Natalie Wade
College Place,WA
Summary
Dynamic leader and advocate with a proven track record at Walla Walla Community College, specializing in fostering inclusive environments and enhancing community accessibility. Committed to representing student voices effectively and making impactful decisions, achieving significant advancements in disability awareness and student engagement. Demonstrates adaptability and creative thinking, ensuring diverse needs are met and represented effectively.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Government President
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA
09.2024 - Current
- Represent student interests while incorporating diverse needs and concerns.
- Encourage inclusive social activities that are accessible to all students.
- Collaborate with the CCAMPIS coordinator to plan Student-Parent events.
- Deliver detailed SGA reports during WWCC Board of Trustees meetings.
Committee Member
Accessible Communities Advisory Committee
Walla Walla, WA
04.2024 - Current
- Advise policymakers on the needs of persons with disabilities.
- Enhance equal access to opportunities by advising on disability-friendly practices within the community.
- Develop local initiatives and activities to promote greater awareness of disability issues, acceptance, involvement, and access.
Intern
Walla Walla Valley Disability Network
Walla Walla, WA
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Advocate for children and adults with disabilities.
- Attend a variety of meetings and events sponsored by WWVDN to gain a rich understanding of what WWVDN does as a nonprofit.
- Assist SOAR and Parent-to-Parent coordinator with brainstorming, planning, and implementing activities.
- Participate actively in discussions with the Parent-to-Parent coordinator.
- Engage with community members and local agencies at events.
- Assist in putting materials together for training and workshops.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human And Social Services
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA06-2025
High School Diploma -
Walla Walla High School
Walla Walla, WA06-2020
Skills
- Effective leadership
- Clear Written Communication
- Advocacy
- Adaptability
- Creative and critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Empathetic and active listening
- Social media content creation
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid Certification
Accomplishments
- Advocacy Award
- Student of the Month
- President's List WWCC
- Vice President's List WWCC
Timeline
Student Government President
Walla Walla Community College
09.2024 - Current
Committee Member
Accessible Communities Advisory Committee
04.2024 - Current
Intern
Walla Walla Valley Disability Network
03.2024 - 06.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Human And Social Services
Walla Walla Community College
High School Diploma -
Walla Walla High School
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