Experience

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  International Studies Abroad (ISA)

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Chair

    • Jan 2019 - Present

    I lead ISA DEI initiatives to upload our mission of centering underrepresented student populations through providing identity-focused advising and resources to students, university partners, and ISA staff. • Co-manage the committee of twenty five volunteers from across ISA departments to support the ISA recruitment, pre-departure, on-site, and re-entry processes • Represent ISA as a member the DEI Council of parent company, WorldStrides', focused on building belonging in the workplace• Present and train on inclusionary and identity-related topics for ISA staff and other stakeholders• Collaborate across departments on DEI-related projects and provide feedback on identity-related materials, emails, or presentations• Train team to provide specialized advising, support, and accommodation coordination for students with disabilities or other accessibility needs• Created and manage ISA’s Identity & Inclusion blogger program to create space for underrepresented voices and shift dominant narratives within study abroad • Lead courageous conversations and other identity-based events for ISA staff to reflect while learning about particular underrepresented identities in international education• Advocate for inclusionary improvements across the organization• Bring conversations of identity and wellness to all facets of ISA

  • Program Manager

    • Apr 2017 - Present

    I manage enrollment for immersive undergraduate programs in Spain. I provide holistic, inclusive student support so each person may achieve maximum intercultural learning to benefit themselves and their communities.• Utilize a student-centered advising style rooted in wellness and intersectionality, creating a rapport where students feel comfortable showing up in all their identities• Track enrollments and trends for designated programs to meet annual goals • Work closely with on-site staff, US universities, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth program facilitation• Collaborate with Health, Safety, & Security for risk management and crisis response in designated sites including managing incident reports• Regularly improve programs based on on-going evaluations and student feedback

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  University of San Diego

  • Madrid, Spain

  • Onsite Programs Assistant

    • Jul 2016 - Jan 2017
    • Madrid, Spain

    In this role I worked on-site in Spain, facilitating onsite operations at USD’s Madrid Center with 88 participants for fall 2016 semester. • Planned and implemented onsite arrival and re-entry orientations, trips, workshops, and cultural activities • Supervised three student employees including managing their schedules, payroll, and daily tasks• Processed faculty payroll and manage operational expenses • Communicated effectively with USD home campus and other relevant stakeholders in Spain and the US• Co-facilitated ten day travel seminar for all program participants, visiting five cities throughout Spain

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  Middlebury Institute of International Studies

  • Monterey, CA

  • Graduate Assistant - Language & Professional Programs

    • Aug 2015 - Jul 2016
    • Monterey, CA

    • Managed enrollment for language programs and advised potential students from all over the world• Maintained outreach schedules to meet program enrollment goals

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  Law Offices of Brian Peterson

  • Asheville, North Carolina

  • Legal Assistant

    • Aug 2013 - Jul 2014
    • Asheville, North Carolina

    • Guided clients through the process of attaining Social Security Disability benefits through the federal government• Communicated effectively with clients from varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds regarding sensitive information including health and finances

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  Sonoma State University

  • Rohnert Park, CA

  • Student Assistant - Center for International Education

    • Aug 2012 - May 2013
    • Rohnert Park, CA

    • Advised SSU students in selecting appropriate study abroad locations and programs to meet educational, career, language, and personal goals • Provided on-site support to international students and scholars• Presented hour-long study abroad information sessions to prospective students and entire classes• Facilitated and planned orientations, activities, and workshops for international students, program alumni, and prospective students