Taña Cooklin Cevallos
Project Officer at LGBTIQ+ Health Australia- Claim this Profile
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Hannah Morgan
Taña’s work with LGBTIQ+ communities in the mental health space has been nothing short of incredible. A true force for change and passion to match!
Brahmmi Kumarasamy
I had the opportunity to work alongside Taña during my time at We Are The Mainstream. Taña is an enthusiastic, thorough, creative, adaptable and thoughtful Community and Project Coordinator - a delight to work with! Taña was instrumental in successfully designing and coordinating 3 major events - International Women’s Day (IWD) 2020, IWD 2021 and IWD: Girls’ Day Edit 2021. This role enabled Taña to utilise her exceptional event/logistical management skills to platform passionate people of racialised backgrounds who experience misogyny in various fields. Taña was in charge of volunteer coordination, venue layout and design, attendee liaising and more. Much of the volunteer briefing and event coordination, especially in the lead-up to IWD 2021, took place remotely due to COVID-19 limitations. Event programming was adjusted to suit the growing changes, enhancing Taña’s strategic-thinking and prioritisation/organisation skills. Taña created and facilitated an interactive, soothing and visually captivating intersectional body image workshops for IWD and The Girls’ Edit, where matters of self-love, body positivity, body neutrality, and the history of Fat Liberation were discussed.
Hannah Morgan
Taña’s work with LGBTIQ+ communities in the mental health space has been nothing short of incredible. A true force for change and passion to match!
Brahmmi Kumarasamy
I had the opportunity to work alongside Taña during my time at We Are The Mainstream. Taña is an enthusiastic, thorough, creative, adaptable and thoughtful Community and Project Coordinator - a delight to work with! Taña was instrumental in successfully designing and coordinating 3 major events - International Women’s Day (IWD) 2020, IWD 2021 and IWD: Girls’ Day Edit 2021. This role enabled Taña to utilise her exceptional event/logistical management skills to platform passionate people of racialised backgrounds who experience misogyny in various fields. Taña was in charge of volunteer coordination, venue layout and design, attendee liaising and more. Much of the volunteer briefing and event coordination, especially in the lead-up to IWD 2021, took place remotely due to COVID-19 limitations. Event programming was adjusted to suit the growing changes, enhancing Taña’s strategic-thinking and prioritisation/organisation skills. Taña created and facilitated an interactive, soothing and visually captivating intersectional body image workshops for IWD and The Girls’ Edit, where matters of self-love, body positivity, body neutrality, and the history of Fat Liberation were discussed.
Hannah Morgan
Taña’s work with LGBTIQ+ communities in the mental health space has been nothing short of incredible. A true force for change and passion to match!
Brahmmi Kumarasamy
I had the opportunity to work alongside Taña during my time at We Are The Mainstream. Taña is an enthusiastic, thorough, creative, adaptable and thoughtful Community and Project Coordinator - a delight to work with! Taña was instrumental in successfully designing and coordinating 3 major events - International Women’s Day (IWD) 2020, IWD 2021 and IWD: Girls’ Day Edit 2021. This role enabled Taña to utilise her exceptional event/logistical management skills to platform passionate people of racialised backgrounds who experience misogyny in various fields. Taña was in charge of volunteer coordination, venue layout and design, attendee liaising and more. Much of the volunteer briefing and event coordination, especially in the lead-up to IWD 2021, took place remotely due to COVID-19 limitations. Event programming was adjusted to suit the growing changes, enhancing Taña’s strategic-thinking and prioritisation/organisation skills. Taña created and facilitated an interactive, soothing and visually captivating intersectional body image workshops for IWD and The Girls’ Edit, where matters of self-love, body positivity, body neutrality, and the history of Fat Liberation were discussed.
Hannah Morgan
Taña’s work with LGBTIQ+ communities in the mental health space has been nothing short of incredible. A true force for change and passion to match!
