Resume
Education
May 2025
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
Master of Social Work, Accelerated B.S.S.W.-M.S.W
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​Community and Organization Concentration
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Post-Baccalaureate Interprofessional Gerontology Certificate Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Magna Cum Laude May 2024
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Minor in Spanish
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Study Abroad: Saint Louis University-Madrid, Madrid, Spain Aug-Dec 2022
Work Experience
Aug 2024-May 2025
Aging Ahead, Ballwin, MO
M.S.W. Practicum Student
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Conducted outreach to virtual senior center clients by answering program questions, making referrals to agency resources, and providing general support.
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Supported grant applications in partnership with the Community Engagement team.
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Traveled to the Missouri State Capitol with the Silver Haired Legislature group to observe a mock session discussing legislation to advocate for with Missouri legislators.
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Conducted needs assessments and nutrition assessments for virtual senior center clients to identify clients of greatest need.
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Researched evidence-based practices of virtual senior center programs to support the program’s development.
Aug 2023-May 2024
Guardian Angel Settlement Association, St. Louis, MO
B.S.S.W. Practicum Student
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Awarded and authored a SLU 1818 Community Engagement Grant, used to provide free IDs and Birth Certificates to over 30 under-resourced community members through targeted outreach events.
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Conducted a community needs assessment, resulting in valuable insights for a new Community Hub project initiative.
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Supported client intakes, food pantry appointments, and other events to promote the agency’s mission and connect clients to resources.
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Coordinated the registration of 198 St. Louis under-resourced seniors for holiday programs, providing each a gift and holiday meal, free of cost.
May-July 2024
Mid-America Transplant, St. Louis, MO
Aftercare and Community Engagement Intern
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Completed ongoing tissue recipient correspondence letters and initial tissue donation letters to inform loved ones of the profound impact made through the donation.
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Collaborated with staff to enhance the quality of formal communication with donor families through intentional language and format adjustments.
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Collected and recorded donor family survey data about the donation process and experience utilizing Aftercare services.
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Engaged with community members about organ/tissue donation through tabling events, such as the St. Louis Pride Festival.
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May 2024--July 2024
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Mid-America Transplant, St. Louis, MO
Departmental Intern June-July 2023
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Supported Aftercare and Community Engagement, Communications, and Family Support departments in various tasks.
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Shadowed Family Support Coordinators at various hospitals during discussions about organ and tissue donation with families.
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Entered survey data collected from Donor Hero Families about their experience with Aftercare and Family Support.
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Assisted with Juneteenth and Pride Month outreach events by conducting organ and tissue donation conversations. Volunteer Sept 2023-Present
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Support the organization in administrative and community event-related tasks.
May-Aug 2021
Hoyleton Youth & Family Services, Fairview Heights, IL
Undergraduate Student Intern
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Shadowed and assisted the Wraparound Department with home visits and meetings with clients.
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Assisted with and planned LGBTQ youth events and meetings, reaching 10 youths each month.
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Gained knowledge of the systems and processes used by Social Workers such as case management and client engagement. ​
May-Aug 2021
Volunteer
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Completed 15 volunteer hours for the Introduction to Social Work course integrative project.
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Supported office organization, LGBTQ Youth Group preparation, and engaged in informative discourse about the Social Work profession.
Leadership
2021-2024
Zeta Tau Alpha, Kappa Omega
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
​Recording Secretary Nov 2021-Nov 2022 ​
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Managed, disseminated, and maintained Chapter information and records for 150 members through meeting minutes and email communications.
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Communicated, taught, and supported Chapter Members with the attendance points system.
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Collaborated closely with Executive and Program council positions to effectively manage Chapter operations.
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Managed membership of Facebook and SLU Groups.
Assistant Recruitment/Membership Co-Chair Dec 2022-Dec 2023
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Assisted VP of Membership with various tasks concerning recruitment and member retention.
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Attended bi-weekly Positions Committee meetings.
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Philanthropy Committee Community Outreach Coordinator Feb 2023-Dec 2023​
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Supported VP of Philanthropy with philanthropy-related tasks and programming.
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Coordinated with organizations, businesses, and groups to raise funds and arrange sponsorships.
Awards
Saint Louis University Dean's Scholarship Recipient Aug 2020-May 2024
Outstanding Bachelor of Science in Social Work Student Award May 2024
Saint Louis University 1818 Community Engagement Grand Awardee Oct 2023
Certifications
Adult Mental Health First Aid USA, Mental Health First Aid Missouri Jan 2025-Jan 2028
Supporting LGBTQ+ Older Adults (ACL), SAGE Sept 2024-Sept 2025
Transgender Aging (ACL), SAGE Sept 2024-Sept 2025
SLU 35th Annual Summer Geriatric Institute Completion, Saint Louis University Aug 2024