Meredith Deacon has experience coordinating student success programs and providing student support services at Bridgewater State University. She has a Master's in Public Administration from Bridgewater State University and a Bachelor's in Theology from Assumption College. Her experience includes program coordination, grant writing, policy development, and advising students in both higher education and nonprofit settings domestically and internationally.
Meredith Deacon has experience coordinating student success programs and providing student support services at Bridgewater State University. She has a Master's in Public Administration from Bridgewater State University and a Bachelor's in Theology from Assumption College. Her experience includes program coordination, grant writing, policy development, and advising students in both higher education and nonprofit settings domestically and internationally.
Meredith Deacon has experience coordinating student success programs and providing student support services at Bridgewater State University. She has a Master's in Public Administration from Bridgewater State University and a Bachelor's in Theology from Assumption College. Her experience includes program coordination, grant writing, policy development, and advising students in both higher education and nonprofit settings domestically and internationally.
Meredith Deacon has experience coordinating student success programs and providing student support services at Bridgewater State University. She has a Master's in Public Administration from Bridgewater State University and a Bachelor's in Theology from Assumption College. Her experience includes program coordination, grant writing, policy development, and advising students in both higher education and nonprofit settings domestically and internationally.
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MEREDITH A.
DEACON
CORE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
Coordinated, developed, and implemented cross-divisional programming to support the success of all undergraduate and graduate students at Bridgewater State University. Proven track record working with diverse populations in a variety of settings domestically as well as in Nicaragua, Mexico, Ecuador, Italy, Morocco, and Jordan. Provided training, supervision, hiring, and mentoring services to volunteers and interns in both the nonprofit and higher education sector. Developed, drafted, and implemented several nonprofit organizational policies concerned with social media and strategic planning. Conducted grant research and collaborated on grant proposals for multiple organizations including FNE International.
EDUCATION
Master of Public Administration Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Cum Laude
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA Assumption College, Worcester, MA Graduated: December 2015 Graduated: May 2012 Concentration: Civic and Nonprofit Leadership Minor: Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
Coordinator of Student Success Interventions April 2016 Present As part of the Division of Student Success and Diversity, I serve all BSU students by providing direct support services and programs with a variety of objectives, particularly ensuring student retention. Interpreting institutional data on achievement gaps present at the University Developing, leading, and coordinating cross-divisional interventions aimed at eliminating those achievement gaps. Faculty (Part-Time), Political Science Department July 2016 Present Planning and instructing professional development modules as part of the Certified Public Manager Program at Bridgewater State University. Courses taught to date: Managing Human Resources in the Public and Nonprofit Sector. Office Assistant (Temporary), Multiple Departments September 2016 April 2016 Worked with various departments on campus to ensure student success through programming related to student retention, policy analysis, and regional engagement. Program Assistant (Temporary), Mandela Washington Fellowship June 2016 July 2016 Served as residential advisor to a group of twenty-five fellows from all over Africa as they completed a comprehensive six-week academic program on public management. Assisted Coordinator in all aspects of the program, from supervising other program staff and community site visits, to collaborating with other University departments on logistics of the various program activities. Graduate Assistant, Academic Counselor August 2014-December 2015 Advised diverse caseload of first year students on core curriculum and other issues related to their academic standing. Led various presentations regarding the Universitys academic policies in large and small group settings, in addition to individual advising sessions. Intern August 2014 Collected firsthand accounts of Palestinian and Syrian refugee camps in Amman, Jordan. Co-presenter on findings and observations back to the University community. Co-Investigator on International Research July 2015 Traveled to Fez, Morocco for two weeks to conduct survey research about young people and their perceptions of government. Completed a comprehensive paper and corresponding presentation to the University on the research findings. Meredith Deacon, Page 2
FNE International, Boston, MA September 2014 - September 2015
Clerk to the Board of Directors Served on the governing body of the organization, voting on all matters that came before the Board of Directors. Aided in the logistics of service trips to Nicaragua and supervised in-country interns. Formulated and implemented several policies concerned with organizational structure and strategic planning. Collaborated on several special event, grant writing, and individual fundraising campaigns for the organization. Intern Developed and prepared strategic planning, marketing, and internal communication documents for the organization. Attended a nine day service to trip to Nicaragua to participate in community development programs.
Weymouth Public Schools, Weymouth, MA
Paraprofessional-Instructional, Weymouth High School August 2013 June 2014 Served as a classroom aide to English Language Learners. Worked with students to strengthen their English skills one on one and in small group settings.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Jesuit Volunteer Corps, UNITY of Greater New Orleans August 2012 - December 2012 Information/Referral and Interfaith Coordinator Participated in six months of post-graduate service. Assisted in providing services to the homeless by being an information and referral resource to clients. Coordinated an Interfaith Initiative between UNITY and the Greater New Orleans community.
Assumption College, Worcester, MA August 2009 - May 2012
Campus Ministry Core Team Served as a Campus Ministry representative on the Colleges Social Justice Committee and collaborated on campus-wide initiatives, such as obtaining the Colleges Fair Trade Certification from FairTrade USA. Organized weekly interfaith prayer services and retreats for students. Facilitated the spiritual development of the student body of Assumption College through social justice events and discussions. Attended two service trips to Ecuador and Mexico and led group community service activities and daily reflections. Service Director, Reach Out Center Organized groups of volunteers to serve twice a month at the Veterans Shelter and to provide a meal once a month to the local Dismas House community of former prisoners. Participated in various community activities to promote awareness for homelessness, including being the Chairperson of the Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Committee.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Father Emmanuel DAlzon Crown and Shield Guy Clifford Memorial Scholarship Assumption College Bridgewater State University May 2012 May 2014 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
MPA Advisory Board December 2015 - Present
Bridgewater State University
Greater Brockton Young Professionals Steering Committee September 2016 Present
