Makayla Meachem

• Managed a Case Load of 4 Clients.
• Facilitated weekly case review meetings with Case Managers to provide feedback and guidance on individualized housing plans for Clients.
• Led Exit Prevention meetings with Clients and Case Managers to address ongoing barriers to housing.
• Reviewed an average of 8 -10 Direct Client Assistance (DCA) requests weekly, explaining required corrections to Case Managers as needed.
• Trained and coached new Case Managers to support skill development and understanding of program expectations.
• Facilitated collaboration among community partners to enhance resource availability for clients.
• Received training on the referral process for assigning new Clients to Case Managers.
• Assisted Director with interviews and hiring process for new team members.

• Managed a caseload of 8-10 Clients.

• Led Exit Prevention meetings with Clients and Case Managers to address ongoing barriers to housing.

• Connected Case Managers and Clients with resources and services needed to obtain and sustain housing.

• Reviewed Direct Client Assistance (DCA) requests prior to submission to the Community Shelter Board.

• Helped build relationships between community organizations, public housing options, Private Landlords, and the YMCA RRH Program.

• Provided guidance to Domestic Violence Program Case Managers as well as others as needed.

• Managed a case load of 25 clients, providing supportive services to help individuals obtain permanent housing.
• Connected Clients with resources and services to assist with their job and/or housing search as well as ongoing stability once housing was secured.
• Documented all Client interactions and maintained compliance with all note and file standards.

• Taught interactive lessons on healthy eating, cooking, and growing food both in person and virtually with students K-12 as well as adults.
• Assisted with the upkeep of various garden locations and managed the Veggie Van (pop-up farmer's markets).
• Represented Local Matters at local outreach events and cooking demonstrations.

• Represented two of the organization's most popular programs working directly with elected officials in state and federal government, universities, and local organizations from around the country.
• Prepared project proposals, work-plans, budgets, evaluations, and grant reporting materials.
• Coordinated all event planning for both programs and created content for workshops, trainings, and conferences.
• Regularly planned events for 25-100 people in various states, both in person and virtually.
• Presented and facilitated interactive workshops on behalf of NICD to a variety of audiences nationwide.

• Assisted with administrative responsibilities in the office of Franklin County Senator Charleta B. Tavares.
• Worked with legislators and staff from the Ohio General Assembly as well as nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and media networks to accomplish various projects and address constituent concerns.
• Contributed to legislative research, event planning, scheduling, and daily constituent case work.
• Assisted with the planning of quarterly leadership breakfasts hosted by Senator Tavares in her district.