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Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S.Executive Director
Jan. 2024Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan AreaResponsible for the administrative and operational leadership of a critical sexual violence prevention and support center. Supervision of an amazing team of committed and highly qualified victim advocates. Accountable to the Board of Directors for organizational performance and health, daily operations, fund development, public relations, and oversight of strategic initiatives.
Georgetown University Law CenterProgram Director, South Carolina Justice Navigators Network
Oct. 2022 - Jan. 2024Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan AreaLeadership of an innovative project piloting approaches to improve the Charleston region's civil justice system and access to justice by addressing legal problems experienced by under resourced populations "upstream" of courts and lawyers.
HALOSDirector of Programs
Apr. 2022 - Jun. 2022• Provided oversight for all aspects of direct service provision supporting families experiencing kinship care needs, inclusive of two research based program evaluations, Success Coach, Kinship Navigation and outreach initiatives • Supervised seven direct service team members • Oversaw Program budget, including restricted grant funds tracking • Served as primary liaison to community partners, including Charleston Legal Access and SC Department of Social Services • Collection of VOCA grant data (staff monthly timesheets) and quarterly reporting through Office of Victims of Crime website
College of CharlestonDirector, Center for Disability Services
Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2022Charleston, South Carolina, United States• Evaluated documentation, determined eligibility, and implemented reasonable accommodations consistent with current law and identified best practices within the field for 1200+ students with disabilities • Developed and recommended policies and procedures for facilitating access for students in accordance with legal requirements in collaboration with Office of Legal Affairs, EEO, Students of Concern Committee and other campus partners • Supervised, hired, trained and evaluated four highly qualified full-time staff and one graduate intern • Managed departmental budget of $336K, ensuring fiscal responsibility. Successfully advocated for departmental budget increases to support staffing and accommodation needs, resulting in $106K increase over 11 year period • Ensured departmental compliance with Clery Act, including Campus Security Authority (CSA) training and reporting
Trident Technical CollegeCollege Counselor
Jan. 2004 - Jan. 2010North Charleston, South Carolina, United States• Assessed students with disabilities to determine eligibility for reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act • Liaisoned with staff, faculty and administration to ensure consistency and quality of services for students with disabilities • Provided personal, academic and career counseling and coaching for students • Served as a Title IX contact person, requiring annual training * Taught "College Skills" course
Charleston Dorchester Mental Health CenterMental Health Counselor
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2004Charleston, South Carolina, United States• Engaged in community crisis intervention with chronically mentally ill/suicidal populations, 24/7, as part of multidisciplinary Mobile Crisis team • Interfaced with local law enforcement, emergency department personnel, mental health case managers and local community services • Facilitated involuntary commitment screening process and inpatient hospital admissions • Provided intake assessments for consumers of mental health center and arranged for disposition
National Center for Victims of Crime at MUSCResearch Study Coordinator
Jan. 1999 - Dec. 2000Charleston, South Carolina, United States• Oversaw all logistical aspects of grant funded research study evaluating early intervention for sexual assault victims, aimed at reducing post-traumatic stress • Provided primary day shift coverage for project, responding to all sexual assaults, determining victim eligibility for project participation, and obtaining informed consent for project • Scheduled, supervised and trained 10 to 15 research assistants (medical students) in informed consent protocols and confidentiality • Ensured “chain of custody” protocols for sexual assault evidence collection, including passing rape kits on to appropriate police jurisdictions and delivering victim specimens for analysis * Represented Project at victim advocacy coalition meetings
Planned Parenthood of Maryland, Inc.Grassroots Organizer
Jan. 1997 - Dec. 1999Baltimore, Maryland, United States• Responsible for mobilization of pro-choice supporters in targeted legislative districts in response to legislation impacting family planning and reproductive choice. Coordinated with two-person direct lobbying team • Facilitated coalition building to enhance statewide Marylanders for the Right to Choose • Trained Planned Parenthood staff and patients on legislative advocacy, including the establishment of a “Clinic-Based Advocacy” program
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