Experience

Child and Family Counseling Group

• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Play Therapist (student intern)

  • Aug 2023 - Present



U.S.Government

• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accessibility Referent

  • May 2023 - Aug 2023

  I proactively conceptualized and designed a newly created accessibility referent job from scratch; managed the growth of the position; and engaged in trial-and-error when developing the new position, new protocols, and new work processes to determine best practices. I regularly improved job processes and identified areas of necessary clarification in existing documentation in collaboration with management. I created, organized, and maintained detailed documentation for the position and work processes, and ensured clear documentation of findings for others to act on. I identified and built relationships with key stakeholders and other interested parties. I used critical thinking to conduct thorough application testing to ensure universal accessibility and usability. I educated colleagues and managers about accessibility and inclusion. Show less



LIFT, Inc.

• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coach

  • Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  I Provided financial, career, educational, and well-being coaching to 13 parents in Washington D.C. as my MSW generalist year practicum to help break the cycle of generational poverty. I used strengths-based, trauma informed coaching techniques to collaborate with clients on client-led goals, providing effective scaffolding and unconditional positive regard as well as practical tools such as budgeting and resume-building worksheets. I identified and advocated for trauma-informed policy changes to LIFT's client termination policy, and helped co-write a proposal for an updated policy. I participated in training on trauma-informed service provision, race equity, gentrification, stages of change, SOAP notes, and maintaining focus in client meetings. Show less



George Mason University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2022 - May 2023

  Conducted research for and drafted 7 APA7 style literature reviews on topics such as dementia, older adults and food insecurity, LGBTQ+ older adults, caregiver burden, and the cognitive benefits of serious games for older adults. I supervised and mentored an undergraduate student through the research process, providing guidance on conducting research, critical thinking, and professional skills. I assisted in the writing of a grant proposal for research funding. I reviewed article submissions and provided detailed feedback to authors for the journal of Gerontological Social Work, assessing submissions for relevance and properly addressing gaps in the literature. Show less



U.S.Government

• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Officer

  • Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

  I managed coordination between a mid-sized team of event planners and higher management, stakeholders in other offices, and relevant workforce groups. I reviewed, edited, and proofread documentation including memos, policy drafts, workforce communications, event proposals, and news articles. I proactively designed and modified work processes to best support management needs. I tracked and coordinated responses to taskings; assisted with program management and event planning; received, coordinated, negotiated, and incorporated feedback on written documentation from managers at several levels of seniority; and delivered quality written products on tight deadlines in consultation with multiple relevant stakeholders. I adapted to team members' working styles and workflows to optimize productive capacity, and championed and amplified the voices and initiatives of minority officers of all backgrounds. Show less

• Analyst

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2022

  I conducted research and analysis alone and in teams; wrote reports for and briefed senior US officials; and identified and synthesized resources to best respond to customer needs. I engaged in extensive critical thinking, writing, and briefing training. I collaborated effectively with stakeholders across agencies, and organized and participated in structured analytic techniques and group discussions. I developed expertise and managed production on unfamiliar topics, and engaged in frequent creative team-based problem-solving and substantive dispute resolution. I acted as an informal leader and facilitator of a working group to improve the feedback culture, and designed and led trainings on best practices for inclusivity. I advocated for inclusion to senior agency leaders, peers, and vendors; improved the inclusivity of agency policies and norms; and developed best practices for accessibility and inclusivity in consultation with stakeholders at all levels of seniority. Show less



Flower Mound Youth Sports Association

• Flower Mound, TX

• Concessions Assistant Manager

  • Apr 2010 - Feb 2013

  Customer service, oversaw concessions line workers, cooked and handled food, handled money Customer service, oversaw concessions line workers, cooked and handled food, handled money