Resume

• 2019

  Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

  Union County Leadership Fellows Institute

• 2014

  Certification in Politics and Government

  Systems of Politics and Government.

  Systems of Government and Politics

  Eagleton Institute of Politics

• 2012

  Master’s Degree

  Obtained knowledge in clinical studies

  systems of social policy and social welfare

  Research methods

  community organization

  economics of inequality and poverty

  diversity and oppression

  leadership skills

  fundraising

  marketing and human service management skills.

  Social Work

  Eagleton Fellow\nGraduate Student Association Co-Chair

  Rutgers Graduate school of Social Work

  human practice & management theory

  community organizaion

  problems in american politics

  social welfare & social policy

  economics of poverty and inequality

  strategic planning

  diversity & oppression

  The Network for Social Work Management

  Human Management Services Certificate Graduate Level

  Recovery Specialist

  Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery

  Licensed Social Worker

  New Jersey

  Eagleton Fellowship Program in Politics and Government

  Eagleton Institute of Politics

  Licensed Social Worker

  New Jersey

  New Jersey Certified State School Social Worker

  New Jersey

  NJ Certificate for Non-Profit Grant Writing

  Center for Non-Profits

  Certificate for Mindfulness across the Lifespan

  Rutgers University

  Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

  PESI

• 2008

  English

  Eagleton Institute Harold and Reba Martin Fellowship Award

  Bachelor’s Degree

  Obtained knowledge in Psychology

  Psychology

  Human Rights Club

  Kean University

• Elijah's Promise

  committee member

  Collaborate with other individuals and organizations to produce ideas to reduce the rate of suicides in New Jersey and improve access to mental health care.

  Adult Suicide Prevention Advisory Member

  Firefighter

  Metuchen Fire Department

  Facilitator / Counselor

  Imagine

  A Center for Coping with Loss - Grief Support for Children and Families

  •\tClinical Skills: Ability to competently provide individual and group therapy

  Advocacy Skills: Ability to skilfully advocate for the client and the community

  •\tOral communication: The ability to speak clearly and persuasively.

  Microsoft Office

  Psychology

  Customer Service

  •\tEffective Writing: Ability to adapt to bureaucratic requirements

  academic and

  •\tPolitical Awareness: Understands systems of government and public policy issu

  Project Management

  Microsoft Excel

  •\tMicrosoft Office Proficient: Extensive knowledge on how to competently utilize

  •\tInnovative Thinking: Ability to examine all components of a policy issue

  and

  •\tOrganizational Knowledge: Has an understanding regarding the complex systems

  •\tAnalytical Thinking: Understands and is able to apply emotional intelligence

  •\tCase Management: Trained in locating services and assisting consumers on how t

  2019-2020 First Edition Family Toolkit

  2019-2020 First Edition Family Toolkit

  We must think less tribal if our democracy is to survive Facebook

  •\t“Can Our Democracy Survive Technology?”

  •\t“Can Our Democracy Survive Technology?”

  Project aimed at reducing overdose deaths and getting the life-saving drug Naloxone into the homes of our Union County residents and community organizations. The program held sixteen trainings over a four month period

  with a training scheduled each week in a different municipality. All trainings were free and supplied a community member in attendance with a free Naloxone Kit. The workshops also provided educational information about opioid abuse and the opioid crisis

  assisted individuals or getting a loved one into a treatment program

  along with providing information on how to navigate substance use and mental health treatment services. This is because the project was also designed with the intention of referring people into treatment programs and finding services for families who experienced a loved one suffering from substance use disorder.

  The Opioid Crisis

  Every day

  more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers

  heroin

  and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total \"economic burden\" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year

  including the costs of healthcare

  lost productivity

  addiction treatment

  and criminal justice involvement. \n\nThis town hall seminar is designed to detail why we are in an opioid crisis

  what is being done today to reduce the impact of opioids and heroin

  and what we can do to ensure our safety

  along with households and the community. \n\n

  United States of Anxiety & Depression

  According to a 2018 survey by the American Psychological Association

  Americans report experiencing at least one stress symptom in the last month. 45% report lying awake at night

  36% report feeling nervous or anxious

  35% report irritability or anger

  and 34% report fatigue due to stress. This is a very concerning factor due to the fact that today Americans are becoming more stressed and psychologically ill

  resulting in a mental health and substance use crisis. \nCurrently

  America is the only country in the developed world

  whom has seen a reduction in the mortality rate

  and this is due in large part to the substance use and mental health issues we are experiencing throughout our communities. \nToday

  more people die from suicide

  drug overdose and cirrhosis of the liver.( brought forth by alcohol abuse.) than any other time in American history. If we are to fight back these symptoms of despair

  it is important to begin the discussion about personal and psychological care.\nThis town hall seminar is designed to detail how much substance use/mental health issues have cost the lives of so many in our nation

  what are the causes

  and what can we do to maintain our personal and community health in these times of stress and depression. Whomever attends this presentation will better understand why these events are occurring and what we can do to prevent it. \n

