Experience

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Community Engagement and Outreach

  • Dec 2020 - Present

• Clingman Center Outreach Director

  • Dec 2019 - Nov 2020



Health Brigade, formerly Fan Free Clinic

• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Integrated Care Coordinator

  • Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

• Coordinator of Food Farmacy

  • Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

  Oversees the operational management of the Food Farmacy and works closely with the Executive Director and Medical Director for planning and maintaining budget parameters. Serves as the primary liaison between the Food Farmacy and collaborating organizations. Coordinates all aspects of the Food Farmacy program including (but not limited to) Identifying and screening applicants. Coordinating volunteers and collaborating organizations to deliver programing. Overseeing classes and… Show more Oversees the operational management of the Food Farmacy and works closely with the Executive Director and Medical Director for planning and maintaining budget parameters. Serves as the primary liaison between the Food Farmacy and collaborating organizations. Coordinates all aspects of the Food Farmacy program including (but not limited to) Identifying and screening applicants. Coordinating volunteers and collaborating organizations to deliver programing. Overseeing classes and all Food Farmacy sessions Collecting and maintaining program data to satisfy internal and external reporting needs.



Virginia Commonwealth University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - May 2018

  Worked closely with Assistant Dean for Research. Served two semesters under tenured professor. Responsibilities included working closely with tenured professor to implement a systematic research review in conjunction with other research assistants at VCU and internationally; facilitated submission of research proposal through university Institutional Review Board titled: RB HM20008672 Training MSW Students in Interpersonal Psychotherapy; created DSM5 study materials and quizzes for MSW course… Show more Worked closely with Assistant Dean for Research. Served two semesters under tenured professor. Responsibilities included working closely with tenured professor to implement a systematic research review in conjunction with other research assistants at VCU and internationally; facilitated submission of research proposal through university Institutional Review Board titled: RB HM20008672 Training MSW Students in Interpersonal Psychotherapy; created DSM5 study materials and quizzes for MSW course SLWK 703 Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders; edited and proofed materials for revised edition of social work textbook; revised and edited Encyclopedia of Social Work articles. Served two semesters with Henrico County VA Department of Social Services. Responsible for researching and facilitating a pre/post evaluation project for Henrico County Parenthood groups; performed research literature reviews; created qualitative Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT) assessments. Show less Worked closely with Assistant Dean for Research. Served two semesters under tenured professor. Responsibilities included working closely with tenured professor to implement a systematic research review in conjunction with other research assistants at VCU and internationally; facilitated submission of research proposal through university Institutional Review Board titled: RB HM20008672 Training MSW Students in Interpersonal Psychotherapy; created DSM5 study materials and quizzes for MSW course… Show more Worked closely with Assistant Dean for Research. Served two semesters under tenured professor. Responsibilities included working closely with tenured professor to implement a systematic research review in conjunction with other research assistants at VCU and internationally; facilitated submission of research proposal through university Institutional Review Board titled: RB HM20008672 Training MSW Students in Interpersonal Psychotherapy; created DSM5 study materials and quizzes for MSW course SLWK 703 Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders; edited and proofed materials for revised edition of social work textbook; revised and edited Encyclopedia of Social Work articles. Served two semesters with Henrico County VA Department of Social Services. Responsible for researching and facilitating a pre/post evaluation project for Henrico County Parenthood groups; performed research literature reviews; created qualitative Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT) assessments. Show less

• Clinical Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2017 - Apr 2018

  Conducted phone screenings, biopsychosocial intake assessments, and client referrals; conducted outpatient counseling with an adult uninsured client population in a culturally humble, gender and sexuality affirmative manner utilizing motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral techniques; prepared research reviews to support grant-writing and led research efforts to integrate behavioral and medical care for clients experiencing diabetes diagnosis; facilitated health… Show more Conducted phone screenings, biopsychosocial intake assessments, and client referrals; conducted outpatient counseling with an adult uninsured client population in a culturally humble, gender and sexuality affirmative manner utilizing motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral techniques; prepared research reviews to support grant-writing and led research efforts to integrate behavioral and medical care for clients experiencing diabetes diagnosis; facilitated health coaching group for 'Food Farmacy' program; created presentation for executive staff titled Diabetes and Depression to describe justification for including depression and anxiety measures in ‘Food Farmacy’ program and integration of behavioral health assessment and care for patients experiencing diabetes. Show less Conducted phone screenings, biopsychosocial intake assessments, and client referrals; conducted outpatient counseling with an adult uninsured client population in a culturally humble, gender and sexuality affirmative manner utilizing motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral techniques; prepared research reviews to support grant-writing and led research efforts to integrate behavioral and medical care for clients experiencing diabetes diagnosis; facilitated health… Show more Conducted phone screenings, biopsychosocial intake assessments, and client referrals; conducted outpatient counseling with an adult uninsured client population in a culturally humble, gender and sexuality affirmative manner utilizing motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral techniques; prepared research reviews to support grant-writing and led research efforts to integrate behavioral and medical care for clients experiencing diabetes diagnosis; facilitated health coaching group for 'Food Farmacy' program; created presentation for executive staff titled Diabetes and Depression to describe justification for including depression and anxiety measures in ‘Food Farmacy’ program and integration of behavioral health assessment and care for patients experiencing diabetes. Show less


Greenbrier Valley Quarterly
• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• Contributing Writer, Proofreader.

  • Jun 2012 - Oct 2017


The Faces of HOPE

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Behavioral Health Intern

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Created and led psychoeducational group lessons for children and adolescents experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges related to pre-diabetes, diabetes, health and nutrition; conducted behavioral health sessions with clients and parents, prepared appropriate documentation; worked with nutritionists and dietitians to link nutritional and behavioral health content. Created and led psychoeducational group lessons for children and adolescents experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges related to pre-diabetes, diabetes, health and nutrition; conducted behavioral health sessions with clients and parents, prepared appropriate documentation; worked with nutritionists and dietitians to link nutritional and behavioral health content.



The Historic General Lewis Inn & Stardust Cafe

• Manager, Education and Service Director

  • Apr 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Responsible for all aspects of guest experience. • Managed servers, bartenders, and bussers. • Created and trained staff in steps-of-service guides . • Led wine tastings and trainings for all staff. • Managed bar inventory. • Provided wine service to guests, catered to their needs and service expectations. • Created seasonal cocktail menus. • Tended bar and served tables as needed. • Responsible for all aspects of guest experience. • Managed servers, bartenders, and bussers. • Created and trained staff in steps-of-service guides . • Led wine tastings and trainings for all staff. • Managed bar inventory. • Provided wine service to guests, catered to their needs and service expectations. • Created seasonal cocktail menus. • Tended bar and served tables as needed.



Uvaggio Miami

• Bartender, Server, Sommelier-in-training

  • Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

  • Served tables in an upscale, cosmopolitan atmosphere. • Responsible for providing wine and food pairing. recommendations, coursing meals according to guest preference. • Managed extensive boutique wine inventory. • Passed level I introductory and level II Certified sommelier certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers. • Served tables in an upscale, cosmopolitan atmosphere. • Responsible for providing wine and food pairing. recommendations, coursing meals according to guest preference. • Managed extensive boutique wine inventory. • Passed level I introductory and level II Certified sommelier certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers.