Alonna Clark
M.A. International Affairs
San Francisco,CA
Summary
International affairs professional with experience in nonprofit development, grant stewardship, fundraising campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and program evaluation. Skilled in donor communications, community outreach, and cross-cultural relationship building. Fluent in English and Spanish with a strong commitment to international development and sustainable community impact.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Health Care Navigator/ R&P Caseworker
International Rescue Committee, IRC
02.2024 - Current
- Educate patients and families on available resources, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.
- Trained in and co-facilitated a SPARCS (Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress) group to impact Spanish-speaking refugee adolescents' ability to cope with trauma
- Assist members with social determinants of health and link to appropriate community resources.
- Identify potential barriers to care, implementing tailored solutions to improve outcomes.
- Comply with and contribute to grant standards and reporting
- Coordinate health workshops and presentations to support client needs and encourage community building
- Manage documentation, case notes, and enrolling clients into multi-system interfaces
- Conduct home visits to assess the clients' needs and provide cultural orientations
Homeless Youth Case Manager
Build Futures
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted in securing stable housing for homeless youth by collaborating with local agencies and landlords.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring the safety and well-being of all program participants.
- Assisted with registering new clients into the HMIS system and maintained accurate records of client progress, facilitating more effective communication among team members regarding individual cases.
- Empowered young clients to set and achieve personal goals through ongoing guidance and mentorship.
Refugee Resettlement Youth Care Worker
Crittenton Services for Families and Children
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided emotional support and guidance to promote positive self-esteem and resilience in challenging situations.
- Delivered therapeutic crisis intervention services when necessary, addressing urgent concerns promptly while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Utilized cultural competencies to maintain positive relationships amongst a diverse population based on nationality, religion, and sexual orientation
Intern to CEO and VP of External Affairs
Crittenton Services for Families and Children
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Designed, conducted, and presented quality control research to evaluate organizational integrity and alignment with mission and values, resulting in the implementation of a more accurate data collection system
- Developed stewardship reports for awarded grants to strengthen donor engagement and maintain funding relationships
- Created country-specific presentations to support organization-wide cultural competency initiatives
- Translated presentations and communications for the Vice President of External Affairs
- Promoted community outreach events for resource families and community partners, increasing client access to services and engagement opportunities
Research Assistant
Global Studies Institute
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked on a team for two data analysis cycles for a longitudinal study, to analyze and record, in Excel, the degree to which courses upheld the institution's global learning standards and objectives
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Trained new researchers on the proper analysis of relevant data
Remote Fundraising/Communications Intern
Telangana Hijra Intersex Transgender Samiti
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Led a social media fundraising campaign supporting transgender, hijra, and intersex communities in India through crowdfunding initiatives and targeted graphic design strategies
- Surpassed a $1,000 fundraising goal to provide essential resources, including food, housing assistance, medications, and antiretroviral (ARV) treatment for marginalized individuals affected by systemic discrimination
- Supported the development and sustainability of small businesses established by transgender men and women in Telangana through outreach, advocacy, and resource coordination
Regional Coordinator Intern
School on Wheels
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Delivered academic support and mentorship to underserved youth and families experiencing homelessness
- Facilitated bilingual (English/Spanish) family meetings to assist with documentation, program enrollment, and service comprehension
- Strengthened family participation and program accessibility through culturally competent communication and advocacy
Education
Master of Arts - International Affairs
Long Beach State University
Long Beach, CA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Long Beach State University
Long Beach, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Donor stewardship
International development
Non-profit management
Fundraising
Cultural Competency
Community Outreach
Timeline
Health Care Navigator/ R&P Caseworker
International Rescue Committee, IRC
02.2024 - Current
Homeless Youth Case Manager
Build Futures
08.2023 - 01.2024
Intern to CEO and VP of External Affairs
Crittenton Services for Families and Children
08.2022 - 12.2022
Research Assistant
Global Studies Institute
10.2021 - 05.2022
Refugee Resettlement Youth Care Worker
Crittenton Services for Families and Children
04.2021 - 08.2023
Remote Fundraising/Communications Intern
Telangana Hijra Intersex Transgender Samiti
05.2020 - 12.2020
Regional Coordinator Intern
School on Wheels
08.2019 - 11.2020
Master of Arts - International Affairs
Long Beach State University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Long Beach State University
05.2001 -