  This Is Your Brain On Phones: Smartphone & Social Media Overuse

  Since its inception

  smartphones and social media sites have played a huge impact in our daily lives. We scroll

  we post

  we like

  we comment

  for hours each day. We have shortened our attention span and have stared at the screen while sitting and eating with our loved ones and closest friends

  keeping our attention focused on what is on the screen

  rather than the person(s) in the room with us. We will scroll and “skim the information” on our phones obsessively and when we finally put the phone down we are hit with a feeling of doubt

  worry

  and fear about our unhealthy phone conduct and obsession. We don’t know why we can’t put it down

  we just know we can’t. \nThis town hall symposium will discuss the negative effects that smartphones cause and what can be done about it. This town meeting symposium will have three important sections: The first section will focus on how the current technological revolution has disrupted our lives and the effects it has on our psychological behavior and neurological systems. The second portion of the symposium will focus on why this technology has created these changes regarding how we think

  act

  react

  learn and absorb information. The third section will discuss best practices on how to use smartphones and technology in a safe and efficient manner that is conducive to our and our loved one’s mental health and well-being. Afterwards

  we will have a Q&A session with the audience. \nThis symposium is not designed to say that smartphones are bad

  after all there are a lot of positives that this technology brings. Rather

  it has been created to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals and their families as we continue on this road of rapid technological breakthroughs. For this

  it is important to be aware of the adverse effects that smartphones and new technologies may cause

  especially for our youngest. The symposium will be led by Assistant Director of Community Prevention at Prevention Links

  Sean Keagan Foley

  MSW

  LSW.\n\n

  Foley

  MSW

  LSW

  Sean Keagan

  Foley

  MSW

  LSW

  Prevention Links

  Metuchen Fire Department

  Cooperative Counseling Services

  LLC

  Rutgers University Office of Diversity and Academic Success in the Arts and Sciences (ODASIS)

  Rutgers University

  Department of Human Services NJ

  Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless

  White Hoouse Fellows Young African Leadership Initiative (Summer Only Program)

  Transitions For Youth: Center for Nonprofit Management & Governance

  Resolve Community Counseling

  New Brunswick

  NJ

  •\tInterview and complete assessments of foster youth utilizing motivational interviewing techniques.\n•\tAssisted clients with case management services such as housing

  financial aid services

  wrap around services

  health insurance applications and academic services.\n•\tAccomplished methods of advocacy for client.\n•\tStrengthened case management skills. \n•\tAchieved strong understanding on the workings of a non-profit organization.

  Social Work Intern

  Transitions For Youth: Center for Nonprofit Management & Governance

  Intern

  •\tAssistant to the Director of Medicaid and Addiction Services.\n•\tWritten briefings for the director and other officials in forming policy decisions.\n•\tExamined New Jersey Mental Health and addiction policies.\n•\tAssisted in establishing mental health parity into state Medicaid program.\n•\tCollaborated with private and non-profit organizations. \n•\tAchieved understanding concerning systems of government.\n•\tCollaborated with the Governor’s Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse (GCADA).\n•\tDeveloped policy brief to raise reimbursement rates for Medicaid providers.\n•\tAttained extensive knowledge about Medicaid plans and services.\n•\tDevelopment of strong leadership skills.

  Department of Human Services intern

  Department of Human Services NJ

  Rutgers University

  New Brunswick

  NJ

  •\tAssistance in creating Braille reading documents.\n•\tAddressing the needs of the White House Fellows.\n•\tWriting

  coordination

  and outreach to outside organizations and individuals to deliver the appropriate goals. designed for the fellowship program

  Program Coordinator

  White Hoouse Fellows Young African Leadership Initiative (Summer Only Program)

  Mountainside

  NJ

  •\tAssistance to the Director of Operations in handling of financial reports for Outpatient and Intensive In Community programs\n•\tConstruction of weekly

  monthly

  and quarterly quality assurance reports. \n•\tContributed program design ideas to agency.\n•\tResearch and developed a report for the leadership team on homeless youth in Union County.\n•\tDeveloped a presentation on methods to enhance the organization’s marketing methods.\n•\tAccomplished knowledge in regards to Children’s System of Care.\n•\tAttained extensive awareness of management and administrative skills.\n•\tAchieved strong understanding how to manage a for-profit human service organization.\n•\tDeveloped research for the leadership team that details how to collaborate successfully within the community between health care providers

  social service agencies

  government

  and schools

  so to improve the health of the community and its individuals.

