Na'ILa Clarkson

Compassionate professional in community and social services, highly productive and efficient in task completion. Possess specialized skills in crisis intervention, program development, and cultural awareness. Excel at communication, intentionality, and problem-solving to drive positive outcomes, and support community well-being.

• Volunteer - NewAldaya Lifescapes, Cedar Falls, IA, 02/24, 05/24 - Worked 1:1 with a resident of the nursing facility weekly to decrease their depressive symptoms, increase their social interaction, and through that encourage different 1:1 and group interactions.
• Volunteer - Hearst Center of the Arts, Cedar Falls, IA, 08/23, 12/23 - Planning, executing, and facilitating art activities for adults with disabilities on a biweekly basis., Fostering relationships with adults with disabilities while engaging in the craft of the day.
• Band coach/Mentor - GRSDSM! (Girls Rock Des Moines), Des Moines, IA, 03/22, 05/22 - Coordinated a month-long schedule of various types of band practices such as 1:1 sessions and group song writing sessions for the 1st-5th graders at Mckinley elementary school in Des Moines Iowa., Aided in the learning of history of rock music, instruments, and how efficiently to play/store them.
• Volunteer/Youth Coordinator - Des Moines Mutual Aid, Des Moines, IA, 02/20, 03/22 - Provide chances to teenagers and young adults to find volunteer work positions within the Des Moines Mutual Aid Collective., Providing 1-3 boxes with a multitude of produce to houseless or in need community members once a week.