RACHEL FERREIRA

Warwick, RI | (401) 338-9460 | Rachel_Ferreira@my.uri.edu www | linkedin.com/in/rachel-ferreira

EDUCATION
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI Dec 2019
Bachelor of Science: Health Studies Concentration: Health Promotion
Minor: Leadership Studies
Honors: Deans List
GPA: 3.46
Relevant Courses: Intro to Communications, Public Speaking, Fundamentals of Health, General Nutrition

WORK EXPERIENCE
Student Intern, Perspectives Corporation, North Kingstown RI May 2019-Present
● Responsible for creating and facilitating trainings for the staff and clients
● Observed and provided feedback on the new employee orientation
● Created and maintained community connections for the agency

Program Facilitator/Consultant, North Woods Challenge Course, Kingston, RI August 2016-Present

North Woods Challenge Course/Student Organization Leadership Consultants
● Lead organized student and community groups ranging in age from 7 to 22 through the different elements of
the challenge course
● Facilitate group development and conflict resolution through various challenges and team building activities
● Collaborate with other facilitators on developing the program schedule that addresses the needs of each group

Committee Member, URI President’s Committee for People with Disabilities, Kingston, RI Spring 2016-Dec 2018
● Oversaw project to create accommodations for students with disabilities in the dining hall environment
● Created and presented to Dining Services a training course on the need for accommodations in the dining hall
for people with disabilities
● Advocated for students with disabilities to URI administration in order to create processes and procedures to
assist people with disabilities on campus

Student Worker, University of Rhode Island Dining Services, Kingston, RI Feb 2016 – May 2019
● Sorted silverware and cleaned the main dining hall
● Maintained communication with supervisor regarding schedule and issues

Head Camp Counselor, Sail to Prevail, Newport, RI Summer 2017

● Assisted in the hiring process of the Camp Director and counselors
● Helped create and schedule the camp activities for children with disabilities
● Assisted people onto boats using the hoist and helped maintain the safety of passengers while out on the water
 RACHEL FERREIRA
Warwick, RI | (401) 338-9460 | Rachel_Ferreira@my.uri.edu www | linkedin.com/in/rachel-ferreira

SPEAKING ENGAGMENTS & TRAININGS

Key Note Speaker for Dare to Dream 2.0, Kingston, RI May 2019
 Delivered the Key Note address at the annual Dare to Dream 2.0 Youth Leadership Conference at URI

Association for Experiential Education Presenter-Disability & Diversity, Becket, MA April 2019
● Presented to experiential educators on the importance of including people with disabilities in educational
programming
● Offered insight and tips on how to incorporate people with physical and mental limitations on challenge course
activities and elements

TEDx URI Presenter-The Diversity Within, Kingston, RI Feb 2019

● Presented to over 200 people about disability and diversity
● Received recognition and great feedback in an article published in the Providence Journal 2/24
● Introduced the term “dif-ability” to describe individuals with challenges in a way that is strength based and not
deficit based

Guest Speaker at Sail to Prevail, Newport, RI Summer 2013, 2017, 2018

● Spoke at the annual Fund-Raiser at the New York Yacht Club 2013
● Spoke to an audience of 50+ about the summer camp and the work that Sail to Prevail does for both children
and adults
● Helped demonstrate the impact and importance of Sail to Prevail on the community and to people with
disabilities

Guest Speaker for “Best Buddies Annual Gala and Fund-Raiser”, Providence, RI Nov 2014
● Spoke to an assembly of several hundred people about my experiences with Best Buddies and their vision
● Raised over $6,000 dollars in direct contributions

SKILLS
● Adaptive Technology: Kurzweil 3000; Zoom Text
Computer: Understanding of Microsoft Word and Google Docs, Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Video
editing on WeVideo