Experience

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  The joshua group

  Sept 2009 - Aug 2012

  Elementary education support

  Providing educational support, tutoring, and mentoring for elementary school students. Communicating with volunteers, teachers, and families to help students to succeed academically.

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  Heeding god's

  Oct 2009 - Jul 2012

  Coordinating committee member

  Involved in effort to organize local churches in Harrisburg to work together, preventing gun violence by getting illegal guns off the streetsAssists in coordinating prayer vigils in response to acts of gun violence throughout Harrisburg

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  Youth advocate programs, inc.

  Sept 2010 - Oct 2012

  Therapist, outpatient clinic

  Provides counseling services for 10-15 low-income youth and familiesWorks with individuals with various needs and diagnoses using therapeutic techniquesDevelops and submits paperwork including treatment plans and progress notes

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  Pressley ridge

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  School-based therapist

  Provides counseling and play therapy services for youth and families in two schools in the greater Harrisburg area.

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  Creation care study program

  Jul 2013 - Jan 2015

  Program director

  As the Program Director at CCSP Belize, I planned and coordinated the day-to-day schedule (courses and events) for staff and students at a study abroad program in Central America. I supervised 7 staff members, and oversaw student internships. I taught college-level courses in Sustainable Community Development, and facilitated overall community life.

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  Brethren housing association

  Feb 2015 - Feb 2017

  Volunteer coordinator/ hummel house director

  I plan and coordinate work groups and volunteer opportunities for youth and businesses, I supervise interns, assist with church outreach, and I have developed the Hummel House program- an intentional community volunteer year.

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  Messiah college

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2018

  I taught a core course required by all students: "Created and Called for Community." As a Clinical Supervisor for Social Work, I supervise undergraduate- level social work students at their placement at a local elementary school.

  • Adjunct Professor

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Clinical Social Worker

    Sept 2015 - May 2017
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  Pressley ridge

  Mar 2016 - Feb 2018

  Clinical therapist
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  Episcopal service corps

  Dec 2017 - Apr 2023

  Program director

  Sycamore House Service Corps is a service year in intentional community for young adults through the Episcopal Service Corps. Corps members explore faith and vocation, while living in community (sharing meals, group projects, and activities); engaging in the life of the church and city; and serving in area nonprofits that work to address economic, educational, and social needs. As Program Director, I recruit members, find placements, and reach out to local organizations for collaboration.

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  Episcopal diocese of central pennsylvania

  Feb 2023 - now

  Canon for children, youth and families and safe church administrator

  I connect, resource, and support the 60 parishes in the Diocese of Central PA with children, youth, and family programming. I also act as the Administrator for Safe Church, Safe Communities, coordinating and providing child abuse prevention as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings. I evaluate and update policies to ensure compliance, promoting the creation and maintenance of safe and healthy spaces in the Diocese of Central PA.