Kara C.

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

EDUCATION
Seattle University, Seattle, WA Anticipated June 2013 Masters of Arts: Student Development Administration Masters Thesis: International Students Cultural Adjustments Experienced through Service-Learning 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 2007

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS EXPERIECE

International Programs Green River Community College Academic Advising Graduate Intern January 2013-Current Researched best practices for online pre departure orientation models Shadowed advising appointments for new student, transfer, high school completion, immigration, and degree requirements with international student advisors Supported winter quarter international student orientation Oficina de Relaciones Internacionales Universidad del Pacfico, Peru Graduate Intern Summer 2012 Created pre-departure presentation for outgoing Universidad del Pacfico students going to USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Brazil, and New Zealand. Designed study abroad program evaluations Researched potential volunteer opportunities for Cuscos short term study abroad program Coordinated logistics for incoming public health program International Education Shoreline Community College Study Abroad Advisor November 2011 - March 2012 Advised 30 students on study abroad opportunities Guided 10 students through study abroad scholarships, three of whom successfully received the Gilman Scholarship Reviewed 5 applications and interviewed 3 professors applying to teach study abroad courses Marketed study abroad opportunities through classroom presentations, social media, school newspaper, and posters Refugee Resettlement Services Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Case Manager Lutheran Volunteer Corps, 2008 - 2009 Assisted refugees from Bhutan, Thailand, Liberia, Iran, Eritrea and Russia for the first three months after arrival to the United States 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 Taught new arrival Cultural Orientation sessions with sections on immigration, health care, safety, and public transportation in the United States Supervised service-learning and internship students

COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Center for Service and Civic Engagement Seattle University Service-Learning Graduate Assistant 2011 - Present Supported 130 students each quarter with finding academic service-learning placements Managed Students in Service (SIS) AmeriCorps program Oversaw service-learning background checks and serve on liability committee Created assessment tools for measuring quality of academic service-learning Event planning for symposiums, community partner fairs, and end-of-year celebration Community-Based Learning and Research University of Washington Bothell Community Partnership Coordinator UW Employee 2010-2011 AmeriCorps VISTA 2009-2010 Guided faculty in choosing community-partners for service-learning courses Developed new and maintained existing community partners for service-learning courses through strong communication, site visits, feedback, and appreciation Supported 150 students each quarter with finding academic service-learning placements Initiated Student Civic Fellows program, and supervised 5 students Integrated new online database (EXPO) for community partners, students, and faculty Teaching Assistant University of Washington Bothell Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences: Community Service Project 2010-2011 Assisted in the development of civic engagement curriculum Read students online reflections and provided comments and feedback Facilitated in-class reflection activities, and presented post graduate service opportunities

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

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Western Region Campus Compact: Continuums of Service Conference Anticipated April 2013 Presenting: Exploring International Students' Involvement in Service-Learning NASPA Regional Western Conference 2012 Presented: Examining Diversity and Social Justice: A Collaborative Assessment Model Western Region Campus Compact: Continuums of Service Conference 2011 Presented: Seattle Metro Area Shared Community Partners International Institute on Partnerships: From Reciprocity to Collective Transformation 2011 Presented: Sustaining Community-Campus Partnerships through the Development of a Student Civic Fellows Program

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

White Privilege Conference Association of Washington International Student Affairs (AWISA) NASPA Supporting Undocumented Students Conference 2013 2012-2013 October 2012

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Washington United for Marriage (Coalition for civil marriage for committed same-sex couples) Fall 2012 Wallingford United Methodist Church Youth Group 2010 Present Lutheran Volunteer Corps Seattle Support Committee 2009 Present