Emotional Wellness Coach

• Jan 2018 - Present

Clinical Support Professional

• Sep 2018 - Present

Community Relations & Communications Specialist

• Jan 2017 - Present

- Develop curriculum for educational trainings on LGBTQ-inclusive care. - Create content for marketing & fundraising materials. - Participate in strategic planning to guide the mission and vision of the organization. - Build sustaining relationships with companies, healthcare professionals, and community members. - Facilitate therapeutic groups & events for LGBTQ community members of all ages. - Develop curriculum for educational trainings on LGBTQ-inclusive care. - Create content for marketing & fundraising materials. - Participate in strategic planning to guide the mission and vision of the organization. - Build sustaining relationships with companies, healthcare professionals, and community members. - Facilitate therapeutic groups & events for LGBTQ community members of all ages.

Creative Writing Workshop Leader

• 2013 - Present

Social Worker - Child Welfare

• Nov 2016 - Jul 2017

Investigate assigned reports of mistreatment and neglect and assesses client's needs through home visits, interviews with client, suspected perpetrator(s), family members, neighbors, and friends. Develop individual case plans and prepare, complete, and maintain client records according to county, state, and federal requirements. Assist with arrangement of supportive services for client, and monitor effectiveness of casework plan. Communicate effectively with at-risk clients, their families, county attorney's office, outside agencies. Write detailed court reports and appear in court on behalf of Denver County Department of Human Services, at times advocating to terminate parental rights and responsibilities. Organize and participate in family VOICES meetings, representing the county in mediated conversations with parents, service providers, parent attorneys, and guardians ad litem. Work with persons in a crisis or who are in a state of panic or hostility. Work closely with eligibility benefits program staff, other sections and external agencies to share information and to make appropriate referrals. Activate emergency and/or urgent safety interventions when needed. Consult with and make reports to law enforcement as appropriate. Consult and collaborate with community agencies and professionals including but not limited to physicians, law enforcement, financial institutions, and mental health providers. Work closely with eligibility benefits program staff, other sections and external agencies to share information and to make appropriate referrals.

Volunteer Coordinator

• May 2016 - Sep 2016

As project manager for annual symposium “Living Beyond Hope & Fear: Social Confidence and Climate Change,” design fundraising and marketing strategy, supervise weekly team meetings, secure presenters and educators in the field of environmental and interfaith community activism, organize all aspects of weekend programming including mindfulness-based nature walks, community conversations, and panel discussions. Reinvigorate “Path of Service” program for flagship meditation center; coordinate and supervise volunteer positions for ongoing retreats, workshops, and spiritual life programming.

Counseling Intern

• Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

Facilitate court-mandated therapy groups and individual therapy sessions with DUI and domestic violence offenders, providing trauma-informed, mindfulness-based mental health counseling services. Consult and collaborate with law enforcement, physicians, attorneys, and clients’ family members. Conduct intake assessments with new clients, gathering confidential client information and communicating effectively with persons court-mandated to attend counseling. Facilitate court-mandated therapy groups and individual therapy sessions with DUI and domestic violence offenders, providing trauma-informed, mindfulness-based mental health counseling services. Consult and collaborate with law enforcement, physicians, attorneys, and clients’ family members. Conduct intake assessments with new clients, gathering confidential client information and communicating effectively with persons court-mandated to attend counseling.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2016 - May 2016

Assist faculty member with classroom instruction and facilitation of group experiential exercises in the areas of clinical psychology and Buddhist philosophy. Mentor students, provide written and verbal feedback, and assist in grading assignments. Obtain and distribute materials needed for class. Assist faculty member with classroom instruction and facilitation of group experiential exercises in the areas of clinical psychology and Buddhist philosophy. Mentor students, provide written and verbal feedback, and assist in grading assignments. Obtain and distribute materials needed for class.

Concierge

• Feb 2014 - Aug 2014

First point of contact for current residents, prospective residents, and family members. Provide ongoing administrative support to business office and programs manager Address community needs, acting as liaison between residents and staff Respond to resident concerns, at times handling crisis situations. First point of contact for current residents, prospective residents, and family members. Provide ongoing administrative support to business office and programs manager Address community needs, acting as liaison between residents and staff Respond to resident concerns, at times handling crisis situations.

Milieu Coordinator

• Jul 2013 - 2014

Oversee therapeutic effectiveness of 20 adult patients’ experience in an intensive eating disorder program, providing emotional, spiritual, social, and psychological support throughout a 12-hour treatment day. Lead therapeutic and psycho-education groups, including Body Awareness, Recovery Skills, and Mindfulness. Conduct brief individual counseling sessions. Collaborate with clinical team to optimize patient treatment and community functioning daily, maintaining accurate and comprehensive clinical notes.

Case Aide, Geriatric Care Management

• Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

Conduct assessment interviews with prospective clients to determine emotional, material, and spiritual needs and provide appropriate resources. Write and edit institutional grants to receive funding for clients’ medical expenses, such as caregivers, dental work, and wheelchair accessibility. Advocate for clients with absent family members by accompanying them to the hospital and establishing residence at assisted living facilities. Conduct assessment interviews with prospective clients to determine emotional, material, and spiritual needs and provide appropriate resources. Write and edit institutional grants to receive funding for clients’ medical expenses, such as caregivers, dental work, and wheelchair accessibility. Advocate for clients with absent family members by accompanying them to the hospital and establishing residence at assisted living facilities.

Research Assistant, Yoga in Schools Project

• Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

Design presentations of research findings to accurately report study findings and program success to colleagues and benefactors. Observe yoga classes at high school sites and administer survey questionnaires to adolescent study participants. Input research data and maintain ongoing communication with affiliated research scientists from Harvard Medical School. Design presentations of research findings to accurately report study findings and program success to colleagues and benefactors. Observe yoga classes at high school sites and administer survey questionnaires to adolescent study participants. Input research data and maintain ongoing communication with affiliated research scientists from Harvard Medical School.

Internship

• Sep 2009 - May 2010

Provide childcare for women affected by domestic violence; facilitate age-appropriate and trauma-sensitive play activities during mothers’ support groups. Answer domestic violence hotline, field questions and direct callers to appropriate resources, at times serving as first responder to emergency situation. Provide childcare for women affected by domestic violence; facilitate age-appropriate and trauma-sensitive play activities during mothers’ support groups. Answer domestic violence hotline, field questions and direct callers to appropriate resources, at times serving as first responder to emergency situation.

Girls Head Counselor

• Jun 2008 - Aug 2008