Marissa Adela Volpe, DMin, MA she/her
Chief of Equity and Engagement at History Colorado- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Portuguese Limited working proficiency
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Flo Hernandez-Ramos
Organization, communication, responsiveness, follow-through and follow-up are hallmarks of Marissa's leadership and work ethic. But those qualities are all wrapped up with her passion for the Northside Memory Project and her treatment of all team members - whether staff or volunteers - as equal and important. In summary - it's a pleasure working with her
Lydia Hooper
Marissa's entire life and career has been devoted to serving community. She has demonstrated exceptional commitment to females of all ages, ethnicities, sexual identities, abilities, and faiths. Marissa's advocacy extends far beyond her words into her actions and achievements. She is not merely talking about but is actively engaged in doing the courageous work of engaging communities in discussions of cultural competence, laying foundations for authentic community engagement, and creating organizational cultures of inclusion. Her deep, intentional work with underrepresented and underserved communities highlights her outstanding character and ability to keep an open mind, express care, build trust, cultivate cooperation, and persevere in the face of challenges. She is a woman who can authentically influence and move others to rally around a mission she believes in. She has a track record of taking efforts far beyond their initial vision, of building movements that inspire and impact far-reaching corners of communities.
Flo Hernandez-Ramos
Organization, communication, responsiveness, follow-through and follow-up are hallmarks of Marissa's leadership and work ethic. But those qualities are all wrapped up with her passion for the Northside Memory Project and her treatment of all team members - whether staff or volunteers - as equal and important. In summary - it's a pleasure working with her
Lydia Hooper
Marissa's entire life and career has been devoted to serving community. She has demonstrated exceptional commitment to females of all ages, ethnicities, sexual identities, abilities, and faiths. Marissa's advocacy extends far beyond her words into her actions and achievements. She is not merely talking about but is actively engaged in doing the courageous work of engaging communities in discussions of cultural competence, laying foundations for authentic community engagement, and creating organizational cultures of inclusion. Her deep, intentional work with underrepresented and underserved communities highlights her outstanding character and ability to keep an open mind, express care, build trust, cultivate cooperation, and persevere in the face of challenges. She is a woman who can authentically influence and move others to rally around a mission she believes in. She has a track record of taking efforts far beyond their initial vision, of building movements that inspire and impact far-reaching corners of communities.
Flo Hernandez-Ramos
Organization, communication, responsiveness, follow-through and follow-up are hallmarks of Marissa's leadership and work ethic. But those qualities are all wrapped up with her passion for the Northside Memory Project and her treatment of all team members - whether staff or volunteers - as equal and important. In summary - it's a pleasure working with her
Lydia Hooper
Marissa's entire life and career has been devoted to serving community. She has demonstrated exceptional commitment to females of all ages, ethnicities, sexual identities, abilities, and faiths. Marissa's advocacy extends far beyond her words into her actions and achievements. She is not merely talking about but is actively engaged in doing the courageous work of engaging communities in discussions of cultural competence, laying foundations for authentic community engagement, and creating organizational cultures of inclusion. Her deep, intentional work with underrepresented and underserved communities highlights her outstanding character and ability to keep an open mind, express care, build trust, cultivate cooperation, and persevere in the face of challenges. She is a woman who can authentically influence and move others to rally around a mission she believes in. She has a track record of taking efforts far beyond their initial vision, of building movements that inspire and impact far-reaching corners of communities.
Flo Hernandez-Ramos
Organization, communication, responsiveness, follow-through and follow-up are hallmarks of Marissa's leadership and work ethic. But those qualities are all wrapped up with her passion for the Northside Memory Project and her treatment of all team members - whether staff or volunteers - as equal and important. In summary - it's a pleasure working with her
Lydia Hooper
Marissa's entire life and career has been devoted to serving community. She has demonstrated exceptional commitment to females of all ages, ethnicities, sexual identities, abilities, and faiths. Marissa's advocacy extends far beyond her words into her actions and achievements. She is not merely talking about but is actively engaged in doing the courageous work of engaging communities in discussions of cultural competence, laying foundations for authentic community engagement, and creating organizational cultures of inclusion. Her deep, intentional work with underrepresented and underserved communities highlights her outstanding character and ability to keep an open mind, express care, build trust, cultivate cooperation, and persevere in the face of challenges. She is a woman who can authentically influence and move others to rally around a mission she believes in. She has a track record of taking efforts far beyond their initial vision, of building movements that inspire and impact far-reaching corners of communities.
