Coordinate research and planning activities for a National Institute of Health (NIH) funded project, Haiti R21 and oversee study implementation and management. Serves as the Principal Investigator’s primary point of contact to ensure that the Haiti R21 is implemented according to plan and timeline and reports are submitted on a regular basis. Directly supervise members of the Haiti based research team and liaise with subcontracted partners regarding program implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and activity reporting. Assemble and lead a community advisory board. Oversee and assist with participant recruitment, data collection, data management and data analysis. Assist with developing reports requested by the funder and ensure that required reports are submitted on time and in compliance with standards.

Planned and implemented instructional programs and provided related educational services for students under general supervision of the principal.

Supported program director in designing and implementing programs and policies to improve the medical volunteer experience and provided information and resources on advocacy and fundraising for an American-based Skilled Birth Attendant training program. Oversaw volunteer application process, interviewed candidates and facilitated orientation for volunteers. Coordinated logistics for in-country travel, community visits, transportation and translators. Served as a liaison and point of contact between volunteers and Midwives for Haiti staff. Contributed to the development and implementation of the Human Resources policies. Maintained supply inventory through frequent and thorough monitoring. Anticipated supply needs. Placed, expedited, and verified supply orders.

Carried out administrative duties and created content for blog posts and social media for a non-profit research and development organization specializing in creative solutions for the sanitation crisis in Haiti. Researched grant opportunities that were in alliance with Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihood’s programs.

Conducted needs assessment with partner organizations; specifically, women’s rights advocacy groups and schools for an organization focused on rebuilding after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Conducted interviews, coordinated and provided logistics for HaitiCorps International volunteers in preparation for and during their term of service in Haiti. Promoted visibility of the organization through social media platforms. Organized social media fundraising campaigns tthroughcrowdfunding.

Provided assessment and intensive home-based case management to young adults who have aged out of the foster care system in the state of Connecticut. Responded effectively and adequately to the needs of clients, staff, community members and funding agencies. Developed and maintained strong community relationships with agencies in regions where clients were serviced; utilized Capital Asset Management Information System (CAMIS) software system to input client’s progress notes, service plans and incident reports in a timely manner.

Co-facilitated an outpatient treatment program for newly released registered sex offenders. Engaged with community leaders to assist clients in obtaining employment and housing.

Planned and implemented a highly successful federal grant-funded ‘Right To Work’ program, a job readiness training program for youth ex-offenders. Played an instrumental role in the development of public relations and communications strategies to support program goals and community awareness.