Experience

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  U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER

  • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

  • Psychologist (Intern)

    • Jul 2023 - Present
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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  WPS Strategy Group

  • Leland, North Carolina, United States

  • Consultant

    • May 2023 - Present
    • Leland, North Carolina, United States

    Develops and facilitates consultation and training material to support North Carolina organizations in DEI initiatives, conflict management, developing shared visions for success among board members and partners, and support leaders in overcoming personal stuck points for more effective leadership.

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  University of Maryland Baltimore County

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Ph.D. Candidate

    • Oct 2021 - Present

  • Clinical & Community Psychology PhD Student & Research Associate

    • Aug 2018 - Present

  • Graduate Teaching Fellow

    • Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

    Independently developing syllabi and curricula, and teaching a Community Psychology course (PSYC 387) for undergraduate students.

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  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • EMURG Health Equity Fellow

    • Jun 2022 - May 2023
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    Working with the Centers for Disease Control Office of Health Equity as an EMURG Health Equity Fellow (funded through the federal Office of Minority Health and Kennedy Krieger Institute) to develop interventions to improve health equity and conditions in carceral facilities.

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  VETERANS AFFAIRS MARYLAND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Psychotherapist

    • Sep 2022 - Apr 2023
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    Under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist, I developed biopsychosocial case conceptualizations, identified proper diagnoses, selected reliable and valid outcome measures that are sensitive to changes in veterans’ conditions, and facilitated evidence-based individual and group psychotherapies for moderate-to-severe mental health disorders to improve client well-being. Co-led Anxiety and Race-based Stress groups for veterans.

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  Bolton Therapy & Wellness

  • Psychotherapist

    • Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

    Under the supervision of a licensed clinical social worker, I provided psychotherapy, including EMDR, to youth, adults, and couples, and families in a client-centered approach to co-develop means of healing and sense of empowerment by centering the client’s culture and salient identities and supporting creative expression and mindfulness. Clinic specialized in “Identity-based Trauma”.

  • Wellness Consultant

    • Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

    Supported clinic to evaluate a local youth education program and provide consultation on trauma-responsive interventions, suggest environmental changes in classrooms and homes, and facilitate trauma-responsive trainings for teachers, administrators, and families.

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  Greater Baybrook Alliance

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Community Health Fellow

    • Oct 2020 - Aug 2021
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    Objective is to design a community-based initiative centering the voices, perspectives, and leadership of marginalized sex workers to support their equitable wellness, social support, and economic empowerment.

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  University of Maryland Baltimore County

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Psychotherapist

    • Aug 2019 - Jul 2020
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    Under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist, I provided psychotherapy to adult clients enduring anxiety, depression, suicide ideation, PTSD, panic attacks, chronic pain, and life transitions. Utilized mindfulness, CPT, ACT, DBT, and CBT techniques. Conducted clinical writing, biopsychosocial integrative write-ups and intake assessments, facilitated brief mental health questionnaires and evaluated social context for diagnosis.

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  StepUp Wilmington, formerly Phoenix Hometown Hires

  • Wilmington, North Carolina Area

  • Employment Counselor

    • Feb 2016 - Aug 2018
    • Wilmington, North Carolina Area

    Employment Counselors work 1on1 in free employment counseling sessions.We also facilitate and support group trainings on job readiness skills and life skills to empower our participants with the tools necessary to secure satisfying work and lead fulfilling lives.I specialize with Work First clients referred by Department of Social Services for my case load. I am also assisting in the Job Skills Training Curriculum and Program Development of Phoenix Hometown Hires.Trainings include personal development, self-marketing, specialized trainings for participants with criminal history, dressing for success (including free business casual attire), mock interviews, job application assistance, saving and budgeting skills, conflict resolution, communication skills, trainings on balancing life and work, and more.

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  QENO of UNC Wilmington

  • United States

  • QENO AmeriCorps VISTA Program Manager

    • Jul 2015 - Sep 2016
    • United States

    The Quality Enhancement for Nonprofit Organizations (QENO) is a partnership between UNCW, funders, civic leaders and other community organizations to help build the capacity of nonprofit organizations and increase philanthropy in southeastern North Carolina. As the VISTA Program Manager, I am the Advocate, Liaison, Mentor, and Training Facilitator of AmeriCorps VISTA Members who have been screened, recruited, trained, and stationed at nonprofit organizations in various southeastern NC counties. VISTAs are placed to raise capacity at nonprofits that serve low income populations in child advocacy, education, healthcare, and more.

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  AmeriCorps VISTA

  • The Carousel Center, 1501 Dock Street, Wilmington, NC

  • QENO AmeriCorps VISTA; Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator

    • Jul 2014 - Jul 2015
    • The Carousel Center, 1501 Dock Street, Wilmington, NC

    Title-Community Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator, Full Time; 40 hours a week. Primary responsibilities include: Representing the Carousel Center (TCC) at key outreach events; Assisting in fundraising initiatives and promotions; Coordinating community volunteers for key fundraisers (managed over 100 volunteers at events); Active marketing committee member and social media editor/administrator; Recruiting, Training, Managing volunteers; Creating/Revising office management and volunteer program policies, Creating volunteer trainings and monthly meetings/in-services, Assisting in grant research, and Evaluating volunteer management and staff satisfaction. Impact: Doubled volunteer opportunities, Nearly Quadrupled the number of TCC volunteers, Increased volunteer retention rate, Increased diversity and cultural competency, and Increased staff and volunteer satisfaction.

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  East Carolina University

  • Academic Support Staff Mentor/Tutor

    • Sep 2013 - May 2014

    Worked part time facilitating sessions to assist student athletes in Studying and time management as well as how to identify and comprehend key concepts in their respective academic subjects. Also mentored student athletes in balancing life stressors, academia, and career planning. Assisted in increasing retention of information, decreasing stress, and increasing confidence and academic drive.