LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY
“It is easier to build strong children than repair broken men.”
— Frederick Douglas —
PROGRAM COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR
ASERVIC 2019 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
July 2018 - July 2019
Co-lead and facilitated the double-blind, peer review of all education and poster sessions, including all selection, coordination, and communication processes
Developed and drafted the proposal (1) rating scale and rubric, (2) organizational sheet, (3) call document, (4) title page, (5) blind form, and (6) acceptance and rejection letters
PROPOSAL REVIEWER AND CONFERENCE VOLUNTEER
AARC 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
June 2016 - September 2016
Reviewed the conference proposals according to a rubric and set criteria in alignment with the association’s vision, mission, and purpose
Assisted in the coordination of the conference and its focus on “emerging trends in counseling assessment and research: practice, education, and social change”
INDEPENDENT ADDICTION PREVENTION RESEARCH
IAAOC CUTTING EDGE COMMITTEE
May 2015 - Present
Principal investigator of current and ongoing committee research into “effective addictions prevention for adolescents,” and operationalization of related protective factors (i.e., technological resources, educational programs, wellness-based approaches, and spiritual practices)
LIFE-SKILLS AND JOB TRAINING
THE SANCTUARY IN DELRAY BEACH
December 2011 - April 2013
Provided coaching to adolescent and young adult residents on resume writing, interview skills, and mentoring for success in job procurement
COMMUNITY SERVICE MENTORING
CROS MINISTRIES AND DELRAY BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION
December 2011 - April 2013
Guided and helped foster adolescent and young adult volunteers’ desire to support and serve their local communities, while helping to improve their self-esteem, achievement, and overall fulfillment