Laura Bond
Adjunct Professor at Boston College School of Social Work- Claim this Profile
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Rachel Stram
Laura is a wonderful colleague and team player with natural leadership skills that translate into effective management strategies. Laura has an innate ability to work well with anyone and leads with humility and cultural competence.
Rachel Stram
Laura is a wonderful colleague and team player with natural leadership skills that translate into effective management strategies. Laura has an innate ability to work well with anyone and leads with humility and cultural competence.
Rachel Stram
Laura is a wonderful colleague and team player with natural leadership skills that translate into effective management strategies. Laura has an innate ability to work well with anyone and leads with humility and cultural competence.
Rachel Stram
Laura is a wonderful colleague and team player with natural leadership skills that translate into effective management strategies. Laura has an innate ability to work well with anyone and leads with humility and cultural competence.
Credentials
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Group Fitness Instructor (GEI)
American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)May, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification
Aquatic Exercise AssociationApr, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Trauma and Resilience Professional Certificate
University of Florida School of Social WorkOct, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Core Mat I and Core Mat II
Power PilatesOct, 2023- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Boston College School of Social Work
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Aug 2022 - Present
Program Evaluation (Spring 2023) Research Methods (Fall 2022, Fall 2023) Program Evaluation (Spring 2023) Research Methods (Fall 2022, Fall 2023)
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Sesame Workshop
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United States
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Media Production
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700 & Above Employee
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U.S. Social Impact Consultant
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Mar 2023 - Oct 2023
Conducted a landscape mapping review to locate agencies serving large numbers of refugee families with children 2-8 around the country and identify the services being provided. Collected qualitative data via key informant interviews and focus group discussions to understand agency experiences using Welcome Sesame multimedia materials, anticipated barriers or facilitators for integrating multimedia materials into ongoing programming, and unique needs of refugee families being served. Used… Show more Conducted a landscape mapping review to locate agencies serving large numbers of refugee families with children 2-8 around the country and identify the services being provided. Collected qualitative data via key informant interviews and focus group discussions to understand agency experiences using Welcome Sesame multimedia materials, anticipated barriers or facilitators for integrating multimedia materials into ongoing programming, and unique needs of refugee families being served. Used findings from mixed methods assessment to develop recommendations for Sesame Workshop's distribution, promotion, and tailoring of Welcome Sesame multimedia materials for refugee families with children 2-8. Show less Conducted a landscape mapping review to locate agencies serving large numbers of refugee families with children 2-8 around the country and identify the services being provided. Collected qualitative data via key informant interviews and focus group discussions to understand agency experiences using Welcome Sesame multimedia materials, anticipated barriers or facilitators for integrating multimedia materials into ongoing programming, and unique needs of refugee families being served. Used… Show more Conducted a landscape mapping review to locate agencies serving large numbers of refugee families with children 2-8 around the country and identify the services being provided. Collected qualitative data via key informant interviews and focus group discussions to understand agency experiences using Welcome Sesame multimedia materials, anticipated barriers or facilitators for integrating multimedia materials into ongoing programming, and unique needs of refugee families being served. Used findings from mixed methods assessment to develop recommendations for Sesame Workshop's distribution, promotion, and tailoring of Welcome Sesame multimedia materials for refugee families with children 2-8. Show less
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Program Manager - Sierra Leone portfolio
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Feb 2022 - Jun 2023
Led early start-up activities for a fifth wave of data collection for an NIMH-funded longitudinal study in Sierra Leone (1R01MH128928-01) and coordinated a three-year follow-up study for an integrated psycho-social and entrepreneurship training program for youth affected by adversity in Sierra Leone. Managed subaward budgets and contracts for Sierra Leone based partners. Led weekly team leadership meetings with principal investigators, project staff members, and the NIMH program officer… Show more Led early start-up activities for a fifth wave of data collection for an NIMH-funded longitudinal study in Sierra Leone (1R01MH128928-01) and coordinated a three-year follow-up study for an integrated psycho-social and entrepreneurship training program for youth affected by adversity in Sierra Leone. Managed subaward budgets and contracts for Sierra Leone based partners. Led weekly team leadership meetings with principal investigators, project staff members, and the NIMH program officer. Engaged with government and community stakeholders within Sierra Leone. Submitted human subject protocols to ethical review boards at Boston College and in Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health. Served as lead writer for additional funding for Sierra Leone-based research projects.
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Doctoral Researcher
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Aug 2020 - Jun 2023
Contributed to and served as lead author on quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods data analyses examining effectiveness and implementation outcomes of mental health programs and studies in Sierra Leone and Rwanda. Assisted with development of tools and measures for data collection activities, preparation of manuscripts, engagemement with local partners, and dissemination of findings both nationally and internationally.
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International Social Impact Consultant
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Jun 2022 - Jan 2023
Collected data from Sesame Workshop employees working on multimedia programs around the world, in addition to experts on global child mental health, regarding barriers and facilitators to multimedia programming. Conducted a landscape mapping review on global child mental health. Presented a "Global Mental Health 101" workshop to the domestic mental health working group. Provided recommendations to Sesame Workshop leadership that will inform the next educational framework. Collected data from Sesame Workshop employees working on multimedia programs around the world, in addition to experts on global child mental health, regarding barriers and facilitators to multimedia programming. Conducted a landscape mapping review on global child mental health. Presented a "Global Mental Health 101" workshop to the domestic mental health working group. Provided recommendations to Sesame Workshop leadership that will inform the next educational framework.
