Yaquelin Perez-Albanil, MSW

Experience

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  Autism Society of North Carolina

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2019

  • Implemented behavior management strategies while supporting campers and staff • Responsible for administering hundreds of medications on a weekly basis• Mentored a group of 10 counselors, conducting weekly check-ins and providing feedback • Planned and implemented autism-friendly recreational activities for 30-45 campers weekly

  • Activity Director

    May 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Counselor

    Sept 2017 - May 2019
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  Appalachian State University

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

  Kaleidoscope K-1 Teaching

  Mentor children in K-1Create lesson plans and provide homework aidProvide a safe environment for growth and development

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  Outreach Health Services

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

  Pediatric Care Provider

  I supported client with at-home care, implemented Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy skills in their daily life, supervised by professionals.

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  Appalachian State University

  Aug 2020 - Apr 2022

  Immigration Advocacy: Spanish-speaking Program Assistant

  Researched the Influence of ACEs and Immigration-related Trauma on Latinx Immigrants' Resilience in NCCo-authored an article for The Journal of the Blue Cross NC Institute for Health and Human ServicesAdvocated for the extension of educational opportunities for Latinx communities through mentorshipPresented “Promoting College Access for Immigration Affected Youth” to College Advising CorpsDeveloped and executed a pilot college planning series for first-generation college students in Watauga County, NC called “Ponte las Pilas”Co-Facilitated Immigrant Ally Training for Appalachian State UniversityAdvocated for proposed legislation Senate Bill 180 (Restricted Driver's license for Undocumented Immigrants) Show less

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  Immigrant Justice Coalition

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Immigrant Justice Coalition Youth Fellows Advisor

  Leadership and mentorship role in guiding the Youth Fellows. As a youth fellows adviser, I worked closely with IJC leadership and Strategic Planning Consultant to ensure proper support and guidance was provided to Youth Fellows.I assisted with the development and implementation of community needs and promoted IJC-sponsored events with the Latinx immigrant community of the High Country. Lastly, I assisted in preparing Youth Fellows to support IJC strategic planning committee members in completing community needs assessment surveys and/or focus groups at summer events. Show less

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  Care Ring

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Case Management Intern

  Engaged with community organizations to provide Mecklenburg County residents access to nutritional, housing, and mental health resources to increase the quality of health of underinsured community membersUpdated food pantry, housing, and mental health resourcesAdministered calls to Spanish-speaking patients to assess their emotional and physical well-beingAssessed patient needs and referred them to local community resources Researched the effectiveness of maternal health community program: A Guided JourneyCompared existing literature with the annual report of A Guided Journey to assess the demographics of participants, the benefits, and limitations of the program Show less

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  College Foundation, Inc.

  Jun 2022 - Apr 2023

  State Representative for Spanish Services Intern

  - Developed “Pongámonos Las Pilas”, a Spanish parent curriculum designed to increase parent confidence surrounding topics of emotional support, maximizing high school opportunities, and paying for college- Facilitated statewide trainings on FAFSA and Residency Determination Services (RDS)- Developed a resource guide for Diverse Immigration Status students that focuses on supporting students in identifying immigration status, navigating RDS, paying for, and applying to college- Implemented and analyzed a needs assessment with community partners regarding the barriers to higher education - Supported strategic planning for communications, created quarterly community partner newsletters, and marketing fliers Show less

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  Education Justice Alliance

  Sept 2023 - now

  Statewide Organizer

  The Education Justice Alliance (EJA) is made of parents, students and community-based organizations in Wake County working for a reduction in the number of public school students pushed off the academic track through unfair suspensions, harsh discipline policies, and academic failure. EJA is a non-partisan grassroots group that participates in community organizing, leadership development and civic engagement efforts.