Hannah Lespier
Meriden
Summary
Dedicated advocate with a strong commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals and empowering survivors to self-sufficiency. Experienced in awareness education, victim advocacy, and collaboration with community partners to prevent exploitation and promote recovery. Strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of the complex needs of victims. Skilled in trauma-informed care, cross-agency collaboration, and public awareness initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
AHT Survivor Support Specialist
The Salvation Army
Hartford
10.2024 - Current
- Support survivors that have been affected by human trafficking by offering comprehensive case management services to meet survivors’ long-term needs. Facilitate and plan street outreach efforts. Track and organize program statistics and outcomes, enter data, draft reports, and submit reports as requested. Assist direct supervisor with developing and implementing an outreach plan involving awareness campaign, street outreach, and drop-in efforts.
Bistro Attendant
Courtyard by Marriott
Cromwell
01.2025 - Current
- Greet guests, take orders, and provide recommendations. Prepare food and drinks, including coffee and specialty cocktails. Set up supplies and tools and perform other opening and closing duties. Ensure guests are satisfied with the food, drinks, and service. Provide clear, practical solutions or alternatives to the customer's issue.
Bistro Attendant
Courtyard by Marriott
Wallingford
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Greet guests, take orders, and provide recommendations. Prepare food and drinks, including coffee and specialty cocktails. Set up supplies and tools and perform other opening and closing duties. Ensure guests are satisfied with the food, drinks, and service. Provide clear, practical solutions or alternatives to the customer's issue.
Hospice Social Work Intern
Accent Care
Farmington
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Shadowed all disciplines within the agency such as the music therapist, the social worker, chaplain, and nurses to develop ISP. Supported patients and families with grief, loss, and anticipatory bereavement counseling. Assisted licensed social workers in providing psychosocial support to hospice patients and their families during end-of-life care.
School Social Work Intern
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Meriden
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked alongside the school social worker in assisting kids with meeting social goals and objectives. Created plans to address students' needs, which may include individual or group counseling, classroom lessons, or behavior coaching.
Education
Bachelors of Social Work -
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT05.2025
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Central Connecticut University
New Britain, CT01.2023
Associates Degree - undefined
Middlesex Community College
Middletown, CT09.2022
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Safety planning
- Community outreach & partnerships
- QPR Suicide Prevention certified
- Cultural sensitivity
- Customer service
Timeline
Bistro Attendant
Courtyard by Marriott
01.2025 - Current
AHT Survivor Support Specialist
The Salvation Army
10.2024 - Current
Hospice Social Work Intern
Accent Care
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bistro Attendant
Courtyard by Marriott
05.2022 - 01.2025
School Social Work Intern
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
10.2021 - 01.2022
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Central Connecticut University
Associates Degree - undefined
Middlesex Community College
Bachelors of Social Work -
Charter Oak State College