Professional History

The Mockingbird Society

March 2018 - Decemeber 2018

Supervised Regional Engagement Coordinators and assist staff in the recruitment and engagement of youth participants ages 13-25 who have been involved in the foster care system or experience homelessness for local and statewide activities.
Participated in organization's Racial Equity Committee which developed a Theory of Change and work plan for increasing equity practices within the organization and community
Led organization and planning of Mockingbird's Youth Leadership Summit, a 3-day, 2-night experience for approximately 60 Mockingbird youth advocates.
Assisted in program evaluation through data collection and analysis
Collaborated with a variety of staff from local non-profits in supporting program participants and advocacy agendas

The Mockingbird Society

August 2015 - March 2018

Actively conducted outreach, recruitment and engagement of youth participants ages 13-25 who have been involved in the foster care system or experienced homelessness for local and statewide activities
Facilitated small and large group activities to help identify and develop policy proposals to improve the foster care and homeless systems in Washington
Implemented positive youth development strategies to increase participant leadership and facilitation skills
Oversaw youth preparation for a variety of public speaking events
Collaborated with a variety of staff from local non-profits in supporting program participants and advocacy agendas
Supervised up to 5 part-time participant employees

Catholic Charities

August 2015 - July 2016

Maintained an active caseload of 7-10 young people who have aged out of the foster care system who are enrolled in the Independent Youth Housing Program
Taught independent living skills including those for money management, employment search and retention, and household maintenance
Maintained program documentation on activities and outcomes
Managed financial and program tracking for the DSHS Region 1 South

USDA - Agricultural Research Service

July 2013- July 2015

Maintained Codling Moth Colony
Independently performed experiments as directed, improving upon protocols and procedures
Assisted in general lab upkeep

Yakima County Juvenile Court

August 2013- August 2014

Supervised youth participating in the Restorative Community Service Program through the court.
Maintained working relationships with community service sites.
Assisted in recruitment and training of community adult volunteers

AmeriCorps VISTA

Yakima County Juvenile Court

July 2012- July 2013

Supervised youth participating in the Restorative Community Service Program through the court.
Maintained working relationships with community service sites.
Assisted in recruitment and training of community adult volunteers

AmeriCorps VISTA

Hard Hatted Women

July 2011- July 2012

Full-time volunteer with Hard Hatted Women
Facilitated launch and maintenance of new organization website
Managed the research and implementation of new client and donor tracking database
Provided in-house technical support and general technology improvements

Education

Clemson University

2016- 2018

Case Western Reserve University

2009-2011

Whitworth University

2005-2009