Abigail Joyner

Remotely assists with nationwide event planning, website building, and customer outreach for the Armed Forces Initiative. Proficiently uses Nation Builder and Basecamp applications for project coordination.

Focused on outreach to service members, families, children, and local community organizations. Provided critical mental health education and support, conducted group briefings, and educated beneficiaries on available resources.

Ensured the safety and security of patients and clinic staff by maintaining a secure environment. Advised staff on safety matters, assessed potential risks, and provided immediate intervention during high-stress situations.

Oversaw the mental health clinic’s infection control program, ensuring compliance with various regulatory agencies. Maintained adherence to Joint Commission Standards, National Patient Safety Goals, and OSHA regulations.

Provided support services to psychiatry, psychology, social work, family advocacy, and substance abuse providers. Managed mental health service resources, developed treatment plans, performed counseling, and proctored psychological testing.

Engaged in an internship as part of an undergraduate program, rotating through various departments. Gained exposure to corrections, patrol, customer service, drugs task force, crime analysis, and forensics.

Performed maintenance and event setup/teardown, working both independently and collaboratively. Directed the actions of work release prisoners and volunteers, demonstrating adaptability and quick learning.

Responsible for tagging juvenile salmon to track and record their movement. This role required independent responsibility, teamwork, close attention to detail, and speed.

Performed secretarial duties including scheduling appointments, filing, and answering phones. Assisted patients with therapy exercises and operated therapy machines.

Served as the primary customer service associate for the drive-through. Developed strong customer service, interpersonal communication, time management, and food safety skills.

Grade: Honor Roll

Achieved honor roll every quarter and recognized as an outstanding student. Focused on general studies with an emphasis on criminal justice coursework. Completed this degree concurrently with high school diploma.

Grade: Honors

Completed coursework with honors in mental health diagnoses, counseling techniques, and various levels of mental health care. Gained practical clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient facilities. Also trained in basic life support and medical procedures, including combat medic techniques.

Grade: Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Law and Justice Club, Work Study Program

Graduated Cum Laude and actively participated in multiple school programs. Member of the Law and Justice club for two years, contributing to fundraising and volunteering at club events. Completed an internship at Yakima Police Department through the work study program, gaining immersive experience across various departments.

Combined practical forensic concepts with interpersonal and leadership skills, and policy analysis related to forensic labs and testimony. Prepared for working in and leading a forensic team. Concluded with an extensive research project focused on DNA extraction from soil samples.

Completed a forensic program covering skeletal analysis and mock court testimony. Participated in a summer field school, gaining experience in evidence collection, analysis, research, peer review, and presentation of findings.