Carly Howenstein
Denver,CO
Summary
Highly motivated employee with experience in immigration law and working with vulnerable populations. Passionate about advocating for justice for immigrants with a commitment to a client centered approach. Committed to fighting against systems built to oppress. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and interpersonal skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN)
Legal Advocate
12.2019 - Current
- Liaised with pro bono volunteers to place clients with attorneys
- Prepared legal documents with pro se individuals such as motions, notices of appeal, and applications for relief
- Collaborated with team members to plan trainings and events for volunteers and other stakeholders
- Consistently reviewed, updated and tracked data in various locations
- Administratively managed and innovated the Legal Orientation Program (LOP) to effectively provide legal education to detained immigrants
- Conducted know your rights presentations to guide clients through the complex immigration legal system
- Lead my team (attorney, social worker, and legal advocate) to ensure cases were kept on track and financials were organized
- Conducted research and compiled evidence for legal cases.
- Supported clients and attorneys through case management and evidence gathering
- Hired, trained, supervised, and oversaw intern groups through various projects
Casa De Paz
Internship
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Used interpersonal and Spanish language skills to support immigrants while detained and upon release
- Managed groups of volunteers in a fast-paced work environment
- Collaborated with the executive director on community outreach, volunteer training, administration, and program innovation.
Education
Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) -
University of Colorado Denver
05-2024
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies And Spanish -
University of Denver
06.2019
Skills
- Spanish Fluency
- Interpersonal Skills
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Immigration Law
- Relationship Building
- Case Analysis and Issue Spotting
- Trauma Informed Interviewing
References
References available upon request.
Additional Experience
- The Elements of DEI: 4 Part Training
- Interviewee on Hear, Allà, Presente, Podcast
- Speaker at 2020 Livingston Lecture at the University of Denver
- Comprehensive Overview of Immigration Law training with CLINIC
- Excellence in Spanish Studies Award, 2019 Recipient
Timeline
Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN)
Legal Advocate
12.2019 - Current
Casa De Paz
Internship
01.2019 - 12.2019
Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) -
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies And Spanish -
University of Denver
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