Ginna Isunza
WI
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives and achieving desired business objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigrant Outreach Program Director
YWCA Rock County
10.2018 - Current
- Coordinated in-house and community events/activities designed to meet the interests of the clients and their families
- Assisted in creating policies and procedures developed to meet the needs of the clientele and the program
- Generated documentation to monitor client prognosis for monthly review
- Contributed to program marketing while assisting with the admissions process
- Provided legal advocacy in immigration and family law, victim empowerment, and psychosocial support for victims of Sexual Assault and/or domestic violence
- Assisted victims of violence in obtaining services related to finding new temporary housing, filing restraining orders, obtaining U-VISAs/VAWA, or new employment
- Conducted support groups for domestic violence and sexual assault victims
- Provided information, emotional support, safety planning, and crisis intervention to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence
- Coordinated with law enforcement, prosecutors, and other criminal justice system service providers to provide culturally appropriate responses to victims of violence within CCRs and other joint task forces
- Provided professional and community education on topics of sexual assault, domestic violence, and immigration throughout the state of Wisconsin
- Worked with various counties to ensure services are accessible for immigrant, refugee, and/or Latin@ Spanish-speaking individuals
- Ensured confidentiality of individuals, locations, and situations
- Provided training, support, and mentoring to volunteers and interns on a regular basis.
- Collaborated closely with executive leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term growth.
Housing First/ Tree Lane Case Manager
YWCA Madison
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Interviewed new households in the program, reviewed program expectations and/or services, had household sign all necessary forms and releases
- Conducted a needs assessment and assisted each household in developing a housing case plan
- Assisted households in following through with their case plans and monitored their progress at regular intervals
- Assisted households in maintaining housing by helping them understand and comply with lease expectations
- Assisted households with long term housing goals, such as renewing their lease or applying for appropriate housing prior to the end of their lease term
- Mediated conflicts that might arise between households and the landlord
- Assisted households with identified goals, such as education goals, obtaining or increasing income, parenting concerns, health care concerns (including physical, mental, dental, and substance abuse issues), and other basic needs, including food, transportation, and clothing
- Collaborated with service providers working with the household, as appropriate.
Bilingual Outreach Advocate
UNIDOS Against Domestic Violence
01.2012 - 06.2018
- Provided legal advocacy in immigration and family law, victim empowerment, and psychosocial support for victims of Sexual Assault and/or domestic violence
- Assisted victims of violence in obtaining services related to finding new temporary housing, filing restraining orders, obtaining U-VISA’s/VAWA, or new employment
- Conducted support groups for domestic violence and sexual assault victims
- Provided information, emotional support, safety planning, and crisis intervention to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence
- Coordinated with law enforcement, prosecutors, and other criminal justice system service providers to provide culturally appropriate response to victims of violence within CCR’s and other joint task forces
- Provided professional and community education on topics of sexual assault, domestic violence, and immigration throughout the state of Wisconsin
- Worked with various counties ensuring services are accessible for immigrant, refugee, and/or Latin@ Spanish-speaking individuals
- Ensured confidentiality of individuals, locations, and situations
- Provided training, support, and mentoring to volunteers and interns on a regular basis.
Education
Political Science with a Legal Studies Degree -
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Whitewater, WI05.2022
Paralegal Degree -
Madison Technical College
Madison, WI08.2016
Associates Degree in Arts and Sciences -
University of Wisconsin Rock County
Janesville, WI05.2010
Skills
- Computer skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Language skills: Bilingual interpreter abilities/ bilingual advocacy Spanish/ English
- Interpersonal skills: Ability to work effectively on own initiative as well as within a team
- Organizational skills: Bilingual Organizational Analysis, Curriculum Development and Presentation Skillset
- Grant writing
- Emergency Skills
- Adult First Aid / CPR / AED trained by the American Red Cross
- Effective leader
- Administration knowledge
- Program Leadership
- Staff Development
- Strategic leadership
- Curriculum Development
Committeeinvolvement
- Dane County Domestic Violence Coordinated Community Response. Active Member
- Dane County Sexual Assault Coordinated Community Response. Active Member
- Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Coordinated Community Response. Active Member
- Community Shares of Wisconsin Campaign Development Committee. Active Member
- Latino Health Council. Active Member
- Moxie Conference Planning Committee.
- Wisconsin Women of Color - Consortium.
- Stateline Literacy Council Beloit. Active Member
- Beloit Area Community Health Center. Active Member
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Immigrant Outreach Program Director
YWCA Rock County
10.2018 - Current
Housing First/ Tree Lane Case Manager
YWCA Madison
06.2018 - 10.2018
Bilingual Outreach Advocate
UNIDOS Against Domestic Violence
01.2012 - 06.2018
Political Science with a Legal Studies Degree -
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Paralegal Degree -
Madison Technical College
Associates Degree in Arts and Sciences -
University of Wisconsin Rock County
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