Christina Travis
Cheektowaga,NY
Summary
Experienced team member with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives; ready to step in a leadership roll. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
OCFS Buffalo Regional office
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Facilitated a workshop in the annual youth speak out event for youth in the child welfare system
- Advocated for youth who were unable to use their voice.
- Creation of an organized physical copy of OCFS state policies
- Creating power points as potential training materials about trauma informed care and cultural competence.
- Coordinating with multiple agencies to organize events and multiple public speaking experiences
Undergraduate Researcher in Child Welfare and Computer Science Department
University at Buffalo
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Used coding software to sort the contents of NYS laws and policies regarding children and their safety
- Researching local and federal foster care agencies throughout the United States and using that information to create a data base
- Teaching the 'Theory of Adultism' to foster youth and youth facing homelessness
- Assisting in the process of creating surveys that are curated to better understand the child welfare system and it's inner workings. Creating power points for co-facilitating lectures.
- Presenting lived experience to University students
Youth Advisory Board Member
Office of Children and Family Services
03.2024 - Current
- Participate in research and writing papers, and creating informative posters geared towards bringing change and awareness in NYS policies towards youth in foster care/juvenal justice systems
- Meet with fellow youth advisors and members of OCFS in Albany twice a year to meet with policymakers and advocate for legal changes within the system using lived experience
Consultant
Office of Children and Family Services
11.2024 - Current
- Using lived experience in foster care to strengthen training criteria and supportive materials and programming by reviewing/providing assistance.
- Competency in public speaking and facilitation
- Facilitation/co-facilitation in trainings that serve youth in care and their caseworkers and/or foster parents.
- Working well independently and as part of a team
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Services
SUNY Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY05.2025
NYS Regents Degree - undefined
Kenmore East Senior High School
Tonawanda, NY06.2020
Skills
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Youth advocacy
- Research
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical skills
- Professionalism
- Survey creation
- Writing emails
- Critical thinking
- Mastery of PowerPoint
Timeline
Consultant
Office of Children and Family Services
11.2024 - Current
Youth Advisory Board Member
Office of Children and Family Services
03.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher in Child Welfare and Computer Science Department
University at Buffalo
09.2022 - 09.2023
Intern
OCFS Buffalo Regional office
06.2022 - 08.2022
NYS Regents Degree - undefined
Kenmore East Senior High School
Associate of Arts - Human Services
SUNY Erie Community College
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