Experience

The Cathedral Center, Inc.

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

• Director of Housing and Community Service

  • Mar 2022 - Present

• Community Case Manager

  • 2020 - Mar 2022



Helping Hands Doula Services

• Labor and Delivery Doula

  • Nov 2013 - Present

  Facilitating labor progress using positions/avoiding positions/encouraging movement/encouraging rest/using visualization/maintaining hydration and energy/acknowledging and resolving fears by translating her physical sensations and discomforts into the logic of labor progression. Creating the desired environment and minimizing discomfort using a variety of techniques. Assist mother in making transitions throughout labor and delivery, coaching her through until she recognizes the rhythm. Educating clients about alternatives to routine interventions when possible and on any un-disclosed risks of intervention(s) and the procedures that accompany most routine interventions. Advocating for clients who have expressed specific wishes, no matter how few or how many, regarding their care and the care of the new baby. Partnering with primary coaches so that he or she (or even they) can be in the role that the family wishes for them to be in, in the place where the laboring woman needs them to be. Knowing in advance what everyone desires from the experience allows me to facilitate those wishes and do my best to make your experience as perfect as I can under any circumstances, Helping women/couples understand when a deviation from their desired birth experience is necessary and being informed so that they leave the experience knowing that every question was asked (when possible) and every alternative was discussed and/or implemented (when safe). My goal is that my clients know that no matter the outcome, they made responsible choices for the safety and well-being of mom and baby. Supporting women immediately postpartum by helping with breastfeeding, continuing advocacy for newborn procedures, and taking care of peripheral responsibilities (ordering food, cleaning, pushing fluids when depleted during labor, bringing in family members, etc) so the family can focus on falling in love.



Better Birthing Services

• Assistant Doula

  • Nov 2013 - Present



Milwaukee Career College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Admissions Representative

  • Nov 2014 - Feb 2015



Alverno College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2012 - Nov 2014

  Fall 2012 Term, Fall 2014 Term: Community Power and ChangeSpring 2012 Term: Social Movements and Social Change Responsible for helping write and implement curriculum; grading and providing feedback to submitted homework and in-class oral presentations.Provide support and one on one assistance to all students; co-teaching with lead instructor. Fall 2012 Term, Fall 2014 Term: Community Power and ChangeSpring 2012 Term: Social Movements and Social Change Responsible for helping write and implement curriculum; grading and providing feedback to submitted homework and in-class oral presentations.Provide support and one on one assistance to all students; co-teaching with lead instructor.



Wisconsin State AFL-CIO

• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Service Area Manager

  • Feb 2010 - Nov 2012

  Increase labor participation in mobilization campaigns. Develop new mobilization structures, or enlarge existing ones, in order to expand labor’s ability to create larger, more creative, and more strategic member turnout for legislative, political, organizing and solidarity-building actions.Work directly with Union Affiliates, Area and Central Labor Councils and the State AFL-CIO to develop and implement member-to-member campaign plans.Work with elected officials and candidates to understand labor’s issues and directly support the right to organize.Train union members and affiliates in developing plans for worksite mobilization, e-activist networks, newsletters and other communication systems to better educate union members on legislative, political, organizing or solidarity campaigns.Support area unions, wherever possible, in achieving organizing goals.Facilitate development of closer ties with coalition partners.Assist Union Affiliates, Area and Central Labor Councils and the State AFL-CIO to create new coalitions with other non-labor organizations where they may not exist.Build and maintain database(s) for outreach to local unions, community allies, and volunteers/activists.Build turnout for and coordinate labor-to-labor walks, phone banks, rallies, pickets, marches, etc.Prepare and submit weekly activity reports and budgets for any program-related expenses.Identify and work on obtaining additional funding sources for program materials.Lead strategic planning process and accountability measures with Area and Central Labor Councils.



Committee to Elect Lena C. Taylor

• Campaign Specialist

  • Dec 2008 - Aug 2009

  Responsible for campaign finance reporting, and overseeing all fundraising and reporting to Government Accountability Board and Milwaukee County.Employed analytical and problem-solving tools to manage successful working relationships between the senate staff and finance team, and produce consistent, quality communication related to senate and campaign-related matters.Provided logistical support for Senator Taylor’s educational and professional development, managed scheduling, coordinated community outreach, gathered research and information for presentations, and assisted with meetings and calls on matters related to fundraising, volunteer management, and team development.