Experience

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  Easterseals

  Jun 2008 - Jan 2015

  Direct service professional

  -Provided direct support for children and adults with physical and/or intellectual disabilities -Created opportunities to practice individual goals and document improvements-Passed multiple modules/tests towards Developmental Disabilities License

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  Teens night out-peace garden consortium

  May 2011 - Oct 2011

  Social work intern

  -Observed the implementation and transition with Individual Education Plans (IEP)-Trained, observed, and evaluated ADI-R interviews -Assisted in organizing summer retreat for families with children who have special needs-Planned, facilitated, and evaluated social group activities -Replicated the program in a different city

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  Wellness center

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2013

  Zumba instructor

  -Planned and instructed dance fitness classes for college wellness centers

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  St. joseph's social care and thrift store

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Social work intern

  -Attended to emergency needs with clients in a financial crisis -Prepared, facilitated, and evaluated the food pantry -Suggested and implemented change that improved the effectiveness of their organization -Social media, newsletter, March Campaign, food pantry time cards, Google for Nonprofits

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  Trinity hospital

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

  Social worker

  -Administered in case management/discharge planning for patients, primarily on the medical floor-Facilitated plans between patients/families, facilities, and physicians-Multiple working experiences on floors: Medical, Surgical, Ortho, Neuro, PEDS, OB, Nursery, ICU, ER-Reported suspected Child/Adult Abuse and Neglect

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  Minot public schools

  Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

  Special education paraprofessional

  -Respectfully assisted teenagers with disabilities, during school hours-Created individual learning plans for teenagers, following them daily-Aided in personal care, meal preparation, and feeding assistance

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  One summer chicago

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Supervisor/mentor

  Supervised and mentored at-risk youth during the summer program, One Summer Chicago. Youth had multiple job settings--working anywhere from the Sanitation Department to City Hall. Spent the majority of the summer organizing and supervising teens who painted viaducts.

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  Nasw-il

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2016

  Intern

  Gained knowledge and experience in a macro level, social work setting. Practiced skills in: organizational processes, legislative affairs, advocacy, volunteer management, event coordination and evaluation.

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  Dan shomon, inc.

  Sept 2016 - Oct 2019

  Director of government relations

  Rubbelke's title at Dan Shomon Inc. was the Director of Government Relations. There, she built key legislative relationships, became the point-person on multiple grassroots lobbying efforts, and gained knowledge and skill on how to effectively lobby on behalf of a number of complex issues in Springfield and in Chicago.

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  Capitol edge consulting, llc

  Oct 2019 - Dec 2023

  Vice president of government relations

  Rubbelke has been lobbying since 2016. She became interested in policy and politics during the 2015 budget impasse, which depleted many of the state’s financial resources for social services. Due to her increased interest in policy, she joined the team at National Association of Social Worker’s Illinois Chapter (NASWIL) to help advocate on social work issues. During her time there, she wrote multiple advocacy alerts and handled most of the member communications. She also helped organize a conference in the fall and lobby day in the spring with over 800 social workers and students at each event.After her time at NASWIL, Rubbelke was recruited by a private lobbying firm to be the Director of Government Relations. There, she built key legislative relationships, became the point-person on multiple grassroots lobbying efforts, and gained knowledge and skill on how to effectively lobby on behalf of a number of complex issues in Springfield and in Chicago. She joined Capitol Edge Consulting in 2019 as their Vice President of Government Relations.Rubbelke is the Executive Director of the NASW Chapter in her home state, North Dakota. She continues her involvement with NASWIL as their Political Action Committee (PAC) Chairperson and is also a director on the Illinois Women's Empowerment PAC. Rubbelke currently holds a social work license and two master’s degrees—one in social work and the other in social justice. She was previously a hospital social worker and has multiple years of experience with people with disabilities. Show less

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  Nasw-nd (national association of social workers - north dakota chapter)

  Jan 2021 - now

  Executive director
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  Kristin rubbelke consulting, llc

  Jan 2024 - now

  President
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  Liz brown-reeves consulting

  Jan 2024 - now

  Legislative consultant

  As a legislative consultant with Liz Brown Reeves Consulting, I leverage my extensive experience in policy advocacy and legislative relations to drive impactful change for our diverse client base. Through proactive engagement and collaboration, I empower our clients to navigate the legislative landscape effectively and achieve their advocacy goals.