Natasha D'Agrosa
Los Angeles, California, United States
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About
Highly motivated social impact professional who drives to be at the intersection of…
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Education
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Activities and Societies: Alternative Breaks Club-Kiev, Ukraine & Washington DC, Tutored International Students, Tutored at local high school
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Completed 30 hours of coursework focused on Spanish language development and Spanish culture
Licenses & Certifications
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Wilderness First Aid Training
American Safety and Health Institute
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CPR & First Aid Certification
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Issued Expires
Volunteer Experience
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Assistant Director
Brave Trails
- Present 9 years
Civil Rights and Social Action
Brave Trails is an leadership summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth and allies between the ages of 12-20 years old. Brave Trails is more than just your average summer camp. While we have a lot of elements of a typical camp, our main focus is helping our campers grow in to the brave leaders they are destined to be. Our program focuses on four key elements: Leadership, Community Building, Self Realization, and Service. We use workshops, adventure, creative programming, service projects, peer connections…
Brave Trails is an leadership summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth and allies between the ages of 12-20 years old. Brave Trails is more than just your average summer camp. While we have a lot of elements of a typical camp, our main focus is helping our campers grow in to the brave leaders they are destined to be. Our program focuses on four key elements: Leadership, Community Building, Self Realization, and Service. We use workshops, adventure, creative programming, service projects, peer connections, and positive role models to create a safe space where youth can thrive. With the skills learned at camp, our campers will be primed to thrive in their schools, workplace, and personal life. In addition, our campers will have the knowledge and confidence to be more impactful leaders and implement innovative social change in their communities.
• Supervise 20+ staff on-site during summer camp sessions, including providing guidance in high-stress situations, generating and maintaining staff schedule, and managing the safety, morale, and well-being for staff and campers
• Recruited 80+ qualified staff who are well-versed in LGBTQ+ issues and youth leadership, as well as dynamic culture fits equipped to handle a fast-paced and unique experience
• Developed an environment of dynamic, high impact leadership among staff for LGBTQ+ marginalized youth
• In partnership with Co-Founders and fellow Directors, established the foundation for new concept of merging traditional summer camp with youth leadership skill-building for LGBTQ+ youth. -
Volunteer
Los Angeles LGBT Center
- Present 12 years
Education
Since summer 2012, I've volunteered at the LA LGBT Center in various different roles. Between March 2014-March 2018, I volunteered with LifeWorks, a youth focused area for the Center. During this time, I specifically volunteered with queer-identified foster youth on a weekly basis. We provided a safe space for discussion and learning, as well as participated in various activities such as writing workshops, cooking demonstrations, arts & crafts, and more.
• Co-designed and facilitated a…Since summer 2012, I've volunteered at the LA LGBT Center in various different roles. Between March 2014-March 2018, I volunteered with LifeWorks, a youth focused area for the Center. During this time, I specifically volunteered with queer-identified foster youth on a weekly basis. We provided a safe space for discussion and learning, as well as participated in various activities such as writing workshops, cooking demonstrations, arts & crafts, and more.
• Co-designed and facilitated a 3 hour sexual education workshop for 40+ LGBT youth to provide a safe space for discussion of sensitive topics.
• Met with community members to solicit input for developing effective teaching tools tailored to reaching at-risk LGBT youth
• Conducted weekly meetings with 10+ youth experiencing homelessness & part of the foster care system to discuss current events & provide community support.
• Volunteered at 5+ Models of Pride - which is the world's largest, free conference held for LGBTQ+ youth and their families. -
Volunteer
Cooperative For Education
- 10 months
Education
Non-profit working to break the cycle of poverty in Guatemala through educational opportunities
• Conducted Spanish-English Translation for both offices in Cincinnati and Guatemala and assisted with administrative support
• Created and maintained online profile for potential donors.
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Advancement Council Member
Heath Alliance for Violence Intervention (HAVI)
- Present 2 years 7 months
Health
To heal communities affected by violence, the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (HAVI) fosters hospital and community collaborations to advance equitable, trauma-informed care and violence intervention and prevention programs. Currently, I serve on the HAVI's Advancement Council which is responsible for fundraising and supporting the organization's growth strategy.
