Principle Consultant
INSIGHT EDUCATION, LLC – International, 2015
INSIGHT EDUCATION, LLC – International, 2015
- Owner of educational consulting business focusing on innovative solutions in international education and volunteerism, recruitment, admissions, academic advising, program design and management, diversity and inclusion.
Cross Cultural Solutions, New York, 2015 to 2017
- Academic strategic relationship director, promoting international volunteerism and global social transformation through the most recognized NGO of its kind in the United States, Canada, The UK, and Australia. Working in 10 countries and 12 locations.
- Specialist for issues of health equity, inclusion, and diversity.
- Member of the Brookings Institution's Building Bridges Coalition Effective Practices Working Group. This group highlights the insights of lead practitioners from the field.
- Director of the intern abroad programs with special emphasis on international social work, social responsibility and global health in 8 international locations.
- Designer and director of the Service Semester in Costa Rica.
- Member of NAFSA, Forum on Education Abroad, CUGH, NASW, and CSWE.
- Presented on “Supervision Models for International Public Health and Social Work" at 2016 Global Intern Abroad Conference, Boston, and the 2016 NAFSA Conference, Denver.
- Speaker at NAFSA 2016 on GAP Year developmental benefits for young scholars. Quoted extensively in new book on subject of GAP Year programs.
- Speaker/ Lecturer for George Washington University and University of Michigan.
Cascade Aids Project - Portland, Oregon, 2012 to 2105
- CareLink is a program that connects people to medical care who are newly diagnosed with HIV as well as those who have not seen an HIV medical provider in more than six months. It is a bridge to more permanent care, such as medical case management and housing support services.
- Improving health and personal agency through trauma informed care, motivational interviewing, human centered design, popular education, and cultural humility.
- CareLink Client Advocates have small caseloads and are able to commit significant time to each client, attending medical appointments, connecting clients with housing services, and making appropriate referrals. Many CareLink clients have one or more of the following barriers to care: homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse, incarceration, mental health, racism, homophobia, and poverty.
- Community Health Worker Certification - Multnomah County Capacitation Center
- Popular education methodology, social determinants of health, health equity, justice and inclusion for under-served groups in the context of the medical home model, and the Affordable Care Act.
- Volunteer Positive empowers HIV infected and affected survivors through international volunteer service and cultural exchange; recognizing, leveraging, celebrating and enhancing social capital, while promoting informed self care, stigma reduction and community engagement.
- POZ Magazine's Award - Top 100 HIV+ Innovators for 2011
- Mobility International Article - Special Recognition
Manipal International University , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2011 to 2012
- Faculty Trainer for Critical Thinking Pedagogy
- Curricular Adviser for Humanities and Business
- International Student Advising and Retention Officer
- Domestic Recruitment and Admissions Manager
- University Marketing and Branding Strategist
- ESL Program Consultant
- Radio Advertising Producer for University
Assistant Director of Study Abroad
State University at New Paltz, New York, 2008 to 2011
- Manager for extensive SUNY- New Paltz managed study abroad programs including over 40 semester, summer, and intersession opportunities. Outreach strategist to under-served communities, and career services, as well as director for outreach, annual recruitment, program expansion, faculty led programs and cultural competency training.
- Recognition by Provost for exceptional leadership and excellence - 2010 - 2011
- Member of the Brooking Institution's Bridge Building Coalition Effective Practices work group for international volunteer and service learning best practices, and member of Steering Committee for Campus Engagement Affinity Group.
- Moderator for panel on Diversity and Inclusion for 2009 Conference on Higher Education and International Volunteerism.
- Representative of SUNY COIL (Collaborations in International Online Learning Environments) advising international offices on the use of educational collaborative platforms and social marketing techniques.
- Completed the Forum on Education Abroad QUIP peer review training, 2009.
- First Place National Award Winner Diversity Abroad for innovations supporting under-represented students in international education. June 2011.
Partnerships Manager
Cross Cultural Solutions, New York, - 2006-2007
- Academic and Special Interest relationship manager promoting international volunteerism and global social transformation through the most recognized NGO of its kind in the United States, Canada, The UK, and Australia, sending over 4000 volunteers to 12 countries at 20 locations.
