Experience

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  School #22 community partner

  Sept 2002 - Jun 2010

  Program coordinator

  This partnership requires a fluid plan that responds to the needs of administrators, teachers and students. The group I facilitate and coordinate plans teacher appreciation events, raises money for field trips and special projects, secures volunteers for outside and inside beautification as well as literacy support. We do whatever needs to be done to make sure students and their parents have a bridge between what they can provide and what is needed for academic success.

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  Rochester education foundation

  Aug 2006 - Apr 2010

  Program coordinator

  Current work focuses on linking urban and suburban elementary students around their shared curriculum using technology, shared field trips, literacy projects and joint teacher planning. By creating a "level playing field" where students have equal access to materials, and using curriculum already in place, students learn to collaborate and communicate while gaining enrichment experiences. Students are both 21st century learners, and active participants in the process of building bridges between their communities. Show less

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  Scott spino foundation

  Sept 2006 - Jun 2009

  Volunteer coordinator for literacy program

  Communicate with and facilitate literacy program in collaboration with Geri Spino. Currently the program includes nearly 200 terrific volunteers. This Program has expanded from Zimbrich Street to several new locations, including School #25 (North Goodman) where I currently coordinate the program for kindergarteners.

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  V/f food cupboard

  Apr 2007 - Nov 2024

  Significant increase in need requires capacity building that includes social networking, business links, community awareness through public speaking. Design and publication of updated informational brochures, information gathering about regional resources for possible collaborations.

  • Development Specialist

    Sept 2008 - Nov 2024

  • Public Relations/Communications

    Apr 2007 - Jan 2023
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  Hillside family of agencies

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2019

  Family Advocates assist families in navigating services for their children, accessing resources that will strengthen families and build bridges between community supports and families. My current position focuses on the families of children who have severe emotional disturbances, are medically fragile or are developmentally delayed.

  • Credentialed Family Advocate

    Sept 2014 - Sept 2019

  • Family and Community Advocate

    Sept 2014 - Sept 2019
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  Victor farmington food cupboard

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2023

  Director of operations

  Director of operations and communications for largest food cupboard in Ontario County NY. Serving 600+ households per month.

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  Victor farmington food cupboard inc

  Nov 2022 - Nov 2024

  Director of development
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  Partnership for ontario county, inc.

  Apr 2023 - now

  Program coordinator