Professional Highlights

MSCSA Northeast Region Platform representative 

         Helped advocate on behalf of the NHED student senates at the state level on platform issues.

         Worked with MSCSA and lawmakers to formulate a bill to freeze tuition rates for two years.

         Co-chaired regional meetings and worked on platform stances, while maintaining bylaws and platform documents.

HCC Student Senate president

         Chaired Senate meetings weekly using Roberts Rules, worked with a cabinet on various issues, and sat on the Student Life committee. 

         Managed a large budget, approved clubs, advocated on behalf of all students at HCC on various issues.

         Maintained and modified bylaws, plus any other duties that came up during my term

HAVEN Board of Directors (Director of Outreach Education)

         Provides outreach and education to community organizations. Provides SafeZone training to organizations locally. Co-chairs weekly meetings on LGBTQ+ issues and concerns.  

Work Experience

Bright Path Minnesota - Designated Manager

12.2023-current

The Designated Manager will provide oversight, support and evaluation of the delivery of services according to the coordinated service and support plan and addendum. This position will ensure quality service delivery and compliance with state regulations as well as oversee training and support of program teams to develop, implement, and conduct a customized plan that helps guide the person toward achieving their goals.

                                        Sevita Health – Program Director

1.2023-11.2023

The program director (PD) is responsible for coordination and management in programs that specialize in supporting people with challenging behavioral and mental health needs, either in a residential or non-residential setting. 

Phoenix Service Corp – Case Manager

2.2022-1.2023

  As a case manager, I am responsible for managing the waivers of those on CADI, CAC, BI, and DD waivers. I am responsible for maintaining communication, conducting annual and semi annual meetings, creating service agreements, and working with the county and other resources as needed.

Dungarvin – Mental Health Program Director

8.2020-5.2021

  The mental health program director (MHPD) is responsible for coordination and management in programs that specialize in supporting people with challenging behavioral and mental health needs, either in a residential or non-residential setting.  The two priority areas of responsibility include hiring and ensuring orientation and ongoing training, of high-quality staff and ensuring all aspects of the program are developed, implemented, coordinated, and monitored to the highest degree possible.  The mental health program director should have direct communication and access to the director and all supervisors within the organization.

Minnesota Autism Center – Behavior Therapist

01.2020-8.2020

Minnesota Autism Center (MAC) provides therapeutic services for children ages 18 months to 21 years who have ASD.

Northland Counseling Center – ARMHS

02.2018 – 01.2020

Services are provided individually or in a small group setting. ARMHS instructs, teaches, assists and supports adults with basic living and social skills including: community resources, crisis assistance, mental illness symptoms management, household management, relapse prevention and more.

JetsNation (TheNationNetwork)– Social Media/Contributor

07.2017 – 04.2020

Manages social media accounts during Winnipeg Jets games. Creates content that reaches over ten thousand viewers. Requires usage of Adobe Photoshop and video editing software.

Northland Counseling Center – Direct Support Professional/Crisis

06.2017 –02.2018

 Provide supports to persons served by assisting in the development and implementation of all support plans and in the achievement of the goals and outcomes set forth, along with providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day.

Support Within Reach - Outreach Coordinator/Prevention Educator/Volunteer Manager

06.2016 – 12.2016

Creates and develops presentations for ages 4-65. Develops trainings on Sexual Violence, Sexual Harassment, and other topics relating gender violence. Tracks evaluations of presentations and statistics relating to trainings and presentations. Is responsible for the volunteer program and recruitment and training of all the volunteers for the district.

Education

College of Saint Scholastica – Bachelors of Arts in Organizational Behavior and Bachelors of Arts in Psychology

08.2014 – 07.2016

Organizational behavior studies the impact individuals, groups, and structures have on human behavior within organizations. It is an interdisciplinary field that includes sociology, psychology, communication, and management.

College of Saint Scholastica – Masters in Business Administration in Leadership and Change

09.2021 – 05.2023

The MBA in Leadership and Change is a unique graduate program that prepares students to lead strategic change in their organizations, professions, and communities. As members of a close-knit learning community, students also benefit from opportunities for networking, feedback, and collaboration with peers and faculty.

Skills

Management       Training & Development, Human Resource Management, Business/Technical Writing, Team Development, Behavior Management, Group Presentation Development, Hiring and Retention, Scheduling, Managing Budgets, DEI Educator, Culturally Competent Practices, Humble Inquiry, Humble Consulting, Change Implementation, Surveys, Data Analysis

Mental Health     Trauma Informed Care, Crisis Stabilization, Mental Health First Aid, SPMI Treatment and Management, Credible Charting, Treatment Plan Writing, Functional Assessments, LOCUS, Development of Mental Health Groups, Certified Peer Support Specialist