  Social Work Intern

  Cooperative Counseling Services

  LLC

  Scotch Plains

  NJ

  Scheduled and provided direct therapeutic and educational services to clients using individual

  group and family therapy.\nApplied a variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening

  assessment and evaluation of clients identified as substance abusers/chemically dependent.\nDeveloped client centered treatment plans with specific goals and objectives and provides therapeutic counseling in accordance with such plans.\nMaintained clinical records in accordance with Department of Health & Human Services standards and agency policies and procedures.\nProvided referrals to other social service agencies as appropriate.\nPerformed case management responsibilities including conducting human service needs assessments.\n

  Psychotherapist

  Resolve Community Counseling

  Metuchen

  NJ

  •\tAssistance in the needs of the community and outside communities.\n•\tAchieved knowledge on how to collaborate with other individuals in the organization in times of conflict.\n•\tDevelopment of strong leadership skills.\n•\tAccomplished stronger understanding of teamwork.

  Firefighter

  Metuchen Fire Department

  Union County

  Assist with regular and ongoing collaborations and technical assistance with CSOC.\nEnhance collaboration with system partners.\nAssess adolescent substance use needs and available services in the identified community.\nProvide consultation services to stakeholders throughout Union County.\nIdentifying community needs and furthering the community’s access to substance use resources

  including resources under of DCF

  CSOC and/or those outside of DCF/CSOC.\n

  Substance Use Navigator

  Prevention Links

  Elizabeth

  NJ

  Identify all issues of advocacy team and provide continuous support to all team members according to operating standards.\nManaged and forecasted service program budget of over $500

  000.\nSupervise effective working of office personnel and prepare to execute effective service delivery to community members.\nDisplayed exceptional service delivery to community members that resulted in hundreds of individuals whom were homeless to become permanently sheltered and those who were in danger of being homeless to maintain housing stability.\nDemonstrated outstanding case management and dedication to clients.\nResponsible for 60 to 70-person caseload. \nResponsible for creating monthly and yearly reports concerning financial data and consumer services.\nCollaborate with the State of New Jersey Health and Human Services

  the county of Union

  New Jersey and the city of Elizabeth to reduce homelessness.\n Develop stronger understanding of SSI

  SSDI

  TANF

  General Assistance and Emergency Assistance.\nPlanning and developing workshops for community members and human service organizations on welfare policies

  educational policies

  GED preparation

  financial aid

  tenant rights and emergency assistance policies.\nContribute to the implementation of program policy to improve service delivery.\n

  Supervisor

  Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless

  Union County

  NJ

  Utilize community organizing skills to link families of youth experiencing substance use

  behavioral health or developmental limitations in Union County.\nProvides information

  referral

  and consultation to schools

  parent and the community.\nPrepares and presents educational programs to schools and community groups.\nAssist with the development and evaluation of program applications.\nMaintain charts and statistics on all case activity

  events and presentations. \nParticipate in clinical trainings

  clinical supervision

  and group supervision.\nDevelopment of programs and policies that create effective community collaborative methods that increase wellness in communities. \n

  Assistant Director of Community Prevention

  Prevention Links

  New Brunswick

  New Jersey

  Increase the recruitment and academic success of underrepresented students

  as well as educationally and economically disadvantaged students.\nDevelopment of course program. \nAdvocate for underrepresented and economically disadvantaged scholars.\nFurther development of leadership skills.\nDevelopment of public speaking skills.\nDevelop scholars’ critical thinking skills utilizing theoretical connections from assigned readings. \nPreparation of classroom topics to be discussed.\nStrengthens cultural awareness. \nAttain knowledge of academic institutions.\nAttains further knowledge of program planning. \n

  Adjunct Professor

  Rutgers University Office of Diversity and Academic Success in the Arts and Sciences (ODASIS)

  New Brunswick

  New Jersey

  \t\t\t\t\t\t\nManage recruitment and academic success of underrepresented and disadvantaged students.\nDeveloping and managing education programs for children and families.\nEvaluating and monitoring children to increase academic success and prepare for their transition into secondary academic institutions. \nConsulting with other health professionals/ community leaders and assisting in referrals to maintain students’ academic achievements.\nStrategize and implement all components of the high school program.\nManaged a $500

  000 budget. \nIn charge of strategizing and executing Saturday Scholars

  AVID

  Bridge to Employment and the 12th Grade English programs.\nMeasure student strengths and weaknesses.\nCollaborate with the student

  family

  and the community to ensure student well-being and academic success.\n

  Developmental Specialist

  Rutgers University

  Co-Chair

  Graduate Student Association

  Member

  Human Rights Club

  Director

  Union County School Task Force

  Committee Member

  Here2 Help

  Executive Director

  Union County Young Democrats

  member

  SWAGGER

  Member

  Union County Opioid Task Force

  Treasurer

  Union County Young Democrats