Katherine Gilman
Behavioral Healthcare
Saint Paul, MN 55107
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Ramsey County, Remote — Advisory Board
SEPTEMBER 2024 - PRESENT
Part-time (8 hours a week), unpaid
Being an advisory board member for two different advisory board committees within Ramsey County, serving those community members in need of mental health and substance abuse assistance requires that I be present and participate both within our monthly meetings as well as within various community advocacy and events multiple times a week. These opportunities allow me to take on a leadership role within my community, as well as advocate for change through policy and practice. APIA Organization, Remote — Scholar Advisory Committee SEPTEMBER 2024 - PRESENT
Part-time (15 hours a week), unpaid
My role necessitates program planning and event facilitation, along with coming up with new and improved ideas on how to engage current, future, and past scholars. In addition to this, several times throughout the year advisory committee members travel to attend in-person retreats in order to better form funding strategies and partnership opportunities globally. University of Minnesota Department of Psychology,
Minneapolis, MN — Psychology Board
AUGUST 2024 - PRESENT
Part-time (10 hours a week), unpaid
Within this role I am assigned to serve as a mentor for both future and current Psychology major students at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. It is my duty to do everything in my power to assist them in being successful not only during their time at the University, but also after graduating. Meetings take place monthly, but we are also assigned additional projects throughout the duration of the school year. Many of these responsibilities include event planning, focus group facilitation, and peer one-on-one counseling. We serve as the face of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Psychology department.
SKILLS
Coding
Accounting
Market Management
CPR & AED Certified
Overdose Response Certified
Mandated Reporter Certified
Microsoft Design
DEGREES
Nursing Assistant Certificate
Personal Training & Nutrition
Certificate
MN Caregiver Certificate
Associates of Arts - Liberal
Arts & Sciences
Associates of Arts -
Psychology
Bachelor’s of Science -
Psychology
AFFILIATION
WABDL, NSCS, PSI CHI, Honor
Society
REFERENCES
Madeline Hodapp: Founder &
executive director of the
non-profit organization “The
Follow Along Community Engagement, Remote —
Community Engagement
JUNE 2024 - PRESENT
Part-time (5 hours a week), unpaid
Our overall focus lies within disrupting the issue of addiction and poverty within the twin cities area. Through these facilitated discussions with community members and professionals, we open up the space to self-driven disruption of information and intervention, as well as the expertise and strategic planning of its aid in our many systems and settings throughout the community. We serve as a resource of advocacy at every event we are able to attend, and regularly discuss action plans and initiatives with our many different community representatives.
FAS RECEAT, Remote —Race Equity Community Engagement Action Team (RECEAT)
MAY 2024 - PRESENT
Part-time (5 hours a week), unpaid
The importance of DEI and its initiatives are the cornerstone of this team's conversation, opening up opportunities for team members to create and assist in various community-wide events and intervention affairs. This team centers on allyship and advocacy for diversification and representation within Ramsey County community resources. We invite many different non-profit and community organizations to attend, expanding and diversifying our expertise and outward goals as a resource center.
Ujima Family Resilience Program, Minneapolis, MN — Research Assistant
MAY 2024 - PRESENT
Part-time (10 hours a week), unpaid
Volunteering as a research assistant allows me to gain direct experience in field research on the effects of domestic violence within family structures. This project's main focus is on the impact of trauma and abuse on women and children. We evaluate its prevalence and effects on a longitudinal scale, also incorporating an integrated treatment plan in order to analyze its effectiveness for victims and their children. The overarching goal of this research study is rehabilitation and recovery for both women and their children from the vast and lasting effects of PTSD and trauma. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Americorp, Saint Paul, MN— Promise Fellow
NOVEMBER 2024 - PRESENT
Full-time, paid
As a Promise Fellow, I work as a case manager for 6th grade students at the UPTON program.”
Ezra Kenyanya: Program
manager of the non-profit
organization “The Jeremiah
Program.”
Mandee Vang: Program
coordinator of the non-profit
organization “Raise the Barr.”
Christopher Bernard: Family
service coordinator of the
non-profit organization “The
Jeremiah Program.”
