Experience

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  National association for people with aids

  Oct 2010 - Feb 2013

  Consumer advocate

  • built relationships in the community using defined strategies to nurture and develop leadership on self-advocacy• initiated, developed and implemented health outreach initiatives and strategies in concert with available resources• coordinated support to people living with HIV and AIDS(PLWH/A) who are encountering barriers to HIV/AIDS services to ensure that they remain in care• provided assistance in obtaining medical, legal, financial and other supportive services for PLWH/A in the Ryan White Washington DC Eligible Metropolitan Area (DC EMA) Show less

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  Lutheran social services / youth haven camps

  May 2012 - Nov 2012

  Program intern

  • supported the camper registration process• oversaw the purchasing of supplies and their storage after camp• assisted team with counselor recruitment and training activities• developed, implemented, and executed camper activities for the camp• assisted the Coordinator on site during the camps

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  Institute for public health innovation

  May 2013 - May 2015

  Community health worker / program coordinator for lgbt youth and young adults

  • identifying individuals that are HIV-positive but are not in HIV medical care through referrals and conducting outreach at various community organizations and venues• offering personalized assistance to clients to help them enroll or re-engage in medical care• giving targeted HIV counseling and screenings services• helping clients to develop confidence about their participation in HIV treatment coordinated• educating clients about living with HIV, preventing further transmission, the benefits and challenges of HIV care and treatment, and available services and how to access them• Overseeing the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Project P.A.C.E program, including the LGBT support group Show less

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  Some (so others might eat)

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Program intern

  • assisted providing case management & support services to single adults and families with school age children (Ages 5 - 18) who were residing and applying for residency• worked collaboratively with case managers developing, planning and coordinating workshops and activities for all school aged children in the areas of social development and academics• worked with local community groups to create partnerships and workshops for adult residents• developed and coordinated events such as the annual Financial Literacy Program Show less

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  Sasha bruce youthwork

  Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

  Program / case management intern

  • provided crisis intervention and on-site counseling• attended court and administrative reviews• provided direct services to assigned case load including individual, family and group counseling, educational and legal advocacy, employment and life skills development, referrals, and crisis intervention• conducted assessments and developing action plans for each resident• assisted with client referrals and client intake interviews

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  Department of health and human services

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2014

  Grants management specialist intern (center for substance abuse treatment) (summer internship)

  • Assisting with the negotiation, award, and review of all reimbursement requests for appropriateness, and ensure that awardees are in compliance with established administrative and financial policies, procedures, and sound business practices• Contributing to the planning, implementation and evaluation of grant proposals and provide guidance on cooperative agreements, cost-share agreements, participating agreements, collection agreements, interagency and intra-agency agreements and memoranda of understanding• Supporting the monitoring of all phases of award and closing, including assessment of technical progress and performance Show less

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  Health resources and services administration (hrsagov), hhs: division of community hiv/aids programs

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2016

  Public health analyst (hrsa scholar)

  The HRSA Scholars Program develops a diverse pool of highly motivated and talented individuals to fill entry level professional positions across HRSA's administrative and mission critical occupations. The program entails a combination of formal and on-the-job training, rotational assignments, and mentoring. Developmental activities focus on enhancing core competencies critical to the success of HRSA Duties includes: · Assisting higher graded analysts in evaluating and managing public health programs;· Assisting in conducting studies related to the provision of public health assistance or information;· Participating in interviewing public health stakeholders to obtain information on specific program areas· Performing other developmental analytical and assistance activities designed to help gain the competencies needed to progress in this field. Show less

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  Health resources and services administration (hrsagov), hhs

  Mar 2016 - now

  Public health analyst