Hi, I’m
Lisa Hera Omondi
Providence,RI
Summary
Lisa Hera Omondi is a Black Kenyan Lesbian and a passionate advocate for environmental justice, community development, and equitable access to mental health resources and creative spaces for marginalized groups. With a strong background in program management, education, and advocacy, she is committed to fostering inclusive and supportive environments through compassionate leadership and innovative initiatives.
Interests
- Black liberation
- Queer liberation
- Female empowerment
- Community development
- Equitable and accessible mental health resources
- Equitable and quality access to art and creative spaces for marginalized groups.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Racial and Environmental Justice Committee, Providence, RI
Structural Wellness Intern
2024.01 - Current (8 months)
Job overview
- Champion Compassionate Advocacy: Uphold a philosophy of care and empathy in all interactions and advocacy efforts, embodying the principles of environmental justice through compassionate leadership and respectful engagement.
- Promote Wellness Integration: Infuse principles of wellness and care into all REJC activities, fostering an environment that prioritizes the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of impacted communities.
- Skills Development: Learn and apply organizational skills tailored to environmental justice initiatives, ensuring efficient and effective project implementation.
Brown University, Providence, RI
Program Assistant
2024.06 - 2024.07 (1 month)
Job overview
- Designed and executed two programs each day to enhance community connections, promote well-being, and support academic success.
- Managed and staffed supply room for program materials, overseeing supply organization, inventory management, and check-in/check-out procedures.
- Collaborated on designing and implementing programs while assisting with the creation of a compatible staff schedule.
UC Berkeley National Student Leadership Conference, Berkeley, CA
Psychology and Neuroscience Teaching Assistant
2023.07 - 2023.08 (1 month)
Job overview
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
- Provided one-on-one support for all students.
- Organized educational activities such as field trips and assemblies.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions on psychology and neuroscience-based topics.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of students.
Cambridge Innovation Center, CIC, Providence, RI
Community Team Member
2022.08 - 2023.12 (1 year & 4 months)
Job overview
- Developed relationships with CIC clients.
- Creatively found ways to meet a broad range of client requests.
- Responded to requests efficiently and personally.
- Assisted in onboarding new clients, including adding new client employees to computer systems, getting them keys to their new office, etc.
The Nest, Providence, RI
Research and Marketing Intern
2021.10 - 2022.05 (7 months)
Job overview
- Researched and developed creative content for social media and website.
- Increased social media presence to promote specific products.
- Researched customer opinions and marketing strategies.
Inspiring Minds, Providence, RI
Program Manager
2021.07 - 2021.08 (1 month)
Job overview
- Ran internship program for BIPOC youth (15-19) to participate in Explorers, a paid internship program for future teachers.
- Helped Explorers experience in-school tutoring and mentoring program with Providence Public Elementary Schools.
- Implemented plans designed for individual youth's specific needs.
- Managed teams throughout multiple projects.
- Made and delivered reports, program review presentations and other program status updates.
Young Voices RI, Providence, RI
Co-Treasurer, Board Member, Staff Member
2018.03 - 2021.06 (3 years & 3 months)
Job overview
- Reconciled accounts with statements and invoices on monthly basis, investigating and resolving discrepancies to maintain records accuracy.
- Created yearly and quarterly budgets and completed accounts receivable and payable tasks each quarter.
- Designed and produced financial reports for internal and external auditing.
- Helped the organization raise $50,000 at annual Emerging Brilliance event.
- assisted with the recruitment, engagement, and retention of all youth in Leadership Training Academy.
Education
Rhode Island College , Providence, RI
Bachelor of Science from Psychology And Behavioral Health Science
2024
University Overview
- College Honors Program
Classical High School , Providence, RI
High School Diploma
06.2021
University Overview
- 3.98 GPA
Skills
- Policy evaluation
- Team building and leadership
- Financial leadership
- Data analysis
- Marketing expertise
- Policy development
- Planning and coordination
- Skilled facilitator
- Social media digital marketing
- Intersectional identities
- Community informed mindset
Languages
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Program Assistant
Brown University
2024.06 - 2024.07 (1 month)
Structural Wellness Intern
Racial and Environmental Justice Committee
2024.01 - Current (8 months)
Psychology and Neuroscience Teaching Assistant
UC Berkeley National Student Leadership Conference
2023.07 - 2023.08 (1 month)
Community Team Member
Cambridge Innovation Center, CIC
2022.08 - 2023.12 (1 year & 4 months)
Research and Marketing Intern
The Nest
2021.10 - 2022.05 (7 months)
Program Manager
Inspiring Minds
2021.07 - 2021.08 (1 month)
Co-Treasurer, Board Member, Staff Member
Young Voices RI
2018.03 - 2021.06 (3 years & 3 months)
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Science from Psychology And Behavioral Health Science
Classical High School
High School Diploma
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