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● Maintain a student-oriented approach to education. Submit accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.

● Coordinate cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned. ● Assist counselors, Department Chair, and/or Program Coordinator, faculty, and

department staff in maintaining an effective program.

Adjunct Faculty, Emergency Services, Utah Valley University – Orem, Utah 2004-2011

● Developed the curriculum for ESMG 3350-Analytical Research Methods for Public Emergency Services.

● Taught, planned, prepared, and followed the approved course curriculum. ● Collaborated with other faculty members and department chair as needed.

Acting Department Chair, Emergency Services 2006 Utah Valley University – Orem, Utah

● Served for four and a half months in this capacity. ● Coordinated with faculty members and developed the 2006-2008 fire officer to

ensure that course delivery options met the students’ needs. ● Managed summer and fall 2006 enrollments. ● Coordinated the creation of an Emergency Services’ Student Center and relocated

the advising offices to increase student services. ● Developed office procedures to improve customer service.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Program Director–Latino Initiative, Multicultural Student Services 2009-present Utah Valley University – Orem, Utah Accomplishments:

● Highest Latino student enrollment number in the State of Utah as a four-year higher education institution. Increased Latino student enrollment by 286% (Fall 2007=1,066 students & Fall 2017=4,112 students) and Latino student graduation headcount by 212% (2007-2008=116 & 2016-2017=362).

● Raised a total amount of $194,775.00 in grant funding and over $135,000.00 in departmental and privately funded scholarships since 2009.

● Worked with approximately 4,500 students and parents in an academic year. ● Developed a strong social media platform for the Latino Initiative. ● Assisted in coordinating Latino-focused summer bridge programming for high school

students: Latino Scientists of Tomorrow, Hospitality Leaders of Tomorrow, Latino

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● Educators of Tomorrow, Computer Science, Automotive Technology, Political Science, Developmental Math, Developmental English, and Wasatch College Prep Academy.

● Presented on best practices for Latino educational success and parental engagement at the state and national levels.

● National recognitions: ○ 2015 Bright Spot for the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence

for Hispanics with inclusion in its “Bright Spots in Hispanic Educational National Online Catalog.” – Washington D.C. (234 including higher education, K-12, and community organizations were recognized nationally).

○ 2015 Excelencia in Education’s Examples of Excellence Finalist –Washington D.C. (264 programs were nominated from 34 states and we were 1 of 5 in the Baccalaureate Level).

○ 2013 Excelencia in Education’s Examples of Excellence Finalist –Washington D.C. (234 programs were nominated from 32 states and we were 1 of 5 in the Baccalaureate Level).

Responsibilities:

● Oversee the development and implementation of outreach and retention UVU Latino Initiative programs.

● Administer the Latino Initiative budget and the Latino Scholarship Fund. ● Seek grant and private funding opportunities to increase Latino Initiative’s

programs and student scholarships. ● Manage Latino marketing efforts to increase the number of Latino students at UVU. ● Coordinate with local school administrators to increase Latino student access and to

create partnerships and programs. ● Collaborate with academic departments in creating, coordinating, and maintaining

summer bridge opportunities for Latino high school students. ● Facilitate the creation of partnerships on the UVU campus, community

organizations, and other Colleges/Universities in the State of Utah to increase opportunities for prospective and current Latino students.

● Create on campus, community, and school district partnerships to foster opportunities for Latino students to enroll and graduate from Utah Valley University.

● Serve as the UVU representative on the USHE undocumented student task force to lower barriers for undocumented students to navigate the Utah educational system.

● Prepare reports and deliver presentations on best practices for Latino student outreach and retention.

● Assist as a team member other Multicultural Student Services, LGBT Student Services, International Student Services, and Center for Global and Intercultural Engagement with student presentations, student support, event planning, and event logistics as needed.

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Real Estate Agent, Equity Real Estate – Midvale, Utah 2007-present Accomplishments:

● Negotiated over 4 million dollars in property purchases and sales. Responsibilities:

● Guide and assist sellers in marketing and purchasing real estate properties. ● Intermediate negotiation processes, consult clients on market conditions, and prices. ● Perform comparative market analysis to estimate properties’ value. ● Prepare necessary real estate purchase contracts and documentation. ● Maintain and update listings of available properties. ● Marketing of available listings and follow best practices for the real estate market.

