Our deepest calling is to grow into 

our own authentic self-hood, whether or 

not it conforms to some image of who we ought to be. As we do so, we will not only 

find the joy that every being seeks - we will also find our path of authentic 

service in the world. 

- Parker Palmer

 

Gonzaga University (exp. December 2016)

M.A. Organizational Leadership

2014-2016

Pacific University

B.S. Exercise Science Integrated Physiology

Minor in Public Health

2009-2013

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Leadership Program Coordinator

Gonzaga University

December 2013 – Present

Coordinates the operation of cohort-based sophomore leadership program (ELI), while advising and training 20 student leaders to facilitate 80-person program. Assist in the coordination, planning, organization and facilitation of workshops, conferences, training, retreats, and outreach programs for the Payne Center for Leadership Development.

 

Outdoor Education Instructor

Pok-o-MacCready Outdoor Education Center

August 2013 – Nov. 2013

Taught middle school children at an outdoor education center environmental and teambuilding courses, as well as led day and overnight wilderness trips including hiking, canoeing, and rock climbing.

 

Outdoor Pursuits Program Coordinator

Pacific University

Nov. 2011 – August 2013

Planned pre-orientation summer outdoor trips for 80-100 incoming first year and transfer students to the university. Managed website, marketing and trip recruitment, participant forms, incoming calls and trip registration. Communicated regularly with Admissions, Facilities, Orientation, Marketing and Communications, Business, and housing.

 

Music Instructor

Pacific University

February 2012 – May 2013

Taught individual and group string lessons to children between the ages of 5-16. Planned individual lessons and assisted group instruction. Certified Suzuki violin book 1 instructor.

 

Senior Resident Assistant/Resident Assistant

Pacific University

August 2010 – May 2012

Built a healthy living community for 30-40 residents each year as a resident assistant by building community, ensuring safety, helping students transition to college and planning creative programs. Facilitated and developed leadership skills of 7 Resident Assistant’s (RA) throughout the year by planning activities specifically for improving RA skills.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

 

Gonzaga Committees

Current: Coughlin Learns 2 Lead, Sophomore Year Experience

Past: Campus Education and Awareness Committee, Intergroup Dialogue Committee, JASPA Awards and Recognition Committee, Leadership Advisory Team

 

Trainings Attended

Green Dot Training, Safe Space Training, Intergroup Dialogue Training, Teambuilding, Experiential Learning, Adaptive Ski Instructor Training, Wilderness First Aid

 

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCES AND PRESENTATIONS

 

Teaching Assistantships  

Foresight and strategy (Summer 2016), Teambuilding (Summer 2014, 2015), Leadership and Hardiness (Summer 2016), Anatomy (Fall 2012)

 

Spokane Parks and Recreation Volunteer Ski Instructor

Integrate keen assessment and teaching skills, creative communication and strong attention to safety to teach physically and/or developmentally disabled individuals to alpine ski

 

Presentations

StrengthsQuest (multiple per year), Teambuilding (multiple per year), Full Value Contract (multiple per year), Artifacts (multiple per year), Mindfulness (2015, 2016), Resiliency and leadership (2015, 2014), Goal-setting and Stress Management (2012, 2013), on-going healthy community development as an RA (2010-12), Capstone presentation

 

Undergraduate Capstone Research (Presented April 2013)

Mental Training in Performance Preparation among Professional Musicians as Compared to Elite Athletes        The purpose of this study is to investigate the individual pre-performance practices of professional musicians using phenomenological interviews. For this study pre-performance is defined as the time when the musician begins working on the performance piece lasting until and through the actual performance. This research will hopefully serve as a stepping stone for furthering the field of performance enhancement of musician preparation and adding to the existing body of knowledge regarding pre-performance practices among athletes.

 

 

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

Christian Life Community Leader (2.5 years), other Spokane therapeutic recreation events, kids climbing. Service immersion trips: Nepal (2014), Navajo Nation (2013), Kenya (2012), San Francisco (2012)

 

AWARDS

Best Community Builder (2011 and 2012), Best Alcohol Prevention Program (2011), Dean of Students Award (highest student development award, 2013)