GINA LI

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EDUCATION
Masters of Social Work, Clinical Practice May 2018
Specialization: Behavioral Health, Health Care, and Public Health Practice
Boston University, Boston, MA
Activities: Co-chair of Social Workers for Action Committee, Student Ambassador, Student Mentor

B.A. in Psychology & Social Behavior Jun 2010

Minor in Education
University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA
Activities: Best Buddies International, Circle K International

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Native Cantonese Speaker
Nutrition Assistant Certificate Jun 2015
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

Domestic Violence Counselor Certificate Feb 2012

W.O.M.A.N., Inc. (Women Organized to Make Abuse Non-Existent)
San Francisco, CA

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Bay Cove Human Services, Jamaica Plain, MA Sept 2017-May 2018
Social Work Intern
 Collaborated with the team clinician in the intake process and development of initial and updates of Adult
Comprehensive Assessments.
 Provided individual therapy and case management to adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses, using
person-centered, trauma-informed approaches.
 Led a mindfulness and meditation group for adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
 Developed rehab and recovery-focused treatment plans in collaboration with a clinical team.
 Participated in various clinical forums, including Problematic Sexual Behavior, Homeless Outreach, and
Trauma-Informed Care, as it relates to the services provided.

Excel Academy Charter Schools, East Boston, MA Jan 2017-Jun 2017

Social Work Intern
 Researched and implemented evidence-based clinical therapy approaches, including Solution-Focused
Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, during weekly meetings with individual students.
 Documented and shared daily counseling updates from 1-1 student meetings with the student support team.
 Advocated for students’ needs by consulting with teachers and other outside professionals.
 Completed IEP (Individualized Education Plans) Reports for students.

Cambridge Public Schools, Cambridge, MA Sept 2016-Dec 2016

Social Work Intern
 Provided observation and assessment of middle school-aged students within the classroom for review during
supervision with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
 Researched and applied classroom learning of clinical social work techniques, including active listening,
empathy, and reflection in direct interactions with individual students and groups.
 Participated and advocated for individual students’ needs in student support team meetings.

PEER COUNSELING EXPERIENCE

 Peer Wellness Center (for R.A.M.S., Inc.), San Francisco, CA Feb 2016-Jul 2016
Peer Counselor
 Collaborated with a team of peers on structuring an environment--via our policies, physical layout, and
groups that welcomes and supports wellness and recovery for Wellness Center members (all of whom are
recipients of behavioral health services).
 Led and developed nutrition groups and art groups for peer wellness center members using a learner-centered
approach.
 Mentored peer interns, providing shadowing and scaffolding opportunities to model effective techniques and
interventions to use when working with wellness center members.

Richmond Area Multi-Services (R.A.M.S., Inc.), San Francisco, CA Mar 2015-Jul 2016
Peer Counselor
 Provided culturally competent peer counseling and intervention services for clients receiving public
assistance.
 Facilitated and developed various psycho-education groups relating to mental health, substance abuse, and
behavioral health to encourage positive adaptations in clients' emotional and physical well-being.
 Assessed clients' functioning and supported return-to-work behaviors in various settings, including during
group workshops and on-the-job.
 Maintained timely treatment documentation related to client care in accordance with standards established by
RAMS and its oversight agencies, including the Department of Human Services, the Department of Social
Services, and the Department of Public Health.
 Participated in roundtable discussions, advocating for clients' needs and making employment plan
recommendations.

Women Organized to Make Abuse Non-Existent, San Francisco, CA Dec 2011-Nov 2014
Crisis Line, Events Committee, and Outreach Volunteer
 Utilized peer counseling skills and database experience to provide immediate support to domestic violence
survivors via a 24/7 crisis line, connecting them to appropriate resources.
 Led the volunteer fundraising events committee. Proactively took charge of all of the aspects of event
production: recruiting the team members, coordinating the team meetings, communicating with venues and
donors, promoting the events on social media, and providing on-the-day event help.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH EXPERIENCE

Cooking Matters, San Francisco, CA Apr 2015-Jun 2015
Nutrition Assistant Intern
 Taught core nutritional concepts to diverse audiences from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
 Led interactive nutrition education booths at various community health fairs hosted by non-profit
organizations, including Kaiser Permanente, Richmond Area Multi-Services (RAMS), Richmond District
Neighborhood Center, & San Francisco General Hospital.

Leah’s Pantry, San Francisco, CA Mar 2014-Apr 2015

Nutrition Education Volunteer & Contractor
 Planned and led bilingual Cantonese and English healthy cooking workshops for low-income communities of
various ages through a learner-centered, culturally-relevant teaching model.
 Facilitated healthy eating classes for adults and youth from low-income backgrounds about different nutrient-
dense foods and convenient cooking techniques they can use to incorporate these foods into their existing
diets.

For The Child, Long Beach, CA Apr 2011-Aug 2011

The Kids Place Volunteer
 Provided emotional relief to children and families at risk of domestic abuse by engaging children in a variety
of recreational activities.
 Young Men’s Christian Association, Long Beach, CA Oct 2010-Mar 2011
Program Leader
 Coordinated and led after-school literacy, nutrition, and physical education lessons for 23 4th-graders.
 Directed a mixed group of 3rd, 4th, and 5th-graders in drama and improv performances to promote students’
initiative and creativity.

University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Irvine, CA Jan 2010-Jul 2010

Child Life Field Work Intern
 Supported pediatric trauma patients through a variety of activities to increase their sense of independence
and optimism.

Americorps Jumpstart for Early Education, Costa Mesa, CA Oct 2008-Jul 2009
Corps Member
 Supported family involvement and promoted literacy and social skills through a one-to-one relationship with
one partner preschool child and classroom assistance.
 Collaborated with a team of twelve fellow Corps members to plan bi-weekly, culturally sensitive activities for
a class of twelve preschool children.

NON-PROFIT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Sahiyo, Transnational Jul 2018-Present
Interim Communications Assistant
 Provide administrative support to programs and internal teams in support of efforts to empower
Dawoodi Bohra and other Asian communities to end female genital cutting (FGC).
 Draft and edit various communications, including program reports, grant reports, social media posts
to raise awareness around FGC and the related values of consent and a child’s/woman’s right over
her own body.
 Assist in maintaining web content and executing social media strategies.
 Facilitate effective internal communications.
 Support logistical coordination of Sahiyo programs and events as needed.

Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation, San Francisco, CA Sept 2012-Jan 2014

Central Office Assistant
 Served as a liaison between staff and low-income clients in search of more stable housing options.
 Coordinated between the organization’s departments to ensure that all of the administrative needs were
quickly met.
 Planned and provided on-the-day support for monthly all-staff luncheons.
 Created and updated systems on the agency’s policies and procedures to maintain clarity and efficiency in the
employees’ work needs.