Irie Dimasuay

Experienced mental health worker in pursuit of a mid-level position where I can apply and further develop my service, leadership, and knowledge of trauma-informed and anti-oppressive interventions in clinical social work.

• Lifelong Medical Care, Oakland, CA, Grant Awardee and Health Advocate, 01/2020 - 01/2022, Conducted needs assessments of Oakland and South Berkeley residents at risk of cardiovascular diseases, Designed a public health program I named the Holistic Habits Project to tangibly provide resources to at risk communities, Coordinated in-person free resource distributions and created resource navigation pamphlets, Informed marginalized communities of cardiovascular health fundamentals and administered blood pressure checks
• Freedom Community Clinic, Oakland, CA, Volunteer, 01/2020 - 01/2022, Administered blood pressure checks and prepared first aid as well as houseless resource kits, Collaborated and networked with local grassroots non-profit/governmental organizations (NGOs)
• University of California - Berkeley, Public Service Center, Berkeley, CA, Instructor and Program Leader, 04/2022 - 05/2023, Created semester-long content and curriculum for youth and Berkeley students' working knowledge about social justice and responsible advocacy for marginalized Black, Indigenous and communities of color in Oakland, CA, Evaluated student work, providing individualized student feedback and completing administrative tasks as assigned, Coordinated in person-educational trips where students are empowered to interrogate, reflect, and engage in service work
• 23 Strong Council, Alameda County, CA, Board Representative, 08/2022 - Current, Student representative of UC Berkeley as one of the 23 accredited California social work programs under the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Collaborated through organized efforts and calls to action to combat social injustice and change public policy that oppresses and marginalizes at-risk and vulnerable population, Built relationships with lobbyists and lawmakers to educate them about issues social workers face to pass legislation at the California State Capitol building