- Project manager and strategist for International Social Work Program.
Adjunct Professor
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York, - 2001- 2010
- Curricular designer and instructor for interdisciplinary sociology course exploring the impact of global, national, and local institutions on personal identity, cultural values, and social structure utilizing both traditional and virtual pedagogical techniques.
- Thesis Writing for Adults
- College Placement and Scholarship Adviser for Upward Bound
Associate Director of International Programs
Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York - 2000 to 2005
- Primary representative to PIE sponsors both individual and institutional.
- Program manager, visa coordinator, cross-cultural counselor, academic ombudsman, and safety adviser for the IILE, including pre-departure and re-entry training for direct exchange programs to Zimbabwe, Germany, South Africa, Hungary, and Russia, both inbound and outbound.
- International student advocate, event planner, and career/internship adviser for the IILE/PIE.
- Program manager for Bard College’s advanced undergraduate program at Central European University in Budapest, Hungary.
- Co-Manager and enrollment strategist for International Human Rights Exchange to South Africa, 2003-05.
- Enrollment representative for The Bard Globalization and International Affairs Program (BGIA) in Manhattan.
- International program and direct exchange adviser to Simon’s Rock of Bard College, a gifted young scholars program, as well as the innovative Bard College High School in Manhattan.
- Grant manager of the Helen and Robert Bernstein Fund supporting cultural enrichment to foreign students at Bard.
- Interviewer and evaluator for The Open Society Foundations Undergraduate Exchange Program (UEP) to Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, during 2002, and pre-selection committee for Romania and Croatia in 2003 and 2005.
- Co-facilitator for 2003 UEP/PIE program’s joint 10-year reunion in Budapest.
- Member of the Bard College Diversity Board, 2006
- J-1, I -20, International Insurance and Tax Processor
Director of Undergraduate Admissions (Interim)
College of Notre Dame, Belmont, CA - 1999-2000
- Strategic director of undergraduate enrollment initiative for freshman and transfer students and scholarship and financial aid manager with a budget over 3 million.
- Event coordinator for domestic and international yield events as well as international student recruitment leader and transcript evaluator with 1-20 signing authority.
- Member of AICCU, NAFSA, NACAC, WACAC. and Irvine Task Force on enrollment, student services and curriculum.
Admissions Officer/Enrollment Coordinator
California Institute of Integral Studies, SF, CA - 1998-1999
- Coordinator and admissions recruiter for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and the Master’s in Counseling Psychology programs, the two greatest revenue-generating programs in the School of Professional Psychology.
- Primary contact and adviser for over 3000 inquiries and 300 applicants per recruiting season. This involves working with prospective students in completing the application process from initial contact to enrollment.
- Strategic planner and recruitment specialist for the institute-wide enrollment management team.
- Liaison between Office of Admissions and the School of Professional Psychology for the purpose of reviewing applications/ admissions procedures, recruiting strategies, faculty admissions committee participation and strengthening student retention.
- Career counseling and prerequisite planning for students in the School of Professional Psychology as well as scholarship application counseling and award evaluation. Frequent evaluator for the Bachelor’s Completion Program’s Prior Learning (life experience) Program as well as admission recruiter.
National Field Sales and Marketing Manager
Wild Bryde Manufacturing El Sobrante, CA - 1994 - 1998
- Directed new business generation and field operations management for award winning jewelry manufacturing company recognized for exemplary designs, workmanship, and product quality, with annual revenues in excess of $10 million.
- Served as a cultural liaison and created innovative employee support and enrichment programs that extended into the business community at-large.
Project Development Manager
Lemle Pictures, INC., NYC - 1992 - 1994
- Contracted by Emmy Award-winning film company to manage the execution of media campaigns, special projects, fund-raising benefits, and national/international premiers, coordinating events with up to 600 guests that included high profile political and religious figures, major corporate executives, foreign dignitaries, celebrities, and industry VIPs.
- Successfully coordinated and directed five major screenings, conferences, and film festival appearances, held in Czechoslovakia, Hong Kong, Russia, and the United States. Tracked and managed post-production expenses and publications budget.
- Coordinated complex application processes to support film distribution throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Japan, Russia, Czech Republic, and France.
