Macee Vadney
Summary
Efficient and hardworking Social Justice & Human Rights graduate student, Psychology and Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies graduate with focus on advocacy and policy. Passionate about social service and community involvement, highlighted through my work, studies, and fieldwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Caffe Ladro
11.2023 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing efficient project management tools.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
Associate
Lady Yum
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Duties and focuses are the following: - Customer service, - Organize with female owned businesses, - Work with local organizations and teams, - Develop business and sale methods, - Establish relationships with vendors, venues, and community, - Event planning.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.
- Played an integral role in launching successful projects by coordinating tasks among team members while adhering closely to established timelines and budgets.
Behavioral Health Counselor
Eating Recovery Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Maintained professional boundaries while fostering a therapeutic alliance, ensuring optimal conditions for individuals seeking behavioral health support.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating genuine empathy, active listening, and validating their experiences.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth and healing.
- Developed effective crisis intervention plans, quickly deescalating high-stress situations to ensure patient safety.
- Advocated for client access to necessary resources within the community or healthcare system as needed to promote overall wellbeing.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans that incorporated psychotherapy, medication management, and lifestyle changes to address the multifaceted nature of mental health conditions.
- Implemented preventative measures through early identification of potential risk factors or barriers to successful treatment outcomes.
Congressional Campaign Intern
Ann Marie Danimus US Congress
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Duties and focuses are the following: - Manage voter outreach of the most ambitious field program ever seen in Eastern Washington - Design a field plan for counties in the 5th CD, - Organize/manage a growing list of campaign volunteers, - Create staff and volunteer training materials, - Work with organizers and Deputy Field Directors, - Develop metrics and methods to manage systems of accountability, - Collaborate/facilitate communication between team and the State Democrats coordinated campaign, - Overseeing particular tasks throughout the event planning process, - Establish relationships with vendors and venues, - Planning event details and aspects, including seating, dining and guests
Superior Court Justice - Eastern Washington University- Cheney, WA
- Appointed to the Associated Students of Eastern Washington University position of Superior Court Justice
- Duties and accomplishments are the following:- Familiar with the university's Constitution, Bylaws, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, ASEWU Code of Ethics,- Sign and abide by the most recent Code of Ethics approved by the Council,- Serve on the Student Disciplinary Council,- Conduct twice annual reviews
Paraprofessional
Issaquah School District
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Justice and Human Rights
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Gender, Women's & Sexuality Studies
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.2022
Skills
Time Management
Youth engagement
Mental Health Support
Empathy Development
Cultural Competency
Research and Data Analysis
Peer Counseling
Policy Advocacy
Sexual Orientation Education
Gender Identity Training
Anti-Discrimination Practices
Intersectionality Understanding
Recovery strategies
Clinical Documentation
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Group Therapy
Mental Health Assessment
Leadership Qualities
Volunteer Recruitment
Research abilities
Policy Knowledge
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Appliedfieldwork
- Congressional Lobbying - Capitol Hill, Washington DC, Washington DC, March of 2015-2019, Lobbied the following congress women on behalf of Washington State Firefighters for safer working conditions:, Washington State Senator, Patty Murray, Washington State Senator, Maria Cantwell, Washington State Representative, Suzan DelBene
- Title IX Policy work - Renton, Washington, Renton, Washington, May 2016-2019, Legal modification of Liberty High School's Title XI policy, accompanied by the following:, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Terry Carlstotm, Attorney, Jessica DeMarios, Detective David Montalvo, Legal Advocate, Jocelyn Shafer
- Election Campaigning - Kirkland, Washington, Kirkland, Washington, Campaigned for the following on behalf of the International Association of Firefighters:, Governor, Jay Inslee, Mayor of Kirkland, Amy Walen, State senator, Patty Kuderer
Position Held
- Vice President of Operations - Eastern Washington University- Cheney, WA, Cheney, WA, August- December 2021, Perform duties of the president in her absence, Responsible for agenda and minutes of Council/Executive Board meetings, Communicate with National Panhellenic Conference advisor, Supervise finances & annual budget, Receive & collect all payments due to the Association, Pay National Panhellenic Council dues & maintain financial records
- Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer Eastern Washington University- Cheney, WA, Cheney, WA, 2020-2021, Audit policies and systems, Increase implicit biases and anti-racism education, Work collaboratively with peer groups and universities, Diversify our revenue model, Streamline process for reporting incidents of discrimination
Accomplishments
Congressional Lobbying — Capitol Hill, Washington DC
2015-2019
Lobbied the following congress women on behalf of Washington State survival and safety conditions:
● Washington State Senator, Patty Murray
● Washington State Senator, Maria Cantwell
● Washington State Representative, Suzan DelBene
Title IX Policy work — Renton, Washington
Legal modification of Issaquah School District Title XI policy, accompanied by:
● Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Terry Carlstotm
● Attorney, Jessica DeMarios
● Detective David Montalvo
● Legal Advocate, Jocelyn Shafer
Election Campaigning — Kirkland, Washington
● Governor, Jay Inslee
● Mayor of Kirkland, Amy Walen
● State senator, Patty Kuderer
Timeline
Associate
Caffe Ladro
11.2023 - Current
Associate
Lady Yum
05.2023 - 11.2024
Behavioral Health Counselor
Eating Recovery Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
Congressional Campaign Intern
Ann Marie Danimus US Congress
03.2022 - 09.2022
Paraprofessional
Issaquah School District
11.2018 - 06.2019
Superior Court Justice - Eastern Washington University- Cheney, WA
Master of Arts - Social Justice and Human Rights
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Gender, Women's & Sexuality Studies
Eastern Washington University