Morgan Butler DeCanio

Morgan Butler DeCanio

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Client Choice Coordinator, AmeriCorps/JVCNW Member

  • Education

    • Goochland High School

      2015 - 2019

      Activities and Societies: The Rural Substance Abuse Awareness Coalition & Marching Band

    • University of Virginia

      2019 - 2023
      Graduated Global Studies - Global Public Health & Anthropology - Medical Anthropology, Ethics, and Care
  • Experience

    • YMCA of Greater Richmond

      May 2019 - Aug 2019
      Gatehouse Greeter

      Warmly welcomed members and guests to the pool.Cross-referenced guests with membership database.

    • Aquatics & Fitness Center at the University of Virginia

      Aug 2020 - May 2021
      Facilities Assistant

      Encouraged the health and well-being of members through regular cleaning and encouragement of equipment use.Maintained cleanliness of the facility.

    • Dominion Energy

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Community Engagement and Tribal Relations Intern

      Outreach to over 300 Native American tribes/organizations/universities.Defined needs to improve volunteer experience through website edits, email clarification, & inventory.Analyzed grants DE has awarded and classified information based on recipient information.

    • UVA Morven Kitchen Garden

      Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
      Morven Kitchen Garden Intern

      Connected produce to the UVA and Charlottesville community through community partnerships and programs.Wrote the weekly CSA newsletter and translated it into Spanish for Spanish speaking customers.Coordinated engaging volunteer events and created advertisement materials for volunteer days.Taught volunteers about small-scale sustainable farming.Efficiently worked with a team to harvest, wash, and pack our weekly CSA shares.

    • Morven Farms

      May 2022 - Aug 2022
      Morven Summer Institute Coordinator

      Coordinated student programming among Morven staff, community members, students, and professors.Wrote an external report detailing the return of an in-person institute and an internal report analyzing student feedback, providing creative alternatives and future programming ideas.Researched and assessed UVA’s sustainability initiatives to locate future needs

    • Appalachia Service Project

      May 2023 - Aug 2023
      Summer Staffer - Volunteer Coordinator

      Managed summer long construction projects at 3 homes and collectively oversaw home repair projects at 9 homesLed empathy building, cultural awareness, and spiritual development programming for youth 4 times a weekDetermined eligibility for services provided based on safety, emergency need, skill levels, and budgetConnected and communicated volunteer needs on site to staff to source materials and problem solve dailyNavigated a budget of $80,000 in grant and donor funding Engaged with the Nicholas County community and developed a positive relationship with the pastor and his family Organized a volunteer experience for 294 individuals and communicated volunteer needs to trip leaders prior to trip Show less

    • St. Francis House

      Aug 2023 - now
      Client Choice Coordinator

      Serve an average of 1200 clients monthly assisting with distribution processes and client needs, including application assistance, Spanish translation, and resource navigation in a fast-paced work environmentCollaborate with the Refugee and Immigration program to provide culturally relevant foods for new arrivals to AlaskaResearch client choice model food pantries in rural states to inspire design of the future remodel of St. Francis HouseImplementation of convenient food access for case managers working with clients in transitional housingConduct administrative tasks, including application input into our system in a timely manner Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Introduction to Personal Branding

      Coursera Course Certificates
      May 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Mental Health First Aid Certification

      Mental Health First Aid Maryland
      Jan 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Co President

      Issued by Alternative Spring Break at UVA on Nov 2019
      Alternative Spring Break at UVAAssociated with Morgan Butler DeCanio
    • Peer Health Educator

      Issued by Office of Health Promotion on Aug 2020
      Office of Health PromotionAssociated with Morgan Butler DeCanio
    • The Haven Volunteer

      Issued by Madison House | Charlottesville, VA on Jan 2020
      Madison House | Charlottesville, VAAssociated with Morgan Butler DeCanio
    • Rural Substance Abuse Awareness Coalition Volunteer

      Issued by Goochland Powhatan Community Services on Oct 2018
      Goochland Powhatan Community ServicesAssociated with Morgan Butler DeCanio