Lucy Buckley

Led and participated in projects working with former and currently incarcerated individuals, community leaders, fellow students, and faculty.

• Researched vendors and locations, organized permits and fundraising, liaised between event staff and facilities and arranged teams to coordinate event setup and teardown.
• Managed event days and coordinated various initiatives to support the mission of HOPE.
• Led and initiated a project to raise funds and provide thousands of dictionaries for prisoners.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure successful execution of events and community engagement activities.

Volunteered at Sophia Way Homeless Shelter for Women, providing essential support and assistance to homeless women in need

• Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
• Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
• Assisted clients with obtaining housing, employment, and support resources.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, effectively communicating and building positive relationships with women from diverse backgrounds, fostering a compassionate and supportive environment.
• Acted as a mediator to diffuse potential conflicts among the women and managed challenging situations calmly and empathetically.
• Collaborated with shelter staff and fellow volunteers to ensure the smooth operation of daily activities and support services.