Kristen Columbus
Research Assistant/Project Manager at Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) - Macro
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Experience
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Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant/Project Manager
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Jun 2020 - Present
Project Manager for the Home and Community Based Services Ruling Implementation Project funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Responsibilities include:* developing and presenting trainings and technical assistance to behavioral health system staff, people who receive services and their family members* coordinating and producing project deliverables, monitoring work plan progress and responding to funder needs* maintaining productive, professional relationships with internal and external project partners.
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Parent Mentor
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2020
Provided support, education and information to parents of children who receive special education services in southeast Michigan. In this role, my responsibilities included:*supporting parents in advocating for their children*reviewing IEPs and other documents*coordinating training events for families*staying up-to-date on state and federal laws, regulations and policies related to special education Provided support, education and information to parents of children who receive special education services in southeast Michigan. In this role, my responsibilities included:*supporting parents in advocating for their children*reviewing IEPs and other documents*coordinating training events for families*staying up-to-date on state and federal laws, regulations and policies related to special education
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Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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MSW Student Intern
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Aug 2019 - Apr 2020
Developed advocacy strategy and materials as part of coalition for increased direct support professional wages, engaged with policymakers and presented work to faculty and peers. Provided in-person and web-based training and technical assistance related to person-centered planning and disability rights advocacy. Developed advocacy strategy and materials as part of coalition for increased direct support professional wages, engaged with policymakers and presented work to faculty and peers. Provided in-person and web-based training and technical assistance related to person-centered planning and disability rights advocacy.
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Michigan House of Representatives
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United States
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Legislative Offices
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200 - 300 Employee
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MSW Student Intern
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Aug 2018 - Apr 2019
Conducted policy research, monitored legislation and wrote legislative briefs, responses to constituents and press releases on behalf of State Representative Yousef Rabhi, House District 53. Conducted policy research, monitored legislation and wrote legislative briefs, responses to constituents and press releases on behalf of State Representative Yousef Rabhi, House District 53.
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Washtenaw Association for Community Advocacy
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Non-profit Organizations
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Transition Advocate
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Jul 2013 - Sep 2014
Supported young adults with disabilities transitioning from school to adult life. Advocated with and for people with disabilities in the education, mental health and vocational rehabilitation systems. Supported young adults with disabilities transitioning from school to adult life. Advocated with and for people with disabilities in the education, mental health and vocational rehabilitation systems.
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Education
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2017 - 2020
Michigan State University
Master of Social Work - MSW, Organization and Community Leadership -
2022 - 2023
Wayne State University
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management -
2019 - 2020
Michigan Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (MI-LEND)
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2017 - 2019
Michigan State University School of Social Work
Advocacy Scholar -
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University of Michigan
Master of Science - MS, Chemistry -
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Allegheny College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry
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