Brahmmi Kumarasamy
I had the opportunity to work alongside Taña during my time at We Are The Mainstream. Taña is an enthusiastic, thorough, creative, adaptable and thoughtful Community and Project Coordinator - a delight to work with! Taña was instrumental in successfully designing and coordinating 3 major events - International Women’s Day (IWD) 2020, IWD 2021 and IWD: Girls’ Day Edit 2021. This role enabled Taña to utilise her exceptional event/logistical management skills to platform passionate people of racialised backgrounds who experience misogyny in various fields. Taña was in charge of volunteer coordination, venue layout and design, attendee liaising and more. Much of the volunteer briefing and event coordination, especially in the lead-up to IWD 2021, took place remotely due to COVID-19 limitations. Event programming was adjusted to suit the growing changes, enhancing Taña’s strategic-thinking and prioritisation/organisation skills. Taña created and facilitated an interactive, soothing and visually captivating intersectional body image workshops for IWD and The Girls’ Edit, where matters of self-love, body positivity, body neutrality, and the history of Fat Liberation were discussed.
Credentials
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Mental Health Training 1
The University of Melbourne
Experience
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LGBTIQ+ Health Australia
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Australia
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Officer
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Nov 2021 - Present
Project Officer for the QLife Program, which provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. QLife services are free and include both telephone and webchat support, delivered by trained LGBTI community members across the country. Our services are for LGBTI individuals, their friends and families, and health professionals in Australia. Project Officer for the QLife Program, which provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. QLife services are free and include both telephone and webchat support, delivered by trained LGBTI community members across the country. Our services are for LGBTI individuals, their friends and families, and health professionals in Australia.
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Out for Australia
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Director Equity & Accessibility
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Jul 2020 - Present
Designed introductory equity and accessibility training currently being delivered across the entire organisation of 70+ volunteers. Consulting for the Board and Executive team on the creation of our organisation value statements and D&I strategy. Responding to 2-4 consultancy requests per month, across a range of diversity and inclusion topics including CALD resources, accessibility tools, and coordinating various operational teams. Creating resources such as Meeting Safety Protocol guidelines, to ensure culturally and psychologically safe spaces for respectful discussion. Launching a series of D&I-focused events for our public community, featuring leaders in these fields, starting with Out for Blak Australia, which discussed First Nations lived experiences; Out for Intersectionality (Oct 2021), Out for Disabled Youth (Aug 2021), and international students. These events allow us to create awareness about diverse sectors of our community, educating and fostering empathy through story-telling.
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we are the mainstream
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Australia
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Community & Project Coordinator
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Oct 2019 - May 2021
Designed and moderated intersectional body image workshops for IWD and The Girls’ Edit, three groups between 12 and 18 participants. Discussed key topics around radical self-love, body positivity, and the history of Fat Liberation. As Volunteer Coordinator for a group of 15, I ensured every part of our committee had comprehensive support, from our event managers to our Vendor Coordinator, and Registration team. Handled event creation and execution including delivery formatting, venue bump-in and bump-out, venue layout, attendee liaison, and talent support.
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Transparency International
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Germany
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Project Manager
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Sep 2018 - Sep 2019
Designed the ‘Invisible Barriers, Transparent Candidates’ project promoting women’s participation in politics. Obtained Canada Fund for Local Initiatives grant for the execution of the project in three fases: (1) Coordinated training for over 200 female candidates and leaders in transparency, anti-corruption, and gender in two cities; (2) Multi-media campaign tackling gender bias; and (3) Creating the report analyzing the Electoral Tribunal political party subsidy for women’s capacity building.
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Women's Legal Service Victoria
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Australia
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Support Officer & Training Event Manager
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Nov 2017 - Mar 2018
Collaborated in researching and writing the Small Claims, Large Battles research report, which examined and provided recommendations for fairer financial outcomes for women in family law. Provided assistance managing the project as a whole. Managed logistics for Family Violence training for financial counsellors, across metropolitan and regional Victoria. Collaborated in researching and writing the Small Claims, Large Battles research report, which examined and provided recommendations for fairer financial outcomes for women in family law. Provided assistance managing the project as a whole. Managed logistics for Family Violence training for financial counsellors, across metropolitan and regional Victoria.
