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Rachel Beach

Rachel Beach

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Research and Evaluation at Huckleberry Youth Programs

  • Education

    • University of Iowa

      2000 - 2004
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Computer Science

    • University of Iowa

      2000 - 2004
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Spanish

      Activities and Societies: Semester abroad at Universidad de Chile, Santiago de Chile, 2003

  • Experience

    • The University of Iowa

      Aug 2003 - May 2004
      User Consultant

      Provided technical support for students and faculty users at the College of Engineering computer lab, including installations, troubleshooting, and general user support.

    • Innovative Software Engineering

      Jun 2004 - Jul 2011
      Software Engineer

      • Engineered new end-to-end telematics software applications through the full development lifecycle to maximize commercial vehicle driver productivity, minimize violations, automate documentation, and optimize resource tracking• Interpreted and quickly mastered US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s and the European Commission’s different Hours of Service regulations to design algorithms for ensuring driver compliance in the US and Europe

    • CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank

      Oct 2011 - May 2016
      Crisis Chat Program Coordinator and Trainer

      • Developed the crisis chat program into a 24/7 national leader of quality service provision. Added additional chat services and a Crisis Text (SMS messaging) program• Led agency to become one of seven Core Crisis Chat Providers for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL), answering the most chat requests of any NSPL agency in the world • Developed training materials, best practices and policies advised for all NSPL agenciesLed the accreditation process to help the agency become the second in history to earn Contact USA’s Online Emotional Support accreditation • Presented quality tools at 2015 American Association of Suicidology conference Show less

    • ALearn.org

      Mar 2017 - Aug 2017
      Manager of Programs

      • Planned and executed 26 summer school classes for over 600 underserved students• Implemented systems to minimize duplication of information and to facilitate the future replication of programs

    • Peers Envisioning and Engaging in Recovery Services (PEERS)

      Aug 2017 - Jan 2019
      Senior Programs Manager

      • Managed and grew multiple peer support, anti-stigma and empowerment programs• Collaborated closely with Program Evaluation Specialist to reconfigure the program data tracking system. Streamlined data evaluation processes• Redesigned program evaluation surveys to more accurately capture outcome measurements and more clearly report impact to various stakeholders• Designed a new organizational structure for agency files and led a strategic incremental rollout to staff with varying comfort levels with cloud technology Show less

    • Huckleberry Youth Programs

      Jul 2019 - now

      • Director Of Research And Evaluation

        Mar 2020 - now

      • Data & Evaluation Manager

        Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Certification

      Domestic Violence Intervention Program
      Jul 2014

    • Psychological First Aid

      The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
      Feb 2014

    • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

      LivingWorks
      Oct 2011

    • Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator

      Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery
      May 2018

    • Mental Health First Aid

      National Council for Behavioral Health
      Oct 2013

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Summer School Teacher and Sexual Assault Prevention Speaker

      Issued by Light for Children on Aug 2011
      Light for ChildrenAssociated with Rachel Beach

    • Cat Foster Parent and Cat Socializer

      Issued by Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center on Sept 2014
      Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption CenterAssociated with Rachel Beach

    • Crisis Intervention Specialist

      Issued by CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank on Sept 2002
      CommUnity Crisis Services and Food BankAssociated with Rachel Beach

    • Spanish-Language Support Group Co-Founder and Facilitator

      Issued by Domestic Violence Intervention Program on May 2005
      Domestic Violence Intervention ProgramAssociated with Rachel Beach