Rachel Beach
Director Of Research And Evaluation at Huckleberry Youth Programs- Claim this Profile
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Ross Etchells
Rachel and I were colleagues at Innovative Software Engineering for a number of years. During this period she demonstrated her ability to analyze and understand highly complex problems, and put a great deal of care and attention into crafting effective, customer-oriented solutions. She was always an extremely highly valued member of any team she worked with, and picked up new skills, concepts and technologies quickly as our various projects often demanded. Her technical ability, willingness to help others and effusive personality make her a joy to work with on any project, and I have no doubt that any team she works with in the future will be lucky to have her.
Beth Ritter Ruback
Rachel and I were colleagues at The Crisis Center of Johnson County for four years. She is an excellent collaborator, with a strong strategic focus and critical analysis skills that result in outstanding project planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts. Rachel is a skilled trainer who seeks to accommodate multiple learning styles in her presentations and materials in order to maximize effectiveness. Her counseling skills are outstanding and inform her ability to work with individuals in any setting. Rachel is also warm, friendly, and funny. Truly an asset to any team.
Ross Etchells
Rachel and I were colleagues at Innovative Software Engineering for a number of years. During this period she demonstrated her ability to analyze and understand highly complex problems, and put a great deal of care and attention into crafting effective, customer-oriented solutions. She was always an extremely highly valued member of any team she worked with, and picked up new skills, concepts and technologies quickly as our various projects often demanded. Her technical ability, willingness to help others and effusive personality make her a joy to work with on any project, and I have no doubt that any team she works with in the future will be lucky to have her.
Beth Ritter Ruback
Rachel and I were colleagues at The Crisis Center of Johnson County for four years. She is an excellent collaborator, with a strong strategic focus and critical analysis skills that result in outstanding project planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts. Rachel is a skilled trainer who seeks to accommodate multiple learning styles in her presentations and materials in order to maximize effectiveness. Her counseling skills are outstanding and inform her ability to work with individuals in any setting. Rachel is also warm, friendly, and funny. Truly an asset to any team.
Ross Etchells
Rachel and I were colleagues at Innovative Software Engineering for a number of years. During this period she demonstrated her ability to analyze and understand highly complex problems, and put a great deal of care and attention into crafting effective, customer-oriented solutions. She was always an extremely highly valued member of any team she worked with, and picked up new skills, concepts and technologies quickly as our various projects often demanded. Her technical ability, willingness to help others and effusive personality make her a joy to work with on any project, and I have no doubt that any team she works with in the future will be lucky to have her.
Beth Ritter Ruback
Rachel and I were colleagues at The Crisis Center of Johnson County for four years. She is an excellent collaborator, with a strong strategic focus and critical analysis skills that result in outstanding project planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts. Rachel is a skilled trainer who seeks to accommodate multiple learning styles in her presentations and materials in order to maximize effectiveness. Her counseling skills are outstanding and inform her ability to work with individuals in any setting. Rachel is also warm, friendly, and funny. Truly an asset to any team.
Ross Etchells
Rachel and I were colleagues at Innovative Software Engineering for a number of years. During this period she demonstrated her ability to analyze and understand highly complex problems, and put a great deal of care and attention into crafting effective, customer-oriented solutions. She was always an extremely highly valued member of any team she worked with, and picked up new skills, concepts and technologies quickly as our various projects often demanded. Her technical ability, willingness to help others and effusive personality make her a joy to work with on any project, and I have no doubt that any team she works with in the future will be lucky to have her.
Beth Ritter Ruback
Rachel and I were colleagues at The Crisis Center of Johnson County for four years. She is an excellent collaborator, with a strong strategic focus and critical analysis skills that result in outstanding project planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts. Rachel is a skilled trainer who seeks to accommodate multiple learning styles in her presentations and materials in order to maximize effectiveness. Her counseling skills are outstanding and inform her ability to work with individuals in any setting. Rachel is also warm, friendly, and funny. Truly an asset to any team.
Credentials
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Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Certification
Domestic Violence Intervention ProgramJul, 2014- Sep, 2024 -
Psychological First Aid
The National Child Traumatic Stress NetworkFeb, 2014- Sep, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aid
National Council for Behavioral HealthOct, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
LivingWorksOct, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator
Copeland Center for Wellness and RecoveryMay, 2018- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Huckleberry Youth Programs
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Research And Evaluation
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Mar 2020 - Present
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Data & Evaluation Manager
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Jul 2019 - Mar 2020
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Peers Envisioning and Engaging in Recovery Services (PEERS)
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Programs Manager
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Aug 2017 - Jan 2019
• Managed and grew multiple peer support, anti-stigma and empowerment programs • Collaborated closely with Program Evaluation Specialist to reconfigure the program data tracking system. Streamlined data evaluation processes • Redesigned program evaluation surveys to more accurately capture outcome measurements and more clearly report impact to various stakeholders • Designed a new organizational structure for agency files and led a strategic incremental rollout to staff with varying comfort levels with cloud technology Show less
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ALearn.org
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager of Programs
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Mar 2017 - Aug 2017
• Planned and executed 26 summer school classes for over 600 underserved students • Implemented systems to minimize duplication of information and to facilitate the future replication of programs • Planned and executed 26 summer school classes for over 600 underserved students • Implemented systems to minimize duplication of information and to facilitate the future replication of programs
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Crisis Chat Program Coordinator and Trainer
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Oct 2011 - May 2016
• Developed the crisis chat program into a 24/7 national leader of quality service provision. Added additional chat services and a Crisis Text (SMS messaging) program • Led agency to become one of seven Core Crisis Chat Providers for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL), answering the most chat requests of any NSPL agency in the world • Developed training materials, best practices and policies advised for all NSPL agencies Led the accreditation process to help the agency become the second in history to earn Contact USA’s Online Emotional Support accreditation • Presented quality tools at 2015 American Association of Suicidology conference Show less
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Innovative Software Engineering
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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Software Engineer
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Jun 2004 - Jul 2011
• Engineered new end-to-end telematics software applications through the full development lifecycle to maximize commercial vehicle driver productivity, minimize violations, automate documentation, and optimize resource tracking • Interpreted and quickly mastered US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s and the European Commission’s different Hours of Service regulations to design algorithms for ensuring driver compliance in the US and Europe • Engineered new end-to-end telematics software applications through the full development lifecycle to maximize commercial vehicle driver productivity, minimize violations, automate documentation, and optimize resource tracking • Interpreted and quickly mastered US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s and the European Commission’s different Hours of Service regulations to design algorithms for ensuring driver compliance in the US and Europe
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The University of Iowa
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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User Consultant
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Aug 2003 - May 2004
Provided technical support for students and faculty users at the College of Engineering computer lab, including installations, troubleshooting, and general user support. Provided technical support for students and faculty users at the College of Engineering computer lab, including installations, troubleshooting, and general user support.
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Education
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2000 - 2004
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science -
2000 - 2004
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish
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