Jillian Berger

Advocate with extensive experience at Bread for the World, specializing in policy writing and event coordination. Co-chaired a national event that engaged over 150 students and conducted significant research on food insecurity. Skilled in data analysis and public speaking, effectively driving initiatives to address poverty and hunger.

Through Our Eyes, December 2020-present, Author. Writing book, documenting individual journeys from homelessness to shelter and recovery; foster relationships with organization directors; conduct, transcribe interviews; photograph participants; fundraise for publication costs; to be self-published and distributed

• Kaleidoscope, Program Coordinator & Programming Committee Head, 2023-12, Present, Organize and host weekly meetings for a group of 50 members, managing agendas, providing updates on ongoing initiatives, and setting clear action items for future projects; oversee and conduct monthly presentations, workshops, and educational social justice based events; coordinate cross-functional teams
• PARD Projects, Program Coordinator, 2024-01, Present, Identify local needs timely and develop collaborative service opportunities with community-based partners; organize and lead clearance workshops, service events, and volunteer initiatives; attend and contribute to weekly team meetings to regularly communicate community service opportunities to student body
• Bread for the World, Student Leader - Moderator, 2024-08, Present, Conduct extensive in-person and virtual outreach; attend and contribute to conferences in preparation for the launch of Nourish Our Future Campaign
• Alpha Phi, Eta Sigma Chapter, Director of Community Engagement, 2023-08, 2024-12, Design and facilitate educational workshops on Big 8 social identities; conduct outreach and partner with community-based organizations; attend bi-weekly meetings to provide updates on community engagement initiatives and social justice topics, keeping the chapter informed and engaged
• Pre-Orientation Service Program (POSP), Executive Assistant Director, 2022-06, Present, Organize and contribute to staff training; lead workshops and demonstrations to develop student’s community engagement practices; devise and oversee activities for underserved children at youth centers