Harm Reduction and Recovery Program Coordinator

• Oct 2022 - Present

- Redesign and implement programming (i.e. psychoeducational groups, opportunities for social connectedness) for harm reduction and students in recovery to provide intentional, trauma-informed, community-care-based education and support in healing.- Create and maintain relevant logic models for programming goals to align with strategic initiatives, ongoing needs assessment results, and programmatic evaluations.- Engage students, staff, and community partners in discussions of reducing stigma of drug use and increasing accessibility to harm reduction methods, supplies, and movements.

Career Coach

• Jul 2021 - Oct 2022

- Coached undergraduate students via a strength-based approach pursuing career-related action items (career exploration, professional networking, interview preparation skills) to educate and support them on their paths.- Fielded conversations from students regarding difficult life circumstances that create barriers to reaching career goals and providing appropriate student services referrals where indicated.- Served as an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Experience Advocate on the Fall Career Conference planning committee to ensure all is accessible and reaching underrepresented students.- Mentored a small group of students individually in their projects focused on increasing inclusion across campus by supporting them with project management, finding and applying transferrable skills, and problem solving.- Taught two courses focused on career exploration (online and in-person) and adapting curricula where it can improve to encourage and support students.- Supervised and collaborated with a student intern on creating EDI related LinkedIn content to provide resources and engage employers (target audience) to become inspired by their community.

Field Guide

• Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

- Guided adult clients in meaningful adventure therapy and wilderness experiences in recovery for substance use disorders, mental health concerns, and trauma. - Designed and facilitated therapeutic groups using the mediums of art, journaling, physical movement, and meditation to focus on themes (healthy eating habits, relationship building, distress tolerance, and regulation of emotions) integral to clients living in recovery following the program. - Mediated conflict and held resolution conversations to help clients gain the skillset of engaging in healthy relational conflict and repair. - Taught basic life skills (cooking, hygiene, time management, and critical thinking/decision making) in both in- and outdoor settings to equip them with skills needed to care for themselves. - Collaborated with patient care plans and communicated therapeutic updates to therapists, field directors, and medical staff to provide the highest level of holistic care for clients.

Assistant Track And Field Coach

• Jan 2020 - May 2020

- Motivated and supervised athletes at practices and competitions through performance technique coaching and emotional and academic support. - Coordinated with head coaches and fellow assistant coaches on workouts, team activities, and team culture to provide well-rounded support for all athletes. - Created event-specific practices (in person and virtually) for all levels of athletes to keep students engaged in both pre- and post-pandemic academic sports environments. - Motivated and supervised athletes at practices and competitions through performance technique coaching and emotional and academic support. - Coordinated with head coaches and fellow assistant coaches on workouts, team activities, and team culture to provide well-rounded support for all athletes. - Created event-specific practices (in person and virtually) for all levels of athletes to keep students engaged in both pre- and post-pandemic academic sports environments.

Retail Associate

• Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

- Corresponded with customers in person, online, and over the phone to identify products that would meet their athletic, environmental, and financial needs. - Educated customers about the unique features of each product and their purpose to help customers make informed decisions that would ensure high customer satisfaction long term. - Organized and cleaned both public facing and private spaces to maintain expectations of a high quality brand and ensure safety of all customers. - Completed processes of inventory, shipping, online ordering, and customer service to support each member of the team, no matter the department.

English Language Assistant

• Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

- Planned and executed speaking English lesson plans for students (ages 2-16 years) in classes of 7-25 students for a duration of one hour to expand upon students' knowledge of colloquial and professional English as well as culture of the United States. - Led classes as needed as a substitute on advanced level English grammar topics (i.e. irregular verb tenses, punctuation, prepositions) to support staff during shortages of educators at the school. - Designed and engaged students in activities and crafts to continue English language and culture learning beyond the textbook - combining many different sources of media (i.e. music, videos, presentations, books) to effectively reach my students.

Youth Program Intern and Volunteer

• Jul 2018 - Sep 2019

- Customized enrichment activities for large groups of children (aged 4-14 years) aiming to develop coordination, emotional and mental capacities. - Prepared lesson plans for a mid-sized group of children (aged 8-10 years) to develop their intellects and team-building skills. - Supervised children at all times maintaining a fun but safe environment at the activity center, park, beach, and on various field trips throughout the city of Chicago. - Listened and supported students struggling with the challenges associated with childhood and holding refugee status in the United States (i.e. altercations with classmates at school, family problems, emotional and behavioral challenges). - Communicated with program lead any problems or challenges I noticed or was informed of by students to ensure each child received proper care and support from the organization.

Case Manager

• Dec 2018 - May 2019

- Managed the cases of sixteen young male-identifying adults (aged 18-21 years) struggling with houselessness in a transitional housing program to serve as an advocate, coach, and facilitator to help the residents to reach their life goals and be successfully and sustainably housed upon graduation from the program. - Connected clients with and supported them in navigating resources (for employment, education, public benefits, legal services, and mental health) to aid them in successfully benefitting from systems in place. - Resolved conflict between residents with the goals of maintaining amicable relationships and a functioning, safe community within the household. - Promoted an "open-door" policy for residents in my office to enter a safe space where they can address any needs or requests for support. - Conducted monthly State Homeless Prevention Fund interviews with public clients and completed applications for emergency funds to help the City of Chicago to not see a large increase in houselessness.

Study Abroad Peer Advisor

• Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

- Advised prospective and current students about program options to develop the best experiences possible abroad. - Fielded and managed walk-in questions, emails, phone calls, and front desk duties across two offices. - Conducted marketing and data collection projects under the supervision and in partnership with study abroad advisors to extend our engagement with students across campus. - Promoted DePaul University’s Study Abroad at community events on campus and offered real time education and advice to potential students about participation of various study abroad programs.

Assistant Refugee Case Manager Intern

• Oct 2017 - Jan 2018

- Conducted personal interviews about current living conditions, health conditions and financial conditions of Iraqi refugees (in English and Arabic) to assess the needs and support needed of active clients in the program. - Attended home visits to determine status of living conditions, finances, nutrition and employment to maintain case files and client relationships. - Charted and filed updates to client UNICEF refugee records to keep Caritas' files updated and flag any in need of attention from legal services.

McCormick Community Intern

• Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

- Organized and executed community events to promote and educate the public about fair trade and ethical business. - Completed research on becoming fair trade certified and presented findings to a local company. - Organized and executed community events to promote and educate the public about fair trade and ethical business. - Completed research on becoming fair trade certified and presented findings to a local company.

Patient Service Specialist

• May 2016 - Oct 2016