Experience

Rock Creek Conservancy

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Engagement Coordinator - JEDI Initiatives

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Develop and implement programs to engage diverse communities in environmental stewardship of the Rock Creek watershed, focusing on the east side of Rock Creek (National) Park, with its historically less equitable park access. Support a suite of programming options to engage diverse communities in the Rock Creek watershed, including service and restoration work, virtual historical programming, and community events to foster deeper connections to Rock Creek's parklands as a natural oasis in the Washington DC region. Encourage community members to deeply and authentically explore their connections to natural areas through stewardship by hosting service events, leading nature hikes, tabling, or otherwise doing targeted community outreach and engagement. Enhance the Conservancy’s ability to reach marginalized communities, particularly those most vulnerable to climate change and environmental racism. Support justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) efforts at the Conservancy, including program development and leadership, community outreach and engagement, and implementation of analysis and recommendations to create more equitable organizational and community impacts. Show less

• Americorps Vista

  • May 2022 - Dec 2022

  Advance the Conservancy's mission and strategic goals, with an emphasis on JEDI initiatives (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) and through implementation of people-powered restoration programs.Lead a six-week summer youth development program, working to engage primarily high school students in direct hands-on restoration work in Rock Creek's parks. Support program development, student recruitment, and field leadership to provide an engaging conservation work experience for participants. Show less



Haltner Organic Farm

• South New Berlin, New York, United States

• Animal Welfare Volunteer

  • Sep 2020 - May 2022

  Maintain clean and organized areas to promote animal wellbeing. Receive, inspect, store, prepare, and issue food and dietary supplements for animals. Administer medication to animals as needed. Groom animals and provide exercise opportunities. Plan and provide enrichment for farm animals. Monitor animals and report any unusual behavior. Prepare and inspect forage and bedding materials for animals that require it. Communicates with visitors regarding animals, farm conservation, and healthy habitats and provide general tours. Removal of invasive plants. Monitor beehive boxes. Animal control and removal. Show less



Chenango SPCA

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

• Animal Care Technician

  • Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

  Keep animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health. Mix and administer special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs. Maintain, clean, and organize kennel areas to promote animal well-being. Sterilize equipment and instruments to avoid cross-contamination. Groom pets and provide exercise opportunities. Administer medication to animals as needed. Maintain logs and checklists documenting updates on pets who need it. Facilitate adoptions counseling by showing and describing the animals personality to potential adopters. Show less



Latin American Youth Center

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Americorps Member

  • Aug 2019 - Sep 2020

  AmeriCorps Member (Dual Role) Community Schools Student Ambassador • Distribute resources to meet the needs of students at community schools. • Provide logistical support to representatives of each school to manage diaper distribution, toiletry access, coat drive, food truck visits, and connect youth with other basic needs, as needed. • Assist in preparation of community schools events and workshops (such as dental, vision, flu shot clinics, etc.). • Implement outreach in various schools and build and maintain relationships with other service providers. • Work directly with the community schools coordinator to ensure students’ progress and safety. • Assist in designing and maintaining community schools social media accounts. • Design a variety of program materials such as flyers, pamphlets, and posters. LAYC After-school Education Program • Provide literacy tutoring and enrichment activities during after school hours to under-served youth ages 9 to 11. • Provide academic assistance to students through tutoring and development of individualized focused-learning plans. • Work with teachers and other school administrators to achieve optimized learning outcomes for students. • Promote the development of self-confidence and study skills in students that are necessary for academic success. • Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying. • Keep confidential computer records of student interaction and progress including learning objectives completed, attendance, and student report cards. • Participate in monthly or bi-monthly community service projects. Show less