Kara Donaldson
Family Strengthening Coordinator at Kids Alive International- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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English as a Second Language
Oxford SeminarsNov, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Kids Alive International
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Family Strengthening Coordinator
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Oct 2019 - Present
Implement trauma-care interventions including Neurotherapy and TBRI (Trust-based Relational Intervention) to program staff and children with whom we serve. Create program development measures in line with child safeguarding and country law and policy. Utilize mental health diagnostic tools for trauma-care for monitoring clients. Implement trauma-care interventions including Neurotherapy and TBRI (Trust-based Relational Intervention) to program staff and children with whom we serve. Create program development measures in line with child safeguarding and country law and policy. Utilize mental health diagnostic tools for trauma-care for monitoring clients.
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The Adoptee Collective
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Online
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Co-Founder & CEO
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Aug 2020 - Present
Co-founder and CEO adoptee of The Adoptee Collective. The Adoptee Collective provides post-adoption support services primarily for adoptees and also for adoptive families. We are a third party, independent non-profit organization, and remain unaffiliated with adoption agencies. My Story Book, a therapeutic workbook for adoptees of all ages and placement types is our cornerstone resource. We also provide free, psycho-educative resources, which can be found on our website. My Story Book can be found on Amazon.
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INTERNATIONAL TREASURE HOUSE MINISTRIES INC
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Liaison
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Jan 2017 - Apr 2019
Mentored university students through life skills, discipleship, and micro loan business development. Assisted in weekly home visits in partnership with Kenya’s sub-county district children’s office and social worker for solutions-based interventions for vulnerable children and families. Facilitated weekly trainings with children’s home caregivers and managed online social platforms and website. Mentored university students through life skills, discipleship, and micro loan business development. Assisted in weekly home visits in partnership with Kenya’s sub-county district children’s office and social worker for solutions-based interventions for vulnerable children and families. Facilitated weekly trainings with children’s home caregivers and managed online social platforms and website.
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Young Living Essential Oils
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Independent Distributor for Young Living
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Oct 2014 - Dec 2016
Taught health and wellness classes inclusive of product sales. Taught health and wellness classes inclusive of product sales.
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Caleb Company
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Thompson's Station, Tennessee
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Assistant Leadership Training Coordinator
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Sep 2010 - Aug 2012
Completed 9-month internship as member of mission and vision development team. Executed administrative tasks throughout leadership development program including expense reports, program budgets, student files, fundraising projects, developing program manual, and maintaining ongoing communication with international personnel. Communicated leadership qualities by personally coaching students. Developed innovative and creative team building exercises to strengthen team dynamics. Coordinated and facilitated short and long-term international trips for small and large groups.
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Education
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2021 -
United States International University - Africa
Master of Arts - MA Graduate Student, Marriage and Family Therapy -
2005 - 2009
Hardin-Simmons University
Bachelor's degree, Psychology, Bible
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