Experience

New York City Anti-Violence Project

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

• Manager of National Policy Advocacy

  • 2023 - Present

  Empowering lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms of violence through organizing and education, and support survivors through counseling and advocacy. AVP envisions a world in which all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected people are safe, respected, and live free from violence. Empowering lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms of violence through organizing and education, and support survivors through counseling and advocacy. AVP envisions a world in which all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected people are safe, respected, and live free from violence.



Colorado Department of Public Safety

• United States
• Public Safety
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Student Intern

  • Nov 2021 - May 2023

  Office of Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management, State of Colorado • Reviewed Colorado Legislative procedures and influenced use of identity-affirming language by accomplishing the addition of "non-binary" terminology into the revised Standards and Guidelines for Evaluation, Treatment, and Supervision of Domestic Violence Offenders. • Learned from civil service staff in support of two legislatively created boards responsible for setting State standards for individuals sentenced to court mandated clinical treatment. • Performed critical analysis of pop-cultures influence on public perceptions regarding female educators abusing positions of trust in committing sex crimes against students. Presented findings at the Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management Conference. • Examined how social work values influence policy and practice, encountered social worker skills demonstrated in leadership, and recognized the impact social workers have in leading government processes. Show less



Keshet

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

• Diversity Inclusion and Affirmation Facilitation Specialist

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2021

  • Introduced new concepts around gender and sexual diversity through facilitating interactive, direct, and engaging workshops with expanded knowledge-building for affirming gender and sexual diversity (GSD). • Educated, assessed, and identified group dynamics for inclusive and welcoming evaluation. • Strategies, tools, and real-world examples of using authentic connection for affirming identity intersectionality. • Focused on GSD affirmation within Educational Environments, Religious Institutions, State Agencies, and National Associations. • Developed group specific workshops for Leadership, Faculty, Staff, Students, and/or Community Members. Show less



Kitsap Community Resources

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

• Certified Family Development Specialist

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2020

  • Increased family engagement by 85%, with largest parent participation in KCR's 50+ year history. • Served diverse populations overcoming a wide range of barriers. • Assessed Family Stability, Well-being, Financial Management, Education and Training, and Employment & Career Management. • Demonstrated and promoted positive parent and community involvement within the CAP by partnering with site staff and area agencies supporting students and families. • Strengthened trust when delivering direct services to families. • Offered crisis intervention and follow-up care. Show less



Temple Beth El

• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Educator/Youth Mentor

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2019

  • Expanded teen learning through philanthropic discussion with an emphasis on social justice, with oversight of Student led community action project. • Teamed with students and discovered/explored Jewish values through a lens of Jewish ritual for guided understanding of humanity. • Established space and opportunity for student understanding of individual perspectives by recognizing student abilities and views. • Fostered confidence and reinforced relationship building while motivating and preparing students to face barriers in achieving goals. Show less



Pierce County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Department of Assigned Counsel, Intern, Investigator

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2015

  • Assured mutual respect, confidence, and trust by providing non-judgmental support to incarcerated clients through communicating my role and responsibilities, while designating limitations and confirming client understanding. • Led interviews with victims, witnesses, clients, and law enforcement during investigations for defense council preparation and case presentation. • Assessed, reviewed, and practiced fact finding protocol including maintaining confidentiality and detailed reporting of facts and observations. • Dialogued with Defense Team on open cases and Issued subpoenas for all area courts. Show less