Breonna Walker
Summary
An advantageous Educator and Program Manager with a background in Public Administration, Non-Profit Management, and Policy Research who seeks a new opportunity to analyze policy and create initiatives for economically underserved communities. Through a multitude of experiences including writing and instruction, advocacy, and community organizing, I have developed a desire to implement policy and create initiatives that will provide an equitable experience for communities of color.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder | Program Director
Urban Seeds Grow - A Non-Profit Organization
2020.03 - Current
- Founded and operate two community gardens and student-learning spaces in response to COVID-19 pandemic to organize and combat socioeconomic disparities within targeted communities
- Facilitate fundraising efforts that totaled $25,000 and awarded $75,000 in grants to create sustainable food systems and infrastructure
- Supervise Planet Newark Program for Newark Board of Education and La Casa De Don Pedro for community education on Urban Agriculture
- Managed large-scale volunteer events, ensuring smooth logistics and positive experiences for all participants.
- Founded Free the Flow initiative to educate community on Period Poverty Inequity and Women's health .
Certified Psychiatric Screener
Newark Beth iserael medical center
2020.06 - Current
- Provide intervention services and clinical evaluation to adults, children and families who are experiencing psychiatric crisis
- Consult and coordinate with psychiatrist to conduct interdepartmental patient services
- Provide psycho-education to consumers and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of treatment and develop comprehensive treatment plan to determine most effective level of care
- Document triage information, clinical assessment data, changes in mental status, referrals, and admissions to updated patient chart.
English Language Arts | Lead Teacher
Kipp new Jersey
2018.08 - 2019.06
- Lead 60+ Sixth grade students, in grade appropriate literature and writing development to meet common core standards
- Engage scholars in culturally relevant literature with exposure to diverse stories and novelists to provide inspiration for critical thinking and story-writing
- Facilitate weekly advisory group of 12 sixth graders to cover topics such as: student culture and engagement, mid-semester progress and end-of-semester goals, current events, and peer support
- Support in student auditions, selection, mentoring and creative direction of annual Diaspora Black History Month celebration including 6th – 8th grade students and KIPP alumni.
Mental Health Associate
RWJBH - Monmouth Medical Center
2014.11 - 2018.08
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during therapy sessions.
- Improved treatment outcomes with thorough documentation of patients'' progress and timely communication to mental health professionals.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans, addressing specific needs and goals for recovery.
- Supported clients through crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation techniques and appropriate interventions to ensure safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care, optimizing patient outcomes and overall satisfaction.
Service Engagement Advocate
Stockton University – Office of service-learning
2012.01 - 2014.05
- Recruit, orient, support S-L students by developing and facilitating training, assessing interests and skills, and recommending appropriate community sites
- Facilitate student-led discourse to connect student and community partner objectives, experiences, and learning outcomes
- Conduct ongoing outreach to and sustain relationships with community-based organizations, including annual needs assessments and site visits
- Organize and manage annual, multi-campus, MLK Day of Service for 100+ students, community members, and partners.
Intern Union Organizer
UNITE HERE: ORGANIZING BEYOND BARRIERS
2013.07 - 2013.08
- Collaborate with peers, labor workers, and community activists to connect the workers’ rights movement with present-day objectives of economic and social justice
- Conduct thorough research to effectively execute campaign goals strategically
- Recruit community leaders through fieldwork, door-knocking, storytelling and agitating
- Participate in weekly leadership development trainings to improve campaign strategies.
Education
Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) -
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY05.2020
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ05.2014
Skills
- Program Development and Management
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing
- Community Outreach
- Program Coordination
- Staff Management
- Crisis Management
- Policies and Procedures Development
Research And Community Involvement
- Long Island University - Capstone Project, Spring 2020 | Keeping Children Safe: Factors That Impact Child Well-Being Across the United States
- Free the Flow NJ, January 2021 | Menstrual Equity Movement
- K Heart Foundation – Christmas Toy Drive, December 2019 | Donated hygiene products through Free the Flow
- Catching Our Breath – Asthma Awareness Walk, September, 2019 | Volunteer Coordinator
- Joy Cometh in the Morning, June 2017 | Activities Coordinator – Volunteer
Timeline
Certified Psychiatric Screener
Newark Beth iserael medical center
2020.06 - Current
Co-Founder | Program Director
Urban Seeds Grow - A Non-Profit Organization
2020.03 - Current
English Language Arts | Lead Teacher
Kipp new Jersey
2018.08 - 2019.06
Mental Health Associate
RWJBH - Monmouth Medical Center
2014.11 - 2018.08
Intern Union Organizer
UNITE HERE: ORGANIZING BEYOND BARRIERS
2013.07 - 2013.08
Service Engagement Advocate
Stockton University – Office of service-learning
2012.01 - 2014.05
Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) -
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Stockton University
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