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
Problem-Solving
Planning and Coordination
Advocacy
Commitment to social justice
Excellent punctuality
Youth lived homelessness
Racial Equity
Communication
Promote empowerment in programs
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 -