Maria Peralta
New York,New York
Summary
Maria is caring, adaptable, and proactive. She works as an Outreach Specialist at the Ali Forney Center and is a student at the Interdisciplinary Immigration Studies Training for Advocates (VIISTA) at Villanova University. Maria volunteers as a program facilitator for COLAGE as part of the PTP (People with Trans Parents) team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Specialist
Ali Forney Center
New York, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with the street outreach team to actively engage young people on the street and at other LGBTQ+ events.
- Support clients in obtaining a valid form of ID.
- Escort clients to appointments and other community events.
- Managed and finalized data for monthly reports.
- Provide internet-based outreach by using social media sites.
- Represent The Ali Forney Center at community and provider meetings.
- Provide intake assessments.
Outreach Peer Navigator
Ali Forney Center
New York, NY
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided LGBTQ+ youth aged 16-24 with peer support services in situations of homelessness, housing instability, or runaway incidents.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to appointments for Identification, Social Security Card, and Birth Certificate.
- Represented Ali Forney Center at tabling events, providing information on services and programs for youth.
- Updated and created content for outreach social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
Social Services Staff
NYC Humanitarian Relief Center
New York, NY
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided clients with necessary information, referrals and support to access resources like food, housing, and transportation.
- Aided in facilitating communication by providing translation services from Spanish to English.
- Provided guidance and support during the process of transitioning clients to independent living.
Volunteer Program Facilitator
COLAGE
New York, NY
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitate support groups and assist with organizing programs and events for the COLAGE PTP (People with Trans Parents) team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Choreography
Amsterdam School of The Arts
Amsterdam, The Netherlands07.2014
Certification (still enrolled) - Immigration Studies And Training For Advocates
Villanova University
Villanova, PASkills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Excellent Communication
- Schedule coordination
- Problem resolution
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-motivated
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Operating systems (Windows and MacOS)
- Office suites (Microsoft Office, G Suite)
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Outreach Specialist
Ali Forney Center
08.2023 - Current
Outreach Peer Navigator
Ali Forney Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
Social Services Staff
NYC Humanitarian Relief Center
11.2022 - 06.2023
Volunteer Program Facilitator
COLAGE
07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Choreography
Amsterdam School of The Arts
Certification (still enrolled) - Immigration Studies And Training For Advocates
Villanova University
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