Marli Williams

Experience

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  Association for Experiential Education

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2014

  Experiential Educator

  ActivatEE PresenterWorkshop FacilitatorExperiential Educator

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  Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center

  May 2005 - Sept 2005

  Trip Leader

  Planned, implemented and evaluated wilderness courses including, ropes course, canoeing, hiking, climbing, hand cycling and rafting experiences for children and adults with a variety of special needs.

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  Second Nature Wilderness Program

  Oct 2005 - May 2006

  Field Instructor

  • Built and maintained an emotionally safe group environment to enable and empower students to discuss sensitive and personal issues.• Utilized effective conflict management tools and techniques in order to facilitate difficult situations.• Provided insight, direction and hope for struggling teens and their families in an ever-changing wilderness environment.

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  Eagle Rock School & Professional Development Center

  Aug 2006 - Sept 2007

  Outdoor Education Fellow

  • Instructed three 25-day backpacking courses, which included a 4-day solo, service projects and a final expedition. • Developed positive mentoring relationship with students fostering their personal growth and development.• Created and co-taught a 5-week class on empowering young women through the arts, writing and the outdoors.

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  Western Washington University

  Sept 2009 - Oct 2010

  Graduate Assistant - Residence Life

  • Provided oversight and management of online conduct database including data analysis of student behavior and• Designed and implemented assessment projects including: Learning outcomes associated with residential programming, RA performance as educators, and comprehensive resident satisfaction survey. • Prepared reports and presented information to Manager’s team in order to ensure on-going improvement. • Co-taught the Resident Advisor course on developing leadership, communication and community building skills. Show less

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  Western Washington University

  Jul 2011 - Dec 2015

  • Support diverse and underrepresented students through intentional and holistic advising.• Coordinate a peer mentor program for first-generation college students. • Supervise peer mentors and provide weekly leadership and training opportunities. • Develop and coordinate co-curricular programs that foster student learning and achievement.• Teach EDUC 108: Purposeful Learning for incoming students and students on Academic Warning.• Design, market, and facilitate workshops on student success• Manage student database and develop assessment tools and presentations for the department. Show less • Develop and implement outdoor orientation curriculum and overall development of program. • Plan and facilitate training for student trip leaders in the areas of wilderness skills, safety management, leadership and group dynamics.• Manage the budget, including fundraising opportunities with the university foundation.• Utilize best practices and current research to enhance the development and implementation of the program. • Coordinate and collaborate across campus to create stronger connections across the university to increase the overall support and understanding of the program. • Develop and implement assessment tools that track the impact of the WOOT! experience on students.• Prepare annual reports on the progress and development of the program. Show less

  • Academic Support Coordinator

    Oct 2010 - Dec 2015

  • Western's Outdoor Orientation Trips (WOOT!) Coordinator

    Jul 2011 - Oct 2013
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  Marli Williams Leadership Training, Educational Speaking, & Life Coaching

  Jan 2016 - now

  Chief Inspiration Officer

  As a speaker, facilitator, coach and inspiration generator my mission in life is to inspire and empower people to do more and be more than they ever thought possible.I work with schools, universities, organizations, and individuals to enhance and create inclusive, inspiring communities where everyone feels valued, important, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives and in their communities.

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  Camp Yes for Women

  Jan 2017 - now

  Founder & Director

  Marli is a professional camp counselor and master facilitator of transformation who creates magic in beautiful epic places. She is committed to serving mission-driven and heart-centered women who are movers and shakers in their communities. Her mission in life is to inspire and empower amazing women to deeply believe in themselves and what they are truly capable of. She is passionate about creating spaces, places and experiences where others can tap into their innate awesomeness, build meaningful connections and feel empowered to make positive changes in their communities and in their lives. Show less