Credentials
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Yoga Teacher Certification
Yoga Alliance
Experience
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History Colorado
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief of Equity and Engagement
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Jun 2020 - Present
Lead and inspire a statewide community of Colorado stakeholders who fully participate in preserving and celebrating the history of Colorado.Educate and engage the staff of History Colorado in the application of diversity, equity and inclusion through best practices in communication, decision-making and daily behaviors. Focus on anti-racism practices within museum field and preservation efforts.a. Guide internal DEAI work; focus 2020 efforts on anti-racism education and institutional work.b. Scale Inclusion Impact Team cohorts to address issues of inclusion and belonging across History Colorado statewide institution. Offer additional community museum and managers modules to meet specific needs.c. Create all staff learning opportunities modeled on "lunch and learn" examples to provide professional development and staff connectivity on online platform.Build strategic partnerships throughout the state community to increase awareness of and participation in programs and opportunities for education, preservation, and collection.Oversee Volunteer Engagement efforts across the state ensure a wide range of communities see themselves as volunteers, interns, fellows and more. Work to create robust pathways programs for Colorado youth to become connected with the mission and work of History Colorado.Oversee Museum of Memory statewide Initiative.Museum of Memory is a statewide public history program that co-authors authentic Coloradan stories and works toward the diversification of History Colorado's permanent collectionAuthor and implement youth memory projects and scale those statewide so that youth co-create history and reclaim pride in heritage.
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Director of Community Outreach
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Feb 2018 - Jun 2020
Cultivate and manage relationships with diverse and underrepresented community groups and advisory committees including building long-term partnerships that are sustained beyond project specific initiatives. Create and maintain community stakeholder group who represent the diversity of Colorado and can act as a connection point and a sounding board for programs, exhibits and collection-related activities. Collaborate with curatorial colleagues on targeted community collecting initiatives and identifying opportunity to add community voices. Collaborate with the Library and Research Center staff to expand public access to and engagement with collection resources through whatever form or activity best connects with community interest and needs. Create and maintain a community stakeholder group who represent the diversity of Colorado and can act reaching underserved and high needs communities. Actively participate in community events and other activities in Denver and community museum cities as a representative of History Colorado. Develop stronger internal capacity for working with diverse communities.
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Alzheimer's Association Colorado Chapter
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator
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Apr 2013 - Feb 2018
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LEADS Community Action Agency
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Newark, Ohio
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Family Service Specialist
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Mar 2010 - Feb 2012
Wrote and facilitated new Early HeadStart program for prison population, impacting 30 new mothers within one year. Non-profit wanted to adapt their approach for prisoners, whose children lived in jail with them. Designed curriculum. Held in-take process. Enrolled participants. Taught mothers early childhood development and healthy parenting skills. Served as resource and helped mothers maintain integrated family environments. http://www.leadscaa.org/ Wrote and facilitated new Early HeadStart program for prison population, impacting 30 new mothers within one year. Non-profit wanted to adapt their approach for prisoners, whose children lived in jail with them. Designed curriculum. Held in-take process. Enrolled participants. Taught mothers early childhood development and healthy parenting skills. Served as resource and helped mothers maintain integrated family environments. http://www.leadscaa.org/
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Southeast Early Headstart
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Baltimore, MD
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Family Advocate
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Sep 2006 - Jun 2007
Provided case management for 7 newly resettled Somali Bantu Refugee families in Southeast Baltimore. Worked with families on medical, educational, job related and home related issues. Planned and taught a weekly English pre-literacy class for Somali Bantu parents as well as provided bi-monthly language home visits to Somali-Bantu families. Conducted educational screenings on children and made referrals as needed. Provided case management for 7 newly resettled Somali Bantu Refugee families in Southeast Baltimore. Worked with families on medical, educational, job related and home related issues. Planned and taught a weekly English pre-literacy class for Somali Bantu parents as well as provided bi-monthly language home visits to Somali-Bantu families. Conducted educational screenings on children and made referrals as needed.
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Peace Corps
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Sabalito, Costa Rica
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At Risk Youth and Families Volunteer
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Sep 2001 - Dec 2003
Created and implemented Life Skills Curriculum for over 500 students. Trained 30 peer youth advocates in gender and sexuality topics. Identified and obtained international funding for youth camping trip. Created and implemented Life Skills Curriculum for over 500 students. Trained 30 peer youth advocates in gender and sexuality topics. Identified and obtained international funding for youth camping trip.
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Education
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2019 - 2019
Columbia University in the City of New York
Oral History Summer Institute/ From the Margins to the Center: Narrating the Politics of our Times -
2018 - 2018
University of Pennsylvania
Impact House Summer Program, Center for Social Impact/ Fellow -
2009 - 2012
Wesley Theological Seminary
DMIN, Doctorate of Ministry, Spirituality and Story -
2007 - 2008
University of Dayton
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Catholic Historical Studies -
2006 - 2007
St. Mary's Seminiary and University
Certificate in Christian Spirituality -
2004 - 2006
American University
Master's Degree, International and Intercultural Communication -
1997 - 2001
Tulane University
Bachelor's Degree, Latin American Studies/ Spanish -
1998 - 1998
Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México
Summer semester abroad, Mexican Foklore and literature
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