Organized and managed events and activities for 60+ patients and families to help normalize inpatient stay
Facilitated support groups for children, teens, siblings, and caregivers
Developed and maintained relationships with families from a wide range of ages, languages, and cultural backgrounds
Managed resources and logistics for successful execution of multiple programs simultaneously.
Developed and maintained relationships with external partners including major donors to facilitate program operations.
Facilitated programming by coordinating resources between hospital departments.
Tracked and reported expenses accurately to manage program budgets.
Resource Room Intern
Boston Children’s Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Assisted Coordinator with activities and events for patients
Provided support activities for families.
Orientation Leader
Office of Student Activities
01.2017 - 01.2018
Led orientation for incoming 300+ students and their families
Provided guidance to incoming students and led team-building activities.
Coordinated and led group campus tours to students and parents.
Tutor
America Reads
01.2017 - 05.2017
Provided one-on-one literacy tutoring sessions for public elementary school students.
Tailored instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
Office Assistant
Graduate Expressive Arts Therapies
01.2016 - 05.2016
Assisted graduate faculty members of the Expressive Arts Therapies Program.
Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
Intern, Youth Program
Medicine Wheel Productions
01.2016 - 05.2016
Provided weekly art sessions with recovering adolescent addicts from group home, court system, and Department of Youth Services
Participated in community art projects with clients
NARCAN training and certification.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy -
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
05.2018
Volunteer Experience
Threshold Program, Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, 2017, 2018, Club President, Circle of Friends, Organized social events on campus for students with diverse learning, intellectual, and developmental disabilities
Heal Grief, Actively Moving Forward, Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, 2017, 2018, Chapter President, Peer-led support groups for young-adults grieving the illness or death of a loved one
Habitat for Humanity, 2015, 2018, Member and Student Leader, Built & and renovated homes for members of the community, Facilitated team fundraising, Planned and led all pre-departure preparation, teamwork activities & debriefing for the participants, Facilitated presentation about Alternative Spring Break and impact of service at annual workshop with professionals and peers from universities across Massachusetts
Harvard Square Meals, Cambridge, MA, 2014, 2018, Volunteer, Served meals in soup kitchen on weekly basis during each academic year, Foster healthy connections and communication with guests
Patient Financial Clearance Supervisor: at Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MAPatient Financial Clearance Supervisor: at Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA
Vice President – Behavioral Health Nursing & Patient Care Operations at Boston Children’s HospitalVice President – Behavioral Health Nursing & Patient Care Operations at Boston Children’s Hospital