Stephany Medina
Storytelling Specialist at ParentsTogether Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Certified Yoga Instructor (200 hr RYT)
Yandara Yoga schoolJul, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Third Degree Reiki Practitioner
Yandara Yoga schoolJul, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Children's Yoga Instructor
Next Generation Yoga For KidsApr, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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ParentsTogether Foundation
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Storytelling Specialist
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Jun 2022 - Present
Recruit and manage storyteller advocates for economic security advocacy campaigns. Collect, curate and elevate compelling and diverse stories for media content and to advance advocacy work focused on economic security issues that impact parents and children across the country. Collaborate with internal teams, partner organizations, and other stakeholders to coach parent members and other advocates for media opportunities. Recruit and manage storyteller advocates for economic security advocacy campaigns. Collect, curate and elevate compelling and diverse stories for media content and to advance advocacy work focused on economic security issues that impact parents and children across the country. Collaborate with internal teams, partner organizations, and other stakeholders to coach parent members and other advocates for media opportunities.
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Workers Dignity / Dignidad Obrera
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Organizer
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Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
• Managed the volunteer digital organizing team. Recruited and trained volunteers to support with our P2P texting campaigns and achieve mass scale outreach. Empowered volunteer leaders to support with program tasks such as moderating group chats and hosting volunteer trainings. • Managed Workers’ Dignity social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram Twitter, Whatsapp groups, and others assigned. Developed strategies for delivering social media content that supported local tenant and labor organizing campaigns, promoted community engagement, recruited volunteers, and shared impactful and engaging stories of tenants and workers in Nashville. • Organized virtual and in-person fundraising events alongside staff. Recruited and cultivated relationships with local creatives and influencers to support local organizing efforts by using their platforms to elevate our active campaigns or perform at our local fundraising events. • Developed and led staff trainings to maximize the use of digital communication tools. • Tracked CRM data including volunteer information, managed email campaigns, petitions to ensure that mass scale engagement goals were met. Show less
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Conexion Americas
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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GEAR UP Coordinator
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Dec 2019 - May 2021
• Planned and facilitated programming relevant to high school, college, and career readiness for Latinx and Spanish speaking students across 8 middle schools and high schools within the Metro Nashville Public Schools district. • Coordinated with GEAR UP site coordinators at each assigned school to support GEAR UP programming and events and ensure language accessibility for Spanish speaking students and families. • Recruited families and students for case management services, program events, and GEAR UP summer camp. • Facilitated parent workshops in Spanish to offer support in navigating the MNPS school system and advocating for their child’s education. • Provided case management services for Spanish speaking families to ensure access to MNPS announcements, academic tools, school and community resources, and general technology support during COVID-19 school closures. • Created digital designs, flyers, and infographics to promote programming, events, and workshops. Show less
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Abe’s Garden® Community
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Life Engagement Program Coordinator
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Oct 2017 - Nov 2019
• Planned, implemented, and documented music therapy sessions and other purposeful engagement with older adults with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. • Provided individual and group music therapy sessions, with a focus on person-centered engagement, for residents in hospice, memory care, and members of the early stage dementia day program. • Implemented adaptive yoga classes for residents in independent living to promote balance, stability, strength, and mindfulness. • Completed assessments, monthly reports, and report updates/concerns to supervisor as appropriate. • Worked with a disciplinary team consisting of nurses, social workers, and care partners. Show less
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Children's Hospital New Orleans
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Music Therapy Intern
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Jan 2017 - Jul 2017
• Planned, led, and documented group music therapy sessions for children and adolescents with behavioral/emotional disorders. • Worked on a multidisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, registered nurses, and pediatricians. • Completed individual patient assessments, and actively participated in team meetings to develop master treatment plans. • Provided therapeutic engagement by implementing music therapy groups to address patients' needs and goals in accordance with their treatment plan. • Incorporated the use of yoga and mindfulness in music therapy sessions. Show less
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Life Yoga Studio
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Greater New Orleans Area
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Certified Yoga Instructor
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Aug 2015 - Jul 2016
Facilitated vinyasa yoga classes appropriate to group dynamics and varying levels of experience. Led guided meditations in a group class setting, and focused on creating an inclusive, safe, and nurturing space for all students. Facilitated vinyasa yoga classes appropriate to group dynamics and varying levels of experience. Led guided meditations in a group class setting, and focused on creating an inclusive, safe, and nurturing space for all students.
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Education
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2012 - 2016
Loyola University New Orleans
Bachelor's degree, Music Therapy/Therapist
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