Alyson Bodner

Austin TX 805.341.3242 alysonbodner@gmail.com alysonbodner.wordpress.com

Education
Boston College: MA Higher Education Administration & Student Affairs 2011 2013
University of California Santa Barbara: BS Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2003 2007

Work Experience
Associate Academic Advisor 2015 Pres
University of Texas at Austin, Center for First Year Advising
Advise ~250 entry level students in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Math, and Physics
Facilitate two First-Year Interest Group classes and advise two FIG student mentors
Re-vamped and lead SUCCESS, a semester-long program for students on probation
Elected as Co-Chair of Professional Development Day 2017 and re-elected for 2018

Program Director, Student Organizations and Leadership

Georgetown University, Center for Social Justice 2013 2015
Managed the Alternative Breaks Program $100k budget; fundraised $18k to assist with
program fees; and oversaw 25 domestic and international trips of 330+ participants
Served as the GU Leadership Director for the State Dept Middle East Partnership Initiative
Supervised the First Year Orientation to Community Involvement pre-orientation program
Directed the Advisory Board and oversaw 55 student organizations with a budget of $200k

Operations and Project Management Graduate Assistant 2011 2013

Boston College, Center for Student Formation
Led the 2012 Jamaica Summer and Gulf Coast service-immersion programs
Created and ran Outpost Weekend, an international retreat for students studying abroad
Facilitated Halftime, a retreat for seniors to explore vocational decisions

Assistant Resident Director 2008 2010

University of California Santa Barbara, Office of Residential Life
Oversaw a 496-bed hall and responded to emergencies for 5,100 students
Trained 90 RAs, advised a council of 35 students, and supervised 8 RAs and 12 Attendants

Teach for America Corps Member, Biology and Earth Science Teacher 2007 2008
Eastern North Carolina Region, Northern Vance High School
Worked in a low-income, low-performing school district with students far below grade level
Counseled first-generation and non-traditional high school students on personal issues

Select Presentations
Incorporating Social Justice NASPA National Conference 2015
Case Studies on Alternative Breaks MA-DC Campus Conference 2014
Conflict Resolution DC Schools Project 2013 & 2014
Diversity in Education Boston College Womens Retreat 2012
Inclusive Language UCSB Student Adventure Programs 2010
Crisis Management UCSB Student Leadership Training 2009

Select Community Involvement

Volunteer: Jerimiah Program empowering single mothers living below the poverty line 2016 Pres
Advocate: Boston College Sexual Assault Network 2013
Befriender: Samaritans, Boston Suicide Hotline 2012 2013
Counselor: Camp Ronald McDonald supporting children with cancer 2009 2011
Trip Leader: UCSB Adventure Programs outdoor leadership development 2004 2010