Amber Nelson

Trains new responders in engagement, medical records, documentation, crisis interventions, collaborative problem solving and more in virtual and face-to-face environments.

• Oversaw the development and distribution of program materials, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
• Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
• Developed trainings based on suicidology research for crisis responders.
• Administered pre- and post-test evaluations to measure training effectiveness in a structured environment.
• Implemented feedback mechanisms to enhance program processes and services.
• Oversaw the development of program materials, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Served as a liaison between departments on group projects

• Saved lives of hundreds of callers through urgent dispatches, real-time crisis intervention, and risk assessment.
• Acted as a key resource at the veteran's crisis line, assisting callers in distress.
• As a crisis responder I provide psychoeducation, complete structured diagnostic and clinical assessments, identify veterans at high risk, coordinate enhanced care, provide resources, prepare, and maintain records and reports in accordance with program guidelines, and conduct outreach.
• Collaborated with VCL team members to identify and coordinate essential services for veterans in crisis.
• Led team meetings by collaborating, documenting discussions, and presenting strategies to prevent Compassion Fatigue.

• Developed engaging course materials, including syllabi, lectures, and assessments for adult learners online.
• Facilitated interactive discussions to boost student understanding and participation.
• Evaluated student performance through assessments, offering constructive feedback for improvement.
• Mentored faculty on online teaching methodologies, enhancing their instructional effectiveness.
• Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
• Advised students on academic pathways and available resources within the program.
• Implemented innovative teaching strategies that increased learner engagement and retention throughout the course.
• Delivered engaging course lectures with modern technology to enhance student comprehension.

• Conduct original research related to the medical and mental health professions and public health practices.
• Developed written products that articulated scientific findings and their impact on diverse social groups.
• Synthesized, analyzed, and presented relevant findings to specialized and general audiences, enhancing understanding of key sociological issues.
• Design, collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data with special expertise in conducting interviews and focus groups and using qualitative software.
• Developed and directed an interdisciplinary public health major.
• Chaired the Social Behavioral Educational (SBE) Institutional Review Board (IRB) committee by conducting standard guidance reviews and approvals (protocol determinations) to ensure human subjects protection.
• Implement federal guidelines and IRB policies in alignment with the Revised Common Rule.
• Worked with regulatory bodies to evaluate nursing program effectiveness.
• Plan, organize, and implement undergraduate research symposiums.
• Provide mentorship and consultation to researchers.
• Led sustainability taskforce meetings to create and implement eco-friendly initiatives, promoting environmental awareness within the academic community.
• Serve as the Alpha Kappa Delta Chapter Representative and organize speakers, events, honors ceremonies, and service activities.

• Developed curriculum tailored for diverse student populations, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes in correctional education.
• Facilitated discussions that promoted critical thinking and deeper understanding among students.
• Collaborated with colleagues to improve educational programs and resources.
• Integrated technology into lessons, increasing interactivity and student participation in learning experiences.
• Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
• Prepared comprehensive course materials including syllabi, lesson plans, handouts, and exams.

• Developed pre and post-test surveys in alignment with their educational and research initiatives and funding requirements for an applied research project titled 'Women’s Rights and Empowerment in the Western Hemisphere.'
• Collaborated with colleagues on research, designing pre and post-test surveys and conducting literature reviews on women's rights and study abroad.
• Researched intersection of study abroad, women’s empowerment, and educational development to support colleagues’ grant proposals.
• Oversaw scientific and technical components of grant projects.

• Drafted and finalized executive summary alongside full transcription and key highlights to effectively communicate scientific findings.
• Produced executive summary and key highlights from seminar findings, ensuring clarity and accessibility of scientific insights.
• Synthesized expert research from 'Bridging Early Years to the Early Grades' seminar to enhance understanding of early childhood development.

• Examined paradigms of mental health and illness, contributing to academic discourse on youth mental illness, including geneticization and behavioral genetics.
• Analyzed data using qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Developed intercultural understandings of medical and mental health professions, enhancing insights into health care systems.
• Conducted interdisciplinary research on societal impacts of emerging technologies.
• Collaborated with diverse teams to develop innovative project proposals.

• Developed and submitted final report to Carnegie Corporation of New York for National Academy of Education, detailing findings and recommendations for Adolescent Literacy Predoctoral Fellowship Program.

• Identified key resources such as national studies, research reports, and stakeholder interests for prospectus for BCYF Initiative.
• Identified key resources including national studies and stakeholder interests for BCYF Initiative prospectus.
• Produced executive summary of May 18, 2011 'Forum on Childhood Mental Health Issues'.

• Researched, organized, and launched 'Forum on Childhood Mental Health Issues' for Board on Children, Youth, and Families, enhancing awareness of mental health challenges among youth.
• Coordinated planning meeting for 10-year follow-up on 'Community Programs to Promote Youth Development', contributing to ongoing evaluation and dissemination of findings.
• Launched NAM forum on childhood mental health issues, developing program management skills while facilitating planning for community programs follow-up.
• Established a contract position to ensure continued contributions after completing the fellowship.