Yerin Kwak
Team Intern at UC Berkeley Basic Needs Center- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Team Intern
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Sep 2020 - Present
• Provide triage intake support to visitors in virtual front desk and assist with resource applications (Particularly regarding food & housing insecurities).• Compile and verify resources such as hotels, safe locations and other programs for students facing housing insecurity (Housing Justice project).• Participate in meetings, organize and give presentations regarding basic needs and available resources.
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Digital Projects Assistant
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Jul 2020 - Present
• Updated health wiki to different translated versions for global spreadof health awareness.• Assist in creating materials to promote health justice and accessibilityto information in places topics (such as abortion) may be unavailable.• Participate in discussions regarding the dialogue surrounding healthknowledge and resources.
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Research Assistant
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
• Transcribed & edited interviews for Dr. Barton Rubin’s ongoing research in the use of MDMA for psychotherapy.• Research revolved around how shame, self-esteem, and mental illnesses may benefit from psychotherapy using MDMA.• Gained experience in operating in a remote work environment, as well as insight into research procedures and collaboration.
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Student Staff
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Feb 2019 - May 2020
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Education
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University of California, Berkeley