Experience

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  Generation Citizen

  • Program Manager, New England

    • Oct 2023 - Present

    Provide coaching to Generation Citizen teachers delivering Action Civics in their classrooms. Support teachers in curriculum delivery and development of student-centered, project-based pedagogy.

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  Mary Ellen Lynch Consulting

  • Founder and CEO

    • Aug 2018 - Present

    I empower adult and youth leaders to lead with authenticity. I have worked with individuals and teams in a diverse range of organizations, including corporations, non-profits, universities and K-12 schools.📌 Offerings:Professional Development CoursesCustomized Team TrainingsWorkshopsExecutive CoachingCorporate ConsultingSpeaking Engagements📌 Clients and community partners:Beautiful Day - Designed and facilitated a communication skills building workshop with refugee youth - Led a cross-cultural competency session with Refugee MentorsBusiness Partner Solutions Inc. - Worked with CEO and team to identify strategies for enhancing communication and collaborationNewport County YMCA - Designed and facilitated a youth leadership course for middle school students in the Rhodysquash program Princes to Kings (P2K) Youth Mentorship Program - Designed and facilitated a series of "Power of Persuasion" workshops to help prepare students to participate in mock trialsRhode Island Career Development Association Leadership Academy - Designed and facilitated a workshop to provide career development professionals with strategies for engaging across generations and cultures

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  Roger Williams University - University College (UC)

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Jul 2017 - Present

    Courses taught: - Elements and Issues in Community Development - Impacts of Global Migration at the Community Level (Course Author) - Introduction to Public Health - Non-Profit Management - Public Health, Culture and Diversity - Social Science Seminar - Sustainable Economic and Community Development - Thriving in a Multigenerational Workplace (Course Author)

  • Executive Coach

    • Jul 2020 - Present

    Provide coaching and advising to professionals participating in the CVS Health & Roger Williams University Executive Learning Series For Diverse Suppliers. As an Executive Coach, I serve as a thought partner to share resources and help program participants clarify business goals and objectives. I have provided coaching on leadership, communication and business innovation.

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  Community College of Rhode Island

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Sep 2016 - Present

    Courses taught: - College Writing - Composition I - Critical Reading for College Success - Oral Communication

  • Visiting Lecturer

    • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

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  PrepareRI

  • Providence, Rhode Island, United States

  • PrepareRI Ambassador

    • Oct 2021 - May 2023
    • Providence, Rhode Island, United States

    As a PrepareRI Ambassador, I helped advance PrepareRI’s goal of building career pathways for all Rhode Island youth. Through collaboration with a variety of stakeholders, I assisted with developing resources for K-12 educators on how to implement high quality service-learning programs that help students grow in academics and civic engagement.

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  Quinebaug Valley Community College

  • Danielson, CT

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Sep 2013 - 2023
    • Danielson, CT

    Courses taught:- Public Speaking- Introduction to International Relations

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  Rhode Island College

  • Providence, RI

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Aug 2016 - May 2017
    • Providence, RI

    Courses taught: - Global Migration: The Refugee Journey (Course Author) - Global Politics

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  Bike Newport

  • Newport, RI

  • Community Outreach Manager

    • Dec 2015 - Aug 2016
    • Newport, RI

    Conducted outreach to engage community members and cultivated partnerships with local businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals to support Bike Newport’s three-part vision: road sharing education, improved infrastructure, and increased ridership. Coordinated partnership with Newport Health Equity Zone Collaborative. Facilitated Transportation Working Group to engage residents in guiding and making changes to promote healthier communities. Facilitated workshops to encourage businesses to be bike friendly. Coordinated event planning; managed logistics and assisted with identifying donors and partners. Managed all social media platforms to keep current and engaging.

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  Year Up

  • Providence, Rhode Island Area

  • Internship Services Manager

    • Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Providence, Rhode Island Area

    Operated as a key member of the corporate engagement team to engage and support Year Up student interns and alumni. Managed internship process and corporate partner account data. Interacted with students as an advisor, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in creating and sustaining a positive educational environment. Managed corporate partner relationships and managed large portfolio of direct relationships with internship supervisors. Facilitated daily communication between Year Up, interns and corporate partners. Provided professional coaching to students to help them achieve success in their internships. Designed and facilitated Internship Management Classes to assist students with enhancing professional development. Served as an Advisor to a small number of students; met with advisees weekly to provide mentorship. Co-facilitated a Women’s Empowerment Group to engage alumni with community service activities.

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  Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island

  • United States
  • Individual and Family Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Director of Community Outreach and Welcoming Rhode Island

    • Sep 2014 - Mar 2015

    Managed a strategic plan for community engagement and worked to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Provided management to the Welcoming Rhode Island initiative directing all aspects including public engagement, communications, local leadership development, and partnership development. Developed relationships with wide-ranging contacts and organizations. Represented DIIRI at public events, meetings, presentations, conferences, etc. Facilitated cultural competency workshops with service providers, state agencies, schools, community groups. Managed Welcoming RI Program to bring together the foreign born community and native born Rhode Islanders. Coordinated special agency events such as Citizenship Clinics and annual World Refugee Day celebrations. Managed Internship Program; recruited interns to assist DIIRI staff and clients agency wide. Managed Clothing Collaborative – a program providing donations of professional attire to low-income individuals. Worked closely with Communications team to assist with management of social media.

  • Director of Volunteers and In-Kind Donations

    • Jan 2009 - Sep 2014

    Managed, monitored and enhanced the DIIRI Volunteer and Internship Program including program design, volunteer and intern recruitment, tracking volunteers and interns and compiling reports to stakeholders. Served as Preferred Communities Coordinator, a role from United States Committee for Refugees and Immigrants. Cultivated relationships through community outreach to schools, community organizations and faith-based groups. Facilitated cultural competency workshops to 250 state employees and to schools and community groups. Managed in-kind donation program; organized donation drives to generate basic needs items for refugees. Managed the Clothing Collaborative program providing donations of professional attire to low income individuals. Coordinated special events for refugees such as the annual World Refugee Day celebration. Selected by the United States Committee for Refugees and Immigrants to write the following resource guides:"How to Guide on Refugee Mentoring Program" - Author"How to Guide on World Refugee Day Activities" - Author"How to Guide on Volunteer and Intern Management" - Author

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  Rhode Island College

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Employment Coach

    • Nov 2008 - Dec 2012

    Served as liaison between International Institute of Rhode Island and Outreach Programs to refer refugees to Giving Refugees a Promising Head Start in Computers (GRAPHIC) program and to job training programs. Assisted refugees with enrolling in classes that would help them gain the necessary literacy and computer skills needed to enter the workforce and/or pursue higher education.

  • ESL Instructor

    • Nov 2008 - Mar 2011

    Taught medical terminology to adult learners enrolled in the Training Responsible Adults as Medical Assistants (TRAMA) program. Developed course content and materials.

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  International Institute of Rhode Island

  • Providence, RI

  • Employment Specialist

    • Nov 2005 - Feb 2007
    • Providence, RI

    Facilitated the employment process for newly arrived refugees. Conducted extensive outreach to employers to identify jobs for refugees. Assisted refugees with job search; set up interviews and provided job skills training and career counseling. Provided post employment follow up to build partnerships with employers and provide additional support to refugees as needed.

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  United Way of Rhode Island

  • Providence, RI

  • Ambassador

    • Aug 2005 - Nov 2005
    • Providence, RI

    -Temporary position assisting with United Way of Rhode Island's annual fundraising campaign-Delivered oral presentations in workplace settings at local businesses to promote campaign