Molly McKeon, EdD Candidate, CPACC

Experience

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  Stonehill College Center for Nonprofit Management

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Developing Fundraising Leaders Institute Intern

  • Selected to complete intensive 12 week program with Stonehill College’s Center for Nonprofit Management, which aims to develop future leaders in the fundraising/development field. • Gained in-depth knowledge of Annual Giving, Corporate Giving, Major Gifts, and Planned Giving through cross-departmental training in the Advancement Division at Stonehill College. • Obtained employment as a development officer at a local nonprofit after completion of program.

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  Boys & Girls Club of Brockton

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2013

  Development Associate

  • Determined measurable outcomes of programs and services in collaboration with Chief Executive Officer • Researched, managed, and applied for grant funding, raising over $50,000 in the 2012-2013 fiscal year • Doubled Club’s annual campaign goal by 50%, raising $10,000 via letter campaign

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  United Nations Association of Greater Boston

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Development Intern

  • Gained knowledge of mission driven Model UN and global education programs serving urban at risk youth. • Recruited and led project team to successfully implement transition to new donor software. Organized data migration for 3,000 + contacts in donor database

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  Consortium on Gender, Security, and Human Rights

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  Research Intern

  • Conducted research on human rights and security in conflict zones. • Managed Consortium listserv by compiling research on conferences, calls for papers, research tools and resources in the Gender Security and Peacekeeping field. • Transcribed meeting reports for International Speaker Series on gender analysis in UN Peacekeeping Operations, Military Policy, and other related topics.

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  Charleston County School District

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  Special Education Teacher

  • Developed systems for ensuring accurate and complete follow through of accommodations in the general education setting• Modified and adapt conventional educational programs to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities• Maintained accurate and complete records in compliance with school district regulations and legal requirements• Monitored, evaluated and documented each student's progress utilizing appropriate measurements and assessment devices• Maintain regular communication with parents by means of email, phone calls, conferences and progress reports Show less

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  Teach For America

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  Corps Member

  • Selected as one of 6,000 accepted candidates out of 48,000 applicants to teach in an underserved school across the country• Implemented vision-centered instruction, focused on self-advocacy and college readiness• Co-lead professional development session on disability advocacy and accommodations for 200 general education teachers at TFA South Carolina All Corps Member Learning Event• Co-lead TFA Charleston Special Education community group

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  Mercy University

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2020

  • Advocate for equal access to the curriculum and equal participation for 450+ college students with disabilities at an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) across four campus locations in the Greater New York City Area• Develop policies to ensure compliance with ADA and Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act• Collaborate with campus community, representing accessibility at CARE (Behavior Intervention Team), Wellness Initiative, Student Affairs Leadership Team, and Website Redevelopment • Manage and provide leadership to two professional staff, several graduate assistants and per diem proctors • Train and support faculty/staff on best practices for working with students with disabilities Show less • Managed implementation of accommodations at the college, including testing, note taking, alternative format textbooks, residential life, and assistive technology• Collaborated with Director to create programs that support development of executive functioning and advocacy skills among students with disabilities• Interpreted documentation and evaluated reasonable accommodations for students requesting services• Supported the college’s Peer Mentor program and piloted a specialized track for students with disabilities • Presented at local high schools and collaborated with agencies to support students’ transition from high school to college Show less

  • Director, Office of ACCESSibility

    Sept 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Associate Director, Office of ACCESSibility

    Jun 2015 - Sept 2017
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  Providence College

  Jan 2020 - now

  •Develop course curriculum on accessibility for college's Master's in Higher Education Program•Instruct 3-credit course on Disability Access, Equity & Inclusion, a survey class exploring disability rights history, theoretical models of disability, neurodiversity, ADA/504 compliance, Universal Design, assistive technology, web accessibility, workplace accommodations, and student advocacy/ programming.•Encourage students to develop a DEI framework that includes disability to cultivate accessible professional practice and contribute creatively to higher education's most challenging issues. Show less •Chair the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Committee and educate the campus community on applicable laws, reasonable accommodations, and effective strategies in working with students with disabilities•Evaluate and enhance program effectiveness of services for students with disabilities through restructuring of policies and procedures, assistive technology processes, and developing partnerships with campus stakeholders•Develop student self-efficacy and adaptation of metacognitive learning techniques through 1:1 academic coaching•Advise BELIEVE, Providence College's student disability advocacy club, and develop campus wide disability diversity programming •Represent academic services and accessibility for faculty committee on Learning Spaces and Instructional Technology•Manage implementation of new technologies, including Glean, SensusAccess, and Accommodate database software Show less

  • Adjunct Faculty

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Assistant Director, Accessibility Services

    Jan 2020 - now
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  Access Coaching Collaborative

  Jan 2023 - now

  Owner/ Founder

  Access Coaching Collaborative partners with high school/college students with neurodivergences/ disabilities and their families to support the transition to and through college. Based on the client's personal goals, this may include executive function/ academic coaching, navigating college accommodations and services, and strengthening self-advocacy skills. All services are provided in a safe and welcoming virtual/online environment.