Brenley Swafford

Professional Summary

Dedicated and driven Family, Youth, and Community Sciences student with extensive experience in leadership, mentorship, organization, and childcare. Adept at fostering meaningful relationships, coordinating teams with a strong commitment to youth development and mentorship. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively, from mentoring students and organizing large-scale retreats to one-on-one intensive tutoring and childcare. Skilled in engaging diverse populations, promoting literacy and equitable need-based care, and implementing programs that support youth and families in need.

Salt Company Student Leader 2023 - PRESENT  

• Mentoring younger women at UF in individual and group capacities on a weekly basis.
• Led a group of 15-20 girls in a two hour gathering weekly to help them adjust to college life and explore faith.
• met up with 1-3 girls to mentor them academically, spiritually, and emotionally.

The Mount Retreat Assistant Director 2023 - 2024 

• Coordinating 2024 retreat and events throughout the year.
• Led over 300 students and community members during a three day retreat off campus.
• Oversaw financial, creative, and recruitment teams in their tasks throughout the year.

The Mount Retreat Student Recruitment Chair 2022-2023 

• Recruiting and organizing incoming students for the retreat.
• Reached out to incoming parents and students to inform them about the retreat.
• Created groups based off of interests and personalities to match peers and mentors.

Sexual Assault & Alcohol Prevention Research (SAPR) Lab Assistant 2022-2023 

• Working on multiple studies in the lab 3 hours/week.
• Assisted with data collection, notetaking, and data processing.
• Worked primarily in qualitative data collection and processing such as taking interview notes and processing surveys.

Gainesville Thrives UF Treasurer 2024 - PRESENT 

• Treasurer for the student organization chapter of a nonprofit dedicated to increasing child literacy.
• Managed the finances of the student organization.
• Helped to lead events and meetings as part of a small student leadership team.

The Mount Retreat Board of Directors 2024 - PRESENT 

• Advising the current student organization leadership team and making decisions for the nonprofit.
• Directly overseeing student directors as well as recruitment and volunteer development teams.
• Making big picture decisions for the future of the organization's staff and volunteer structure.
• Mentoring the students who are on the current leadership team.

IRB Training, University of Florida (October 2022)

Good Clinical Practice for Social Behavior Research, University of Florida (October 2022)

FERPA, University of Florida (January 2024)

HIPAA & Privacy - General Awareness, University of Florida (January 2023)

Youth Protection Training, University of Florida (January 2024)

• Positive attitude
• Time management
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Organized and efficient
• Problem-solving
• Effective team leader