Kara Casey Adams

kcaseyadams@gmail.com
425.268.9837 310 31st Ave Seattle, WA 98122

EDUCATION
Willamette University, Salem, OR 2008 Bachelors of Arts in Cultural Anthropology Senior Thesis: An Anthropological Perspective of Service-Learning for Social Change Award: Senior Certificate for Outstanding Contribution of Meritorious Service to the Associated Students of Willamette University School for International Training, Kampala, Uganda International Development Studies Edmonds Woodway High School, WA Full International Baccalaureate Diploma 2007 2004

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Washington Bothell, WA 2010-2011 Teaching Assistant to Professor Karen Ericson Teach BIS 496: Community Service Project Assist in the development of the curriculum, facilitate in-class reflection activities, present post graduate service opportunities

RESEARCH
Research Grant from Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU) 2010-2011 Member of a 5 person research team investigating: Social and Civic Development through Engaged Scholarship: Building Capacity and Assessing Outcomes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Community Partnership Coordinator UW Employee 2010-Present University of Washington Bothell, WA AmeriCorps VISTA 2009-2010 Develop new and maintain existing community partnerships for community-based learning courses Guide faculty in choosing community-partners for their courses Support students throughout each quarter with curricular community-based learning Support community-based learning co-curricular campus events Integrate new online database for community partners, students, and faculty Refugee Resettlement Case Manager. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota 2008-2009 (Lutheran Volunteer Corps), Minneapolis, MN Assisted refugees from Bhutan, Thailand, Liberia, Iran, Eritrea and Russia the first three months after arrival Aided refugees in registering for school, setting up housing, applying for public assistance and social security, scheduling doctors appointments, and finding the resources for basic needs: food and clothing Taught new arrival Cultural Orientation sessions

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VOICE (Volunteer Outreach in Communities Everywhere) Team Leader Summer 2008 City of Mercer Island, WA Led and encouraged groups of 10 youth (ages 14-18) through volunteer projects at different non-profits throughout the Seattle area Planned creative team building and reflection activities Lead Facilitator: Spring Break Service-Learning Trip. Willamette University Spring 2008 Successfully organized service-learning opportunities focused on Sustainable Agriculture for 13 university students and 2 professors Coordinated service projects with 6 farms and 4 organizations Planned weekly educational and logistical meetings for students Oversight of food, educational, and camping student committees Tour Guide. Willamette University Admission Office Conducted tours for prospective students and parents Attended and assisted Willamette Admission events 2005- 2008

Youth Volunteer Facilitator. Youth Volunteer Corps of King County Summer 2006 AmeriCorps, Seattle, WA Organized and coordinated week long volunteer projects for groups of 15 youth (ages 12-18) in the Seattle area Led and encouraged groups of youth through volunteer projects Conversed with parents in person and by phone, managed conflicts Resident Assistant. Willamette University Resident Life 2005-2006 Responsible for a residence hall of 29 college students Encouraged community growth through planning programs and interacting with residents Observed the well being of the residents Helped resolve conflicts, listened to and counseled residents in times of need

UNDERGRADUATE LEADERSHIP ROLES

Service-Learning Coordinator Search Committee International Education Committee Review Board International Peer Advisor Jump Start (Pre-Freshman Orientation) Leader 2008 2007-2008 2007 2005-2006

CONFERENCES
Western Region Campus Compact: Continuums of Service Conference, Portland, OR Presented: Challenges of the Quarter System to Community-Based Learning Attended Partnering for Successful Resettlement; Tri-Agency Conference Detroit, MI Attended Western Region Campus Compact: Continuums of Service Conference Portland, OR 2010 2009 2008

SERVICE
Lutheran Volunteer Corps Seattle Support Committee Wallingford United Methodist Church Youth Group 2009-2011 2010-2011

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