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Experience

COMMUNITY RESOURCE INTERN
Rainbows for All Children | Evanston IL | 2021 – Current
Creating resources to support group leaders, grieving young people, and their families
Leading support groups for grieving young people

CHILDREN’S RESOURCE INTERN
The United Methodist Publishing House | Remote | 2020 – 2021
Created lesson plans and curriculum in line with the organization’s mission and vision
Evaluated and improved new and existing lesson plans and curricula, particularly around disability inclusivity
Adapted existing curricula for wider use on digital platforms
Managed social media pages for direct connection and feedback with customers

HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN
Northshore University HealthSystem | Evanston IL | 2019 – 2020
Developed trusting and compassionate relationships with patients and their families
Provided spiritual and emotional care to patients, families, and hospital staff from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds, including assistance coping with illness, spiritual/religious resources, meeting ritual/worship needs, support in times of stress/crisis, and grief support.
Collaborated and communicated with other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide the best patient care possible
Advocated for the needs and rights of patients and their families
Completed 1 extended unit of CPE

DIRECTOR OF FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
First United Methodist Church | Auburn IN | 2015 – 2018
Led ministry initiatives for young people ages birth through eighteen
Recruited and developed volunteers, more than doubling the volunteer base
Designed a new program model based around intergenerational engagement
Organized and implemented frequent service opportunities, yearly camps, and events
Oversaw budget ($15,000+ annually), expenditures, and fundraising ($10,000+ annually).
Taught and preached in children, youth, and adult settings
Equipped caregivers and families to take discipleship into daily life
Fostered brave and open environments for children and youth to engage in their faith

ONLINE “HOTLINE” CRISIS COACH
Remedy Live | Remote | 2014 – 2017

RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Wesley Seminary | Marion IN | 2014 – 2015

YOUTH MINISTRY INTERN
The Church at LifePark | Mt. Pleasant SC | Summer 2014

CONSTRUCTION SITE INTERN
The Philadelphia Project | Philadelphia PA | Summer 2013

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CERTIFICATE in Child-Centered Play Therapy within a Neurorelational Emphasis
Center for Connection’s Play Strong Institute | Expected Spring 2022
130+ credit hour course

CERTIFICATE Youth Mental Health First Aid

YOUTH MINISTRY COHORT
The Youth Cartel | 2016-2017
A year-long professional development cohort for women in youth ministry

CERTIFICATE in Suffering and Disability Ministry
Christian Institute on Disability through Joni and Friends Intl | 2015

OTHER EXPERIENCE

FOUNDER & CO-LEADER
The Spoon Collective | 2019-Current
A student organization with the mission to create a seminary community where people of all abilities are included, accommodated, and affirmed in order that we may equip the future leaders to do the work of God in the world. The Spoon Collective exists to offer peer support, encouragement, promote advocacy/education, elevate disabled voices, and challenge ableism in the community.

Education

MASTER OF DIVINITY
Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston IL
2018 – Spring 2022

MASTER OF PASTORAL CARE & COUNSELING
Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston IL
2018 - Spring 2022

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN YOUTH MINISTRY
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion IN
2011 – 2015

Skills

SOFT SKILLS
Resourceful
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
Active Listening
Creativity
Humor
Collaboration
Tenacity
Emotional Intelligence
Self-Motivated

HARD SKILLS

Mac OS
Microsoft Office
Google Suite
Canva
WordPress
Social Media Platforms

Additional information

ABOUT ME

Thanks for taking the time to read through my resume! I currently live in Chicago with my partner, Caleb, and our two fur-babies, Hitch and Mory. When I’m not working, I live for time with those I love, reading anything but fiction, planning trips to far off places, baking, exploring nature, and sifting through antique stores for treasure. I’ve been known to rant about vegan pizza, Netflix shows, tattoos, theology, and the Enneagram. Want to work together? I’d love to connect with you.

PERSONALITY

Enneagram: 6w5
Myers Briggs: ISFJ
Strengths Finder: Developer, Responsibility, Restorative, Individualization, Relator
Four Tendencies: The Questioner