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DUSTINA HAASE-LANIER

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Recognizing that racism, sexism, homophobia, and most oppression is rooted in colonization, white supremacy, and the subjugation of anyone who falls outside the mythical “norm” has been the lightning rod for most of Dustina’s career. These truths have inspired Dustina to first work to empower her own people: as an Alaskan Native (Tsimshian), as a Survivor and a Queer Women, with a Disability. Macro-change-oriented and strategic-thinking professional with several years of experience in networking, cultivating partnerships, and building relationships. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections, implementing training models, and big-picture management skills.

Dustina is an agent for change; in collaboration with other disenfranchised people, working together to train, educate, create opportunities for change, and secure seats at the table. Dustina works toward a more equitable world where oppression and social injustice no longer exist. It is her life's work to confront oppression and historic trauma, learn from the resilience of her elders, and bring others along on the path to equity.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

National

Access or Rise
, National
03.2018 - Current
  • Research accessibility needs for organizations.
  • Create and conduct interviews with staff and/or clients to better understand accessibility needs.
  • Establish frameworks and strategies in collaboration with businesses and organizations aimed at surpassing ADA standards, increasing real-world accessibility in physical locations, and training staff, board and volunteers at staff &/or board meetings, conferences and other gatherings.
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop long-term vision and operational strategies.
  • Analyzed industry trends to inform strategic planning and decision-making processes.
  • Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for organizations.

OR

Many Horses Productions
Portland, OR
05.2008 - Current
  • Developed events and benefits to support queer community initiatives.
  • Scouted, evaluated, and coordinated talent for various community events.
  • Facilitated partnerships with non-profits to align benefits with community needs.
  • Served as MC and performer at events, enhancing engagement and participation.

Equity & Racial Justice Education Sr. Coordinator

Oregon Food Bank
National team
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Coordinated educational programs for diverse community groups and stakeholders.
  • Developed training materials to boost participant engagement and comprehension.
  • Assessed participant feedback to refine program content and delivery methods.
  • Supported staff training initiatives to increase program effectiveness and team cohesion.
  • Facilitated the technical training needs of the national team.

WA

Columbia River Mental Health Services
Vancouver, WA
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Directly reporting to the CEO and charged with developing a DEI lens and program from the ground up. (The organization is 80 years old, and this is the first DEI position.)
  • Created a DEI lens and vision statement, and worked with the Board and Executive Leadership team to apply said lens to everything they do.
  • Initiated DEI-focused programming from the board level down.
  • Charged with creating training to bring the organization forward with a DEI focus from the top down.
  • Created a monthly diversity calendar of focused events for employee education and morale-boosting.
  • Worked on intake and many other forms to create more accessible forms for everyone.
  • Created an Indigenous land acknowledgment, worked on policy, and mini-training for when and how to use it respectfully.
  • Created a biweekly newsletter that provided practical information on allyship and anti-colonialist actions in bite-sized pieces.
  • Created a book club for education on diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Chief of Staff

international
, international
05.2021 - 02.2023
  • Directly reporting to the CEO, I coordinated the activities of the editors-in-chief of the five publications under the Pride Publishing umbrella: Pride, Out, Out Traveler, The Advocate, and Plus.
  • Kept the CEO informed of progress and problems, and took care of the issues that did not need her attention.
  • Research and assist with the CEO's or editor's interviews and small pieces.
  • Contributed articles, gift guides, and Native-focused work, and assisted the editor-in-chief with interviews and other additions to the five Pride Publishing magazines.

Founder, Program Creator, & Advocate

<ul> <li>Created a program to support frontline workers during the pandemic and lockdown.</li> <li>Started a hotline for frontline workers during the pandemic and subsequent lockdown.</li> <li>Operated a hotline, helping callers with trauma fatigue, compassion fatigue, and burnout.</li> <li>Assisted callers with safety planning, resources, and support through the crisis, so they were able to continue doing their important work.</li> </ul>
, National
06.2019 - 05.2021
  • Created a program to support frontline workers during the pandemic and lockdown.
  • Started a hotline for frontline workers during the pandemic and subsequent lockdown.
  • Operated a hotline, helping callers with trauma fatigue, compassion fatigue, and burnout.
  • Assisted callers with safety planning, resources, and support through the crisis, so they were able to continue doing their important work.

Oregon state

Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (OCADSV)
, Oregon state
03.2010 - 02.2013
  • Provide technical assistance to domestic and sexual violence programs to support their capacity to provide appropriate services to survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence by sharing information and resource materials to assist them in program development.
  • This assistance is done through telephone and/or electronic consultation, periodic mailings and/or publications, and site visits.
  • Research and analyze materials on a variety of issues pertinent to violence against people from underserved populations, and disseminate them to domestic and sexual violence programs.
  • Assist in the planning, provision, and evaluation of the annual statewide conference.
  • Contribute to the content, design, and implementation of events, training events, and conferences.
  • Coordinate and contribute to the monthly OCADSV e-newsletter and website.
  • Identify the training needs of domestic and sexual violence programs throughout the state.
  • Coordinate and conduct regional and statewide trainings related to domestic violence, sexual violence, oppression, and underserved populations.
  • Contribute to the content, design, and implementation of training.
  • Co-coordinate Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Awareness Month activities.
  • Organize lobbying efforts for domestic and sexual violence programs to support anti-violence legislation.
  • Train program staff on legislative priorities, basic lobbying skills, and providing testimony.

