Karisa Yuasa
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Credentials
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Group 1: Human Subjects Researcher
CITI ProgramFeb, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
QPR Gatekeeper Certificate
QPR InstituteJun, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
American Red CrossJun, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Kama'aina Kids
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Site Coordinator
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Sep 2023 - Present
- developed positive relationships with over 30 youth aged 5-13 while providing quality childcare in an afterschool program. - managed and oversaw group leaders to provide leadership development and growth opportunities. - conducted site budgeting, purchasing, scheduling, and other administrative support. - developed and implemented PBIS strategies to support youth development & promote positive behavioral outcomes. - developed positive relationships with over 30 youth aged 5-13 while providing quality childcare in an afterschool program. - managed and oversaw group leaders to provide leadership development and growth opportunities. - conducted site budgeting, purchasing, scheduling, and other administrative support. - developed and implemented PBIS strategies to support youth development & promote positive behavioral outcomes.
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Multnomah County
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Behavioral Health & Suicide Prevention Intern
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Jun 2023 - Present
- collaborated with multidisciplinary team and outside agencies to support development of Youth Suicide Prevention Coalition. - identified community care services to support curation of culturally specific county behavioral health resource guides. - collaborated with multidisciplinary team and outside agencies to support development of Youth Suicide Prevention Coalition. - identified community care services to support curation of culturally specific county behavioral health resource guides.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Jan 2023 - Sep 2023
- Collaborated with Dr. Taylor Geyton & Research for HE.R lab to research the impacts of activism and resistance work on Black women's stress responses and conduct a program evaluation of mental health services using mixed-methods approach. - assisted in data collection, analysis of past research, and administrative support. - Collaborated with Dr. Taylor Geyton & Research for HE.R lab to research the impacts of activism and resistance work on Black women's stress responses and conduct a program evaluation of mental health services using mixed-methods approach. - assisted in data collection, analysis of past research, and administrative support.
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Portland State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Ambassador
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Sep 2022 - Jun 2023
- facilitated campus tours and student panels to prospective high school and transfer students and families. - collaborated with campus partners, admissions staff, and student ambassador coordinators to facilitate virtual and in-person events and programming for new and prospective students.- answered questions of prospective & new students/families to effectively communicate accurate information in-person and via email.
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Orientation Leader
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Jun 2022 - Jun 2023
- facilitated virtual and in-person orientation sessions to welcome and orient new students to PSU. - answered questions and provided resources to new students in-person and via email.
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Camp Fire Columbia
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Before & After School Program Aide/BSW Intern
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Sep 2022 - Jun 2023
- worked with 35 students aged 5-12 to navigate difficult conversations - facilitated conversations individual with youth regarding self-regulation and handling difficult conversations - collaborated with staff to develop curriculum plan - aided in facilitation of group activities and lessons with youth - worked with 35 students aged 5-12 to navigate difficult conversations - facilitated conversations individual with youth regarding self-regulation and handling difficult conversations - collaborated with staff to develop curriculum plan - aided in facilitation of group activities and lessons with youth
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Volunteer Coordinator
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Sep 2022 - Jun 2023
- developed and oversaw recruitment strategies and onboarding/training processes for PSU WRC volunteer coordination team leads and PSU WRC volunteers - managed and coordinated volunteer leads and volunteers for WRC event support and outreach efforts - outreached to campus resource centers, academic programs, and other PSU departments to coordinate WRC outreach opportunities - developed and oversaw recruitment strategies and onboarding/training processes for PSU WRC volunteer coordination team leads and PSU WRC volunteers - managed and coordinated volunteer leads and volunteers for WRC event support and outreach efforts - outreached to campus resource centers, academic programs, and other PSU departments to coordinate WRC outreach opportunities
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Portland State Campus Recreation
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lifeguard
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Jun 2022 - Apr 2023
- completed lifeguard training program to earn American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR, First Aid, & AED for the professional rescuer certification. Additional certifications completed in Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) and Emergency Oxygen (O2) through the Red Cross. - created welcoming and safe environment for CREC members by recognizing and assisting in emergency and medical situations in a caring and ethical way. - collaborated with other lifeguards and aquatics leadership to assess complicated and difficult situations and educate members about policies Show less
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Portland State Vanguard
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Editor
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Sep 2021 - Oct 2022
- managed team of 40+ contributors and 14 editors and engaged in recruitment, onboarding, and management- oversaw $180,000 annual budget including processing invoices and requests to spend money forms
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International Editor
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Sep 2020 - Sep 2021
- managed a team of contributors and was the liaison between Vanguard editorial staff and contributors- edited copy according to AP & house styles to be published in the international section - planned and wrote copy to be published in the weekly student newspaper online
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Newspaper Reporter
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Jan 2020 - Sep 2021
- Contributor to the news and international sections of the PSU Vanguard, PSU's student-run newspaper- Interviewed for, planned, and wrote copy to be published and distributed in print in the weekly student newspaper and online
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Front Desk Staff
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Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
- Connected students to resources available at the wrc and in the community. - Knowledgeable about programs offered by the wrc such as confidential advocacy for people experiencing sexual and relationship violence, peer mentorship, etc. - Connected students to resources available at the wrc and in the community. - Knowledgeable about programs offered by the wrc such as confidential advocacy for people experiencing sexual and relationship violence, peer mentorship, etc.
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Social Media Coordinator
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Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
- managed various social media accounts representing University Housing and Residence Life - answered questions received in regard to housing. - managed various social media accounts representing University Housing and Residence Life - answered questions received in regard to housing.
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Director
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Jun 2021 - Feb 2022
- planned for and led weekly RHA executive board meetings and general assembly meetings.- liaison between RHA and UHRL, other campus organizations and departments, and outside organizations.- held bi-weekly 1:1 meetings with all executive board members.
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Advocacy Initiatives Coordinator
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Dec 2020 - Jun 2021
- planned open forums & advocacy initiatives for students living in residence halls created weekly social media posts aiming to connect residents to resources- oversaw RHA’s Beautification Task Force which sought to improve residence halls- attended weekly executive board and general assembly meetings and took quality minutes
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Marketing Coordinator
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Jun 2020 - Dec 2020
- Oversaw all RHA social media accounts and maintenance of RHA website- Created and distributed fliers for all programs and events- Coordinated the purchasing of RHA promotional items and marketing supplies- Worked on creating ways to make marketing materials more accessible- Attended the regional leadership conference as a representative from PSU RHA
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Victoria's Secret Pink
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Campus Representative
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Jun 2020 - Jun 2021
- Worked with co-representative as a liaison between LBrand's PINK corporate and Portland State. - Managed and curated social media content including Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. - Conducted outreach with the campus community by partnering with local businesses, organizations, and student groups. - Led a team over the course of the year to plan and execute events for Portland State students. - Worked with co-representative as a liaison between LBrand's PINK corporate and Portland State. - Managed and curated social media content including Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. - Conducted outreach with the campus community by partnering with local businesses, organizations, and student groups. - Led a team over the course of the year to plan and execute events for Portland State students.
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Education
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2019 - 2023
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Social Work (BSW), Political Science, & Social Science -
2015 - 2019
Moanalua High School
High School Diploma
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