Megan McLaws
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Experience working with various populations to assess and address community health needs. Communities included patients of the local health clinics in Kabale Uganda, with a focus on maternal health and disability care needs as a healthcare intern; the local refugee communities in SLC as a program coordinator; and disabled individuals as an advocate, researcher, and direct support professional. Understanding of and advocate for culturally competent and intersectional approaches to all aspects of community health. Experience with program management and research. Seeking a career in clinical trial research to continue to advocate for individuals and community needs as well as use research and program management skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Chrysalis
01.2023 - Current
- Provide individualized care to disabled and vulnerable adults including job training and basic medical care.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Volunteer Coordinator
SLC Mayor's Office
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Worked as an AMERICORP Vista and SLC Intern to manage ‘Know Your Neighbor, a program that matched refugees to volunteers and services that aided in their integration with the local community.
- Tracked program progress using qualitative and quantitative data.
- Managed over 300 volunteers.
- Established and facilitated partnerships with various organizations, communities, and volunteers.
Social Media Manager
Belle Salon Studio
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Edited, posted, and monitored social media accounts for three locally owned small businesses.
- Focused on advertising and consumer engagement.
Healthcare Intern
Kigezi Healthcare Foundation
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Gained experience in general and maternal healthcare facilities focusing on patient education and prevention of disease.
- Worked in diagnostic labs to assess pressing needs of the local population.
- Conducted needs assessments and program evaluation for the local disability center.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Promotion
- Minors in International Development and Political Science
Skills
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Database Organization
- Client Support
- Program Development and Evaluation
- Research Protocol Development
- Proficient in Microsoft and Google Programs
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Limited Proficiency in American Sign Language
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Limited Proficiency in American Sign Language
Accomplishments
Co-founder and commissioner of the Equal Access Commission; conducting research regarding and advocating for the needs of disabled individuals. Represented the Commission at the United Nations Civil Society Conference August 2019
Certification
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
CPR and First Aid Certified
Current Utah Food Handler's Permit
Timeline
Direct Support Professional - Chrysalis
01.2023 - Current
Volunteer Coordinator - SLC Mayor's Office
03.2020 - 04.2022
Social Media Manager - Belle Salon Studio
07.2019 - 07.2021
Healthcare Intern - Kigezi Healthcare Foundation
05.2019 - 07.2019
Brigham Young University School of Life Sciences - Bachelor of Science, Public Health Promotion
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
CPR and First Aid Certified
Current Utah Food Handler's Permit
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