Morgan Avis

Experience

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  New Roots Institute

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2019

  Intern

  ● Created and presented a (30-40 minute) PowerPoint presentation to students and community members, educating them on factory farming. Highlights included labels that indicate “grass fed” but omit harsh and cruel practices towards animals.● Worked on filling out festival applications (65) and doing various office projects.

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  Federica Capurro

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Nanny

  Managed the well-being and overall care of two children (6, 10 years old), improving their English skills daily.

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  Carmel Street Food

  Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

  Farmer's Market Worker

  • Assisted in food preparation with direct client interaction, with ~300 clients weekly

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  Focus Reentry

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  Intern

  • Compiled go-bags that contained essential supplies for each individual client• Reached out to other programs that would be helpful for clients, taking down important information about events and opportunities• Was a part of information sessions that were conducted to create better connections with clients and inmates

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  Staten Island JCC

  Dec 2020 - Jul 2021

  Resource Navigator

  I assisted individuals impacted by COVID-19 by helping them receive necessary governmental resources. Assisted ~20-40 individuals per shift. Acquired skills in Salesforce, and Microsoft Outlook, and proficiency in NYC governmental resource accessibility.

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  Brooklyn Justice Initiative

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  Social Work Intern

  Worked with a full case load of clients in offering mental health services and government resources to individuals as an alternative to incarceration. Developed a comprehensive Know Your Rights brochure for individuals and families who have been court involved.Co-led group sessions and one on one counseling sessions involving information regarding driving safety and response regulation.

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  Girls for Gender Equity (GGE)

  Sept 2022 - Feb 2024

  Social Work Intern

  Help to co-facilitate The Young Women's Advisory Council (WYAC) group programming sessions with Black and gender-expansive people of color ages 16-24. YWAC is a group of young people that participates in political advocacy for the creation of policies that directly impact them and their communities.Administer curriculum centered around race, ethnicity, sex, gender, and sexual orientation from a Black feminist lens. Attended workshops on online facilitation, Abortion access, and improving group facilitation skills.Attend one on one check-ins with young folks in the program to give more personal assistance for additional support and resource sharing.Do research for the Young Women's Initiative in an effort to organize multiple non-profits with a shared goal. Show less

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  Ocean Partnership For Children

  Oct 2023 - now

  Care Manager

  Manage a care load of 16 youth and families and provide mental health resources Create individualized service plans to cater to youth's specific needsAssess youth's needs in a holistic and strength-based wayFacilitates a monthly LGBTQIA+ youth group dedicated to promoting youth's expressions of themselves and their gender identity