Melissa Wachuta

1450 Alta Vista St., Dubuque, IA 52001; (608) 633-5648; Melissa.wachuta@loras.edu

Education: B.A. in Psychology and Social Work (May 2016)

Overall GPA: 3.807/4.0

Minor in Peace and Justice Studies

Loras College, Dubuque, IA
Achievements: Honors Program 3-year Community Involvement Project;
Psychology Faculty Research Assistant; Merit Award Recipient; Deans List- 7 semesters

Skills
Working with Children/Teens
Volunteer and event coordinating
Grant Writing
Organization
Primary and Computer Research

Process Evaluation
Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention
Meeting Facilitation

Professional Experience
Project HOPE Intern, Community Foundation, Dubuque, IA Dec. 2015- present
Data collection and community assessment, network facilitation, and service
system alignment using data driven approaches and initiatives
Apartment Instructor, Area Residential Care, Dubuque, IA
Aug. 2015- present
Empowered and fostered independence in individuals with mental and/or physical
disabilities and identifying areas of strength and weakness
Chapel Environment Co-Director, Loras College, Dubuque, IA Sept. 2014- present
Identified resources and developed and executed plans for promoting a hospitable
environment within a team dynamic
Totus Tuus Teacher, Diocese of La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
May- Aug. 2015
Worked creatively with a team and independently to ensure the learning,
wellbeing, and safety of children ages 4- 18 in the Totus Tuus Program
Foster Grandparent Intern, Project Concern, Dubuque, IA
Feb. - May 2015
Produced 3 program newsletters, collected and independently organized internal
data into grant usable format, fostered welcoming and knowledgeable service with
Project Concern staff and clientele
Totus Tuus Teacher, Diocese of Sioux City, Sioux City, IA
May -Aug. 2014
Worked within a team and with parish officials to promote the success and values
of the Totus Tuus program for youths aged 4 to 18
CNA, Prairie Maison, Prairie du Chien, WI
Jan. 2012 Mar. 2014
Worked with a team to ensure the care, safety, and rights of 24 residents

Leadership
Director of Communications; Secretary; Treasurer

Sept. 2013-

present
Loras College Social Work Council
Vice President; Event Coordinator

Sept. 2013- May 2015

Loras Environmental Activist Forum

President of Paideia
Loras Honors Program

Aug.2014-May 2015