September 1999 - Present
Responsible for site location; program planning; volunteers; fundraising and grantwriting for a new Homeless Support Centre opening in Oshawa in January 2000.
Homeless Support Centre
Start-Up Coordinator
December 1998 - Present
Responsible for fundraising and grantwriting; volunteer recruitment and management; coordination of special events (ie Annual Dinner); develop web site; write quarterly newsletter; and work on educational and community economic development programs.
Cornerstone Community Association
Resource Development Coordinator
May 1996-July 1998
Responsible for intake/registration; discharge planning: and client supervision with homeless men in a shelter setting. Provide support and counseling on issues such as relationships; sexuality/sexual orientation; drug and alcohol addiction; rehabilitation; employment (including resume preparation); and access to housing and shelter. Make referrals to community agencies and advocate for clients when necessary. After hours supervision of other residents including monitoring federal parolees in a halfway house located in same building.
Community Service Worker
Oct. 1998 - Present
Social Development Council of Ajax-Pickering
Race Relations Coordinator
Also, supervised a Youth Service Canada project that developed anti-racist activities in the community.
Anti Racism Project Coordinator (part-time May 1994 - October 1996)
1988-Present Student Christian Movement of Canada (Member then Senior Friend)
1994-1997 Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth of Durham; Founder and Facilitator
1992-1994 AIDS Committee (Durham); Volunteer and Board Member
1992-1994 Community-Police Employment Equity Committee
1991-1994 Whitby Kinette Club; Bulletin Editor and Public Relations
BA in SOCIOLOGY (with an emphasis in Women’s Studies). Glendon College Faculty, York University.
Excellent written and spoken English, and proficient in written and spoken French. Have also studied Spanish, German and Ojibwa.
I am proficient in a variety of Computer programs and systems (Word7, WordPerfect, Office97). I also have Internet and E-mail experience. I have created and maintain several web pages on the net.
Ongoing I write freelance articles for publication including Siren and Xtra.
Oct. 1999 FACILITATOR - Wellness Forum - "Diversity" Workshop
Feb. 1998 FACILITATOR - Race Relations Summit
Jan. 1997 PANELIST - Open For Discussion Series - Topic "Coming Out"
Sept. 1996 WRITER/EDITOR - "AN EARLY START: A Guide to Talking with Children About Race Relations"
Feb. 1996 PRESENTER - "Impact of Provincial Cutbacks on Durham Region"
Dec. 1995 FACILITATOR - "Coping With Cutbacks - Creating a New Model for Business"
Nov. 1995 FACILITATOR - "Community Forum on Provincial Cutbacks"
Aug. 1995 FACILITATOR - Workshop on "Strategic Planning"
June 1995 CONTRIBUTOR - "Out in the Community", Lesbian Parenting: Living with Pride and Prejudice
Nov. 1994 PANELIST - "Adoption in the 90s"
Ongoing I am continually upgrading my skills, and participating in personal development courses and seminars on a variety of topics.
Aug. 1994 ANTI-RACISM & ETHNOCULTURAL EQUITY INSTITUTE; Durham Board of Education
July 1992 RACE FOR UNITY - Drama & Race Relations Training Course; Playback Theatre Company
June 1989 CANADA/NICARAGUA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM; Student Christian Movement
ISAP Counsellor (Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program)
I filled in for various staff in this program during vacations, leave of absences etc. My work included resume preparation, teaching job skills workshops, and immigration and personal needs counselling.Feb. 1998-Sept. 1998
Peterborough Social Planning Council
Youth Action 2000 CoordinatorApril - December 1995
Facilitated the development of strategic and action plans for the network. Implemented the plans including development of a media profile; collecting and analyzing existing data; administered a survey on social issues and needs within the community; organized a community forum; wrote newsletters; and maintained contact with elected officials. Acted as an administrative resource to the Network as well, including minute taking and distribution; correspondence and meeting preparation.
Regional Social Planning Network of Durham
Resource Worker November 1991- November 1994
Responsible for formulation of policy; determining goals and future directions, prioritizing needs in terms of physical space, budget etc. Also acted as a liaison with media, community groups, parents, students, and staff. Member of a wide range of committees; including chair of Employment Equity.
Durham Board of Education
Board Trustee (elected position)May 1991- March 1992
Managed caseload of approximately 150-175 clients including monitoring monthly and emergency financial assistance. Assessed eligibility for new and ongoing clients. Liaised with community agencies and government. Responded to emergency concerns of clients.
Region of Durham - Department of Social Services
General Welfare Assistance CaseworkerCOMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Ecumenical Social Justice Organization. Works in solidarity with oppressed people through education and financial support. Held various staff and volunteer positions. Member of the $500,000 Endowment Fund Committee. Canadian designate to Cuba SCM Conference (1992), and to USA Ecumenical Student Gathering (Kentucky, 1990)
Co-facilitated and organized meetings for group of lesbian, gay and bisexual teenagers and young adults. Provided one-on-one phone and in-person counseling both on-going and crisis/emergency. Assisted with fundraising and funding proposals; outreach material development; training and education within the community and supervision of volunteers and placement students.
As a volunteer was involved in many aspects including training and managing volunteers; making educational presentations; in-person and phone counseling; fundraising and general office work. As a Board Member I was part of a 5 person collective that acted as Executive Director for an extended period of time and was in the office full-time for several months.
Durham Regional Police Services Committee established to develop and monitor employment equity and harassment policies and guidelines. Designated School Board representative.
Community Service Club committed to fundraising and service work for various agencies in the area, especially those serving children, seniors and people with Cystic Fibrosis. Edited a monthly newsletter for Club members.
EDUCATION
Degree completed bilingually (English and French). Included courses in statistics, political theory, research methods, and comparative analysis.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
COMPUTER SKILLS
PUBLICATIONS, WORKSHOPS & FORUMS
Social Development Council of Ajax-Pickering; Whitby, ON.
Critical Path Project; Ajax, ON.
Women’s Television Network; Winnipeg, MB.
June 1996 WRITER/EDITOR - Anti-Racism Train-the-Trainer Workbook, featuring WHORM
Mar. 1996 DIRECTOR/WRITER - Anti-Racism Video for Youth ages 12-18 and Companion Workbook
Mar. 1996 WRITER/EDITOR "Anti-Racism Toolkit for Business and Human Service Agencies"
Feb. 1996 FACILITATOR - Business Responding to Racism Forum
Feb. 1995 FACILITATOR - Barriers & Racism; Developing Strategic Directions
Social Development Council of Ajax-Pickering, Ajax
10 Days for World Development; Whitby
United Way of Ajax-Pickering, Pickering
Co-sponsored by a variety of community organizations; Oshawa
Family Education & Support Task Force, Children’s services Council; Whitby
Editor - Professor Katherine Arnup; Gynergy Books - Ragweed Press
Harbourfront Centre Series and Vision TV; Toronto
RELEVANT TRAINING AND COURSES
One week summer training program for teachers and adult educators that examined methods for teaching about anti-racism.
Program for youth (16-24yrs) to learn how to develop and promote racial harmony through workshops and theatre techniques. Used Playback Theatre Model.
Program designed to teach socio-political analysis and leadership skills in a revolutionary setting. visitors since January 6th 1998