Academic Counseling Center, Academic Counseling Center 2007-2009 Utah Valley University – Orem, Utah

● Introduced and helped develop a system in Banner that automatically assigns students to an advisor at the point of admissions based on their major and alphabetical distribution.

● Demonstrated success in developing internal and external relationships. ● Presented workshops on the Strong Interest Inventory and Myers-Briggs career

assessments. ● Advised 650 assigned students on the career path and graduation requirements. ● Fostered collaborative cross-campus relationships and partnerships. ● Prepared caseload reports for all ACC counselors. ● Served on Student Success and Retention committee and worked with all major

academic advisors to identify early alert indicators to retain students at UVU. ● Utilized counseling techniques to engage students in career exploration and

planning. ● Assisted students with course planning to meet educational, graduation, and career

goals. ● Demonstrated success in developing internal and external relationships.

Academic Advisor, Emergency Services 1998-2007 Utah Valley University – Orem, Utah

● Developed and streamlined recruiting, retention and advising strategies. ● Advised prospective, new, and transfer students in all aspects of their academic

program. ● Advised 600 assigned students on degree and state certification requirements. ● Assisted department chair with recruitment, curriculum and development,

scheduling of classes, and registration. ● Coordinated with Utah and regional colleges and universities to develop articulation

and transfer agreements.

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● Worked closely with faculty members and the department chair to develop departmental strategy, goals, and diverse instructional delivery methods.

● Fostered and maintained on-campus and fire departments’ partnerships. ● Trained and supervised other employees.

Manager, ConsultUtah LLC – Provo, Utah 1999-2007

● Developed and implemented the company's business plan. ● Maintained financial records. ● Managed development, production, and distribution of marketing materials. ● Negotiated and managed contracts.

CASS Coordinator, Cooperative Association of States for Scholarships (CASS) Program Utah Valley University – Orem, Utah 1997- 1998

● Managed and oversaw the CASS program’s budget ($400,000.00) according to the guidelines set by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

● Created and fostered partnerships with UVU academic and student affairs departments and community organizations.

● Coordinated programming for students from underserved populations in Central America and the Caribbean.

● Planned and executed academic activities and events for the “Experience America” program.

● Generated monthly and quarterly program reports for Georgetown University and UVU administrators.

● Met with faculty members from across campus to discuss educational progress of all CASS students.

● Participated in the student evaluation and selection process in Washington, D.C. ● Successfully closed out the CASS grant.

GRANTS AWARDED Grant amount funded since 2010-present: $194,775.00 2018 Mexican Government’s Institute of Mexican Abroad Scholarship Grant

Funded amount: $7,000.00 2017 Mexican Government’s Institute of Mexican Abroad Scholarship Grant

Funded amount: $5,000.00 2017 Wells Fargo Grant

Funded amount: $5,000.00

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2016 Mexican Government’s Institute of Mexican Abroad Scholarship Grant Funded amount: $ 9,000.00

2015 Mexican Government’s Institute of Mexican Abroad Scholarship Grant Funded amount: $10,000.00

2015 AT&T College Access Grant Funded Amount: $24,000.00

2014 Mexican Government’s Institute of Mexican Abroad Scholarship Grant

Funded amount: $8,000.00 2013 Co-PIs: Kim Barraclaugh and Yudi Lewis - Utah System of Higher Education

(USHE), ImPACT (Improving Preparation, Access, & Communities Together). Funded amount: Deferred Admissions & Latino Initiative: $73,775.00 2013 Mexican Government’s Institute of Mexican Abroad Scholarship Grant

Funded amount: $5,000.00 2012 Mexican Government’s Institute of Mexican Abroad Scholarship Grant

Funded amount: $8,000.00 2011 Mexican Government’s Institute of Mexican Abroad Scholarship Grant

Funded amount: $20,000.00 2010 Mexican Government’s Institute of Mexican Abroad Scholarship Grant

Funded amount: $20,000.00 HONORS AND AWARDS State and National Recognitions 2018 Nominated and selected to participate in the University of Arkansas’ Graduate

Research Opportunities Forum (GROF) – Fayetteville, Arkansas 2016 Tonauac Award Recipient, Federation of United Mexican in Utah (FMUU) 2015 Selected as a Bright Spot for the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence

for Hispanics with inclusion in its “Bright Spots in Hispanic Educational National Online Catalog.” – Washington, D.C.

