Meghan Miller
Summary
Dedicated social worker with over four years of experience working in small community context. Committed to trauma-informed care and culturally safe practice. Highly adaptable and resourceful, with demonstrated leadership and advocacy skills. Keen ability to tailor evidence-based interventions to individuals' unique needs and strengths.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
Wemindji, Quebec
01.2021 - Current
- Provided direct clinical social work services in a community clinic setting.
- Completed psychosocial assessments and documented casework.
- Collaborated with professionals across disciplines to coordinate client care.
- Provided crisis intervention services to support police and medical teams.
- Assisted clients in accessing mental health care and addiction treatment.
- Advocated for systemic change on social issues affecting vulnerable populations.
Consultant
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Telework
06.2014 - 01.2021
- Supported communication for 'Voices of the Hungry' project within FAO Statistics.
- Developed e-learning course for users of the Food Insecurity Experience Scale.
- Contributed writing support to FAO flagship publications, including The State of Food Security and Nutrition, and The State of Agriculture in the World.
Teaching and Research Assistant
McGill University School of Human Nutrition
Montreal, Quebec
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Assisted with courses on international nutrition and global food security.
- Co-authored multiple articles published in academic journals.
Artist
Cirque du Soleil
International
05.2005 - 12.2012
- Performed aerial act in the internationally touring circus production, 'Quidam.'
- Performed aerial/water act in resident show 'O' at Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas.
- Appeared as an aerialist in Bollywood movie 'Dhoom 3,' filmed in Mumbai, India.
- Created and performed solo aerial act for freelance work and corporate events.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
McGill University
Montreal, QC09-2020
Master of Science - Human Nutrition
McGill University
Montreal, QC09-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Society
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY05-2005
Skills
- Biopsychosocial and needs assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-informed care
- Strong writing, communication, and advocacy skills
- Training in suicide risk assessment and prevention, CBT, and DBT
- Competency in written and spoken French
- Certified yoga instructor
Timeline
Social Worker
Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
01.2021 - Current
Consultant
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
06.2014 - 01.2021
Teaching and Research Assistant
McGill University School of Human Nutrition
01.2014 - 05.2015
Artist
Cirque du Soleil
05.2005 - 12.2012
Master of Science - Social Work
McGill University
Master of Science - Human Nutrition
McGill University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Society
Cornell University
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