Research Assistant / 2007 — 2017

Worked with Principal Investigator to design and evaluate interventions to help Connecticut Department of Children and Families improve recruitment and retention of child welfare staff. Responsibilities included attending project meetings at DCF, conducting focus groups, designing evaluation instruments, analyzing data in SPSS, and preparing project reports. Co-authored peer reviewed journal articles.

Freelancer and Consultant / 2018 — Present

Clients include Mosaic Community Planning, PsychPlus Foundation, 2M Research, United Against Slavery, American Academy of Pediatrics, R3ciprocity blog, Social Work Degree Center, Tuskegee University Department of Social Work, Mental Health California Magazine, individual activists and entrepreneurs, and doctoral students. Hired undergraduate intern and graduate research assistants to assist with various projects. Secure contracts through Upwork, LinkedIn, website, and word of mouth.

Research Manager / 2022 — 2023

Drafted treatment and outcome reports for substance use and mental health treatment facilities, analyzed data, managed reports schedule, trained staff, facilitated research team meetings, co-authored peer reviewed journal article (accepted for publication), obtained independent IRB approval for research study, and participated in meetings with addiction center staff.

Program Associate / 2008 — 2010

Contributed to and edited 200+ page report, Core Contemplative Competencies. Prepared funding proposals and program reports, planned events, and conducted research for Transforming Trauma Initiative which provided contemplative training to domestic violence shelter workers at risk of secondary traumatic stress. Reviewed literature and conducted interviews with national leaders in the field of contemplative approaches to treating direct and vicarious trauma, and on post-traumatic growth.