● Possess a deep understanding of the HAVI’s mission and issues in society affecting the
organization’s…To heal communities affected by violence, the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (HAVI) fosters hospital and community collaborations to advance equitable, trauma-informed care and violence intervention and prevention programs. Currently, I serve on the HAVI's Advancement Council which is responsible for fundraising and supporting the organization's growth strategy.
● Possess a deep understanding of the HAVI’s mission and issues in society affecting the
organization’s work
● Provide strategic input to assist HAVI’s growth initiatives
● Assist in generating revenue for unrestricted use or for a specific program
● Assist in securing sponsorships for the HAVI’s annual conference
● Serve as ambassadors for the organization to the community
● Serve as advocates and facilitate introductions to prominent community leaders, Foundation and corporate trustees
● Assist in developing and implementing fundraising strategies
● Report to the National Advisory Board
Projects
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Graduate School Thesis: Language Barriers in Hospital Settings & Their Effects on Quality of Health Care
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Children’s HealthWatch, an organization at Boston Medical Center (BMC) concerned with the wellbeing and health of children, serves a large population with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). Interpretation services at BMC are numerous, however, they are not always utilized properly, leading to a decrease in quality of care for LEP patients. Research suggests with increased use of properly trained medical interpreters, patient satisfaction and quality of care will increase, while cost and number…
Children’s HealthWatch, an organization at Boston Medical Center (BMC) concerned with the wellbeing and health of children, serves a large population with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). Interpretation services at BMC are numerous, however, they are not always utilized properly, leading to a decrease in quality of care for LEP patients. Research suggests with increased use of properly trained medical interpreters, patient satisfaction and quality of care will increase, while cost and number of patient visits will decrease. Included is an outline of the different types of interpretation used in medical settings as well as consequences of bad interpretation methods and barriers to good interpretation. This paper proposes that Children’s HealthWatch should advocate for better utilization of interpreter services at BMC through: education of medical personnel on positive outcomes through interpreters, education/empowerment of LEP patients to request interpreter services, and collaboration with BMC board members to improve policies concerning interpreter services. These recommendations can help BMC to improve their services while also increasing the success of Children’s HealthWatch.
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CDC vs. WHO Growth Charts: Discrepancies & Damaging Effects on Children
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In 2006, the WHO published new standards for children’s growth charts based on data collected from 6 different countries around the world. In September 2010, the AAP recommended to use these standards for American children up to age two rather than the historically accepted CDC and Prevention/National Center for Health Statistics charts. Children’s HealthWatch is working on a project to study the discrepancies between the two and how these differences affect children in the US who are…
In 2006, the WHO published new standards for children’s growth charts based on data collected from 6 different countries around the world. In September 2010, the AAP recommended to use these standards for American children up to age two rather than the historically accepted CDC and Prevention/National Center for Health Statistics charts. Children’s HealthWatch is working on a project to study the discrepancies between the two and how these differences affect children in the US who are classified as under weight for age using the different standards. The projected outcome is that some children who would have been classified as underweight by CDC/NCHS references will appear normal by WHO standards. Based on my research, using the WHO growth chart standards, FTT can be detected earlier in life compared to the CDC charts which results in intervention at an earlier age. The Children’s HealthWatch dataset, however, has shown 1,245 children between the ages of 6 and 24months who were underweight by CDC/NCHS standards but not by WHO standards.
Honors & Awards
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Paul Somers Golden Acorn Award
American Camp Association
It has been a long tradition of the American Camp Association, Southern California / Hawaii area to pay tribute to those who make an extraordinary contribution to the advancement of the camp movement, and who play an important role in ACA. It is crucial as an industry and profession that we take the time to celebrate our successes and the individuals and organizations that have helped to make the camp experience happen in the lives of children, families and their communities. The Paul Somers…
It has been a long tradition of the American Camp Association, Southern California / Hawaii area to pay tribute to those who make an extraordinary contribution to the advancement of the camp movement, and who play an important role in ACA. It is crucial as an industry and profession that we take the time to celebrate our successes and the individuals and organizations that have helped to make the camp experience happen in the lives of children, families and their communities. The Paul Somers Golden Acrodn Award is given to recognize members of the camping community-volunteers, public officials-who contribute to the field of organized camping on a short term or long term basis.
Languages
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Spanish
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