Karah Hussey
Dorchester
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Survivor Advocate
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge
07.2023 - Current
- Provide support to survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual violence, stalking, and harassment.
- Collaborate with campus offices to enhance survivor services, and outreach efforts.
- Co-facilitate a support group for survivors of sexual violence.
- Worked with colleagues to plan a retreat for survivors, aiming to create a space for the students to focus on their healing, and find community among other survivors.
Survivor Advocate
Penquis
Bangor
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided support to survivors through confidential, trauma-informed services.
- Co-facilitated support groups for survivors in a county jail and a middle school.
- Collaborated with community partners to expand best practices when working with survivors.
- Worked shifts on our 24/7 helpline to provide support to survivors over the phone and at the hospital.
Kennel Worker
Foxcroft Veterinary Services
Dover-Foxcroft
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided daily care for animals, ensuring cleanliness and comfort in living spaces.
- Monitored animal behavior and health, reporting concerns to veterinary staff promptly.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, ensuring availability of food and medical items.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Development
University of Maine
Orono, ME05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development & Family Relations
University of Maine
Orono, ME05-2019
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Support group facilitation
- Crisis intervention
- Community outreach
- Animal handling
- Equine knowledge
- Stable management
- Groundwork skills
Timeline
Survivor Advocate
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
07.2023 - Current
Survivor Advocate
Penquis
06.2021 - 06.2023
Kennel Worker
Foxcroft Veterinary Services
08.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Human Development
University of Maine
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development & Family Relations
University of Maine
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