American Indian Magnet School. It is my job to ensure their success and ability to move forward as they transition into high school. This role mainly focuses on those deemed as underrepresented and underperforming youth. On the day-to-day I collaborate with students in self-assessments and goal-setting in order to improve their attendance and academic performance. Other fundamental tasks of the role include resource navigation, helping students with basic needs, and creating other enrichment opportunities as incentives for improved academic achievement.
Amada Caregivers, Minneapolis, MN— Client Mental Health Caregiver
OCTOBER 2024 - PRESENT
Part-time, paid
As a Client Mental Health Caregiver, I am responsible for reviewing and documenting clients mental health. Another part of this role is actively engaging with clients’ to better serve their interests and come up with various opportunities for them to better engage in their communities. The demographics of clients I serve with Amada caregivers are primarily deemed permanently disabled, so continued and ongoing caretaking is a necessity in order to sustain their quality of life. Affinity Care, Saint Paul, MN — IHS
OCTOBER 2024 - PRESENT
Part-time, paid
Through Affinity Care I am working with clients with disabilities on their day-to-day schedule of activities as well as outward goals. Additionally, regularly promoting self-sufficiency, as well as engaging in activities of interest. Extensive documentation and evaluation of their living environment and staff support is another important asset of this IHS role, in order to better understand and address if any other insinuating issues or abuse is taking place.
Americorp, Saint Paul, MN — Reading Specialist
JANUARY 2024 - JUNE 2024
Full-time, paid
As a reading specialist I provided tutoring to children in grades K-3, focusing on developing their reading, writing, and comprehension skills. In addition to direct instruction, I was responsible for administering assessments in order to evaluate student performance, meticulously documenting their progress, and tracking individual advancements over time. This comprehensive approach ensures that each child receives the tailored support they need in order to succeed academically. UMN Department of Child Development, Minneapolis, MN — Research Assistant
SEPTEMBER 2022 - MAY 2023
Full-time, paid
As a research assistant at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities I was able to work with a leading group of researchers in the Department of Child Development within the Culture and Family life lab. This role's main focus was on Project UNITE, researching the effects of cultural inclusivity in the classroom. The impact of this project alone was vast and lasting, with legislation now requiring a culturally inclusive course for all 6th grade students within Minneapolis public schools. During my time as a research assistant I was also responsible for coding, data analysis, leading and conducting team meetings, article evaluation, and annotation. As a result of my work within this lab I was able to present at the Young Researchers Symposium, as well as be published as a co-author in the research article
“The Impact of Selection Bias in Schools.”
Prevent Care Products, inc., Rochester, MN — Sales & Accounting Manager
MAY 2021 - AUGUST 2022
Full-time, paid
During my time as a Sales & Accounting Manager, I oversaw and managed the company's sales operations and inventory management, ensuring efficient tracking and optimization of stock levels. Additionally, I was responsible for coordinating the packing and shipping of products to guarantee timely delivery and customer satisfaction. My duties also included managing invoicing processes, accounting for overall costs, and evaluating revenue in order to maintain accurate financial records. As a fun part of the role, I was also able to oversee content creation and advertisement strategies, ensuring that our marketing effort effectively promoted and reached our target audience. This multifaceted opportunity and role had enabled me to contribute significantly during my time at the company.
RCTC Technology Support Center, Rochester, MN — IT Technology Support Representative
JANUARY 2020 - MAY 2021
Full-time, paid
In my role, I provided direct support assistance to students in effectively accessing and utilizing various technologies and programs specific to Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC). This includes guiding students through processes such as printing, changing passwords, and utilizing essential platforms like LinkedIn, D@L (Desire2Learn), E-services, and Microsoft Word. In addition to this, troubleshooting and routing computer issues, repairing printers, and navigating RCTC’s diverse social and academic platforms were all elements of the job. EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN — Undergraduate AUGUST 2021 - MAY 2024
(With Distinction) Bachelors of Science: Psychology Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester, MN
— Undergraduate
AUGUST 2018 - MAY 2021
Associates of Arts: Liberal Arts & Sciences
Associates of Arts: Psychology