Experience

CARECEN NY- Central American Refugee Center

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Programs Director

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Develop and manage community programs and oversee grant management and deliverables to provide services for the immigrants across Long Island in NY, including social work services, English classes, Citizenship preparation classes, professional development services, and training workshops.

• Community Programs Manager

  • Apr 2021 - Present



Alpine Church

• Outreach Director

  • Oct 2017 - Aug 2020

  Built a volunteer team committed to engaging with our community and filling need-gaps. From inception to completion, launched a Mobile Pantry to low-income housing areas, as well as regular community pop-up events. From inception to a growing and vibrant community, began integration classes for Spanish-speaking community. Offered classes including English as a Second Language classes and written Drivers License classes, as well as immigration support.Coordinated annual week of serving, engaging hundreds of volunteers serving in many simultaneous events.Managed a growing annual budget covering multiple programs. Created and oversaw fundraising efforts for multiple programs. Fundraising included drives for gifts-in-kind, annual Classic Car Show, annual Golf Tournament, etc. Show less

• Communications Director

  • Jul 2010 - Oct 2017

  Coordinated and oversaw communications for a growing multi-location church with 3500 active members. Maintained online and print media for 7 locations, coordinating with leaders at all locations to update social media, website, and print needs on a weekly basis. Wrote and edited press releases, articles, and blurbs for ongoing communication needs.



Family Support Center

• Ogden, Utah, United States

• Parenting Classes Program Manager

  • Aug 2007 - Feb 2010

  Coordinated a parenting class for court-ordered clients as well as community members. Trained new teachers. Developed and maintained curriculum. Maintained client class records, attendance, grades, etc. Communicated with multiple state and private agencies to support clients, including attending court hearings or DCFS team meetings when necessary, Coordinated a parenting class for court-ordered clients as well as community members. Trained new teachers. Developed and maintained curriculum. Maintained client class records, attendance, grades, etc. Communicated with multiple state and private agencies to support clients, including attending court hearings or DCFS team meetings when necessary,