Olivia-Beth Horak

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Experience Highlights
American Cancer Society Cancer Information Specialist	Austin, Texas since 04/2007
Assist constituents affected by cancer by providing information, education, connections to appropriate resources, and facilitating donations Designed logo for the National Cancer Information Center Mentor new Cancer Information Specialists to ease the transition from training to active call taking
Lutherans Concerned for North America Intersection of Oppressions / Board Member	Minneapolis, MN since 06/2010
Help serve as a representative at state and national conferences Design curriculum and materials for workshops presented at the National Biannual Conference Represent bisexual individuals for full-inclusion in the Lutheran Church
Out Youth Intern Social Worker	Austin, TX 12/2010-08/2011
Provided therapeutic intervention services for adolescents. Included were teen survivors, youth with gender identity disorder and youth from homes with substance dependency Co-facilitated long-term support groups on self-esteem and for transgender youth Spoke to schools and community organizations about working with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth
American Youth Works Intern Social Worker	Austin, TX 09/2008-05/2009
Counseled students ages 16-21 to build a stronger sense of self Created, organized, and administered a school-wide health fair for 300 students Co-facilitated long-term support groups for American YouthWorks and Atkins High School
AIDS Services of Austin Intern Case Manager	Austin, Texas 08/2006-12/2006
Worked directly with and supported clients living with HIV/AIDS including, but not limited to financial assistance, medical referrals, and psychological assessments for clients Presented and assisted on five educational series related to the topic, A Better Understanding: A look into the Transgender Community Evaluated outcomes studies for housing grant: HOPWA
Trainings Attended
Student Ethics and Leadership Conference LBJ School of Public Affairs and Center for Ethical Leadership, one week, 2005
Training Processes in Intergroup Dialogue (related to Social Justice Issues) University of Texas at Austin, weekly for ten months, 2004-2005
Publish Materials
Horak, O. (2006, September 9). Do you have to come out to God?: Exploring Christianity and Homosexuality. The Gender and Sexuality Center: Austin, Texas.
Invited Presentations
Horak, O. (2009, July 14). Interprofessional Case Analysis: Social work specific information additions as part of the Interprofessional Case Event Series, Loss and Grief, University of Texas: Austin, Texas.
Horak, O. (2005, December 29-30). What does it mean to be 'Reconciling in Christ?'. Lutheran Student Movement National Convention: San Diego, California.
Horak, O. (2005, November 22). Heterosexism, who is affected?. Foundations of Social Justice, University of Texas: Austin, Texas.
Horak, O. (2005, March 30). A Look into Transgender Issues. Formal Seminar Course, University of Texas: Austin, Texas.
Horak, O. (2004, December 30-31). Being an Ally: Bridging the Gaps between Gay and Straight. Lutheran Student Movement National Convention: Houston, Texas.
Education
The University of Texas at Austin Master of Science in Social Work, Clinical Concentration Bachelor of Social Work, Educational Psychology Minor Bridging Disciplines Program, Cultures and Identities	Austin, Texas 08/2011 12/2006 12/2006

Study Abroad UT Maymester	London, England 05/2005-06/2005
Studied an international perspective of social care and social justice
Affiliations
National Social Work Association Member	Austin, Texas since 01/2010

Lutherans Concerned of Austin & Central Texas Board Member and Presenter	Austin, Texas since 01/2004

Lutheran Campus Ministry Served on hiring committee, Webmaster, and Council	Austin, Texas since 12/2002

Sun Dragon Martial Arts and Self Defense, NFP Student, Fundraiser, and Volunteer	Austin, Texas 2009-2010

Lutheran Student Movement Member, Regional Representative, and Nat'l Advocate	Austin, Texas 2003-2010

Disciples Student Fellowship Member, Webmaster, and Fundraiser	Austin, Texas 2002-2006

She Says, University of Texas Social Organization Member	Austin, Texas 2003-2006

UT Austin Interfaith Dialogue Lutheran Student Representative	Austin, Texas 2005-2006

Awards
President's Achievement Scholarship (2002-2006) Bridging Disciplines Scholarship (2004, 2006) Kohn-Hutter Lutheran Scholarship (2004- 2006, 2008- 2010) HATCH Scholarship (2005-2006) Beaumont Foundation of America Technology Program (2005-2006) George K. Herbert Endowed Scholarship (2006)

Olivia-Beth Horak

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