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Avianah McKenna

Youth Advocacy
Tacoma,Washington

Summary

Interested in the Network Representative position with The Mockingbird Society to provide leadership and engage in individual professional development.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Youth Action Board Member

Youth Action Board
Tacoma, Washington
08.2022 - Current
  • Interviewed and motivated members to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Managed divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
  • Co-host weekly conversations with youth lived experts who
    have experience with homelessness
  • Attend boards & initiatives to highlight youth voice for
    systematic improvement & direct change for their well-fare
  • Advocate for youth power on informed decision making
    with a focus on Black, Indigenous, & people of color (BIPOC)

Resident Advisor

Harbor Hope Center
Gig Harbor, WA
07.2022 - Current
  • Strategized to improve resident care and satisfaction and held weekly meetings with directors to advocate for resident needs.
  • Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to residents coping with loss and created and developed groups.
  • Mediated conflict to provide safe and secure environment through policy enforcement.
  • Guided residents to integrate into both academic and social communities
  • Worked with youth and young adults with mental health, giving the residents tools and resources that is used in daily practice
  • Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Olympic High School
Bremerton, WA
09.2018 - 06.2021

No Degree - Psychology

Evergreen College
Tacoma
05.2001 -

Skills

Teambuilding

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Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with Peirce County Council in the development of ending the cycles of youth homelessness.

Timeline

Youth Action Board Member

Youth Action Board
08.2022 - Current

Resident Advisor

Harbor Hope Center
07.2022 - Current

High School Diploma -

Olympic High School
09.2018 - 06.2021

No Degree - Psychology

Evergreen College
05.2001 -

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