Sarah Crawford
Summary
Manager of Sexual Health, Harm Reduction, and Wellness initiatives, with over 18 years of experience, excels in spearheading comprehensive sexual health education initiatives. Through innovative program development, including 'Project Lighthouse', and effective coordination of health and wellness activities, this professional has significantly contributed to creating safer and more informed college environments. With a strong foundation in education and outreach coordination, this candidate is poised to continue making impactful advances in health promotion and wellness advocacy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager: Sexual Violence Prevention, Harm Reduction, and Wellness
Algonquin College
01.2017 - Current
- Developed, managed, and implemented sex positive program 'project lighthouse' to work as a sexual violence prevention program
- Annually up to 36,000 students participate in annual campaign efforts
- Managed Algonquin College harm reduction project around safer use of alcohol and other drugs
- Provided naloxone kits to over 3000 students annually
- Managed health promotion initiatives including 15 educators as well as 'The health and wellness zone' a peer space where students can talk about substance use, mental health, general health and sexual health/sexual violence
- Delivered wide ranges of initiatives that include student education, awareness, advocacy and events as well as providing Algonquin college employee training with over 95% completion rate to more than 4500 employees
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members, businesses and vendors to build trust and rapport
- Including health and wellness professionals to create and execute over 30 events, 12 seminars and 2 weekly groups each year.
Freelance
Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
- Hired by over 25 different institutions including Laurier University, Acadia University, Dalhousie University, Sheridan College, Durham College to provide targeted sexual health and sexual violence prevention presentations to thousands of attendees.
- Collaborated with institutions to key messages and create compelling content for press releases, presentations and q and a sessions to target most needed information for the audience.
- Worked with Spencer Rice from "Kenny Vs Spenny" for over 5 years to provide a Q and A targeted to engaging men in the conversation around sexual health, healthy sexual relationships and men's general health.
Interim Manager: The Mamidosewin Centre
Algonquin College
10.2021 - 06.2022
- The Mamidosewin Centre is the Indigenous Student Centre at Algonquin college with the mission of empowering and supporting Indigenous students at Algonquin College into the next phase of their lives
- Managing a team of 8 people through managerial transition
- Onboarded a new events coordinator and oriented them in facilitating weekly events to support Indigenous students.
Regional Intake Coordinator
The Shelter Movers
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Coordinated over 500 people fleeing violence move their belongings to safe locations
- Gathered essential information regarding client's needs for their move to help ensure they are able to safely recover their belongings
- Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts
- Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service.
Community Development Coordinator
AIDS Committee, York Region
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Built community capacity to respond to work with sex positive education to prevention sexually transmitted infections, and to improve the quality of life and the sex lives for those living with or affected by HIV/AIDS
- Worked with diverse agencies, organizations, and groups to provide care and prevention to those working with clients at risk of HIV/AIDS
- Coordinated with York Region Centre for Community Services (YRCCS) to build strategic collaboration and developed an innovative trauma-informed model of care
- Increasing the positivity of client service interactions by 150%.
Regional Outreach Consultant
Chantel's Place, Assault And Domestic Violence Treatment
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Promoted the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Health Services and Forensic Services, provided at Chantel's Place throughout the community
- Increased awareness and access to services by 500%
- Contributed to the development of promotional strategies including marketing materials and presentations
- Provided training to over 2000 frontline workers in the emergency departments, colleges and universities, and the police.
Lead Educator
The Women's Council - Perth, Australia
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Provided education to students surrounding the issue of domestic and family violence
- Changed beliefs surrounding violence in the community
- Educated 1300 students, with a 150% increase in positive change in attitudes and behaviors over the course of the program
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
Respectful Relationship Manager
The Sexual Assault Resource Centre - Perth Australia
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Developed education sessions for community services and young people to inform them about respectful relationships, sexual assault and consent
- This project aims to change perceptions of sexual violence in the community
- Program awareness of violence increased in over 97% of recipients.
Education Manager
Quarry Health Centre
06.2011 - 12.2013
- Fostered connections with community, while educating young people on sexual health
- Conducted education sessions in both services and school settings, to those at risk, including People who Use Drugs, Homeless and Indigenous Young People
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness
- The topics of my education sessions included sexting, sexual assault, sexually transmitted infections and healthy relationships
- Successfully applied for grants totaling over $150,000.
Director
Sexual Health Resource Centre, Durham College/UOIT - Oshawa, ON
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Provided education and presentations to university, high schools and elementary schools surrounding healthy relationships, sexual assault, and STIs
- Directed the drop-in centre which included sexual health advice, information and referrals
- Conducted presentations for young people across the Durham Region
- Managed a team of 35 staff.
Education
Master of Public Health in Sexology - Public Health
Curtin University
Perth Australia06.2014
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) -
Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, ON04.2010
Skills
- Wellness activity planning
- Extensive knowledge of sexual health and wellness
- Program development
- Coordination of two sexual health working groups, one provincial, and one national
Accomplishments
- Moose Hide Campaign Ambassador Campus (2023)
The Campus Ambassador recognition is given to campuses who demonstrate ongoing commitment to engaging men and boys to end violence against women, while honoring reconciliation and addressing violence on campus.
- Board of Directors Award-Issued by The Algonquin College Student Association · Nov 2020
The SA Board of Directors Award is given to an individual in the Algonquin College community who has been an advocate for students, and has contributed significantly to the Board of Director's annual priorities.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Interim Manager: The Mamidosewin Centre
Algonquin College
10.2021 - 06.2022
Freelance
Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
Regional Intake Coordinator
The Shelter Movers
08.2017 - 12.2019
Manager: Sexual Violence Prevention, Harm Reduction, and Wellness
Algonquin College
01.2017 - Current
Community Development Coordinator
AIDS Committee, York Region
03.2015 - 01.2017
Regional Outreach Consultant
Chantel's Place, Assault And Domestic Violence Treatment
01.2014 - 03.2015
Lead Educator
The Women's Council - Perth, Australia
01.2013 - 12.2014
Respectful Relationship Manager
The Sexual Assault Resource Centre - Perth Australia
01.2013 - 01.2014
Education Manager
Quarry Health Centre
06.2011 - 12.2013
Director
Sexual Health Resource Centre, Durham College/UOIT - Oshawa, ON
01.2006 - 01.2010
Master of Public Health in Sexology - Public Health
Curtin University
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) -
Ontario Tech University
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