A future therapist intern dedicated to providing compassionate care to underserved adults, youth, and children across various multicultural contexts. Experience working with children and adults in clinical and non-clinical settings. Excellent listening skills, communication abilities, and ability to be empathetic with others in their emotional pain. Seeking to work collaboratively with individuals through a relational psychodynamic model of therapy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Itinerant Speaker/Apologist
Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM)
01.2015 - 01.2021
Donor relations
Delivered keynote address to 700+ top donors at RZIM's annual fundraising event
Chosen by leadership every year to be interviewed in front of donors at annual fundraising gala
Created and sustained relationships with major donors
Drafted thorough event reports and updates for donors
Acted as spokesperson in short films made to highlight the work of the ministry and reinforce the critical role of our donors
Public forums
Led forum with top faculty of science at Harvard University to discuss the intersection between faith and the sciences
Presented speeches and fielded questions on topics such as faith/science, meaning, sexuality, and personal identity at leading institutions including National Geographic, MIT, UC Berkeley, Leeds University, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Sussex University, Portland State University, and Mt. Holyoke
Spoke and fielded questions at a large-scale annual youth event (1,000+ attendees) at Central Hall, London, as well as various venues in Scotland, Ireland, the United States, and Austria
Event coordination
Coordinated and executed logistics for successful weeklong conferences (events often included 15 unique events, 10+ speakers, and social events often split between multiple campuses) at various universities including UC Berkeley, Stanford, University of Massachusetts (Amherst), Portland State University, and the International School of Vienna
Collaborated with the Secular Humanist Society at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to plan and lead various events for 100+ attendees (January 2015- 2017)
Assistant to the Head of Public Affairs and the Human Trafficking Analyst
The Salvation Army
01.2012
Conducted research on the issues of homelessness and human trafficking and wrote petitions to put before members of Parliament
Non-Profit Fundraiser
The Salvation Army
01.2012
Assisted the Head of Public Affairs and the Human Trafficking Analyst, conducted research on the issues of homelessness and human trafficking.
Non-Profit Fundraiser
Life Without Limbs: Nick Vujicic's Ministries
01.2010 - 01.2011
Worked as a fundraiser, developing donor relations via phone calls, adding to the donor base via cold calls, and creating reports to encourage long time supporters' continued involvement
Core Member
Jumpstart
01.2009 - 01.2010
Assisted and met the needs of children in a low-income preschool classroom, Launched small group activities as well as specialized reading programs for each child, Modeled effective teaching techniques to both the parents and teachers.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
The Seattle School of Theology And Psychology
Seattle, WA
06.2025
Masters in Analytic and Exegetical Theology, Logos Institute -
University of St. Andrews
St. Andrews, Scotland
12.2018
Certificate in Theological and Pastoral Studies -
University of Oxford
Oxford, England
12.2014
B.A. Philosophy -
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
12.2013
Pepperdine University (Study Abroad)
Florence, Italy
12.2011
Skills
Extensive public speaking experience
Experience working closely with major donors and large-scale fundraising events
Large-scale event planning
Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Exceptional interpersonal/communication skills
Experienced global traveler
Excellent writing skills
Developmental Psychology
Interpersonal Communication
Counseling techniques
MS Office
Community Service
Veritas Forum, Malibu, CA, 2012-01-01, 2013-12-31, Student Chair, Planned and executed university wide events which enabled students to engage with world-renown theologians and philosophers from around the world.
Jumpstart, Los Angeles, CA, 2009-01-01, 2010-12-31, Core Member, Assisted and met the needs of children in a low-income preschool classroom, Launched small group activities as well as specialized reading programs for each child, Modeled effective teaching techniques to both the parents and teachers.
The Salvation Army, London, England, 2012-01-01, 2012-12-31, Assistant to the Head of Public Affairs and the Human Trafficking Analyst, Conducted research on the issues of homelessness and human trafficking and wrote petitions to put before members of Parliament
Project Exodus, Los Angeles, CA, 2009-01-01, 2010-12-31, Volunteer, Assisted as with tracking activity of suspicious activity in massage parlours throughout Los Angeles. Reports were compiled as a part of a case to put a stop to illegal trafficking of women in the city.
Los Angeles Dream Center, Los Angeles, CA, 2009-01-01, 2013-12-31, Volunteer, Periodically assisted with the foundation's community service efforts such as food and clothing banks for the homeless.
Homegirl Café and Homeboy Industries, Los Angeles, CA, 2013-01-01, 2013-12-31, Volunteer, Volunteered at the homegirl café, a program that empowers women to support themselves and their families.
Timeline
Itinerant Speaker/Apologist
Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM)
01.2015 - 01.2021
Assistant to the Head of Public Affairs and the Human Trafficking Analyst
The Salvation Army
01.2012
Non-Profit Fundraiser
The Salvation Army
01.2012
Non-Profit Fundraiser
Life Without Limbs: Nick Vujicic's Ministries
01.2010 - 01.2011
Core Member
Jumpstart
01.2009 - 01.2010
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
The Seattle School of Theology And Psychology
Masters in Analytic and Exegetical Theology, Logos Institute -