Hailey Wilson
Edinburgh,United Kingdom
Summary
Compassionate and globally minded professional with extensive experience in survivor advocacy, trauma-informed care, and community-based care. Demonstrated ability to deliver holistic casework, conduct qualitative research, and collaborate effectively with third-sector and community stakeholders.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Survivor Services Advocate
DC Rape Crisis Center
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Completed 80+ hours training on crisis intervention, trauma, anti-oppressive frameworks, and advocacy
- Provides case management and advocacy for survivors in acute and post-acute stages of sexual assault
- Responsible for partnering with third sector agencies and navigate social care systems
Daytime Home Coordinator
Doorways
, Gloucestershire
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Trained to provide support, crisis intervention, safety planning, and suicide prevention for shelter residents and hotline callers
- Received 60+ hours of CORE training in cultural competency, trauma-informed care, and domestic violence
- Responsible for documenting interactions with clients and completing data entry for all hotline calls
Manager
Independent Lake Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed socio-emotional and physical well-being of 1000+ campers and 100+ staff
- Gained in depth understanding of children’s complex emotional needs
- Worked with management to tackle and solve each challenge presented by staff and campers throughout each session
Intern
Cheerful Hearts Foundation
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed team of 8+ interns that oversaw programs to end child labor and trafficking in Ghana
- Interviewed 16 child labor victims and synthesized their stories for fundraising purposes
- Delivered child rights’ talks to 600+ students in the Central Region of Ghana
- Facilitated meetings with local community leaders to help implement after school soccer programs in Ghana
Education
MSc - Global Mental Health and Society
University of Edinburgh
09.2024 - 11.2025
International Relations and Human Rights Studies
Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CASkills
- Technical: Data Analysis, Trauma-Informed Care, Cultural Competency, Excellent Written and Verbal Skills
- Attitude: Positive, Ambitious, Self-Starter, Empathetic, Compassionate, Adaptable
- Interests: Community-Based Care, Mental Health, Complex Trauma
Accomplishments
2022 CMC Community Excellence Recipient for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2022 Best Dissertation in Human Rights
Certification
Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights Amendment Act Advocate Training from the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants, Washington DC
Volunteer
Grassmarket Community Project
January 2025-Present
- Support staff to lead activities for GCP members in activities to improve their self-esteem, skills, well-being, and social inclusion
- Volunteered directly with Oot the Box, program to help young members at the GCP
Research
Women in Leadership
- Selected to lead the impact evaluation of the Women in Leadership program for survivors
- Conducted fieldwork in rural Ugandan communities, engaging directly with local stakeholders
- Performed rich qualitative analysis to assess effectiveness and inform future program development
Mgrublian Center for Human Rights
- Selected to conduct and lead research Analyzing the impact of the preservation of Ani for the Armenian and international community
- Uses a range of quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess the role of Ani on Armenian identity
- Understands the role of international institutions in preventing cultural genocide
Timeline
MSc - Global Mental Health and Society
University of Edinburgh
09.2024 - 11.2025
Survivor Services Advocate
DC Rape Crisis Center
09.2023 - 04.2024
Daytime Home Coordinator
Doorways
01.2023 - 09.2023
Manager
Independent Lake Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
Intern
Cheerful Hearts Foundation
06.2019 - 08.2019
International Relations and Human Rights Studies
Claremont McKenna College