Community Outreach and Family Support professional with extensive experience supporting families navigating complex social service systems. Skilled in community engagement, benefits education, application assistance, and partnership building with healthcare and community-based organizations. Brings lived experience, cultural humility, and professional training to support pregnant and postpartum mothers and families with dignity, follow-through, and equity. Certified Peer Support professional with a strong commitment to improving access to Medicaid and essential family supports.
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Emuna Bella Patterson
Windsor
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Favor Inc. Wethersfield, CT
Family Champion/ Peer Intern
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Provide direct support, education, and advocacy to families navigating behavioral health, medical, and social service systems.
- Assist families with understanding eligibility requirements and completing applications for public benefits and services.
- Conduct community outreach and engagement with caregivers, parents, and community partners across Connecticut.
- Facilitate and participate in workshops, trainings, and community events focused on family support, access to care, and system navigation.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and internal staff to connect families to appropriate resources.
- Maintain follow-up with families to address barriers, documentation needs, and service coordination challenges.
- Represent the organization with professionalism and cultural responsiveness in community settings
Favor IncWethersfield, CT
Community Advocate / Parent Leader
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Serve in leadership and advisory roles focused on improving access to services for families and children
- Engage families with lived experience to ensure community voices are included in program planning and decision-making
- Build partnerships with community-based organizations, service providers, and advocacy groups
- Support outreach efforts targeting underserved and marginalized families
- Share insights and feedback with leadership to identify gaps in access and service delivery
Education
The University of West FloridaPensacola, FL
Bachelor of Social Work
05-2022
University Overview
- Awarded Adult Learner of the Year
Manchester Community Collage Manchester Ct
Associate of Arts from Social Work
05-2011
University Overview
- 3.9 GPA
Manchester High SchoolManchester Connecticut
High School Diploma
06-2007
University Overview
- Honor Roll 2007
Skills
- Community Outreach & Engagement
- Family Support & Navigation
- Medicaid & Public Benefits Assistance
- Health & Social Service Systems
- Workshop & Group Facilitation
- Culturally Responsive Communication
- Application & Documentation Support
- Community Partnerships & Collaboration
- Follow-Up, Tracking & Reporting
- Advocacy & Systems Navigation
Certification
- Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (CPRSP)
- Recovery Leadership Academy (in progress)
- Trauma-Informed Care (training)
- Community Outreach & Family Advocacy Training
- QPR Certified
- Safetalk Aid Certified
- CPR
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with the team statewide in CT in the development of projects.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
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Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company RetreatsInterests
Learning and building
Timeline
Family Champion/ Peer Intern
Favor Inc.
02.2023 - Current
Community Advocate / Parent Leader
Favor Inc
02.2023 - Current
The University of West Florida
Bachelor of Social Work
Manchester Community Collage
Associate of Arts from Social Work
Manchester High School
High School Diploma