
Timeline
About me
Director of Workplace Mental Health and DEI at Mental Health Connecticut, Inc.
Education

The new england institute of art
2002 - 2004Asoociates of science television broadcasting 3.8 gpa
University of south florida
2021 - 2021Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace certificateMuma School of Business

The art institute of pittsburgh-online division
2010 - 2012Web page, digital/multimedia and information resources design 3.9 gpaWithdrew in January 2012 for personal reasons.
Experience

Espn
Feb 2005 - Oct 2006Studio tech i (video editor)(Following an Advanced Internship from August – December of 2004) Video Editor experienced in linear and non-linear editing for Sports Center, ESPNews, Friday Night Fights, and various programs on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU. Also responsible for Data Entry, Closed Captioning, training, and daily prep work.

American cancer society
Oct 2006 - Sept 2007Development associateResponsible for supporting 3 executives in Relay For Life, Hoops for Hope, Daffodil Days, and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events. Also responsible for data entry, bookkeeping, volunteer training, customer service and event planning duties.

S & s management services, inc.
Sept 2007 - Mar 2013Executive assistantExecutive Assistant/Event Planner/Publications Associate – Responsible for assisting multiple accounts including the American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry (Executive Assistant), the American Association for Emergency Psychiatry (Administrative Assistant), and the International Builders Exchange Executives (Interim Executive Director). All accounts are nonprofit organizations which require daily communication with members and Board of Directors. Each account hosts meetings across the US and Canada and I assist with planning and executing each event. Also responsible for creating and maintaining publications for these and other accounts in-house (approximately 10) which include brochures, newsletters, journals, fliers, email alerts and more. Website design and maintenance along with data entry are also done on a daily-weekly basis. Show less

Girl scouts of connecticut
Mar 2013 - Jan 2015Executive assistant to the ceo
Mental health connecticut, inc.
Jan 2015 - nowThe Director of Workplace Mental Health & DEI has both strategic organizational influence and responsibility for the hands-on implementation of new and existing DEI initiatives as well as leadership and responsibility of The MHC Collaborative program and MHC’s Community Education offerings. The Director combines their knowledge of MHC’s mission, values, and vision to develop and manage initiatives that will contribute to the achievement of MHC’s strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. The Director also maintains and grows The MHC Collaborative and Community Education programs as fee for service contributors to MHC’s revenue stream as well as awareness and education programs meeting the needs of organizations and individuals seeking to create a culture of workplace mental health. Show less The DEI & Engagement Coordinator position is intended to expand and complement Mental Health Connecticut's efforts in developing a workplace culture that promotes inclusion and engagement in all aspects of employment. Externally the position supports and encourages organizations to learn and develop DEI practices from a mental health awareness and prevention perspective. The position focuses on researching new methods and trends for DEI education, internal and external presentations, providing DEI related recommendations to leadership and assisting partner organizations. The position is further responsible for grant writing along with overseeing the ESJA Advisory Committee and related organizational engagement through social media, brand standards, and communications. Show less The Marketing and Development Coordinator works with the Chief Strategy Officer to execute the campaign, event, marketing and communications goals of Mental Health Connecticut (MHC). Position is responsible for communicating MHC’s impact to a wide variety of audiences via written word (website, social media, brochures) and will be highly efficient in managing the fundraising database (Network for Good) and annual fundraising efforts. Also acts as webmaster for all MHC sites, graphic designer and editor for all publications, and social media admin. Show less
Director of Workplace Mental Health and DEI
May 2023 - nowCreator and Facilitator of the Equity, Social Justice & Antiracism (ESJA) Advisory Committee
Jun 2020 - Aug 2024DEI & Engagement Coordinator
Jun 2021 - May 2023Marketing and Development Coordinator
Aug 2018 - Jun 2021Executive Coordinator
Oct 2017 - Aug 2018Executive Assistant
Jan 2015 - Oct 2017
Licenses & Certifications
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Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace certificate
Usf corporate training and professional educationMay 2021 %2C%20Inc.%20(formerly%20The%20Society%20For%20Diversity).webp)
Certified diversity professional (cdp)®
Institute for diversity certification, (idc), inc. (formerly the society for diversity)Dec 2024- View certificate

Shrm inclusive workplace culture specialty
ShrmNov 2021 
Mental health first aid instructor
National council for mental wellbeingNov 2023
Volunteer Experience
Workgroup Member
Issued by Town of Portland on Oct 2023
Associated with Jacquilyn Davis, CDP®Committee on Solidarity, Committee Member
Issued by Town of Portland, CT on Jan 2025
Associated with Jacquilyn Davis, CDP®Program CTE/Track Dean for Annual Conference
Issued by NEAHP (New England Association for Healthcare Philanthropy) on Jan 2019
Associated with Jacquilyn Davis, CDP®Board Member
Issued by Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Chamber on Aug 2021
Associated with Jacquilyn Davis, CDP®President
Issued by Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Chamber on Jan 2023
Associated with Jacquilyn Davis, CDP®Support Group Facilitator
Issued by Town of Portland on Mar 2022
Associated with Jacquilyn Davis, CDP®
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