Christie Rudder
17081 Faun Lane, La Pine,OR
Summary
Hardworking Advocate working diligently on behalf of persons with disabilities to obtain access to all needs and services to support living independently in their community of choice. Skilled in coordinating, collaborating services with resources to meet the needs voiced by all people with disability. Effective under pressure and in stressful situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Change Advocate
Dayle McIntosh Center
Garden Grove, CA
06.2005 - 04.2010
- Organized community outreach programs, increasing public awareness and collaborating with public organizations about important issues affecting all people living with disabilities.
- Established and Coordinated Advocacy and Empowerment Groups and Peer Support with consumers with disability.
- Participated and spoke in local City, County and State Council Meetings to voice change for inclusion of people with disabilities with equal access to services and the community.
- Arrange meetings with Local, County, State Legislators, Congressman and Senators regarding issues of independence for all people with disabilities. Advocated for Bills, Policy and Laws regarding equal civil rights for all people with disabilities.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CAAssociate of Science - Respiratory Therapy Practitioner
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CASome College (No Degree) - Music Education
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CAAssociate of Arts - Music Education
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CASkills
- Organization and Administration
- Effective Multitasking
- Policy Development
- Knowledge of Federal and State Laws
- Client Representation and Advisement
- Database Management
- Constituent Communications
- Team Collaboration
- Coalition Team Builder
- Conflict Resolution
- Legislation Tracking
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (RRT-NPS)
- Compassionate Care
- Initial Trauma Life Support
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Patient and family advocacy
Accomplishments
Systems Change Advocate of the Year, California (x3)
National Advocate of the Year Region IX, National Council on Independent Living
100 Women Making A Difference, Legislative Resolution Recipient, Orange County, California
Affiliations
- Commissioner, Oregon Disabilities Commission
- La Pine Community Health Center, Board Member
- Central Oregon Health Council, Board of Directors
- Community Advisory Council for Central Oregon OHP members, Chair
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
Timeline
Systems Change Advocate
Dayle McIntosh Center
06.2005 - 04.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
Irvine Valley College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy Practitioner
Orange Coast College
Some College (No Degree) - Music Education
California State University - Fullerton
Associate of Arts - Music Education
Saddleback College