Oregon

Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
Portland, Oregon
05.2008 - 03.2010
  • Develop and conduct an 8-week class on 'Teen Domestic Violence and Healthy Relationships' for the Early College Academy.
  • Provide case management and advocacy-based counseling for program participants.
  • Provide community training and education on domestic violence and sexual assault dynamics, with racism, and oppression.
  • Maintain statistics and collect data for funding and educational purposes.

Domestic Violence Advocacy Services Coordinator

SafeChoice, DV&SA Services, YWCA Clark County
Diversity Trainer/Volunteer Advocacy Trainer, Domestic Violence Advocacy Services Coordinator
01.2001 - 05.2008
  • Provide peer counseling and resources by phone and in person for domestic violence and sexual assault (DV/SA) survivors, on the 24-hour hotline, in support groups, and with shelter program participants.
  • Develop a community-specific LGBTQ program for DV/SA survivors, including providing help with the grant writing process to fund the position.
  • Develop and conduct 'Marginalized Communities and Domestic Violence' training for local community agencies.
  • Help coordinate and conduct quarterly LGBTQ domestic violence training for staff, community partners, and volunteers.
  • Help coordinate and conduct quarterly deaf and persons with limited mobility advocacy training for staff and volunteers.
  • Coordinate and supervise interns for LGBTQ DV/SA program.
  • Develop and coordinate DV support group curriculum.

Education

Master of Social Work - Women & Gender Studies

Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Women’s Studies

Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, Washington
01.2016

Associate of Arts Degree - Women's Studies Certificate

Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, Washington
01.2006

Skills

  • Program development and training creation
  • Creation of new and innovative training curricula, and workshops
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Community engagement, building, and collaboration
  • Team leadership and staff management
  • Strategic planning
  • Grant reporting
  • Program development and training creation
  • Creation of new and innovative training curricula, and workshops
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Community engagement, building, and collaboration
  • Team leadership and staff management
  • Strategic planning
  • Grant reporting

Affiliations

  • "Follow the Yellow Brick Road: Re-Learning Consent from Our ForeQueers", National Sexual Assault Conference, 2011 and WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Conference, 2018- current
  • "Hunger, a Product of White Supremacy", Portland State University, 2018-current"Access or Rise" The history of ableism, resilience and how to fight back.2012- current
  • "Living Large and Loving It" How to accept your body at any size or ability. 2012- current
  • “Transforming a Culture of Violence Through Social Change; Power With, Not Power Over,” National Sexual Assault Conference, 2011-2019
  • “Strengthening Support to Survivors of Sexual Violence in Dual and Multi-Purpose Programs,” OCADSV Regional Trainings, 2010-2011
  • “Technology Safety for Survivors and Advocates,” OCADSV Regional Trainings, 2010-2011
  • “Advanced Technology” OCADSV Regional Trainings, 2010-2011
  • “Check Your Stereotypes at the Door” Women’s Studies Clark College and Willamette University 2008-Present
  • “A Day in the Life; examining everyday bias and how it impacts you” Women’s Studies Clark College and Willamette University 2008-2022
  • “Life to the Beat of a Different Drum; Native survivors of Violence” Community organizations 2009-2020
  • “Queer People of Color: the intersections of oppression” Community organizations 2009-Present
  • “Beyond ADA; helping all survivors” Community organizations 2008-Present
  • “Diversity 101” CRMHS staff and board 2023- Present

Accomplishments

  • Washington State University Women of Distinction 2016
  • Portland State University President’s Award 2017

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Equity & Racial Justice Education Sr. Coordinator

Oregon Food Bank
11.2023 - 11.2024

WA

Columbia River Mental Health Services
03.2023 - 09.2023

Chief of Staff

international
05.2021 - 02.2023

Founder, Program Creator, & Advocate

<ul> <li>Created a program to support frontline workers during the pandemic and lockdown.</li> <li>Started a hotline for frontline workers during the pandemic and subsequent lockdown.</li> <li>Operated a hotline, helping callers with trauma fatigue, compassion fatigue, and burnout.</li> <li>Assisted callers with safety planning, resources, and support through the crisis, so they were able to continue doing their important work.</li> </ul>
06.2019 - 05.2021

National

Access or Rise
03.2018 - Current

Oregon state

Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (OCADSV)
03.2010 - 02.2013

OR

Many Horses Productions
05.2008 - Current

Oregon

Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
05.2008 - 03.2010

Domestic Violence Advocacy Services Coordinator

SafeChoice, DV&SA Services, YWCA Clark County
01.2001 - 05.2008

Master of Social Work - Women & Gender Studies

Portland, Oregon

Bachelor of Science - Women’s Studies

Vancouver, Washington

Associate of Arts Degree - Women's Studies Certificate

Vancouver, Washington

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