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Nicolle Proaño

@nicolleproao

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Behavioral health specialist focused on culturally responsive care and improving mental health outcomes.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role providing direct patient care and behavioral interventions in a culturally responsive psychiatric or community health setting focused on marginalized populations.

I am a psychology graduate with hands-on experience in research, community engagement, and mental health program facilitation. I bring trauma-informed, culturally relevant approaches to direct patient care and behavioral interventions.

In clinical and research settings I have conducted assessments, screened clients, linked services, and supported strengths-based recovery planning while evaluating progress and level-of-care needs. I have contributed to qualitative and quantitative research projects using SPSS, NVivo, and Excel to analyze data and inform program development.

I have led workshops and designed wellness programs for Latino communities, focusing on stress management, mindfulness, and inclusive engagement strategies for children and older adults with disabilities. My work emphasizes advocacy, culturally sensitive care, and improving access for marginalized populations.

I am committed to improving mental health outcomes for marginalized communities through direct care, evidence-based interventions, and collaborative program development, and I seek roles where I can support safety, wellness, and recovery in psychiatric or community health settings.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Service Facilitator

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Open Door Center for Change

May 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Provide trauma-informed screening, assessment, and service linkage while facilitating strengths-based recovery planning and recommending level-of-care adjustments to improve client outcomes.

Case Management Trauma Informed Care Service Linkage Motivational Interviewing Cultural Competence Spanish ClinicTracker

Research Team Member

Department of Family Medicine and Community Health

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 (3 months)

Collected and transcribed participant interviews for a community dance mental health evaluation among Latino adults and contributed to NVivo-based data organization and program-informed findings.

Interviewing NVIVO Transcription Community Based Research Data Collection Cultural Competence Spanish Program Evaluation

Research Assistant

Intersectionality and Marginalization Lab

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 (3 months)

Conducted qualitative analyses on media-based racial stereotypes' effects on Black women’s gender beliefs and mental health, summarizing findings for presentations and refining study methodologies.

Qualitative Research NVIVO literature review Data Analysis Interviewing Report Writing Collaboration

Activity Designer

Adapted Fitness Program

Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 (6 months)

Designed and facilitated wellness programs promoting mental and physical health for Latino children and older adults with disabilities, increasing participation through targeted engagement strategies.

Program Design Facilitation Inclusive Fitness Community Engagement Cultural Competence Outreach

Research Assistant

Learning Representations and Technology Lab

Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 (2 months)

Processed and analyzed qualitative data on educational video games’ effects on children’s learning, visualized results in Excel, and produced structured reports while maintaining participant confidentiality.

Qualitative Data Excel Data Visualization Report Writing Confidentiality Data Processing Research Ethics

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Activities and societies: Research assistant roles, community health projects, workshops on mental health and well-being

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with coursework and research experience focused on mental health, community engagement, and culturally sensitive interventions.