mdickerson@ku.edu 785-979-0457 EDUCATION The University of Kansas B.A., Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies B.S.J., strategic communication emphasis Cumulative GPA: 3.68 Expected graduation date: May 2016 Lawrence, Kansas EXPERIENCE The International Institute of Buffalo Spring 2014-present Summer Intern for the Survivor Support Services Department at the International Institute of Buffalo. Served survivors of domestic violence and human traffcking, both foreign and domestic born. Advocated for cultural competency through organizing community educational events and creating informative outreach materials. Aided in social service advocacy through the Erie Department of Social Services. Strengthened client intake forms for future abuser database material. The University of Kansas KU Student Senate Executive Secretary Spring 2013-present Collaborated with members of the Student Senate JayLEAD Internship Program to research student retention. Created a new media for KUs Watkins Memorial Health center through the engagement of students in the KU School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Helped pass multicultural platforms as a member of KU Student Senate Student Rights Committee. Increased awareness for the Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity through student and administration outreach. Buffalo, New York LEADERSHIP KU Coalition Against Slavery and Traffcking Fall 2013-present Creator and Research Director Generate research initiatives and awareness through advocacy on the local, state, and regional level. The University of Kansas KU Alternative Breaks Spring/Summer 2013 Volunteer at Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center in Greenfeld, NH. Lead a group of eight women in a week-long volunteer experience working in a new, and sometimes high risk enviornment. Served a diverse group of children ranging in age from 5-17 and helped aid in educational services and therapies to children with autism, behavioral and emotional disorders, developmental disabilities and complex medical conditions. The University of Kansas Womens and Non-Revenue Sports Advisory Committee Fall 2013-present Student Rights Committee Representative Aided in the passage of a revised distribution of student fees. The University of Kansas RELEVANT SKILLS Currently studying Russian and Spanish. Skilled in strategic communication, analytical research, working with diverse populations, and at risk youth. Profcient in using InDesign, Excel, Word, Prezi, Popplet, Evernote, Scribd, and Google Docs. Excellent Communicator, Team Leader, Group Facilitator, Passionate Advocate for Multicultural Groups, and Empathetic Towards Diversity