Michelle Johnston
Great Falls,MT
Summary
Hardworking and passionate social worker with strong interpersonal skills eager to secure public policy position. Ready to help team achieve organization's goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Manager
United States Air Force, Malmstrom Air Force Base
Great Falls, MT
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Supervised team of 4 full-time employees and 50+ volunteer victim advocates for wide range of essential support and advocacy services for victims-survivors of sexual assault
- Liaised and educated Commanders on victim care, sexual assault reports, and trends
- Expert on Air Force and Department of Defense (DoD) compliance for sexual assault policies
- Consistently provided formal feedback to Pentagon leadership regarding unintended consequences, questions and obstacles pertaining to policy implementation
- Executed annual budget of $80K for employee training, travel, and sexual assault prevention education
- Coordinated and taught installation education of sexual assault prevention to 3,000+ personnel
Primary Prevention of Violence Program Manager
United States Air Force, Eielson Air Force
Eielson Air Force Base, AK
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Developed and executed comprehensive violence prevention strategy for installation
- Oversaw programs, policies, and procedures for all matters of prevention of interpersonal violence and self-directed violence
- Provided guidance to interdisciplinary team members eliminating program redundancies and creating effective programs despite limited funding and staff resources
- Built strong community relations with direct service agencies and local civilian agencies to ensure sturdy foundation for violence prevention strategy
- Advised Commanders on policies, programs, and strategic planning for violence prevention
- Supervised team of 20+ training facilitators for violence prevention education programs and executed annual budget of $50K prevention education materials, team travel, and training for Wing of 2500+ personnel
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Specialist
United States Air Force, Eielson Air Force Base
Eielson Air Force Base, AK
12.2014 - 03.2016
- Provided crisis intervention, safety planning, referral, and on-going support
- Accompanied victims to Sexual Assault Forensic Exams (SAFEs) and law enforcement interviews
- Collaborated with community partners for facilitation of victim care
- Conducted trainings for military personnel on issue of sexual assault
- Training 2500+ Airmen annually
- Supervised volunteer victim advocate program (30+ volunteers)
- Provided education on trauma, sexual assault, domestic violence, and advocacy skills for volunteers
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
Violence Prevention, Interpersonal Violence Advocate (Intern)
The Phoenix Center at Auraria
Denver, CO
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Provided advocacy services for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking
- Facilitated and developed interactive workshops for 200+ college students on sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence, healthy relationships, gender and violence in media
- Conducted research on sexual assault prevention program effectiveness
Case Manager
Clear Creek County
Idaho Springs, CO
10.2011 - 10.2012
- Managed 50+ caseload for clients struggling with homelessness, addiction, and mental illness
- Provided advocacy for clients and their families with mental and physical disabilities and elderly
- Issued government benefits such as Food Stamps, Old Age Pension, and Medicaid
- Assisted clients with Security administration procedures and Medicare
Social Work Intern
Rainbow Alley
Denver, CO
08.2010 - 04.2011
- Milieu counseled 50+ youth with variety of presenting problems including failing school, severed family relationships, homelessness, and involvement with judicial system
- Created and facilitated cultural competency trainings for educators, students, and other community professionals
Crisis Line Volunteer
Safehouse Denver
Denver, CO
02.2009 - 09.2010
- Supported domestic violence victims through milieu counseling and education on safety planning, shelter, food, clothing, mental health services, and legal services
- Outreached at events educating community members about domestic violence
Gunner's Mate, Petty Officer First Class (E-6)
U.S. Navy
San Diego, CA
09.2001 - 01.2008
- Supervised 30 personnel and over $2 million in weapons
- Oversaw daily operations of weapons compound, cargo loads of weapons onto planes and ships
- Ensured 100% safety of personnel
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Public Policy & Leadership
05.2014
Thesis on Rape Prevention Education Effectiveness
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - Women
05.2011
Skills
Advocacy
Supervisory
Teaching / Training
Prevention Programs
Collaboration
Policy Implementation
Policy Feedback
Policy Analysis
Accomplishments
- Team of the Quarter (2nd Quarter 2021), Malmstrom AFB, MT
- Quality Step Increase (significant pay raise award) (2nd quarter, 2019), Malmstrom AFB, MT
- Civilian of the Quarter (1st Quarter 2018), Eielson AFB, AK
- Civilian of the Quarter (2nd Quarter 2015), Eielson AFB, AK
- Women’s Leadership Conference - “Is Sisterhood Dead” Session - examining the effects of internalized sexism on women; Denver, CO; 2014
- Colorado Leadership for Equity, Advocacy, & Discovering Social Justice - “Media Literacy” - Session - examined sexualized violence and objectification in the media; Denver, CO; 2014
- Advocacy member at the Summit on Military Sexual Violence; Washington, D.C; 2013
Timeline
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Manager - United States Air Force, Malmstrom Air Force Base
06.2018 - 06.2022
Primary Prevention of Violence Program Manager - United States Air Force, Eielson Air Force
04.2016 - 06.2018
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Specialist - United States Air Force, Eielson Air Force Base
12.2014 - 03.2016
Violence Prevention, Interpersonal Violence Advocate (Intern) - The Phoenix Center at Auraria
08.2013 - 05.2014
Case Manager - Clear Creek County
10.2011 - 10.2012
Social Work Intern - Rainbow Alley
08.2010 - 04.2011
Crisis Line Volunteer - Safehouse Denver
02.2009 - 09.2010
Gunner's Mate, Petty Officer First Class (E-6) - U.S. Navy
09.2001 - 01.2008
University of Denver - Master of Social Work (MSW), Public Policy & Leadership
Metropolitan State University of Denver - Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Women
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