required to maintain office protocol. • Organized and structured company files and records. • Streamlined administrative processes. • Performed any extraneous duties required to maintain office protocol.

Assistant Manager/Head Shift Leader

• Nov 2008 - Nov 2012

• Administrative responsibilities included task delegation, register capabilities, access to finances, etc. • Cleaned store. • Organized, stocked, and ordered produce and goods. • Trained new employees. • Prepared food in the timely fashion required of a fast-paced restaurant. • Administrative responsibilities included task delegation, register capabilities, access to finances, etc. • Cleaned store. • Organized, stocked, and ordered produce and goods. • Trained new employees. • Prepared food in the timely fashion required of a fast-paced restaurant.