Services

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International Sports Programming Initiative - Learning Exchange

Currently participating in this learning exchange of the US Department of State - Sports Diplomacy Division between the United States & Canada in 2021-2022. Thematic Focus is Mental Wellness & Working with Indigenous Youth. Exchange organized & funded by WomenWin.org 

National Summer Learning Association - Introduction to Healing-Centered Sport

Attending virtual training  series: 5/25, 6/22, 7/27, 8/24, 9/28. Facilitated by Center of Healing and Justice through Sport. 

Substance Abuse Skills Prevention Training - Voice of Prevention Conference 2022

Attended virtual training April 22-29. Hosted by State of Alaska Division of Behavioral Health.

Rock the Resilience

Working with No More Mat-Su to host a community event to provide information, awareness, and inspiration to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault in the Mat-Su valley: April 23, 2022.

Laureus USA - Introduction to Sports Based Youth Development 

Attended this virtual training  April 13, 2022. Facilitated by Center of Healing and Justice through Sport.

Federal Grant Symposium - Hosted by Lisa Murkowski

Attended this in-person event at the Dena’ina Civic & Convention Center: April 11-12, 2022.

Arctic Encounter Anchorage

Attended this in-person symposium at the Dena’ina Civic & Convention Center: : April 7-8, 2022.

Alaska Badminton State Championship Tournament

Worked with Badminton Goes Viral to host the annual state championship doubles tournament for Elementary, Middle, and High School teams at Chugiak High School: April 2, 2022.

Saint Kosmas Orthodox Education Conference

Served as director of the Kids Program that provided services to 120 children during the 4 day conference, which included Oratorical Contest, Water Color & Collage, Weaving, Astronomy, Archery, Chess Tournament,  and Crafts: March 15-19, 2022.

TEDxAnchorage - "You Don't Know What You Don't Know"

Attended this thought provoking and inspiring event: March 19, 2022.

Wrestle Like a Girl Empowerment Camp - Spring Break 2022

Worked with Alaska Girls Wrestle to organize, facilitate, and fund a camp for 60+ high school and middle school girl wrestlers in the Mat-Su valley. Camp clinicians were Michaela (Hutchison) Schmitz and Tela (O'Donnell) Bacher, OLY, both national champions. 75% of the girls received scholarship funding and 50% traveled from rural Alaska to participate. We collaborated with many community partners & funders.

The Forum for Youth Investment - Agency Assessment Training

Attended virtual training October 18, 2021. Facilitated by Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality. Hosted by Alaska Afterschool Network.

Strengthening Families Alaska Training

Attended virtual training: September 8-9, 2021.

The Good Road of Life Conference 2021

Attended in-person training August 10-13. Facilitated by Native Pride. Hosted by Knik Tribe.

Voice of Prevention Conference 2021

Attended virtual training April 13, 20, 27. Hosted by State of Alaska Division of Behavioral Health.

Iceland Visit 2019: Traveled to Iceland, met with directors of youth clubs, Breidablik & KR Reykjavik: October 2019.

USC National Soccer Convention 2019: Traveled to Chicago, attended convention: January 9-13, 2019. Obtained Youth Club Administrator Professional Development Certificate.

Founder/Consultant: October 2020 - Present

Program creation, capacity building, collaboration facilitation, executive director support services, organizational strategic planning, website content creation and  composition. Grant writing success rate = 100%. 5 out of 5 grants awarded to clients in 2021 totaling $95,000. 

Business-Marketing: January 2021 - Present

College of Business and Public Policy; National Society of Leadership and Success

Foraker Group (Cohort 8): Anchorage, AK 2019

Kennedy & Associates (Cohort 3): Palmer, AK 2016-2017

Executive Director: Aug 2009 - Sep 2020