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Executive Assistant
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Sep 2017 - Mar 2018
Enabled and supported the food export business by liaising with suppliers, expanding the product range, and communicating with clients in Vietnam. Planned the information seminars in Ho Chi Minh City to onboard new clients. Filed and managed VCAT civil claims for financial compensation. Provided research support for client immigration consultation. Established Our Services website, from domain hosting to creating website copy. Created the Our Services Consultancy product handbook, showcasing our ever-growing product list.
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Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Family Law Intern
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Feb 2017 - Jul 2017
Assist with case work for survivors of domestic violence; and conduct research under the supervision of family and immigration law attorneys working under the Victims of Crime Act Grant. Employ a holistic approach during the provision of legal services. Apply CALD and DV-sensitive manner when conducting and assisting in client interviews. Aid clients by drafting claims for divorce, temporary restraining orders, and petitions for custody, amongst others. Create and present legal education material on issues such as restraining orders and identity theft, for the general public as well as adults with cognitive disabilities.
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University of Melbourne
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduation Protocol and Enquiries Assistant
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Oct 2014 - Dec 2016
October- December 2014-2016Organise the University-wide graduation season for large student cohorts (8000-9000 total). Liaise with a vast range of professional and academic staff, including Faculty Deans and University leadership to arrange participation, training, and valedictorian selection. Further coordinate with Melbourne University Student Union Ltd and multiple internal and external stakeholders in the execution of graduand troubleshooting, speaker selection, venue organisation, guest attendance, and musical licenses. Create and compile essential documents for graduation ceremony preparation and reconciliation.
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Peer Student Development Adviser
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Dec 2012 - Apr 2016
Counselling and customer service role aiding incoming students, and professional and academic staff. Successfully held appointments with first year students, advising on a range of transitional topics, from academic to personal. Managed program outreach, phone enquiries, appointments and scheduling for Student Advice and a host of departments within Student Services (such as Academic Skills and Unimelb Careers Centre). Face of the Peer Student Development Advisers during presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
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Victoria Legal Aid
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Australia
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Family Law Legal Internship
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Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
Drafted legal memoranda and briefs to counsel regarding cases for the Family Law department. Created case timelines; took client instructions; drafted affidavits. Examined and took notes on subpoena material for family lawyers and independent children’s lawyers. Completed research projects to assist clients and expand internal databases on medical and community services. Assisted lawyers in providing legal aid in the Federal Circuit Court and Melbourne Magistrates Court (Intervention Orders).
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International Women's Development Agency (IWDA)
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administration and Events Internship
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Mar 2012 - Oct 2012
Demands included public relations research; communication with donors, staff, volunteer team members; general administration tasks with Microsoft Office Suite. Maintained an organized office, implemented a new filing system for literature resources; liaised with donors, venue managers and the Event Manager in preparation for the annual Half The Sky benefit concert. Demands included public relations research; communication with donors, staff, volunteer team members; general administration tasks with Microsoft Office Suite. Maintained an organized office, implemented a new filing system for literature resources; liaised with donors, venue managers and the Event Manager in preparation for the annual Half The Sky benefit concert.
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Research Internship
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Mar 2012 - May 2012
Tasks included: extensive research on competing NGOs in the region; compiling statistical data for YWCA board meetings; membership planning and policy review. Created presentation material for the organization’s annual Women’s Day summit. Executed smaller administrative tasks on a weekly basis. Tasks included: extensive research on competing NGOs in the region; compiling statistical data for YWCA board meetings; membership planning and policy review. Created presentation material for the organization’s annual Women’s Day summit. Executed smaller administrative tasks on a weekly basis.
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Education
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2016 - 2017
College of Law
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice -
2013 - 2016
University of Melbourne
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law -
2010 - 2012
University of Melbourne
Bachelor's Degree, Gender Studies; Politics and International Studies
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