Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church (CTEWC)
(December 2010-Jan 2014)
Creative Consultant, Webmaster and Newsletter Layout Editor, www.catholicethics.com
- Assisted CTEWC Founder and Chair, James Keenan, SJ, with the website and monthly newsletter
- Managed database of publications, events, announcements and fellowships
- Oversaw restructuring and redesign of website, including conceptualizing and managing an interactive map of members’ locations, institutional affiliations and research interests
- Used Google Analytics and Constant Contact statistics to track engagement
Engaging Particularities Graduate Student Conference
Boston College (2010-2013)
Conference Planning Committee
- Worked with the Bureau of Conferences to reserve space and order refreshments
- Managed the conference budget, processed reimbursement requests and honoraria
- Coordinated transportation and lodging for participants
Symposium on Women and Interreligious Dialogue
Boston College (2012)
- Assisted with coordination of travel and lodging for 20 international scholars
- Communicated logistics related to conference attendance and submission of essays
- Edited conference proceedings for publication
Center for Christian-Jewish Learning
Boston College (September 2012-December 2012)
Interim Assistant Director
- Managed day-to-day communication and financial requests
- Coordinated incoming applications for the 2013-2014 Corcoran Visiting Chair
- Managed the Center’s resources, including its film and print library
Office of Graduate Student Life
Boston College (June 2010-May 2012)
Graduate Student Association President and Liaison to the Provost’s Advisory Council (2011-2012),
Vice President (2010-2011)
Vice President (2010-2011)
- Served as chief advocate for 5,000 graduate students to the University Librarian, Provost’s Office, Office of Student Affairs and other campus groups
- Researched and designed graduate student advising satisfaction survey with the Vice Provost for Graduate Education
- Convened and led weekly meetings of representatives from BC’s seven graduate schools and special interest groups, such as the Grad Pride Alliance, Grad International Student Association and Grad AHANA, which advocates for underrepresented graduate students at BC
Kraft Interfaith Initiative
Boston College (September 2008-May 2009)
Committee Member and Retreat Consultant
- Member of twenty person task force including faculty and students, the Episcopal Chaplaincy, the Multi-faith Chaplain, the director of Hillel, president of the Muslim Student Association and various student affairs administrators
- Coordinated Common Ground, a 2-day retreat for undergraduate and graduate students exploring the beliefs and practices of several religious traditions
Office of University Mission and Ministry Intersections Project
Boston College (June 2007-June 2009)
Graduate Assistant
- Oversaw formation and placement of 10-15 undergraduate interns each semester
- Recruited student participants and solicited partnerships with local religious and social services agencies, including Mayyim Hayyim, Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries, the Shambhala Buddhist Meditation Center, the Archdiocese of Boston and several parishes
- Produced weekly newsletter for current and past Intersections participants, created all online and print marketing materials and managed database of student and faculty contact information
- Led a 12-person service trip to the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina
Institute for Administrators in Catholic Higher Education (IACHE)
Boston College (2007)
- Helped plan and prepare the four-days seminar for administrators and leaders at Catholic colleges and universities
- Served as an on-site resource for attendees
Intersections Project Halftime Retreat Coordinator
Boston College (2007)
- Participated in retreat coordinator training
- Recruited, interviewed and selected undergraduate retreat leaders
- Facilitated relationship building among the leadership team
- Coached the retreat leaders in the articulation of their own personal narratives to be shared on the retreat
Graduate Hall Director, Office of Housing and Residential Education
Vanderbilt University (TN) (July 2006-January 2007)
- “Peabody Academic Liaison”: Acted as live-in graduate assistant responsible for academically–focused programs, maintained relationship with two faculty-in-residence, increased programming efforts to integrate student learning
- Co-managed staff of 25 resident assistants and head residents, co-facilitated staff meetings, maintained 10 office hours a week, provided support for 850+ undergraduate residents
- Committees: Dean of Students’ Holiday Celebration; RA Recruitment Group Interview process