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Kara Esplin

Kara Esplin

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Crisis Intervention | Refugee & Women's Health Advocacy

  • Education

    • University of Utah

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      Minor Portuguese and Brazilian Studies

      Activities and Societies: Brazilian Club

    • University of Utah

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      BA, Geography

      Activities and Societies: College of Social and Behavioral Science Student Ambassador

    • University of Utah

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      BA, International Studies

      Activities and Societies: College of Humanities Student Ambassador

    • University of Utah

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      BA, Peace and Conflict Studies

  • Experience

    • Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Alumni Association (CBYXAA)

      Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
      Fellow

    • Instituto Çarakura

      Sept 2017 - Apr 2018
      Permaculture Apprentice

    • Global Citizen Year

      Sept 2017 - Jun 2018
      Fellow

    • University of California, Davis

      Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
      Research Assistant

      Executed binary coding of thousands of online Covid-19 vaccination disclosures and non-disclosures.

    • Rape Recovery Center

      Jul 2022 - Jun 2024
      Victim Advocate

      Specialized in compassionate crisis intervention and emotional support for clients and their friends/family. Coordinated comprehensive care to ensure access to essential resources and safe post-hospital arrangements for survivors. Collaborated with healthcare providers and law enforcement to advocate for survivors' needs.

    • International Rescue Committee

      Jan 2023 - May 2023
      Casework Intern

      Assisted with the resettlement of refugees and asylum seekers in the US by helping coordinate orientations, supporting the acquisition of vital documentation, and maintaining case records to aid in a smooth transition and successful resettlement.

    • Planned Parenthood Federation of America

      Aug 2023 - Oct 2023
      Education Intern

      Assisted with operations of the Teen Mom Strong program.

    • USDA Forest Service

      May 2024 - Oct 2024
      Reforestation Crew

      Utilized GPS and GIS software to map post-fire regrowth boundaries and assisted with reconnaissance + layout of fuel and timber units. Surveyed seedling regeneration in post-fire landscapes to support forest recovery.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Safety of Minors Policy Training

      University of Utah
      Aug 2023

    • Crisis Counselor Certification

      Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (UCASA)
      Jul 2022

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Advisory Committee - SAC

      Issued by University of Utah on Sept 2023
      University of UtahAssociated with Kara Esplin

    • Student Ambassador

      Issued by University of Utah on Jun 2023
      University of UtahAssociated with Kara Esplin

    • Distribution Volunteer

      Issued by Bridgeport Rescue Mission on Jun 2020
      Bridgeport Rescue MissionAssociated with Kara Esplin

    • English Second Language Instructor

      Issued by English Connect on Aug 2019
      English ConnectAssociated with Kara Esplin