Ashlan Armstrong
Dedicated Capacity Builder and Program Coordinator
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Analyze deployment and external partnership data to identify trends and develop visuals Research UN and partner publications relevant to emergency standby partnership mechanism Select and interview emergency deployment partners to create qualitative narrative reports
Experience
Emergency Management Intern at United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) (2026-01 – 2026-05)
- Analyze deployment and external partnership data to identify trends and develop visuals
- Research UN and partner publications relevant to emergency standby partnership mechanism
- Select and interview emergency deployment partners to create qualitative narrative reports
- Negotiate partner and UNHCR report priorities to create a cooperative and comprehensive deployment report
Volunteer Strategy and Support Specialist at Girl Scouts of Central Texas (2024-02 – 2026-01)
- Managed and supported volunteers and members, providing policy guidance and resolving conflicts
- Coordinated individual and large-scale communications, offering ongoing support with personalized follow-ups, ensuring seamless operations and strict adherence to multiple deadlines
- Developed council-wide networking events for volunteer leadership empowerment and education
- Presented at the Volunteer Enrichment Conference, delivering targeted training on supporting diverse Girl Scout needs and strengthening volunteer leadership across the region
Program Volunteer at Easter Seals of Central Texas- Greenleaf NCC (2023-05 – 2025-05)
- Launched a community council program through training and education of council members
- Planned and moderated a mental health panel for neurodivergent individuals
- Created, edited, and coordinated a disability-related zine with council members
Social Work Team Member at Easter Seals of Central Texas- Greenleaf NCC (2023-01 – 2023-05)
- Developed a case management program for community members, including developing internal systems, recruiting potential clients, and providing ongoing support to individuals and families
- Organized and implemented community groups such as Cooking Club and NeuroQueer clubs
- Wrote and researched grants for Greenleaf NCC's programs and Community Council professional development
AmeriCorps VISTA Program Coordinator at The Texas Association of Charitable Clinics (2022-01 – 2023-01)
- Wrote, amended, and reported on federal grants, and provided writing support to operational grant applications
- Recruited clinics to become VISTA sub-sites and reviewed sub-site proposals for project feasibility
- Organized and facilitated ongoing training in-person and virtually for sub-sites and supervisors
- Supervised and mentored VISTA Leaders, ensuring a successful service term and professional development
AmeriCorps VISTA Leader at The Texas Association of Charitable Clinics (2019-08 – 2021-01)
- Recruited, trained, and mentored 20+ highly qualified applicants at clinic sub-sites
- Created program materials such as email blasts, newsletters, training materials, and social media content
- Developed internal systems such as HR documents, data collection processes, and recruitment strategies
- Aggregated and evaluated grant performance measure data to be compiled quarterly
AVID Tutor & Student Mentor at Americorps State/National- Federal Way Public Schools Equity Corps (2018-09 – 2019-08)
- Provided education support to classrooms and small groups on core subjects
- Facilitated a district-wide writing contest
- Facilitate and participate in service projects with outside organizations such as non-profits and wildlife services
- Receive regular professional development training on educational topics such as racial disparities, SPED support, and equity-based work
Education
Master of Social Work in Administration and Policy Practice – The University of Texas at Austin (2026)
Bachelor of Social Work – The University of Texas at Austin (2023)
