Margot Ash
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced professional fostering empowerment and support across diverse backgrounds for over a decade. Committed to cultivating a culture of mutual respect and community care. Versatile and attentive with expertise in LGBTQ+ community programming, outdoor recreation, and experiential education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Aftercare Coordinator
Paché Montessori
Brooklyn, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Organized and directed daily aftercare programs, overseeing a notable increase in enrollment, efficiency, and family satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with families, maintaining open communication channels through routine conferences and newsletters.
- Initiated and led various team-building and professional development sessions within the school community, while serving as a liaison between staff and school owners during development meetings.
- Contributed to human resources initiatives by formulating comprehensive onboarding protocols, ensuring seamless integration through facilitation of training sessions, certification processes, and fostering introductions to the existing team.
LGBTQ+ Program Specialist & Camp Director
Metro Inclusive Health
Saint Petersburg, FL
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed and executed diverse community initiatives, including youth programs, peer support sessions, young adult socials, art exhibitions, summer camps, and additional engagements.
- Oversaw a multifaceted team composed of volunteer facilitators, LGBTQ+ division interns, and a youth advisory council. Provided full cycle onboarding and training for each role to ensure implementation of programs and initiatives that aligned with our objectives.
- Facilitated client access to a spectrum of resources both within and beyond the organization, addressing critical needs such as housing, behavioral health services, legal counsel, and other essentials.
- Advocated for LGBTQ+ youth interests by representing their voices in school board meetings, activism campaigns, and various community dialogues necessitating their perspectives.
Youth Development Specialist
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Saint Petersburg, FL
06.2013 - 01.2021
- Managed and orchestrated programs catering to groups of up to 45 children concurrently. Responsibilities encompassed organizing regular team meetings, documenting minutes, tracking project milestones and timelines, and preemptively addressing potential challenges to ensure seamless operations.
- Implemented ongoing assessments of campers and dynamically adjusted programming to optimally meet their evolving needs, leveraging an array of instructional tools, motivational approaches, and emotional regulation strategies.
- Offered comprehensive training and guidance to weekly cohorts of teenage volunteers, fostering their capacity to assume leadership positions within both the camp environment and broader community settings.
Facilitator
Pathfinder Outdoor Education
Saint Petersburg, FL
04.2018 - 11.2020
- Established effective communication channels with clients and school personnel during program activities, ensuring chaperones were well-informed and empowered to contribute to impactful group retreats.
- Facilitated experiential learning through team-building challenges and outdoor pursuits such as canoeing, tree climbing, and high ropes courses, engaging individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds.
- Prioritized the creation of physically and emotionally secure environments for participants of varying needs, customizing each program to accommodate group dynamics and abilities.
- Facilitated group discussions aimed at enhancing participants' communication abilities, fostering a sense of community, and imparting conflict-resolution techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
SUNY Empire State College
Brooklyn, NY06-2025
High School Diploma -
Saint Petersburg High School
Saint Petersburg, FL06.2015
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Program Management
- Leadership Development
- Knowledge in LGBTQ community needs
- Project Coordination
- CPR/First-aid certified
Timeline
Aftercare Coordinator
Paché Montessori
01.2022 - Current
LGBTQ+ Program Specialist & Camp Director
Metro Inclusive Health
11.2020 - 07.2021
Facilitator
Pathfinder Outdoor Education
04.2018 - 11.2020
Youth Development Specialist
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
06.2013 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts -
SUNY Empire State College
High School Diploma -
Saint Petersburg High School