NED GALLAGHER
Victoria,BC
Summary
I am a compassionate, creative, driven, and experienced manager with a wealth of leadership and work experience in a variety of different environments, including not-for-profits, municipalities, and post-secondary institutions. I have worked in educational and support roles for a number of years with a focus on skill development, healthy relationships, and holistic care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
DIVERSITY EDUCATOR & CONSULTANT
AMBIT GENDER DIVERSITY CONSULTING
01.2021 - Current
- Developed school policy on sexual violence prevention and response, as well as gender inclusion
- Developed and delivered educational programming for educators, school administrators, and public service employees on LGBTQ2S+ identities, histories, inclusion best practices, intersectionality, and power dynamics
- Provided research and subject matter expertise on all-gender inclusive boarding options for students in private school campuses and other educational institutions
- Researches issues pertaining to queer communities, incorporating elements of LGBTQ2S+ histories as well as offers insight into options for community support of queer identities
CASEWORKER VOLUNTEER
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE VICTORIA
06.2022 - Current
- Served as Community Member in multiple Restorative Justice Dialogues to witness and converse with people who have caused harm to further deepen understandings of the impacts of harm on affected persons and communities, and to contribute necessary perspective and expertise to work towards repair
- Successfully completed Restorative Justice Victoria training to operate as both Mentor to those who have caused harm and those impacted by harms, and as Facilitator for assessing and engaging parties in Restorative Justice Dialogues
- Provided trauma-informed and survivor-centered mentorship and guidance to two Responsible Parties, walking alongside them in holding their experiences of shame, emotional distress, and grief while supporting them in taking accountability, and encouraging gentle behaviour shifts to prevent harm in future
- Provided outreach to community at appropriate tabling events, namely the Pride Festival and Sexualized Violence Awareness Week at UVic, engaging people in learning about Restorative Justice, RJV's programming, and receiving disclosures of harm with care and responsiveness
Inclusive Services Consultant
VICTORIA SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTRE
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Member of VSAC's Transformative Justice Project, providing expertise on delivering 'alternative forms of justice' programming, including how to develop educational programming for youth and people with little experience in alternative and transformative justice
- Co-created a Transformative Justice Resource Guide, providing content expertise, edits, and research
- Assisted with program delivery for the Trans Inclusion Project hosted by the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre, including document creation and editing, and event facilitation
COMMUNITY EDUCATOR & SPECIAL PROGRAM EDUCATOR
Island Sexual Health
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Assessed, developed, and delivered programming around healthy masculinities, gender-based violence, equity, intersectionality, consent, and inclusion to youth and adults in public and private schools on the South Island, as well as in community-based organizations
- Built and maintained new relationships with key stakeholders in communities, and with key institutions in need of relevant programming
- Expertly facilitated group support sessions/circles on difficult topics in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered way, receiving positive feedback from group participants
- Facilitated the development of a diversity, equity, and inclusion working group at Island Sexual Health
- Wrote and maintained grants to support programs intended to create more equitable, inclusive, and accessible spaces within the organization and the community at large
VICTORIA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SOCIETY
YOUTH WITHDRAWAL COUNSELLOR
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Supported youth through substance use withdrawal while encouraging the development of skills to build healthy relationships, establish strong boundaries, and set up plans to approach and heal from the trauma and violence that is often concurrent with substance misuse
- Created and offered programs with a focus on self-care, trauma-informed practice, the impacts of intersectional identities, social justice, self-determination, and consent
- Developed and maintained relationships with doctors and community programs to facilitate the ongoing care and growth of youth within the program
VOLUNTEER
CRUSH COLLECTIVE
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Helped deliver queer dance and community events that were accessible, inclusive, and prioritized safety within community
- Established partnerships with different businesses and relationships with artists and community members
- Provided safer spaces and consent training
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH COACH
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Guided people through an innovative workbook program based on cognitive behavioural principles that identifies and addresses depression and anxiety for people in the local community, providing consistent and responsive 1:1 care over the course of many months
- Corresponded with doctors and medical personnel around patient wellbeing and progress
RESIDENCE LIFE MANAGER
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Hired, trained, and supervised 32 student residence advisors who were responsible for the well-being of 1700 residence students
- Offered peer counselling, on-call crisis response, community management support, and extra-curricular programming
- Developed policies to enhance the residence living environment and support healthy communities
- Conducted investigatory meetings for student conduct with a restorative justice approach and underlying principles (dignity, respect, safety, holistic approach)
Education
BA HONOURS - HISTORY AND ENGLISH
TRENT UNIVERSITY
2010
Skills
- Teambuilding
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Client Needs Assessment
- Training Programs
- Community Resources
- Crisis Situations
- Case Evaluations
- Constructive Feedback
- Education Materials
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Youth Support
- Identifying Client Goals
- Case Planning and Management
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Developing evaluation mechanisms
- Organization visioning
Timeline
CASEWORKER VOLUNTEER
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE VICTORIA
06.2022 - Current
COMMUNITY EDUCATOR & SPECIAL PROGRAM EDUCATOR
Island Sexual Health
01.2021 - 05.2022
DIVERSITY EDUCATOR & CONSULTANT
AMBIT GENDER DIVERSITY CONSULTING
01.2021 - Current
Inclusive Services Consultant
VICTORIA SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTRE
01.2020 - 04.2022
VICTORIA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SOCIETY
YOUTH WITHDRAWAL COUNSELLOR
01.2019 - 01.2021
VOLUNTEER
CRUSH COLLECTIVE
01.2017 - 01.2018
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH COACH
01.2015 - 01.2017
RESIDENCE LIFE MANAGER
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
01.2013 - 01.2015
BA HONOURS - HISTORY AND ENGLISH
TRENT UNIVERSITY
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