“Without community, there is no liberation.”
– Audre Lorde
Leadership Roles
Community Wellness Advocate (2022-2023)
Counseling and Psychological Services: University of New Haven
Facilitate peer-led support groups and collaborate with university offices to implement wellness programs on campus
Public Relations Chair & Community Service Liaison (2021-2023)
Community Psychology and Community Mental Health Club
Organize community events and develop marking flyers and visuals
Student Journal Peer-Reviewer (2021-2023)
- American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
- Journal of Family Violence
- Feral Feminisms
Supported faculty mentors in submitting peer-reviews
Projects Volunteer (2021-Present)
Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services
Contribute to refugee housing preparations and organization
Volunteer ASL Interpreter (2019-Present)
Pro Bono ASL
Interpret community events, social justice protests, & counseling services. Refer local organizations to available interpreting services
Project Captioning Coordinator (2019-2020)
Scheherazade Project
Captioned videos for public access. Goal of project was to encourage voters in 2020 elections by featuring womena nd nonbinary artist work
Lead American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter, Coordinator, & Consultant (2018-2019)
AdeRisa Productions
Oversaw all interpreting services throughout film rehearsals, production, and post-production events for an independent film from a production company specializing in LGBTQIA+ films. The film featured a Deaf, Queer, AfroLatine character and actor. I produced ASL training tutorials for actors and crew, consulted on cultural adapations for filming, script-writing, and promotional event coordination, and provided interpreting services.
Professional Memberships & Communities