Darlington Sehgbean
Robbinsdale,MN
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in advocacy, human rights, and program management. Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, manage high-impact programs, and drive policy change. Experienced in case management, voter engagement, student mentorship, and community outreach. Adept at leading teams, managing budgets, and fostering inclusive environments. Passionate about social justice, education access, and empowering underrepresented communities. Skilled in research, policy analysis, and interpersonal communication, with a track record of delivering measurable results in political campaigns, nonprofit leadership, and student government.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Coordinator
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center Be@School Program
Minneapolis, MN
12.2024 - Current
- Case Management: Accept referrals from schools, conduct regular school and home visits to assess family strengths and needs, and monitor student attendance.
- Plan Development: Collaborate with families to create and oversee case plans aimed at improving school success and self-sufficiency.
Lead College Access Mentor
AmeriCorps' Improve Your Tomorrow Program
Brooklyn Park, MN
11.2024 - Current
- Lead student development workshops, including, but not limited to, college advising, civic engagement, character education, and life skills.
- Collaborate with educators, school staff, and community partners to cultivate a vibrant, student-driven culture that values resilience, authenticity, and passion.
Youth Counselor - Residential
Leo A. Hoffmann Center
Saint Peter, MN
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided care to clients, maintaining 100% compliance with standards; ensured 100% client satisfaction
- Improved children's behavior through coping skills and other therapeutic interventions.
Field Organizer
Minnesota House Caucus DFL
Mankato, MN
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Directed a field program across three districts, increasing voter engagement by 85%.
- Recruited, trained, and led 25+ volunteers, completing 160 hours of outreach monthly.
Programs Operations Coordinator
Maverick Involvement Team
University Of Minnesota, Mankato, MN
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Oversaw safe, welcoming and highly multicultural environment open to students.
- Assisted new students with learning about and engaging in university programs.
Education
B.S. - Political Science, Sociology
Minnesota State University
Mankato05.2024
Master of Arts - Human Rights
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Strong interpersonal skills in both oral and written communications
- MS Office expertise, proficiency in office programs
- Client advocacy
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Service monitoring and evaluation
- Community resource expertise
- Individualized service plans
- Community liaison
Accomplishments
- Book, The Destined Child: Story of a Boy Hauling Himself from Humble Beginnings, 2024
- Advocacy Champion Award, MSU Mankato
- 'My Man of Service' Award
- Stellar Performance Award
- MNSU Senator of the Month (August) Award
- MNSU Rookie of the Year Award
- MIT Leadership Retreat Certificate of Participation
Leadership Experience
- Delegate, UN General Youth Assembly, New York, 11/22
- Delegate, American Model UN, Chicago, 09/21
- Student Body President Candidate, Student Government, MSU Mankato, 04/23
- At-Large Senator, Student Government, MSU Mankato, 09/22-05/24
- International Senator, Student Government, Augustana College, 08/20-05/22
- Mentor, Upward Bound, MSU Mankato, 06/22
- Student Representative, Student Alumni Board, Augustana College, 04/2021-04/22
- Member, Political Science Student Advisory Council, Augustana College, 05/2021-05/2022
Certification
- Resident Rights
- MN Vulnerable Adult/Minors Reporting
- Vulnerable Adult Mandated Reporter Training
- Mandated Reporter Training
Affiliations
- Reading
- Writing
- Soccer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Service Coordinator
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center Be@School Program
12.2024 - Current
Lead College Access Mentor
AmeriCorps' Improve Your Tomorrow Program
11.2024 - Current
Field Organizer
Minnesota House Caucus DFL
05.2024 - 12.2024
Youth Counselor - Residential
Leo A. Hoffmann Center
01.2023 - 12.2024
Programs Operations Coordinator
Maverick Involvement Team
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Resident Rights
- MN Vulnerable Adult/Minors Reporting
- Vulnerable Adult Mandated Reporter Training
- Mandated Reporter Training
B.S. - Political Science, Sociology
Minnesota State University
Master of Arts - Human Rights
University of Minnesota
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