Experience

Men Having Babies, Inc

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Membership & Assistance

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  Leading MHB’s Membership program as well as the two stages of the Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP). Managing all aspects of the financial assistance programs in their entirety, supervising the Application Coordinator and Benefits Coordinator in their administrative roles. Working with the Executive Director and advocacy team to advance more equitable and accessible surrogacy and third-party reproduction for LGBTQ+ prospective parents, and the standards included in MHB’s Framework for Ethical Surrogacy. Show less



Selah Spiritual Care

• Spiritual Director

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  Where is your spirit being called, and where is it leading you? What is your relationship to the Holy? Do you even believe in the Divine? How have your past experiences with religion and spirituality informed who and how you are today and the ways you make meaning of your life? What kinds of experiences would you like to have? What kind of relationship do you desire with your deepest self, with God, with the Universe? These are a few of the questions that might come up during our time working together, but you are always in charge of how we approach your spiritual life. As a spiritual director, my role is to accompany you as you travel the path of making and discovering meaning from the texts and events that make up your life. From one-on-one conversations or group spiritual direction to Tarot readings or shared practices of meditation, text study, spiritual writing, and more, we will explore together what it means to be a human being in this interconnected world. Show less


Complimentary Cafe
• Barista

  • Aug 2022 - Dec 2022


USCJ

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Web Site Analyst and Interfaith Resource Curation Assistant

  • Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

  Provided interfaith director with a careful analysis of organizational website's expression of appropriate welcome for interfaith families, including page-by-page recommendations. Supported resource curator with collection, assessment, and archiving of resources. Provided interfaith director with a careful analysis of organizational website's expression of appropriate welcome for interfaith families, including page-by-page recommendations. Supported resource curator with collection, assessment, and archiving of resources.



Family Source Consultants

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Case Manager

  • Dec 2019 - Apr 2020

  As case manager, I handled all aspects of the surrogacy journey, from matching surrogates with intended parents to organizing medical appointments and coordinating with legal and financial entities. In addition to technical, record-keeping, and time-management skills, this position required considerable skill in people-management. My background in pastoral care has equipped me to provide a consistent, compassionate and non-anxious presence while maintaining healthy boundaries and professionalism with clients. My personal experience as a two-time surrogate reassures both intended parents and surrogates that I understand the nuances of surrogacy. In my time with FSC, I have accompanied clients through successful and failed transfers, difficult pregnancy terminations, and births. I repeatedly served as an intermediary to keep matches together amidst legal and other tensions, and I provided space for anxious intended parents and surrogates to express their fears and hopes, while offering with experienced authority the information needed to move forward. Show less


Starbucks
• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee
• Barista

  • Oct 2019 - Jan 2020


Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Network of Illinois

• United States
• Veterinary Services

• Justice Intern for youth and young adults

  • Sep 2017 - May 2018

  Guided two youth interns in the development of a cross-congregational youth & young adult small group ministry program centered around social justice action and reflection (YaYA Justice), encouraging spiritual growth through justice and service. Facilitated weekly gatherings for reflection and planning among youth and young adults in the greater Chicago area, using videoconferencing software to bridge geographical divides. Cofacilitated “Listening Campaign” worskshops, bringing community organizing style relationship-building tools to local congregations. Supported YaYA Justice leadership team in visioning, creation, and execution of justice-oriented actions, including social justice Christmas caroling, crafting mats for unhoused citizens, and collaborating with other local groups on anti-racism and prison abolition workshops. Facilitated greater intergenerational connections between UUANI and YaYA Justice, as well as intra-congregationally within local congregations, partially through piloting “Intergen Justice Buddies,” a program matching YaYAs with older adults for building relationships. Served as guest preacher monthly in various congregations, crafting worship with lay leaders. Show less



St. Pauls House

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chaplain Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Performed all duties of chaplain in residential healthcare facility. Co-led ecumenical Christian worship on a weekly basis, including monthly communion, crafted and led service solo three times during supervisor’s vacation. Facilitated Bible studies with diverse elderly populations, including those with dementia. Developed pastoral care relationship with staff and residents/patients. Performed all duties of chaplain in residential healthcare facility. Co-led ecumenical Christian worship on a weekly basis, including monthly communion, crafted and led service solo three times during supervisor’s vacation. Facilitated Bible studies with diverse elderly populations, including those with dementia. Developed pastoral care relationship with staff and residents/patients.



independent

• Uganda
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Short-term research assistant

  • Sep 2016 - Oct 2016

  Worked in archives finding and scanning documents to assist an out-of-town graduate student with their dissertation research. Worked in archives finding and scanning documents to assist an out-of-town graduate student with their dissertation research.



Sidecar Technologies

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Customer Support Specialist

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  Remotely supporting and assisting customers with technology, system, and program challenges and complaints. Using an online ticketing system to manage cases, track responses, and ensure timely resolutions. Searching custom databases for relevant information to resolving customer issues. Maintaining excellent customer service standards, including cheerfulness in the face of disgruntlement. Composing clear, concise email responses to online queries. Placing outbound phone calls in response to customer questions or complaints, ensuring excellent experience and clear communication. Show less



Diversified Financial Management Corp.

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jul 2014 - Oct 2014

  Supported vice president, two account managers, two accountants, and executive assistant Assisted in the processing of trust and corporate income tax returns, including project coordination and management duties, and training other employees in procedures Created, processed, filed, and tracked a variety of documents using Microsoft Office Suite and proprietary software, for financial and record-keeping purposes Coordinated meetings, including sending invitations and reserving rooms with appropriate resources to meet the needs of attendees Prepared tax documents for signature and delivery Coordinated guest registration and delivery services Performed reception duties Show less



Comspec International

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing/Administrative Assistant

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Handled incoming inquiries via email and multi-line telephone Managed incoming and outgoing mail, including invoicing, payments, and correspondence Updated and maintained client database using EMPOWER Student Information System Created monthly financial and sales reports for team meetings, assisted in creation of annual report Coordinated trade shows Assisted in production of marketing documents, including direct mail campaigns and newsletters Managed travel arrangements for training and sales teams, including expense reconciliation Show less



Birdview Technologies

• United Kingdom

• Marketing/Secretarial Assistant

  • Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Coordinated trade show (registration, pre show mailers, post show mailers) and direct mail campaigns Maintained Excel spreadsheets, import/export names from contact management system Assisted marketing director with administrative tasks such as copying, filing, and mailing tasks Coordinated trade show (registration, pre show mailers, post show mailers) and direct mail campaigns Maintained Excel spreadsheets, import/export names from contact management system Assisted marketing director with administrative tasks such as copying, filing, and mailing tasks



Select Staffing

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jan 2004 - Nov 2004

  Assisted executive assistant to the vice president with various duties including calendar management, scheduling events for vice president, reconciling expense reports, filing, and other administrative tasks Managed incoming calls through company switchboard, organized outgoing mail, file maintenance Assisted executive assistant to the vice president with various duties including calendar management, scheduling events for vice president, reconciling expense reports, filing, and other administrative tasks Managed incoming calls through company switchboard, organized outgoing mail, file maintenance