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Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2020 - May 2022
Basic Skills in Macro Social Work (Fall 2020); Program Evaluation - Global Practice Concentration (Fall 2021); Program Evaluation (Spring 2022); Social Welfare (Spring 2022) Basic Skills in Macro Social Work (Fall 2020); Program Evaluation - Global Practice Concentration (Fall 2021); Program Evaluation (Spring 2022); Social Welfare (Spring 2022)
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Catholic Relief Services
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Emergency Surge Support Program Manager
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
Managed emergency response WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene programs) projects, funded by Latter Day Saints Charities, designed to increase access to local WASH resources and support knowledge and adaptation of improved hygiene practices within internally displaced communities. Created post-distribution monitoring systems, supervised Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) assessments, and analyzed and interpreted data from project evaluations. Monitored LDSC project budgets, generated an… Show more Managed emergency response WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene programs) projects, funded by Latter Day Saints Charities, designed to increase access to local WASH resources and support knowledge and adaptation of improved hygiene practices within internally displaced communities. Created post-distribution monitoring systems, supervised Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) assessments, and analyzed and interpreted data from project evaluations. Monitored LDSC project budgets, generated an end-of-project financial report, and drafted a final project report with findings from the endline evaluation. Adapted project activities to better support conflict-affected households to respond to covid-19 in challenging contexts. Served as lead writer for a proposal to the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance to offer support to internally displaced communities grappling with covid-19 in Yobe State. The proposal was successful and funding was received by CRS in July 2020. Conducted trainings and provided coaching to local implementing partners and community mobilizers as they made efforts to improve safeguarding policies and program mechanisms.
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Anti-Trafficking Program Coordinator
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Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
Closed out a U.S. Department of State funded project focused on providing survivor-centered psychosocial support and building government officials’ capacity to conduct rescues and combat human trafficking in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states. Provided support to the local implementing partner to develop a safeguarding action plan and increase feedback mechanisms for survivors and affiliated staff.
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Education Program Manager
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Jul 2018 - Sep 2019
Managed a $9 million Department for International Development (DFID, now FCDO) grant within a consortium of partners (including CARE and Save the Children) to carry out the STAGES II project (Steps Towards Afghan Girls’ Education Success) designed to increase marginalized girls’ access to community-based, accelerated learning in remote, rural areas ($56 million project over four years amongst all partners). Led a team of 45 staff members with four direct reports. Supported project design… Show more Managed a $9 million Department for International Development (DFID, now FCDO) grant within a consortium of partners (including CARE and Save the Children) to carry out the STAGES II project (Steps Towards Afghan Girls’ Education Success) designed to increase marginalized girls’ access to community-based, accelerated learning in remote, rural areas ($56 million project over four years amongst all partners). Led a team of 45 staff members with four direct reports. Supported project design initiatives to develop vigorous proposals for further programming and led an extensive self-audit to improve Catholic Relief Services Afghanistan safeguarding and child protection policies and develop reliable feedback mechanisms in education programming. Worked with direct reports to develop tools and analyze data for Catholic Relief Services technical lead activities, including a district mapping needs assessment for the Afghanistan Ministry of Education, a remote monitoring system for conflict-affected classes, and a teacher assessment tool used by STAGES II consortium partners to measure teacher competencies and support professional development.
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International Development Fellow
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Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
Managed a USAID Child Blindness Program fixed obligation grant designed to increase access to education for visually impaired primary students in marginalized areas; including managing the budget, supervising one direct report, quarterly donor reporting, coordinating implementation among stakeholders, improving monitoring and evaluation practices, and leading the midterm and final evaluation meetings. Supported projects focused on building resilience for orphans and vulnerable adolescents in a… Show more Managed a USAID Child Blindness Program fixed obligation grant designed to increase access to education for visually impaired primary students in marginalized areas; including managing the budget, supervising one direct report, quarterly donor reporting, coordinating implementation among stakeholders, improving monitoring and evaluation practices, and leading the midterm and final evaluation meetings. Supported projects focused on building resilience for orphans and vulnerable adolescents in a high-prevalence HIV/AIDs context by assisting with monitoring and evaluation reports, editing and drafting proposals, and creating communications materials. Planned and organized donor and potential funder visits.
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American University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant
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Aug 2015 - Apr 2017
Worked with Professor Wanda Wigfall-Williams in the School for International Service Worked with Professor Wanda Wigfall-Williams in the School for International Service
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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Government Relations Intern
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Aug 2016 - Mar 2017
Advocated for policies supporting refugees and immigrants through the use of social media, engaging with Congressional staff members, and updating USCRI publications and websites. I provided research assistance to supervisors regarding topics such as country of origin conditions and changing U.S. policies on immigration and unaccompanied minors. Advocated for policies supporting refugees and immigrants through the use of social media, engaging with Congressional staff members, and updating USCRI publications and websites. I provided research assistance to supervisors regarding topics such as country of origin conditions and changing U.S. policies on immigration and unaccompanied minors.
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USA for UNHCR
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Resettlement Intern
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Jan 2016 - May 2016
Assisted with drafting and editing refugee resettlement applications (RRFs) and updating the proGres database Assisted with drafting and editing refugee resettlement applications (RRFs) and updating the proGres database
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Indiana University Bloomington
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Resident Assistant
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Aug 2011 - May 2014
Supervised a floor of around 50 residents each year, planning activities to build community or promote and celebrate diversity and learning on campus. Supervised a floor of around 50 residents each year, planning activities to build community or promote and celebrate diversity and learning on campus.
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Zion Project
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United States
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Imani Jewelry Designer
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Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
Supervised production of hand-made, fair-trade jewelry by ten Congolese women previously rescued from the sex trade (organization has since transitioned to new focus) Supervised production of hand-made, fair-trade jewelry by ten Congolese women previously rescued from the sex trade (organization has since transitioned to new focus)
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Education
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2020 - 2024
Boston College School of Social Work
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD -
2015 - 2017
American University
Master’s Degree, International Peace and Conflict Resolution -
2010 - 2014
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor’s Degree, International Studies, Spanish
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