Cal Volks

• Conducted fieldwork, applying rigorous methodologies to gather primary data.
• Participated in research team meetings, facilitating discussion and collaboration among members.
• Participated in the peer review process for academic journals and conference submissions.
• Discussed effective research protocols and procedures to minimize errors.
• Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of advancements in the field.
• Planned materials, resources, and execution to adhere to budget.
• Produced well-written and thoroughly vetted research papers for industry journals.
• Discussed effective research protocols and procedures to minimize errors.
• Managed confidential information to protect participants' personal data.

• Participated in the peer review process for academic journals and conference submissions.
• Reviewed scientific papers written by colleagues and provided feedback on their content and structure.
• Conducted extensive literature reviews to establish research foundation and identify gaps in current knowledge.
• Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
• Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
• Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
• Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, libraries, and interviews with experts.
• Presented findings at professional conferences or seminars as required by faculty supervisors.
• Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors.

• Conducted donor-conception linking counselling in accordance with the Assisted Reproduction Treatment Act (2008) updated in 2016., following appropriate methods to deliver optimum counselling meeting individual and group needs.
• Maintained confidential client records and case notes in compliance with ethical standards and legal requirements.
• Ran the Recipients of donor eggs support group; the Solo Mums by Choice (SMC) support group and the Donor Conceived Adults group at different times.
• Drafting materials for training new counsellors.
• Sept 2021 - March 2022, I provided training and supervision to the VARTA donor- linking counsellors.

• Coached clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
• Documented patient progress through counseling and interaction.
• Utilized evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
• Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
• Encouraged development of relevant skills to help overcome specific concerns.
• Engaged in continuous professional development to stay informed about the latest counseling techniques and theories.
• Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
• Delivered treatments to improve client functionality and environmental adjustment.
• Engaged clients in goal-setting and action planning to promote personal growth and positive life changes.

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• Lecturing, teaching supervising undergraduate and graduate teaching, including for visiting groups from Johns Hopkins Public Health students during 6 week blocks.
• Grant writing and reporting. I applied for and received funding from USAID; the Elton John AIDS Foundation; the Mercury Phoenix Foundation; the Department for International Development and EU International Funding.
• Stakeholder engagement (University members; Government representatives; Key informants from NGOs and funders).
• Drafting and implementing policy
• Conducting health campaigns needs assessments.
• Health promotion strategy planning.
• Health campaign materials development and pre-testing.
• The development of a peer education training and workshop programme.