Tania Evora
Waltham,MA
Summary
Experienced professional with a decade of expertise in family and child advocacy. Fluent in Spanish, English, Cape Verdean Creole, and Portuguese, bridging culturally diverse communities. Skilled in organizing groups, fundraising, promoting inclusive education and activities that build self-reliance and setting attainable goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Support Advocate
Healthy Families Middlesex
12.2020 - Current
- Provide family advocacy, coaching, and mitigate risks of child abuse, neglect, and teen pregnancy.
- Conduct home and virtual visits from prenatal stages to the child's 3rd birthday.
- Assist the director and supervisor in onboarding new staff, teaching the policies, guidelines governing Children's Trust operations, Healthy Families and JFCS.
- Stay updated on Planned Parenthood's vital reproductive healthcare, sex education findings and integrate the information into the home visit curriculum, group projects, and activities.
- Design and facilitate social groups with Staff for family support and strengthening Families.
- Collaborate with DCF state agency, youth, educational, and healthcare institutions to keep families safe in the community, connecting them to resources and developing goal and safety plans.
- Attends conferences, training sessions, workshops and #MeToo campaigns.
- Create reports, Coordinate surveys, and analyze feedback for Healthy Family's agency improvements.
Marketing Specialist Assistance
Ik Eco Jewelry
01.2019 - Current
- Maximized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications, and social
- Executed sales promotions to boost brand visibility and revenue growth
- Coordinated product placement initiatives and led content creators in global markets.
- Collaborated with creative teams to develop visually appealing marketing materials for print and digital channels.
- Update social media platforms with latest products news and details.
- Enhanced customer engagement, utilizing email marketing campaigns and newsletter.
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Women Infants and Children (WIC)
09.2013 - 11.2020
- Developed annual World breastfeeding campaigns and organized virtual and in-person groups
- Analyzed data on parenting support groups participation and success
- Proficient in accounting terminology and practices.
- Promoted a supportive environment by collaborating with healthcare providers, lactation consultants, and other peer counselors in the community.
- Empowered mothers to overcome challenges through tailored advice and practical solutions based on individual needs.
- Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to promote health education programs.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for reporting purposes and continuity of care across appointments.
MetroWest Hospital Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Volunteer
Framingham MA
01.2015 - 09.2019
- Organized breastfeeding classes and provided support in the maternity ward and NICU
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication during counseling sessions.
- Generated reports and provided medical interpretation.
- Assisted in developing educational materials for use in counseling sessions and outreach efforts targeting pregnant women and new parents.
Children Trust Presenter - My View Conference
11.2021
- Conducted training sessions on parenting with mental illness at conferences.
Education
B.S Marketing & Business Administration -
05.2023
A.A Liberal Arts & Communication -
05.2019
Skills
- Strong oral and written communication in multiple languages
- Marketing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration platforms
- Public speaking, team player, budgeting, multitasking, and customer service
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Cape Verdean Creole
Native or Bilingual
Honors And Awards
- Miss Massachusetts for America Strong 2020-2021.
- Spotlight Student, Framingham State University, Fall 2021.
- One Family Scholar Annual College Scholarship 2021-2023.
Certification
- Member of JFCS DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Advisory Committee.
- Online Mandated Reporter Certificate and Training.
- Lactation Counselor Training Course, Healthy Children Project, COA.
- Volunteer for Second Step Domestic Violence Agency Fundraisers raised 250k.
- Miss Massachusetts for America Strong 2020-2021.
- Spotlight Student, Framingham State University, Fall 2021.
- One Family Scholar Annual College Scholarship 2021-2023.
Timeline
Children Trust Presenter - My View Conference -
11.2021
Family Support Advocate - Healthy Families Middlesex
12.2020 - Current
Marketing Specialist Assistance - Ik Eco Jewelry
01.2019 - Current
MetroWest Hospital Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Volunteer - Framingham MA
01.2015 - 09.2019
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor - Women Infants and Children (WIC)
09.2013 - 11.2020
Framingham State University - B.S Marketing & Business Administration,
MassBay Community College - A.A Liberal Arts & Communication,
- Member of JFCS DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Advisory Committee.
- Online Mandated Reporter Certificate and Training.
- Lactation Counselor Training Course, Healthy Children Project, COA.
- Volunteer for Second Step Domestic Violence Agency Fundraisers raised 250k.
- Miss Massachusetts for America Strong 2020-2021.
- Spotlight Student, Framingham State University, Fall 2021.
- One Family Scholar Annual College Scholarship 2021-2023.
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