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Krista Hightower

Community Manager • Phoenix, AZ, US
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Social Services Professional | Client Advocate | Research Assistant
With a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from UCLA, this professional has gained diverse experience in social services and advocacy. They have served as an Intake/Discharge Coordinator at Vista Del Mar, a Housing Stabilizer at LA Family Housing, and a Medical-Legal Analyst at Labor Management Services. Their roles have involved case management, client advocacy, and liaising with government programs and agencies. They have also interned at organizations such as the International Rescue Committee and Arizona Legal Women and Youth Services, demonstrating a commitment to social justice and community empowerment. Their research experience at The Civil Rights Project/Proyecto Derechos Civiles at UCLA reflects their dedication to understanding and addressing societal issues. With a strong background in client support, program coordination, and research, they continue to make meaningful contributions to the social services sector.

Work History

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Intake/Discharge Coordinator

Vista Del MarApr 2023 - Oct 2023 • 7 mosCompleted intakes for refugees under ORR. Gave orientation to program by providing information and obtaining signatures in client's native language. Ensured completion of necessary administrative tasks under government mandated timelines. Created physical files and organized documents.
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Housing Stabilizer

LA Family HousingMar 2022 - Apr 2023 • 1 yr 2 mosCase manager to 25+ clients who previously experienced homelessness. Created calendar to conduct home visits a minimum of once per month. Assisted clients with completing necessary documents for government programs such as Section 8. Worked with agencies to connect clients to resources. Entered notes for each client on appropriate database.
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Medical-Legal Analyst

Labor Management ServicesFeb 2021 - Mar 2022 • 1 yr 2 mosProvide case management and scheduling services as well as liaise with doctors and attorneys for workers' compensations claims for Fortune 500 companies. Effectively communicated the needs of the clients to doctors to provide a thorough and meaningful report in a timely manner.
I

Accounts Payable Clerk

Intrinsic Business ManagementJul 2019 - Mar 2020 • 9 mosAssisted in the management of clients finances utilizing QuickBooks and Excel to pay bills, organize expenses, and prepare taxes.
I

Economic Empowerment Intern

International Rescue CommitteeJun 2019 - Sep 2019 • 4 mosWorked as the Economic Empowerment Intern to help refugees and asylees build their resumes, job skills, and secure positions in Los Angeles.
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Intern

Arizona Legal Women and Youth Services (ALWAYS)Jan 2019 - Apr 2019 • 4 mosWorked for clients of ALWAYS, a nonprofit community legal center, committed to serving justice for Arizonas vulnerable young people. ALWAYS provides no-cost legal services for vulnerable children and youth, and survivors of human trafficking.
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Research Assistant

The Civil Rights Project/Proyecto Derechos Civiles at UCLAJan 2018 - Mar 2018 • 3 mosAssisted with research in understanding the trends in anxieties of undocumented school children since the 2016 election. Conducted internet-based and library research, performed data entry and other clerical work, verified the accuracy of data entered, and prepared tables, graphs, and written reports summarizing research results.

Education

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UCLA

Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government2016 - 2020
U

University of Sydney

2018

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Social Services Professional | Client Advocate | Research Assistant
With a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from UCLA, this professional has gained diverse experience in social services and advocacy. They have served as an Intake/Discharge Coordinator at Vista Del Mar, a Housing Stabilizer at LA Family Housing, and a Medical-Legal Analyst at Labor Management Services. Their roles have involved case management, client advocacy, and liaising with government programs and agencies. They have also interned at organizations such as the International Rescue Committee and Arizona Legal Women and Youth Services, demonstrating a commitment to social justice and community empowerment. Their research experience at The Civil Rights Project/Proyecto Derechos Civiles at UCLA reflects their dedication to understanding and addressing societal issues. With a strong background in client support, program coordination, and research, they continue to make meaningful contributions to the social services sector.

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Top talent is on Pangea

You are viewing Krista's profile as a guest. Book a free call with our team to discuss your options for hiring fractional workers on Pangea's industry-leading talent marketplace.

Krista Hightower

Community Manager • Phoenix, AZ, US
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

V

Intake/Discharge Coordinator

Vista Del MarApr 2023 - Oct 2023 • 7 mosCompleted intakes for refugees under ORR. Gave orientation to program by providing information and obtaining signatures in client's native language. Ensured completion of necessary administrative tasks under government mandated timelines. Created physical files and organized documents.
L

Housing Stabilizer

LA Family HousingMar 2022 - Apr 2023 • 1 yr 2 mosCase manager to 25+ clients who previously experienced homelessness. Created calendar to conduct home visits a minimum of once per month. Assisted clients with completing necessary documents for government programs such as Section 8. Worked with agencies to connect clients to resources. Entered notes for each client on appropriate database.
L

Medical-Legal Analyst

Labor Management ServicesFeb 2021 - Mar 2022 • 1 yr 2 mosProvide case management and scheduling services as well as liaise with doctors and attorneys for workers' compensations claims for Fortune 500 companies. Effectively communicated the needs of the clients to doctors to provide a thorough and meaningful report in a timely manner.
I

Accounts Payable Clerk

Intrinsic Business ManagementJul 2019 - Mar 2020 • 9 mosAssisted in the management of clients finances utilizing QuickBooks and Excel to pay bills, organize expenses, and prepare taxes.
I

Economic Empowerment Intern

International Rescue CommitteeJun 2019 - Sep 2019 • 4 mosWorked as the Economic Empowerment Intern to help refugees and asylees build their resumes, job skills, and secure positions in Los Angeles.
A

Intern

Arizona Legal Women and Youth Services (ALWAYS)Jan 2019 - Apr 2019 • 4 mosWorked for clients of ALWAYS, a nonprofit community legal center, committed to serving justice for Arizonas vulnerable young people. ALWAYS provides no-cost legal services for vulnerable children and youth, and survivors of human trafficking.
T

Research Assistant

The Civil Rights Project/Proyecto Derechos Civiles at UCLAJan 2018 - Mar 2018 • 3 mosAssisted with research in understanding the trends in anxieties of undocumented school children since the 2016 election. Conducted internet-based and library research, performed data entry and other clerical work, verified the accuracy of data entered, and prepared tables, graphs, and written reports summarizing research results.

Education

U

UCLA

Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government2016 - 2020
U

University of Sydney

2018

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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