Sheena Khan
East Lansing,MI
Summary
Dedicated advocate with experience in child welfare, probation and healthcare. Committed to delivering justice in a professional, efficient and caring manner through a culture that respects individual uniqueness and promotes the ideals of diversity, equity and inclusion. Proficient in managing legal and health-related cases, coordinating with diverse stakeholders to safeguard the rights and well-being of vulnerable youth. Eager to continue advocacy by attending law school and pursuing a career in juvenile justice reform and child welfare law.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
LACASA Center
05.2024 - Current
- Aided child welfare by providing effective advocacy for children subject to abuse and neglect in the Foster Care System of Livingston County.
- Assessed and made recommendation to the court concerning the best interests of the child prior to each hearing.
- Prepared detailed reports and delivered clear presentations of findings during hearings.
- Monitored child welfare cases closely by maintaining regular contact with the child, visiting foster care home and sitting in on parental visitation.
- Investigated the background of the case- gathered information regarding child status and Native American Heritage for consideration at Tribal Court.
- Advocated for children's best interest and worked with case until permanency is achieved.
- Corresponded with Caseworkers, Lawyer-Guardians Ad Litem (LGALs), Foster Care Parents, and attorneys, to effectively advocate and support children's best interest.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural diversity in working with children from various backgrounds and circumstances.
Volunteer Support Group Facilitator
Ele's Place
05.2020 - Current
- Leader of Preschool-Kindergarten Support Group
- Support children and teens learning to cope with trauma after experiencing the death of a close friend or loved one.
- Responsible for training and mentoring group of 6+ new facilitators and organizing weekly group activities.
- Employed skills of empathetic listening and communication built on the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a safe space where children are comfortable sharing their grief.
Probation Office Intern/Interim Probation Officer
55th District Court
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Experience working in General Probation, Domestic Violence, Mental Health Court and Sobriety Court.
- Developed strong interpersonal skills through regularly interacting with diverse populations including probationers, legal professionals, treatment providers, and community members.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Michigan State University, Lyman Briggs College
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Analyzed and encoded academic data on Microsoft Excel- investigating the effects of Critical Making in a classroom setting.
- Assisted in preparing manuscript for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
- Revised survey instruments for use in future semesters.
- Maintained detailed records of all data collected and analysis methods, ensuring easy accessibility and proper documentation procedures were followed.
Front Desk Secretary
LACASA Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.
- Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment.
- Planned and delivered informational meeting about Ele's Place to the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program regarding programs and services offered.
- Participated in events and projects as part of community support services.
HIV Research Technician
Sinai Grace Hospital, Detroit Medical Center
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked in HIV Screening Program funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
- Conducted 20+ point-of-care HIV testing per day both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Utilized electronic medical records (EMR) to screen for HIV-related signs and symptoms of patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED).
- Employed interpersonal and patient communication skills while consenting patients in the ED for HIV screening and conducting point-of-care HIV testing.
- Developed organizational and attention-to-detail skills while screening for patients and abstracting clinical data into Case Report Forms (CRFs).
Volunteer
Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Worked over 100 hours as Patient Transport and Emergency Room Volunteer.
- Checked patients into triage rooms, escorted patients to radiology, escorted family members, ran front desk in Emergency Room.
- Delivered blood to laboratory.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to Emergency Room family visitors, patients, and hospital staff.
- Maintained clean and neat presentation of Emergency Room equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Michigan State University, Lyman Briggs College
East Lansing, MI08.2024
Skills
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Work
- Patient Communication
- Empathetic Listening and Communication
- Inclusivity and Diversity
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- Organizational
- Attention-to-detail
- Clerical Support
- Outreach
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Punjabi
Professional Working
Technical Skills
- Case Management
- Clinical Data Analysis
- Judicial Information Services (JIS)
- District Court Case Management Information Systems (DCCMIS)
- Court Report
- Manuscript Editing
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
LACASA Center
05.2024 - Current
Probation Office Intern/Interim Probation Officer
55th District Court
06.2023 - 01.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Michigan State University, Lyman Briggs College
05.2023 - 09.2023
Front Desk Secretary
LACASA Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
HIV Research Technician
Sinai Grace Hospital, Detroit Medical Center
03.2021 - 11.2021
Volunteer Support Group Facilitator
Ele's Place
05.2020 - Current
Volunteer
Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills
05.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Michigan State University, Lyman Briggs College
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