Master of Art (Social Service Administration) in Poverty and Inequality
Skills
qualitative and quantitative • research methods • critical thinking • analytical • grant writing • project managment • communication • presentation • bridging gaps among diverse groups
Gareda Diversified Business Services Inc
Director of Home and Community Based Services
The Salvation Army May 2015 - Feb 2018
Regional Director
Access Living Jul 2012 - Jul 2014
Chief Housing Policy Analyst and Lobbyist
Cook County Juvenile Justice Center Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
Policy Advocate and Researcher- Probation Department
Diamond Life Foundation Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Education:
University of Illinois
University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
Carnegie Mellon University
Master of Science, Masters, Public Policy, Management
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
University of Chicago
Masters, Master of Arts, Public Policy, Social Work
Skills:
Grant Writing Program Evaluation Community Outreach Program Management Public Policy Public Speaking Qualitative Research Policy Leadership Social Services Research Policy Analysis Event Planning Fundraising Program Development Grants Management Nonprofits Volunteer Management Presentation Skills Data Analysis Analysis Strategy Teaching Workshop Facilitation Case Management Microsoft Office
Interests:
Exercise Sweepstakes Home Improvement Reading Gourmet Cooking Sports Food Home Decoration Health Cooking Electronics Fitness Music Movies Kids Medicine Travel Investing Traveling International Traavel
Sep 2010 to 2000 Policy Advocate/ResearcherGreater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL Sep 2009 to Jun 2010 Field Placement/InternshipInstitute for Research on Race & Public policy Chicago, IL Aug 2004 to Jun 2008 Distinguished Scholar FellowAdvocate Health Care
Jul 2001 to Mar 2005 Managed Care AnalystMayor's Office of Economic Development Pittsburgh, PA Jun 2000 to Jul 2001 Intern/Business Development Liaison
Education:
University of Chicago Chicago, IL Master of Art (Social Service Administration) in Poverty and InequalityCarnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Master of Science (Public Policy & Management) in Finance and Policy AnalysisH. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management Bachelor of Arts in Political ScienceSouthern Illinois University Carbondale, IL
Skills:
qualitative and quantitative, research methods, critical thinking, analytical, grant writing, project managment, communication, presentation, bridging gaps among diverse groups