Project Coordinator

• Mar 2023 - Present

Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator

• Aug 2017 - Mar 2023

Crisis Counselor

• Mar 2017 - Mar 2023

Provide crisis counseling and intervention via text message using reflective listening and collaborative problem solving. Provide crisis counseling and intervention via text message using reflective listening and collaborative problem solving.

Advocacy Intern

• Sep 2016 - May 2017

Assist in the planning and facilitation of Action on the Square, NAMI Wisconsin's annual mental health lobby day. Track relevant state and national mental health legislation and attend public hearings on NAMI Wisconsin policy priorities. Attend Legislative and Policy Committee of the Wisconsin Council on Mental Health, NAMI Dane County Advocacy Committee, NAMI Wisconsin Public Policy and Advocacy Committee, NAMI National Advocacy Network, and other committee meetings. Respond to and manage support calls by making appropriate referrals to consumer resources. Design and produce a mental health resource sheet to be distributed to 132 state legislative offices. Compile resources and fact sheets for underrepresented populations in Wisconsin. Assist with voter education. Design and disseminate information through action alerts. Show less

Youth Intervention Program Intern

• Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

Counselor, Caseworker, Crisis Interventionist • Facilitated a weekly life skills group with junior high students at a rural school • Counseled youth who had ran away from home, been locked out, or were experiencing homelessness at school and on site at Project Oz • Offered preventative counseling services to at-risk youth in schools and on site • Provided resources and support for families to promote and facilitate reunification Counselor, Caseworker, Crisis Interventionist • Facilitated a weekly life skills group with junior high students at a rural school • Counseled youth who had ran away from home, been locked out, or were experiencing homelessness at school and on site at Project Oz • Offered preventative counseling services to at-risk youth in schools and on site • Provided resources and support for families to promote and facilitate reunification

Orientation Leader & Transfer Student Assistant

• Mar 2014 - Jul 2016

•Mentored a group of first-year students during their transition to college life•Developed organization and planning skills by creating and implementing new orientation activities•Led and navigated small groups of incoming freshmen during a 2 day summer orientation•Responded to and assisted parents and family members with questions and concerns regarding ISU and their student’s transition to college.

LinC Peer Instructor

• Aug 2013 - May 2015

As a LinC Peer Instructor, one co-instructs and coaches a class of freshmen students in their first year of college. The skills taught are coping mechanisms, study skills, time management, getting involved on campus and community, building a resume, and more.• Assisted first year students in their transition to college introducing them to University resources• Aided students in developing test taking strategies, critical thinking skills, and time management• Provided individualized instruction in a small seminar and help students explore potential majors and career goals Show less

CAS Academic Senator at Student Government Association

• Aug 2014 - Oct 2014

As a College of Arts and Sciences Senator through the Illinois State Student Government Association, one represents their constituents within the college aiding them in their academic careers and offering streamlined support between students and their Deans.