Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services: Division of Behavioral Health
5 2024 - Current
Engage in the strategic planning, oversight, and implementation of all activities funded by the State Opioid Response grant
Develop contracts and sub-contracts and monitor agreements for compliance with federal and agency guidelines
Manage and oversee all fiscal aspects of the grant including budgets, shift requests, and partnership reimbursement requests to ensure compliance with federal and agency guidelines
Develop and prepare documents for submission of required federal and state reporting such as grant applications, needs assessments, and evaluations.
State Opioid Response Treatment and Recovery Coordinator
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services: Division of Behavioral Health
12.2023 - 05.2024
Actively drive plans and implementation of a comprehensive, multi-tiered strategies to initiate and enhance the treatment and recovery portfolio under the State Opioid Response grant
Implement treatment and recovery education including training of peers and healthcare professionals on recognition of opioid overdose and medication assisted treatment
Coordinate programmatic work related to treatment and recovery for opioid and stimulant use disorder and consistently seek opportunities to increase both internal and external capacity-building efforts
Provide technical assistance to partners and providers.
Teaching Assistant
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: School of Biological Sciences
08.2022 - 12.2023
Under supervision of professor, provided instruction for students learning introductory biological concepts by preparing and presenting educational content
Graded written materials, including homework and exam questions
Facilitated in-class discussions and activities, and provided technical and content-specific assistance to students
Held weekly office hours to help students review material, complete homework, and prepare for exams
Analyzed, compiled, and distributed supplemental educational materials to students.
Research Assistant
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Neurocircuitry of Motivated Behavior Laboratory
02.2022 - 12.2023
Used cutting-edge neuroscience techniques to assist the principle investigator in preclinical substance abuse research for the Rural Drug Addiction Research Center
Collected, organized, and analyzed experimental data for the purpose of understanding underlying cellular processes that result from methamphetamine use
Provided quality assurance for session notes, data collection, and daily operational activities to ensure internal validity and compliance with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and NIH funded research project guidelines
Assisted research assistant professor in developing experimental protocols and training new undergraduate volunteers in experiment protocols and laboratory techniques.
Floral Manager
Grow with the Flow Aquaponic Horticulture
03.2018 - 09.2020
Initiated and oversaw daily operations of floral production and design
Managed and trained other floral designers on staff
Worked closely with owner to plan and execute growth and development strategies for the company
Contributed to, organized, and helped write policies and procedures.
Education
B.A. in Biopsychology with High Distinction -
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
08.2020 - 05.2023
Skills
Science and Health Communication
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Timeline
State Opioid Response Treatment and Recovery Coordinator
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services: Division of Behavioral Health
12.2023 - 05.2024
Teaching Assistant
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: School of Biological Sciences
08.2022 - 12.2023
Research Assistant
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Neurocircuitry of Motivated Behavior Laboratory
02.2022 - 12.2023
B.A. in Biopsychology with High Distinction -
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
08.2020 - 05.2023
Floral Manager
Grow with the Flow Aquaponic Horticulture
03.2018 - 09.2020
State Opioid Response Project Director
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services: Division of Behavioral Health
Child & Family Services Specialist at Nebraska Department of Health and Human ServicesChild & Family Services Specialist at Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Child & Family Specialist Intern at Nebraska Department of Health & Human ServicesChild & Family Specialist Intern at Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services