• Relationship Building & Management

• Process Improvement

• Volunteer Program Planning & Management

• Youth Development

• Program Management

• Graphic Design

• Marketing & Content Generation

• Fluent in Spanish

Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA, May 2026

Doctor of Philosophy in Community Engagement 

Research interests: volunteerism, youth development, and student - athletes

Technical Writer HQ, Online, April 2023

Certified Grant Writer

Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI, May 2018

Applied Associates in Baking and Pastry Arts

Springfield College, Springfield, MA, May 2015

Master of Education in Psychology, Concentration in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education

Worcester State University, Worcester, MA, May 2013

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Sociology, Concentration in Women’s Studies

Director of Community Engagement, United Way of Central Massachusetts

Worcester, MA March 2023 – Present

·       Plan, manage and execute volunteer opportunities including WooServes, Day of Caring, Holiday Wish List, Dollar $cholar that address community needs in partnership with agencies, individuals, employers, and United Way staff

·       Design and deliver workshops and training programs for volunteers, nonprofit program staff, and students on best practices for volunteer and special event program execution, resulting in exceptional volunteer management experience

·       Maintain Galaxy portal and work with internal and external partners to identify engagement opportunities

·       Gather data to measure impact and compiled reports for volunteer programs and special events, providing insights to support future engagement opportunities

·       Support grant and sponsorship outreach efforts, including drafting proposals and materials, and assisting in fundraising efforts through work campaigns and public events such as Tuesdays with WI and Tuesdays Talks with WI

·       Support marketing efforts, including content generation, writing, and design of materials, to promote engagement opportunities and increase community awareness

·       Manage and develop content for various social media platforms to increase engagement and followers

Community Engagement & Women’s Initiative Manager, United Way of Central Massachusetts 

Worcester, MA, March 2022 – March 2023

·       Increase financial literacy opportunities for middle–school girls by 63% to serve over 650 students during the school year

·       Manage logistics of Women’s Initiative’s signature community impact program, Dollar $cholar, to mentor middle-school girls in financial literacy education, liaising with the Financial Literacy Committee and WI Director

·       Organize the annual Day of Caring, which hosts 900 volunteers at 65 projects to support local non-profit organizations

·       Partner with 20 local non-profit organizations to provide over 60 volunteer opportunities to 35 student volunteers through the United Way of Central Massachusetts’ WooServes Summer Youth Institute

·       Support the Women’s Initiative Director to increase engagement of women in philanthropy and leadership to make positive changes for middle-school girls

·       Organize, plan, and market all quarterly member activities, events, and volunteer involvement efforts

In-Home Therapy Clinician, Centro, Inc. 

Worcester, MA, November 2020 – August 2022

·       Managed a caseload of 10 clients and coordinated services for the client and their families

·       Filled out and maintained client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes

·       Interviewed clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, progress, or history with behavioral therapy

·       Referred patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary

Career Counselor, Bottom Line

Worcester, MA, January 2016 – May 2018

·       Supported a caseload of 90 college juniors and seniors by meeting with them on campus to discuss their career exploration, career planning, and career development

·       Followed Bottom Line’s structured curriculum (DEAL), which supports students in four areas: Degree, Employability, Financial Aid and Life Skills

·       Helped students resolve general obstacles that come up throughout the school year

·       Increased Bottom Line’s social media presence by running their Twitter and Instagram

Board Member, Adelante Worcester, Worcester, MA June 2023 - Present

Board Member, Girls on the Run Worcester County, Worcester, MA May 2023 – October 2023

Board Secretary & Advisory Board Member, Inner Voice Outer Change (IVOC), Worcester, MA January 2023 – Present

Leadership Worcester Class of 2024, September 2023 – June 2024

Amplify Latinx's ALX100 Honoree, September 2023

1st Place, People's Choice Award - Sweet, Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, May 2023 

1st Place, People's Choice Award - Savory, Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, May 2023 

2nd Place, Judges' Choice Award - Sweet, Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, March 2020 

2nd Place, People's Choice Award - Sweet, Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, March 2020

2nd Place, People's Choice Award - Sweet, Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, March 2019

Massachusetts State Winner - Bakery, Fan's Choice Award, January 2017 

2nd Place, Great Cupcake Championship, Rhode Island Food Fights, March 2016

Head Pastry Chef / Restaurant Manager, Nuestra

Worcester, MA, October 2019 – November 2020

Head Pastry Chef, Milk & Sugar

Charlton, MA, August 2019 – January 2020

Head Pastry Chef, Samuel Slater’s Restaurant

Webster, MA, August 2018 – March 2019

Student-Athlete Support Services Intern, Athletic Department, Worcester State University

Worcester, MA, January 2015 – May 2015

College Readiness Coordinator, Center for Academic Support and Advising, Framingham State University

Framingham, MA, August 2014 – December 2014

Student Life Intern, Office of Student Life and Leadership, Quinsigamond Community College

Worcester, MA, July 2014 – January 2016

Graduate Intern, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Worcester State University

Worcester, MA, May 2014 – July 2014

Graduate Intern, Center for Career Education, Becker College

Worcester, MA, October 2013 – May 2014

Assistant Front End Manager, Price Rite Supermarkets

Worcester, MA, October 2010 – March 2016

Shrewsbury High School’s National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, April 2023