Caitlin Lynch

Experience

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  Leslie Science & Nature Center

  May 2016 - Aug 2021

  Educator

  Planned and led educational activities using knowledge of Michigan’s natural ecosystem at an outdoors summer camp (2021). Created individualized learning plans for neurodiverse campers after receiving training for this. Oversaw and supported volunteers through debriefs and providing opportunities to lead. Took children on field trips around Ann Arbor. Helped plan and run trainings for teenage volunteers on working with children, conflict resolution, and group management.

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  Michigan Democratic Party

  Apr 2020 - Nov 2020

  Fellow

  Worked on a team to recruit, train, and shift 370+ volunteers in the biggest “turf” in Michigan. Used Votebuilder and NGP VAN software. Phone banked for Senator Gary Peters and President Biden. Helped voters understand the absentee voting process and timeline. Served as a volunteer (Apr-Aug 2020) and a fellow (Aug-Nov 2020)

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  Eli Savit for Washtenaw County Prosector

  May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Intern

  Researched for and wrote a policy memo on problem-solving, trauma-informed courts that prioritize rehabilitation over incarceration. Did donor research using NGP8 software. Phone banked and talked about Eli's platform of ending the the high-school-to-prison pipeline.

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  Harmonettes A Cappella

  Jan 2022 - now

  President of the oldest treble a cappella group at the University of Michigan. Applied for and won grant funding for professional audio services. Runs weekly Executive Board meetings to ensure the financial, musical, and long-term success of the group. Manages and supports eighteen singers and resolves conflict. Registers the group for competitions. Booked 9 new gigs, including a variety of paid performances and charity events on- and off-campus. Organized 2 concerts. Rented and assembled audio/visual equipment. Developed and maintained professional relationships with clients.

  • President

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Gig Manager

    Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Member

    Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
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  City of Detroit

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Research Fellow at Bridging Neighborhoods

  Researched Community Benefits Agreements, performed data analysis, and wrote and conducted interviews of residents in Spanish & English. Bridging Neighborhoods serves the Southwest Detroit community through home repair, home swap, and environmental mitigation programs to combat environmental injustice.

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  University of Michigan

  Aug 2022 - Apr 2024

  Instructional Aide

  Facilitates a casual weekly discussion and tutoring sessions with students in the Residential College's Intensive Spanish program to develop their speaking skills. Meets with students at a variety of Spanish levels (RCLANG 154, 194, 294, & 314) and creates a welcoming environment for language learning. Works with the professor to establish goals and successfully prepares students for a Spanish proficiency exam.

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  ZeroWaste.Org

  Sept 2022 - Apr 2023

  Consultant

  Analyzed city sustainability agendas, identifying key stakeholders and partnership opportunities, resulting in successful program implementation. Boosted grant competitiveness by including more quantitative data.

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  University of Michigan School of Public Health

  Sept 2022 - now

  Research Assistant at Housing Solutions for Health Equity

  Writes case studies on housing programs and Disability Justice in housing. Researches brownfield redevelopment and financing options in rural areas of Michigan. Creates charts using Excel and ACS data. Digitizes housing discrimination complaints from the 80s and 90s to support the Center's advocacy efforts in conjunction with the Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit.