1020 East Jefferson Seattle, WA 98122 | navaj@seattleu.edu | (619) 674-6082

EDUCATIONM.Ed in Student Development and AdministrationSeattle University, Expected: June 2016

B.A. in Sociology and Chicana/o Studies with a Minor in Applied PsychologyUniversity of California Santa Barbara, June 2013

HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE EXPERIENCEAssistant Resident Director for Upper-class Housing, Housing and Residence LifeSeattle University, Seattle, WA |August 2014- Present

Recruitment, Training, and Supervision of 9-13 Resident Assistants in an upper-class area Supervise 14 Desk Assistants across two residential buildings Assist in the developing and design of a new housing model for upper-class housing Performed the role of Resident Director during hiring transition Balanced a $1,000-$3,000 Learning Community Budget Serve as a conduct officer for the Office of Integrity Formation with educational sanctions and

crisis management practice In partnership with the Center for Service Campus Partners to redevelop programing for

Sustainable Living Learning Community Advised Hall Council with a focus on international and transfer students Partnered with Counseling Services and Campus Ministry on continuing student discernment

Housing Operational Intern, Housing and Residence LifeSeattle University, Seattle, WA |August 2015- Present

Coordinate Desk Assistant payroll tracking for 42 student employees Assess Desk Assistant rotations and timesheets Facilitate meetings for live-in staff to improve practices of current spending

Resident Coordinator, Converse International School of Languages University of San Diego, San Diego, CA | June 2013-August 2013

Built community and engagement between 40 international students of ages 12-19 Developed programming to develop different levels of English language fluency Administered the orientation, check-in, and departure Process

Resident Assistant and Coordinator, Housing and Residential Life and Apartment LivingUniversity of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA | August 2010-July 2013

Fostered community between continuing, non-traditional, international, and transfer students Coordinated academic, social, and diversity events and programs for residents Implemented Crisis Management and Mediation for student academic and personal distress

HOUSING COMMITTEES Seattle University, Seattle Washington | 2014-Present

Social Justice Committee Resident Assistant Selection and Training Committee Student Vocation and Discernment Committee Professional Development Committee for Mid-year Resident Director hiring process

1020 East Jefferson Seattle, WA 98122 | navaj@seattleu.edu | (619) 674-6082

Janet Nava Cardenas

Janet Nava Cardenas

ADDITONAL EXPERIENCEBehavior Interventionist, ACES (Nonprofit)San Diego, CA | February 2013- July 2014

Applied ABA Therapy practices with Autistic clients between 4-12 years old Facilitated Picture Exchange Communication System and Sensory Integration Therapy Developed one-on-one sessions based on tracking, coding, and assessment

Program Coordinator, Center for Creative Leadership (Nonprofit)San Diego, CA| November 2013- March 2014

Assessed professional business and career assessment for business managers and paired them with professional business coaches

Administered program packets, assessment, and leadership activities. Supported participants with accommodations, technology, and communication

Activities Initiative Intern, Student Affairs Office of Student LifeUniversity of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA | July 2012- June 2013

Scheduled, interviewed, approved, evaluated and processed weekly Community Grants for Campus wide Student Organization events promoting cross-cultural collaboration

Coordinated and facilitated cultural dinner dialogue for students, staff, and faculty as an immediate response of campus climate

Coordinated and Facilitated university conferences for student leader organizations

Multicultural Center, Student AffairsUniversity of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA | August 2011-July 2012

Provided underrepresented students spaces for dialogue and solidarity through programming Advertised and outreached multicultural events to student body and local community Oversaw administrative tasks such as emails, calendars, and marketing

PRESENTATIONS

Movimiento Estudiantial (MEChA) Graduate Advisor, Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez Week Seattle University Office of Multicultural Affairs, Seattle University, Washington | May 2015

Center for Service Immersion Facilitator, Dignity, Justice, and WorkSeattle University Center for Community Engagement, Yakima Valley, Washington | March 2015

First Friday Facilitator, Leadership and Social JusticeHighline Community College Leadership Institute, Des Moines, Washington | March 2015

Sojourn Living Community Facilitator, Illumination ImmersionSeattle University Housing and Residence Life, Federal Way, Washington | February2015

Honors Research Findings Presentation, An Analysis of Public Intervention: Youth and the Criminal Justice SystemUniversity of California Santa Barbara, Chicana/o Studies Department, Santa Barbara, CA| 2013

*References upon request