Sharon Forrence

Sharon Forrence

Manager, Counseling Services

Followers of Sharon Forrence628 followers
location of Sharon ForrenceWashington, District of Columbia, United States

Connect with Sharon Forrence to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Sharon Forrence to Send Message

Connect
  • Timeline

  • About me

    Instructional Design, Strengthening Resilience, Staff Care

  • Education

    • The Catholic University of America

      -
    • The Catholic University of America

      -
      MSW Social Work
    • The Catholic University of America

      -
    • Boston College

      -
      BA Psychology, English
    • The Catholic University of America

      -
    • Boston College

      -
  • Experience

    • Youth For Understanding

      Jan 1988 - Jan 1995
      Manager, Counseling Services
    • Peace Corps

      Jan 1997 - Dec 2010

      Direct pre-departure training designed to emphasize safety and security, provide support and counseling to Trainees as needed. Designed and delivered training for US and host country staff, provided crisis intervention support to Peace Corps Volunteers and their families, conducted crisis debriefings for groups and individuals, including US and host country staff. Served as key member of agency HIV/AIDS task force, developed training sessions and resources for staff, Volunteers, and local officials.

      • Staging Director

        Jul 2002 - Dec 2010
      • Special Services Officer

        Jan 1997 - Jul 2002
    • Forrence & Associates

      Jul 2002 - now
      President

      Instructional Design and FacilitationStrategic planning meetings/teambuilding retreats Staff careClients: US Agency for International Development, Peace Corp, Inter-American Foundation, UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations, Catholic Relief Services, Save the Children, PAX International Exchange, Youth For Understanding

    • Catholic Relief Services

      Jul 2002 - Oct 2009
      Consultant

      Design and conduct training for CRS field staff on managing stress and building resilience. Provide crisis support to US and national staff after critical incidents.

    • The KonTerra Group

      May 2006 - Dec 2024

      Provided global support to USAID leaders and staff on resilience-related program activities; designed and delivered over 500 customized workshops on Staff Care topics for global audiences; created learning libraries on resilience-related topics, presentation skills and 508 compliance. Design, deliver and evaluate training on teamwork and leadership, stress management and effective communication for international and national staff working in high threat environments; provide individual consultation to field and headquarters staff.

      • Training Advisor

        Jan 2016 - Dec 2024
      • Member

        May 2006 - Dec 2024
    • USAID/DCHA/Democracy and Governance

      Jan 2008 - Aug 2010
      Training Specialist

      Coordinated the design and implementation of major training events for USAID’s Democracy and Governance (DG) office. Provided guidance on training design and feedback on facilitation to DG trainers and subject matter experts.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Kirkpatrick Four Levels of Evaluation

      Kirkpatrick Partners, LLC
    • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

      The Myers-Briggs Company