EXPERIENCE
STUDENT SERVICES COORDINATOR
Colorado State University Graduate School Fort Collins, Colorado |
-Review graduate students' proposed programs of study to ensure compliance with university requirements
-Review electronic thesis and dissertation submissions and advise on formatting -Educate students, graduate coordinators, and faculty about Graduate School policies -Assist with the training of new operations staff |
COMMUNITY OUTREACH LIAISON
generationOn New York, New York |
-Worked with administrators and educators in a Title I East Harlem public school to promote an institution-wide culture of service
-Developed best practices for community outreach to serve as a model for generationOn schools nationally -Collaborated to organize youth events that engaged 100+ participants in meaningful service around Family Volunteer Day, Global Youth Service Day, MLK Day, etc. -Presented trainings on service-learning to groups including parents, teachers, and organizations |
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Neighborhood House Salt Lake City, Utah |
-Standardized the volunteer intake procedure through creating a volunteer manual
-Increased the number of volunteer hours by over 50 percent over two years -Established and maintained relationships with community partners including colleges, businesses, and nonprofits -Managed the Neighborhood House Community Garden -Coordinated corporate volunteer events that engaged 150+ participants -Planned the annual Summer Celebration which brought together over 20 nonprofit partners and 400 guests |
CHARITY DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER
St. Margaret's House London, United Kingdom |
-Implemented a program where professional attire for the organization's thrift store was donated to individuals seeking work
-Worked with the Bangladeshi Parents and Carers Association to host a summer garden party -Provided support in the planning of "The Family Fringe", a series of month-long art and performance workshop for youth and families that culminated in community shows |
EDUCATION
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Education, Culture, and Society University of Utah Anticipated Spring 2023 |
The Education, Culture, and Society department at the University of Utah is committed to the study and pursuit of social justice in education by addressing disparities across class, race, gender, and ethnicity in educational policy and practice.
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MASTER OF EDUCATION
Adult Education and Training Specialization Colorado State University August 2018 |
-Research Interests: Cumulative Advantage in Adult Education, Intergenerational Literacy and Family Education Programs, Increasing Civic Engagement through Service-Learning
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MASTER OF ARTS
Italian Studies: Language and Civilization New York University September 2010 |
-Completed coursework at the Villa La Pietra campus in Florence, Italy
-Completed a two-semester service internship at Casa San Michele, a shelter for women and children |
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Humanities: History Emphasis Brigham Young University August 2009 |
-Magna Cum Laude
-Completed Internship at the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena, Italy |