STELLA MEDNIK
Community Advocate
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated Community Organizer 15+ years of empowering underserved cultures and interests by communicating with local and state governments. Skilled at connecting organizations and individuals with powerful allies to solicit real change and effective action. Known for bringing diverse groups together to achieve universally beneficial goals. Well versed in issues affecting those who are undocumented, (immigration) those who are in family court proceedings (family law) and post release (Penal/Parole and Probation) issues, always looking for ways to improve operations and personalize assistance. Well-organized and resourceful with detail-oriented and conscientious approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Community Advocate
Self-employeed
New York, NY
10.2019 - Current
- Identify community organizations and leaders to establish and nurture relationships to build awareness and win reforms for public.
- Support individuals impacted by Immigration, Criminal, Corrections and /or Penal systems with legal, physical or mental health concerns in dealing with routine needs and complex problems such as lack of benefits or access to aid.
- Organize supporting documentation for individuals under evaluation and coordinate paperwork transfers to correct staff members. Coordinate referrals and direct support for up to 20 clients simultaneously.
- Assist with applications and collect required paperwork to help individuals register for supportive services.
- Regularly plan and implement process improvements and reporting systems to streamline operations.
- Help undocumented women with VAWA (Violence Against Women) petitions.
Contact Tracer/Disaster Prevention Specialist
Connective Strategies LLC
Jamaica, NY
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Supported and assessed individuals struggling with COVI 19 related issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Daily distributed over 200 sets of safety supplies and educational materials in response to COVID-19 pandemic, maximizing task prioritization and effectiveness, exceeding dally quotas by 50%
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Supported staff and teams both in field and through tele-communication
- Daily collected raw data through visual observation of individuals and business compliance with NYC safety protocols, social distance protocols and other safety mandates, synthesizing them for future use as raw data for statistical and analysis purposes
- Lent daily assessment of health screen and symptom data
Campaign Strategist/Resource Acquisitions
Connective Strategies
Jamaica, New Ork
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Managed schedule of and drafted field plans for interim candidate for Queens Borough President’s campaign; Richard Donovan
- Served as liaison between candidates, constituents and office holders. Networked among donors and fundraised to generate money for campaign.
- Was in charge of preparing and facilitating presentations for diverse communities, bringing candidates message to various different groups of constituents
- Onboarded and trained over 30 interns: including training on canvassing, phone banking, campaign finance tracking, and press outreach
- Interacted with and educated over 2000 voters in first 7 days of campaign
- Collected over 10,000 signatures by knocking on at least 350 doors daily exceeding signature targets by 50% through public education and persuasion
Law Library Clerk
NYS DOCCS
Albion, NY
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Increased success rate of library's clients by 20% as post-conviction cases were being re visited, motions granted. Established protocols for legal research and motion practice.
- Consulted on immigration and family law issues.
- Educated patrons on use of reference sources, card catalogs and automated information systems
Consultant/Strategist
Key Info Consulting President
Brooklyn, NY
02.2011 - 12.2014
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients
- Presented small businesses and individuals with long term and short-term financial empowerment and resource acquisition strategies, tailored to individual needs
- Language services: Translation of documents and Interpretation during proceedings from Russian to English; legal documents, forms and civil letters. Accompanied to venues as advocate, interpreter, or translator.
- Obtained entitlements and benefits as well as loans and grants for those that are undocumented and justice involved.
Sole Practitioner
Law Offices of Stella Mednik
Brooklyn, NY
03.2004 - 02.2011
- Provided legal representation for clients in areas of Immigration Law and Family Law. Consulted with clients on legal issues and provided helpful advice.
- Creatively used Asylum, Convention Against Torture, VAWA and Cancellation of Removal relief to aid in legalization and other paths to citizenship
- Supported Immigration Bail and Prison reform, through support of various policy change initiatives
- Assisted with obtaining close to 50 + Asylum petitions (pro bono)
- Aided survivors of domestic violence in contested family proceedings
- Developed and honed legal research, legal writing and analytical skills. Excelled in crafting legal briefs and compelling narratives, as well as standard legal forms and motions
- Devoted 30 % of practice on family practice, to dispute mediation for those choosing amicable resolution.
Education
Juris Doctorate (J.D) -
BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL
Brooklyn, NY 05.1999 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
SUNY At Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY 08.1996 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Russian Language and Literature
SUNY At Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY 08.1996 - 06.1999
Skills
Outreach management
undefinedWork Availability
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Timeline
Contact Tracer/Disaster Prevention Specialist
Connective Strategies LLC
02.2021 - 09.2021
Campaign Strategist/Resource Acquisitions
Connective Strategies
01.2021 - 04.2021
Community Advocate
Self-employeed
10.2019 - Current
Law Library Clerk
NYS DOCCS
06.2016 - 10.2019
Consultant/Strategist
Key Info Consulting President
02.2011 - 12.2014
Sole Practitioner
Law Offices of Stella Mednik
03.2004 - 02.2011
Juris Doctorate (J.D) -
BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL
05.1999 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
SUNY At Stony Brook
08.1996 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Russian Language and Literature
SUNY At Stony Brook
08.1996 - 06.1999
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