Experience

Fines and Fees Justice Center

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• New York State Deputy Director

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  Supports FFJC’s New York State Director and New York campaign by representing FFJC at stakeholder meetings, outreach to build and strengthen coalitions, and research, write and strategize for coalitions. In collaboration with the State Director, align New York State campaign activities with organizational values of centering people directly harmed by fines and fees. Independently researches, synthesizes and maintains technical, academic, and court data. Organizes lobbying and educational activities, including trainings. Serves as a spokesperson advocating for fines and fees reform across New York state. Monitors and communicates relevant legislative activity and reports findings and summarizes research findings, develops talking points and other campaign materials. Show less



New Hour for Women and Children

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

• Community Organizer and Reentry Case Coordinator

  • Nov 2020 - Dec 2021

  Created community-building strategies that engaged communities to attend and organize meetings, rallies and legislative work to promote social and criminal justice reform. Planned and implemented strategies and events, such as community meetings, advocacy days, town halls and educational events, to increase organization's membership and push legislative priorities. Provided case management, crisis intervention and advocacy for people incarcerated and people returning home from prison. Assisted in facilitation of group counseling sessions and all programming for those who are previously incarcerated. Created a protocol and tools to start providing biopsychosocials for criminal case mitigation Show less



Town of Brookhaven

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Program Assistant

  • Sep 2017 - Oct 2020

  Organizes all events, fundraisers and conferences while ensuring budgeting requirements are met. Utilizes events and fundraising to triple yearly budget for the Town of Brookhaven Women’s Services. Assists with grant writing and budgeting. Responsible for digital content including managing Dress for Success Brookhaven website. Creates publications, flyers and management of contacts to enable efficient outreach and event publication. Provides administrative support for executives. Organizes all events, fundraisers and conferences while ensuring budgeting requirements are met. Utilizes events and fundraising to triple yearly budget for the Town of Brookhaven Women’s Services. Assists with grant writing and budgeting. Responsible for digital content including managing Dress for Success Brookhaven website. Creates publications, flyers and management of contacts to enable efficient outreach and event publication. Provides administrative support for executives.



Long Island Progressive Coalition

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Work Intern

  • Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Created a seminar for the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act by collaborating with engaging the New York Community Action Council and Stony Brook University to create a seminar to discuss the legislation and how to further decarbonize New York. Created a seminar for the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act by collaborating with engaging the New York Community Action Council and Stony Brook University to create a seminar to discuss the legislation and how to further decarbonize New York.



Legal Aid Society

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Work Intern

  • Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Works as a case manager while also conducting assessments and writing biopsychosocials which resulted in mitigation for criminal sentencing. Acts as a liaison between attorneys and other community organizations to ensure that clients receive appropriate services. Advocates for legislation, such as New York’s Discovery and Speedy Trial reform and Ban the Box, by speaking at public hearings and attending community meetings. Assists program facilitators in community outreach and educational programs. Show less



Family Service League of Long Island

• Social Work Intern

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Conducted individual counseling and facilitated socialization groups. Team member for multiple programs such as the community advocacy, informational, and referral (C.A.I.R) program, back to school assistance and holiday assistance programs. Conducted individual counseling and facilitated socialization groups. Team member for multiple programs such as the community advocacy, informational, and referral (C.A.I.R) program, back to school assistance and holiday assistance programs.



LIAFS - Long Island Adolescent and Family Services

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

• Sibling Specalist

  • Mar 2018 - May 2019

  Independently created program parameters including rules, boundaries and a reward system. Developed training to evolve independent living skills training through education and recreation. Worked directly with children to provide an enjoyable and educational environment. Independently created program parameters including rules, boundaries and a reward system. Developed training to evolve independent living skills training through education and recreation. Worked directly with children to provide an enjoyable and educational environment.



Enterprise Rent-A-Car

• United States
• Real Estate

• Intern

  • Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

• Customer Assistance Representative

  • Dec 2015 - Jun 2017

  Used prioritization and delegation skills to succeed at customer service and teamwork. Implemented and adapted Enterprise strategy to solve demanding individual situations. Proficient in specialized databases and programs for the company.



Santuary for Independent Media

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

• Intern

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Acted as docent for their educational museum. Updated and creating website content which resulted in more efficient registration. Organized events and programs while also utilizing media outreach. Acted as docent for their educational museum. Updated and creating website content which resulted in more efficient registration. Organized events and programs while also utilizing media outreach.



Nanny

• Netherlands
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Needs Child Care

  • May 2013 - Aug 2015

  Provided a fun and educational environment through strong organizational skills and compassion. Along with tutoring, I also identified and responded to the child’s behavioral issues. Provided a fun and educational environment through strong organizational skills and compassion. Along with tutoring, I also identified and responded to the child’s behavioral issues.



Melinda’s Artisanal Goods

• Manager

  • May 2014 - Sep 2014

  Advanced store productively and efficiency while working directly with the community which ultimately led to the company being able to produce a large enough following and yield for it to allow their proceeds to go towards community services. Advanced store productively and efficiency while working directly with the community which ultimately led to the company being able to produce a large enough following and yield for it to allow their proceeds to go towards community services.