2015 Excelencia in Education Finalist –Washington, D.C. 2013 Pete Suazo Social Justice Award, University of Utah - Salt Lake City, Utah 2013 Excelencia in Education Finalist –Washington, D.C. 2012 Human Rights Award, Utah School Counselor Association – Provo, Utah

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Utah Valley University 2015 Wolverine Achievement Award - 2015 Staff Excellence Award 2012 Student Advocate of the Year, Student Success and Retention 2011 Utah Valley Senior Executive Leadership Forum (UVSELF) 2008 Academic Advisor of the Year RESEARCH PROJECTS 2014 Research apprenticeship - Qualitative study: “Say what you do; Do what you

say: Closing the gap between students’ pre-college expectations and their campus Realities.” This study examined challenges in navigating the gap between students’ expectations for and the realities of college. Analyzed and coded NSSE and the University of Utah’s graduate student surveys’ responses. Lead professor: Dr. Amy Bergerson, Education Leadership and Policy, University of Utah.

2013 Research apprenticeship - Qualitative study: “College students’ sense of

belonging related to student success advocates program at the University of Utah”. Conducted student one on one interviews, transcribed and coded the data according to emerged themes. Prepared a report on the findings. Lead professor: Dr. Amy Bergerson, Education Leadership and Policy, University of Utah.

2011 Research methods - Qualitative study: “Perceptions of elementary school

educators working with the Adelante partnership at University of Utah and the effectiveness of college students’ mentorship.” Conducted an interview, transcribed, and coded the data according to emerged themes. Prepared a report on the findings. Lead professor: Dr. Enrique Alemán, Education Leadership and Policy, University of Utah.

PRESENTATIONS 2018 Lewis, Y. (October 2018). Fourth PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration

Symposium. Invited moderator/presenter at the Annual National Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) in Atlanta, Georgia.

2018 Diaz, R., Lewis, Y., & Reyna, A. (September 2018). Advising Undocumented

Students through Utah’s Higher Education System. Presenter at the Utah System of Higher Education’s Annual Conference for Secondary School Administrators and Counselors in Provo, Utah.

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2017 Lewis, Y. (September 2017). Diversity Initiatives at UVU – Recruitment & Retention Strategies working with a Diverse Community. Better Your Business Seminar for the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) in Taylorsville, Utah.

2017 Lewis, Y. (July 2017). Leading the Way to Diversity: A Campus Approach on

Inclusion. Presentation at the Salt Lake Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference in West Jordan, Utah.

2017 Lewis, Y. (February 2017). Creating Safe Spaces for Latino Families and

Community Engagement for Student Services. Presentation at the Conference for the Utah Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education (UT NAME) in Salt Lake City, Utah.

2016 Lewis, Y. (February 2016). Engaging Latino students, familias, and community

through a campus Latino Initiative. Presentation at the Conference for the Utah Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education (UT NAME) in Salt Lake City, Utah.

2015 Amiot, M,, Bergerson, A., Colin, B., Lewis, Y. Martinez, K., Molloy, J., & Walker, K.

(November 2014). Say what you do; do what you say: Closing the gap between students’ pre-college expectations and their campus realities, Program. Presentation at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Conference in Chicago, Illinois.

2015 Amiot, M., Bergerson, A., Colin, B., Lewis, Y. Martinez, K., Molloy, J., & Walker, K.

(November 2014). Say what you do; do what you say: Closing the gap between students’ pre-college expectations and their campus realities, Program. Presentation at the National Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

2014 Amiot, M., Bergerson, A., Colin, B., Lewis, Y. Martinez, K., Molloy, J., & Walker, K.

(November 2014). Say what you do; do what you say: Closing the gap between students’ pre-college expectations and their campus realities, Program. Presentation at the Western Regional Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) Conference in Anaheim, California.

2014 Amiot, M., Bergerson, A., Colin, B., Lewis, Y. Martinez, K., Molloy, J., & Walker, K.

(October 2014). Using Qualitative Data to Understand University of Utah Students’ Campus Experiences. Presentation at the University of Utah’s Higher Education Seminar Series Brownbag in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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2014 Amiot, M., Bergerson, A., Colin, B., Lewis, Y. Martinez, K., Molloy, J., & Walker, K. (October 2014). Using Qualitative Data to Understand University of Utah Students’ Campus Experiences. Presentation at the University of Utah’s Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

2014 Diaz, R., Lewis, Y., Martinez, M., & Motta, K. (September 2014). Advising

Undocumented Students through Utah’s Higher Education System. Presenter at the Utah System of Higher Education’s Annual Conference for Secondary School Administrators and Counselors in Lehi, Utah.

