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jeena tarakai

@jeenatarakai

Recovery Coach at New Leaf Peer 2 Peer, LLC, connecting people with recovery goals and community resources.

United States
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At New Leaf Peer 2 Peer, LLC, I build supportive relationships through active listening, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based peer support. I help people identify recovery goals and connect with community resources.

At Response Crisis Translation, I coordinate urgent interpretation and translation requests for crisis-response teams. I also volunteer with Matthew House, Arizona Refugee Centre, and the VITA Program, supporting people with services, language assistance, and tax preparation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

RT
Current

Project Manager / Language Coordinator

Response Crisis Translation

Sep 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Coordinate urgent interpretation and translation requests, schedules, and workflows for crisis-response teams. Maintain confidential records and manage time-sensitive requests using Microsoft 365 tools.

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Current

Recovery Coach / Peer Support Specialist

New Leaf Peer 2 Peer, LLC

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Build supportive relationships with individuals through active listening, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based peer support. Help individuals identify recovery goals, connect with community resources, and document progress.

VP
Current

Volunteer Tax Preparer

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Assist individuals and families with tax preparation and basic tax-related guidance.

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Support / Operations / Coordination

New Leaf Peer 2 Peer

Mar 2024 - Sep 2024 (6 months)

Addressed service requests through clear communication, problem solving, coordination, and follow-up with clients and teams. Maintained accurate records and protected confidentiality while supporting consistent client service.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Al Qasimia University logoAU

Al Qasimia University

Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Management

2018 - 2023

Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Management from Al Qasimia University, Sharjah, UAE, completed in 2023.

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CCAR

CCAR Recovery Coach Certificate, Recovery Coaching

Certified as a Recovery Coach through the CCAR Recovery Coach Certificate program.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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