Community Partnership and Outreach Manager

• May 2019 - Present

County Engagement Coordinator

• Nov 2017 - Present

Policy and Communications Coordinator

• Jun 2015 - Present

Provides administrative support and works on policy and communications projects in the Policy Division

Server

• Aug 2012 - Present

Board Member

• Mar 2014 - Oct 2015

Legislative Coordinator, Stroke Recovery Navigator

• Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

• Conduct phone interviews of stroke survivors and caregivers utilizing Motivational Interviewing techniques to assess and identify stroke survivor’s needs and barriers • Assist stroke survivors and caregivers to develop recovery goals • Develop plans with stroke survivors and caregivers to mitigate barriers and reach recovery goals • Keep detailed records of every contact, any referrals to resources, and materials sent to survivors• Collect outcomes data for program evaluation

Legislative Coordinator

• Jan 2014 - Jun 2015

• Implement National Stroke Association’s legislative and regulatory agendas under the supervision of the Director of Policy Advocacy• Identify, review, track, research, analyze and report on state legislation and regulations that impact the stroke community • Draft action alerts, e-newsletter articles, web content, policy briefs, regulatory comments, correspondence and monthly reports • Develop new elements for the Stroke Advocacy Network that increases its reach, effectiveness and success• Participate in collaborative relationships and coalition building with other organizations around specific health related issues Technology: Proficient in Convio software Proficient in Statetrack- CQ Roll Call software

Public Policy Intern

• Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

Legislation Research & Advocacy: •Collected data through hard research and attendance at coalition & committee hearings, resulting in complete data analysis summarized in both oral and written reports that helped determine agency policy positions•Testified in support and opposition of legislation in Capital hearings that furthered agency policy goals•Drafted petition asking Presidential Debate Monitor to address paid sick days and gathered 4,000 signatures in support to increase awareness of pending legislation •Attended bimonthly Colorado Women’s Lobby, Women and Family Action Network and Colorado Social Legislation Committee meetings to build collaborative relationships within the community to help further agency goalsCommunity Outreach:•Created fact sheets and summarized statewide legislation to foster agency member’s understanding and support or opposition of legislative bills•Collaborated with state legislators and legislative staff to build strong relationships and obtain support or opposition of legislation affecting agency•Responded to information requests from agency members to further member education and understanding of pending legislation and of candidate positionsEvent Planning:•Coordinated public lobby days to create public awareness and support of agency supported legislation•Recruited members, participants and state legislators to public lobby days and other community events•Planned, coordinated and facilitated annual membership drive kick-off eventOther Applicable Trainings & Experience:Specialized trainings-•Higher Education Access Alliance on effective community organizing and advocacy•Change.org on media interviewing•Public recognition•Published editorial on Paid Sick Days in the Denver Post, October 2, 2012•Interviewed and quoted in New York Times, Washington Post, Daily Beast, Denver Channel 7 & Denver Channel 9Technology:•Blog writing and management•Website maintenance

MSW Intern

• 2011 - Oct 2012

Group Facilitation for 4th and 5th grade Second Step Curriculum- focused on life skills such as empathy, emotion and conflict management * Group and lesson planning* Identify participants for evaluation, pre and post* Administer and collect surveys * Data management * Site Management * Answer phones and speak with volunteers, parents and students* Track attendance * Coordinate tutor schedules and locations * Facilitate transitions * Register new participants * Discipline and conflict management* Family Support/ Case Management* Develop client goals and outcomes* Assess client needs * Document information- SOAP notes and ROC notes * Café Cultura Middle School and High School group- focused on spoken word and emotion expression* Bridge Project Liaison * Recruit participants * Develop goals and outcomes * Create and implement budget

Server

• Aug 2010 - Oct 2011

Instructional Aide

• Aug 2009 - May 2011

Facilitated 1st grade reading and math groups of students with diverse learning capabilities.* Collaborated with classroom teacher to set the tone and carry out daily lesson plans and learning initiatives.* Provided one-on-one and small group classroom tutoring to students.* Created a small group based curriculum to assist 1st grade ELL students with reading and math.* Attended meetings, school events, and parent/teacher conferences.* Ensured a safe learning environment and oversaw lunch, recess, and traffic duties. Performed other diverse duties including: * Destination Imagination Team Manager (2009 / 2010)* 14 hours professional development: The Thoughtful Classroom – Learning Styles, Classroom Questioning, Task Rotation with Harvey Silver (2010)* 6-hours Standard Assessment Data Day: Reviewed and analyzed CSAP and NWEA data, discussed implications, and shared findings with 1st Grade Team during PLC Time (2010)* 3 day/ 2night Overnight Outdoor Education Field Trip (Camp Red Cloud – 2009)* Translated parent/teacher conferences for students with Spanish speaking families

Server

• Apr 2010 - Aug 2010