Experience

Girls on the Run Minnesota

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Director

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  *Ensure GOTR MN’s external programming and internal culture, policies and practices align with the organization’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) *Lead GOTR MN’s work in IDEA within programming, including recruiting and retaining diverse sites and volunteers and breaking down barriers to girl and family participation, including translation and transportation. *Lead the implementation of all aspects of high-quality GOTR programming statewide, including a fall and spring season each year and a one-week Camp GOTR experience each summer. *Build and foster existing and new authentic relationships with sites, school districts, volunteers, families, program alums, and community members. *Lead program evaluation efforts, including impact surveys, site visits, and a program support team of experienced volunteers to deepen understanding of program delivery, engage with kids, and support coaches. Show less



Girls on the Run Greater Boston

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

• Program Manager

  • May 2021 - Dec 2022

  *Prepare and implement each season’s project plan in accordance to the Greater Boston strategic plan *Develop and implement coach and site retention initiatives including working with community leaders, schools and recreational departments to maximize Girls on the Run success *Effectively train and support over 300+ coaches and site liaisons as they prepare for and launch the season *Maintain GOTR Greater Boston database platform (Pinwheel) to ensure accurate data and regularly generate program reports. Interpret this data to make recommendations for program improvements *Collaborate with programming the team to expand the chapters reach and build back post-COVID peak from 700+ girls in 2020 to 2500+ girls in 2022 Show less



Girls on the Run Panhandle

• Program Coordinator

  • Sep 2019 - May 2020

  *Plan and coordinate the Girls on the Run program at 17 elementary schools, for over 200 girls and over 50 volunteer coaches *Create and implement a plan to maximize the program's impact through effective volunteer recruitment, training, support, and retention *Market the GOTR brand through various site, coach, and girl recruitment initiatives and media outlets *Ensure an environment of access and inclusion through advocating and fundraising for Title One schools *Plan and coordinate the Girls on the Run program at 17 elementary schools, for over 200 girls and over 50 volunteer coaches *Create and implement a plan to maximize the program's impact through effective volunteer recruitment, training, support, and retention *Market the GOTR brand through various site, coach, and girl recruitment initiatives and media outlets *Ensure an environment of access and inclusion through advocating and fundraising for Title One schools



Carrington Academy

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Preschool Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  *Created and facilitated educational, fun, and age-appropriate activities for eighteen kindergartners and first graders, as well as the senior summer camp curriculum for campers, ranging in ages 6-12 *Ensured the safety and security of the class and make sure the environment is one of inclusivity, trust, and love *Provided parents with a brief overview of the day, including thorough information on behavior management strategies employed, upcoming events, and changes to the curriculum Show less



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Youth Development Volunteer

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  *Acted as a positive mentor and role model for Dominican youth of all ages *Created lesson plans on various topics such as volunteerism, healthy habits, and gender roles/norms to facilitate in a classroom setting *Engaged in positive relationships with Dominicans through mutual learning and respect *Became a catalyst for change in my community and helped to improve the quality of life for all host country nationals *Acted as a positive mentor and role model for Dominican youth of all ages *Created lesson plans on various topics such as volunteerism, healthy habits, and gender roles/norms to facilitate in a classroom setting *Engaged in positive relationships with Dominicans through mutual learning and respect *Became a catalyst for change in my community and helped to improve the quality of life for all host country nationals



Girls on the Run International

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

• Graduate Intern

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  *Coached team of fifteen young girls (ages 9-15) twice a week to increase physical activity, as well as, competence, confidence, connection, character, caring behaviors, and contribution to society *Taught life skills through engaging and interactive lesson plans, that challenged girls to understand themselves, value relationships and teamwork, and understand how they connect with and shape the world around them *Collaborated on such initiatives as an end of the year 5K, volunteer trainings, program evaluation, and grant writing Show less



University of North Carolina at Charlotte

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant

  • May 2015 - Aug 2017

  *Served as a supervisor and mentor for the 3 SOAR Student Coordinators, a Week of Welcome chair, 3 Week of Welcome board members, as well as a team of 30+ orientation counselors (OCs) *Aided in the planning and executing of events within the office, which included but are not limited to a two-day new student orientation (SOAR), orientation regional conference (SROW), OC Day of Service, and Week of Welcome *Created lesson plans and educated orientation counselors on such topics as interpersonal skills, diversity, and ethics to prepare them for the summer orientation sessions *Collaborated with numerous campus partners to improve the orienting of over 6,000 incoming freshmen and transfer students every summer Show less



Guardian Ad Litem Program

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Intern

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  *Served as a child advocate in court and a voice for 10 children who were involved in the Department of Social Services due to reports of child abuse or neglect *Conducted thorough home visits, followed up on parent's progress, and interviewed various professionals to assess the safety of child clients and whether reunification should occur *Maintained confidentiality of client information through proper filing procedures *Served as a child advocate in court and a voice for 10 children who were involved in the Department of Social Services due to reports of child abuse or neglect *Conducted thorough home visits, followed up on parent's progress, and interviewed various professionals to assess the safety of child clients and whether reunification should occur *Maintained confidentiality of client information through proper filing procedures