Experience

TEXAS MUSLIM WOMENS FOUNDATION INC

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Client Advocate

  • May 2023 - Present

  • Providing trauma-informed, survivor-centered services to immigrant and refugee survivors of domestic violence

• CPS Liaison

  • Jan 2019 - Apr 2023

  • Played a critical role in helping immigrant survivors navigate the Child Protective Services (CPS) system• Educated CPS about providing culturally sensitive services by designing and leading presentations on the unique issues faced by immigrant and refugee parents/survivors of violence• Acted as a bridge-building by facilitating communication between the domestic violence agency and CPS for better outcomes for families involved with CPS• Supported non-abusive parents through implementation of culturally competent parenting curriculum designed specifically for DV-survivor parents Show less



The Family Place

• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Case Manager for Support Housing

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

  • Provided case management to survivors of domestic violence located in transitional housing program and apartments within the program • Conducted parenting classes, crisis intervention, and referrals to community resources for shelter residents • Provided case management to survivors of domestic violence located in transitional housing program and apartments within the program • Conducted parenting classes, crisis intervention, and referrals to community resources for shelter residents



REACH Beyond Domestic Violence

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

• Elder Community Advocate

  • Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Provided services to senior survivors of abuse through crisis management and intervention, and legal support • Educated and empowered survivors about their rights • Conducted outreach in community spaces to raise awareness about abuse in elder life and resources for survivors • Provided services to senior survivors of abuse through crisis management and intervention, and legal support • Educated and empowered survivors about their rights • Conducted outreach in community spaces to raise awareness about abuse in elder life and resources for survivors



Mosaic Family Services, Inc.

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

• Shelter Director

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2017

  • Worked to build a staff culture oriented around shared decision-making and leadership development• Worked effectively with shelter residents and staff to intervene in and prevent crises• Supervised daily shelter operations, including intake and discharge procedures, hiring and training staff, evaluating program activities, ensuring proper maintenance of program site

• Case Manager Advocate

  • May 2007 - Sep 2014

  • Advocated for immigrant and refugee survivors of domestic violence through culturally and linguistically competent case management and outreach• Delivered trauma-informed, survivor-centered services through intakes, crisis intervention, safety planning, and risk assessment for domestic violence survivors • Cultivated relationships with community agencies and law enforcement, advocating on behalf of culturally sensitive support for survivors • Cross-cultural communicator who served as translator and interpreter for Hindi, Russian, and Nepali-speaking clients Show less



UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Child Development Associate

  • Aug 2004 - May 2006

  • Developed and implemented HighScope curriculum intended to teach children through creative methods • Designed lesson plans for young children to engage all five senses through play, art, music, critical thinking games • Developed and implemented HighScope curriculum intended to teach children through creative methods • Designed lesson plans for young children to engage all five senses through play, art, music, critical thinking games