Experience

International Council for Refugees and Immigrants

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Director

  • Feb 2022 - Present



Lutheran Family Services

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Director, Community and Refugee Services

  • Mar 2021 - Feb 2022

• Director of Community Services, Greater Nebraska

  • Jan 2019 - Feb 2022

• Program Manager, Greater Nebraska Refugee Services

  • Jun 2018 - Jan 2019



Refugee Empowerment Center

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

• Director of Programs and Compliance

  • May 2017 - Jun 2018



MCL Construction

• United States
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Accounts Payable Specialist

  • May 2016 - May 2017



Southern Sudan Community Association

• Program Coordinator

  • Apr 2013 - Dec 2015

  • Oversee Reception and Placement program to ensure compliance with Dept. of State guidelines• Report outcomes and represent agency to national affiliate• Supervise and train staff on best practices of resettlement and advocacy• Advocate for clients rights in government and private systems• Educate community members and elected officials on refugee resettlement • Locate affordable housing and apply for state benefits for new clients• Resolve conflicts and handle escalated complaints from clients and caseworkers



Lutheran Volunteer Corps

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Outreach Associate/Lead Barista

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  Urban Abbey, Omaha, NE January 2012-July 2012Lead Barista• Trained and supervised volunteers on POS, making drinks, and cleaning equipment• Led group discussions for Wesley Pub, a theological discussion night• Managed and updated Twitter account, sandwich boards, and word-of-mouth marketing• Prepared drinks and food for customers, opened and closed store, counted cash drawer• Managed cash, credit, and check transactions, cleaned equipmentShepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Omaha, NE Aug 2011-Jan 2012Community Outreach Associate• Assisted in development of community dinners by securing community partners • Created database of local community organizations with contact information and summaries• Assisted with food pantry and community dinners, preparing and packaging food



The Mimi Foundation

• Research and Development Specialist

  • Nov 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Created and personalized donation request letters to local businesses and potential donors• Drafted and edited promotional materials • Created and personalized donation request letters to local businesses and potential donors• Drafted and edited promotional materials



AmeriCorps VISTA

• Community Grant Writer

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2010

  • Created application process for selecting organizations to work with for the service year• Edited proposals and applications for accuracy and grammar• Recruited and managed volunteers from university and surrounding community• Created, publicized, and led grant writing and researching forum for local non-profits• Authored donation request letters and proposals to raise money for park revitalization project• Organized and supervised six activity nights and work days to clean up an underutilized park



Kalamazoo College Writing Center

• Writing Consultant

  • Sep 2006 - Jun 2007

  • Coached students to strengthen writing skills through attention to organization and clarity • Coached students to strengthen writing skills through attention to organization and clarity