Leah Rolando

Experience

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  Illinois State University

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

  As a LinC Peer Instructor, one co-instructs and coaches a class of freshmen students in their first year of college. The skills taught are coping mechanisms, study skills, time management, getting involved on campus and community, building a resume, and more.• Assisted first year students in their transition to college introducing them to University resources• Aided students in developing test taking strategies, critical thinking skills, and time management• Provided individualized instruction in a small seminar and help students explore potential majors and career goals Show less

  • Orientation Leader & Transfer Student Assistant

    Mar 2014 - Jul 2016

  • LinC Peer Instructor

    Aug 2013 - May 2015

  • CAS Academic Senator at Student Government Association

    Aug 2014 - Oct 2014
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  Project Oz

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Youth Intervention Program Intern

  Counselor, Caseworker, Crisis Interventionist • Facilitated a weekly life skills group with junior high students at a rural school• Counseled youth who had ran away from home, been locked out, or were experiencing homelessness at school and on site at Project Oz• Offered preventative counseling services to at-risk youth in schools and on site• Provided resources and support for families to promote and facilitate reunification

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  NAMI Wisconsin

  Sept 2016 - May 2017

  Advocacy Intern

  Assist in the planning and facilitation of Action on the Square, NAMI Wisconsin's annual mental health lobby day.Track relevant state and national mental health legislation and attend public hearings on NAMI Wisconsin policy priorities.Attend Legislative and Policy Committee of the Wisconsin Council on Mental Health, NAMI Dane County Advocacy Committee, NAMI Wisconsin Public Policy and Advocacy Committee, NAMI National Advocacy Network, and other committee meetings.Respond to and manage support calls by making appropriate referrals to consumer resources.Design and produce a mental health resource sheet to be distributed to 132 state legislative offices.Compile resources and fact sheets for underrepresented populations in Wisconsin.Assist with voter education.Design and disseminate information through action alerts. Show less

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  Crisis Text Line

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2023

  Crisis Counselor

  Provide crisis counseling and intervention via text message using reflective listening and collaborative problem solving.

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  Mental Health America of Wisconsin

  Aug 2017 - Mar 2023

  Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator
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  Safe Communities of Madison-Dane County

  Mar 2023 - now

  Program Manager