Lulu Faumui-Latu-Peters

• Plan programming and/or engagement opportunities for students within the overall center.
• Outreach to students as they are admitted to the institution to welcome them and let them know that they are available for questions and to meet with the student for non-academic goal setting and planning.
• Direct students to key resources on campus that we know lead to greater levels of persistence (e.g., academic advising depending on their major, financial resources depending on their goals, and financial need to develop a plan of how to pay for college, on-campus job opportunities). This position will also connect students to campus (e.g., clubs, HIEE opportunities, tutoring, advising, counseling) and community resources.
• Leading out in the awarding of a retention based scholarship program.

This seminar course is built upon critical essays, research, and diverse forms of narrative to examine the complex dimensions of race, identity, and socialization as they intersect in institutions of society and higher education. This course introduces students to ethnic study concepts to understand the dynamic interplay identity has in answering the big question of this course “what does it mean for me to be a college student?”

• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
• Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
• Integrated current events and cultural themes into course materials to contextualize subject matter and facilitate lifelong learning.
• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
• Worked with colleagues and administrators to create robust education programs.
• Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.

• Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
• Advised student members of WSU student organizations (ASIA and TOA) on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
• Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
• Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
• Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments (ie. Community Advisory Council for the Pan Asian Cultural Center and Pasifika Cultural Center).
• Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives (ie. Co-founded and Co-chaired the Utah Pasifika Intercollegiate Association).
• Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate student employees/leaders.
• Established milestones and objectives based on input from functional areas and stakeholders (ie. WSU Pan Asian and Pacific Islander Graduation Celebration).
• Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
• Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
• Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content (ie. Listening Tours with local and nationwide institutions with cultural centers).
• Supervised student leaders for 2.5 years

Ethnicity and older women in American society is a three-credit hour course designed to engage students in an exploration of older women as diverse individuals, groups, communities, and cultures. In the process, students will examine ways in which diversity in socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, and sexuality affect and relate to issues addressed by helping professionals.

• Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
• Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
• Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
• Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.

• Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
• Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
• Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
• Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
• Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
• Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
• Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
• Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
• Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
• Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
• Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
• Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
• Conducted and facilitated a summer sports clinic for secure facilities statewide to meet and play with ex pro athletes and college student athletes. Youth from each secure facility statewide who have met certain requirements and have received approval from school teachers, supervisors and advocates, could participate in this event.

• Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
• Completed about 300-hours internship working with at-risk youth.
• Addressed cultural and diversity issues to provide clients with culturally responsive care.
• Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans.
• Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
• Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals.
• Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
• Helped clients work through emotional and psychological issues in both individual and group therapy sessions.
• Facilitated support groups, supporting safe and collaborative environments for clients.
• Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
• Developed treatment plans to outline steps necessary for clients to achieve goals.
• Educated clients and families on mental health issues to promote understanding and support.
• Conducted follow-up assessments to monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.

• Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
• Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
• Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
• Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
• Supervised and lead a team of youth counselors each shift to advise troubled youth within the facility