Resume

• 2014

  Lambda Legal

  English

  German

  Honors and High Distinction - University of Iowa

  Teacher of the Year - Central Illinois

  Northern Ireland Peace and Conflict delegation - University of Coleraine

  Din'e Bik'eyah: Land of the Navajo - Academic Field Experience

  Univ. of New Mexico

  German-U.S. Education delegation to Germany - Goethe Institute

  University of Wisconsin

  M.S.

  Curriculum & Instruction with emphasis in Multicultural Education

  University of Iowa

  Ph.D.

  Curriculum & Instruction with emphasis in Equity

  Culture & Social Studies Education

  B.A.

  Secondary Education

  History Major and Political Science Minor

  Latin American Culture – Spanish Summer Institute

  South Tahoe

  CA

  Culturally-Competent Organizing & Social Change

  Intercultural Communication – Intercultural Communication Institute

  Portland

  OR

  Working Against Racism

  Banks’ Dimensions of Multicultural Education (Dr. James Banks)

  Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse Prevention

  Deardorff’s Pyramid Model of Intercultural Competence (Dr. Darla Deardorff)

  Multicultural Women’s History – NWHP

  Santa Rosa

  CA

  Bennett’s Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity (DSIM) (Dr. Milton Bennett)

• 2012

  Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID)

  International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission

  Global Fund for Women

• 2011

  Women for Women International

• 2010

  Call to Action

• 2006

  As one of the 10-member board

  I worked on the development of CLOUT’s mission statement. Using my listening and mediation skills

  I facilitated discussions concerning inclusion strategy and smoothed organizational schisms.

  National Board Member

  Christian Lesbians Out (CLOUT)

  Member

  SIETAR-USA

• 2004

  As President

  I led this 300-member non-profit dedicated to advancing LGBT rights and encouraging acceptance and communication through diversity training

  community service

  and social opportunities.\n\n♦ Increased membership 20%.\n♦ Created partnership with the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN) that led to legislative protections in hiring

  workplace

  and education. \n

  President

  SPECTRUM Northern Nevada

• 2003

  Managed funds and prepared monthly treasurer’s report for 250k-member philanthropic educational organization advancing women’s rights and dedicated to providing educational opportunities for women.

  Treasurer

  P.E.O. Sisterhood

  I worked on the committee to develop and implement social justice awareness programs in Reno faith community. Made presentations to membership on civil rights issues.

  Member

  Social Justice Committee – Unitarian Universalist Church

• 2001

  Kim

  O'Reilly

  PhD

  Cross-Cultural Expert

  I have presented on cross-cultural topics at national

  international

  and local conferences.\n\n► “Holocaust Education Fatigue: New Approaches into the 21st Century”—Goethe-Institut Transatlantic Outreach Program

  Hamburg

  Germany\n\n► “Same-Sex Marriage: A Civil Right”—Unitarian-Universalist Church

  Reno

  NV\n\t\n► “Protestant and Catholic Students: Negotiating and Overcoming Conflict”—University of Coleraine

  Coleraine

  Northern Ireland\n\n► “Teaching as Moral Enterprise?”—National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) National Conference

  San Antonio

  TX

  Cross-Cultural Expert

• 2000

  University of Nevada Reno

  Intercultural Solutions

  Reno

  Nevada

  I have a wonderful rapport with my students—classes have a waiting list due to a well-earned reputation for effectively teaching very sensitive topics (racism

  sexism

  homophobia

  etc.)—while creating a safe environment for liberals

  moderates

  and conservatives to share their opinions

  increase awareness of others’ views

  and come to their own conclusions. \n\nKEY ACHIEVEMENTS\n\n♦ Evaluated highly by students

  9.0 on a 9-point scale each semester

  for stimulating their thinking

  encouraging dialogue across differences

  and helping to understand and appreciate cultures other than their own.\n\n♦ Developed and taught a Cultural Capstone course “Education for a Changing World

  ” addressing culture

  race and ethnicity

  immigration

  teaching to Hispanic students

  religions

  socioeconomic status

  gender

  sexuality

  bullying

  and human rights. \n\n♦ Designed and delivered customized seminars and workshops

  along with strategies to address

  challenge

  and lessen the negative impact of racism

  sexism

  homophobia

  and bullying in schools and the workplace.

  Teacher Education & Cultural Studies Professor ♦ Multicultural Expert

  University of Nevada Reno

  Denver

  CO

  Cross-Cultural Expert with Intercultural Solutions:\n\nProviding knowledge

  skills and strategies to address cultural differences in businesses

  churches and schools. Dedicated to fostering mutual respect and bringing people together. \n\nBuilding inclusive churches

  schools and workplaces by promoting safety

  civility and respect.\n\nOffering interactive

  results-oriented coaching

  consulting

  training

  speaking

  and workshops that are uniquely designed for individual and organizational goals and targeted outcomes.\n\nVisit my website: www.interculturalsolutions.net

  Principal Consultant

  Intercultural Solutions

• 1999

  University of Idaho

  Moscow

  Idaho

  Social Studies Education Professor - Curriculum & Instruction

  University of Idaho

• 1996

  Gay

  Lesbian

  and Straight Educators Network (GLSEN)

  Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

• Teaching Tolerance and Cultural Awareness

  Diversity Advocacy

  Persuasive Presentations

  Intercultural Communication

  Team Leadership/Facilitation

  Training and Development

  Mentoring

  Communication

  Coaching

  Gender Equity / LGBT

  Anti-Bullying Curriculum and Strategist

  Leadership

  Negotiating Across Differences

  Public Speaking

  Conflict Resolution

  Teaching Religious Tolerance

  Anti-Racism Curriculum

  Cross-cultural Competence

  Empowerment

  Teacher Educator

  We Love You

  But You’re Going to Hell: Christians and Homosexuality Agree

  Disagree

  Take a Look

  We Love You

  But You’re Going to Hell presents a non-confrontational study of the conflict surrounding Christian faith

  Scriptures

  and homosexuality. It addresses the dichotomy of love and condemnation

  sincerely expressed by Christians – and the pain experienced by gays and lesbians.\n\n• How do sincere

  Bible-believing Christians balance their interpretation of Scriptures with everyday encounters with gays and lesbians?\n\n• How do we have conversations when we disagree? Without judging or calling into question someone’s faith or salvation?\n\nThis book OPENS UP the conversation – with chapters devoted to the Author’s Story

  Scriptures

  Stereotypes

  Marriage

  Religious Freedom

  Why It Matters

  and What We Can Do in our families

  churches

  and society.

  We Love You

  But You’re Going to Hell: Christians and Homosexuality Agree

  Disagree

  Take a Look