2014 Amiot, M,, Bergerson, A., Colin, B., Lewis, Y. Martinez, K., Molloy, J., & Walker, K.

(July 2014). Closing the Gap between Students’ pre-college expectations and their campus realities. Presentation at the University of Utah’s Student Affairs’ Coffee Hour in Salt Lake City, Utah.

2014 Lewis, Y. & Reyes K. (May 2014). From Theory to Practice: Developing a Campus-wide Focus on Latina/o Student Opportunity and Achievement at Traditionally White Institutions. Presenter at the National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE) in Indianapolis, Indiana.

2014 Lewis, Y. & Reyes K. (January 2014). The Development and Success of UVU’s

Latino Initiative: A Model for Culture-based Student Success. Presenter at the Hawaii International Conference (HICE) in Honolulu, Hawaii.

2013 Lewis, Y. (September 2013). Helping Undocumented Students Navigate in the Utah

Higher Education System. Presenter at the Utah System of Higher Education’s Annual Conference for Secondary School Administrators and Counselors in Lehi, Utah.

2013 Lewis, Y. (June 2013). Helping Undocumented Students Navigate in the Utah

Higher Education System. Presenter at the Utah Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (UACRAO) Conference in Midway, Utah.

2012 Alemán, E., Jr., Castañeda-Cervantes, C., Lewis, Y. & Vega-Villareal, C. (June

2012). Critical race leadership: Disrupting the White norm in educational settings. Presenter at the American Educational Studies Association (AESA) conference in Seattle, Washington.

2012 Lewis, Y. (September 2012). Engaging Latino students in the high school to college

transition: A campus Latino Initiative. Presenter at the Annual National Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) in Washington, D.C.

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2012 Lewis, Y. (September 2012). Helping undocumented students to transition to higher education. Presenter at the Utah System of Higher Education’s Annual Conference for Secondary School Administrators and Counselors in Lehi, Utah.

2012 Andrus, L., Gardner, D., Lewis, Y., Miller, L. (August 2012). Engagement in the

Diverse Student Pipelines: the case of UVU. Presentation at the Community Engaged Faculty Institute in Midway, Utah.

2012 Alemán, E., Jr., Castañeda-Cervantes, C., Lewis, Y. & Vega-Villareal, C. (June

2012). Critical race leadership: Disrupting the White norm in educational settings. Presenter at the Annual Critical Race Studies in Education (CRSE) conference in New York, New York.

2012 Lewis, Y., (February 2012). Empowering Future Latinas Leaders in Utah.

Presenter at Utah Valley University’s Leadership Conference in Orem, Utah. 2012 Lewis, Y., (February 2012). The Role of Latino Parental Involvement in Student

Academic Achievement. Presenter at Utah Valley University’s Leadership Conference in Orem, Utah.

2012 Lewis, Y., (February 2012). Engaging Latino Parents in the Higher Education

Conversation. Presenter at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orem, Utah. 2011 Lewis, Y., (June 2011). Engaging underrepresented groups in Higher Education: A

campus Latino Initiative. Presenter at the International First Year Experience Conference in Manchester, England.

2009 Lewis, Y., (August 2011). Higher Education Opportunities for Latino Students.

Presenter at the LDS Single Adults (Spanish Branches) Conference in Orem, Utah. 2008 Lewis, Y., (February 2008). The Umbrella Effect: Initiating Retention Programs for

an Engaged Learning Campus. Presenter at the National First Year Experience Conference in Orlando, Florida.

SERVICE Utah Valley University 2014-present UVU Inclusion Committee 2016-present Student Onboarding Committee 2015-present First-Generation Committee Member 2010-present Latin American Studies Committee Member 2009-2017 Marketing Coordination Committee

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2009-present Summer Bridge Program Committee 2009-present Chair for Latin American Celebration Committee 2009-2014 Co-chair of UVU’s Latinos in Action Conference Committee 2009-2012 First Year Experience Committee 2007-2012 Student Retention Information Tracking System Committee 2004-2006 Employee Advisory Committee for Emergency Services 2004-2005 Pillars of Distinction – Global Engagement Committee 1999-2001 TTI Advisor’s Steering Committee Community 2014-present USHE’s Undocumented Student Task Force 2015-present Central and Southern Utah Red Cross Board Member 2015-present Wells Fargo Hispanic Community Outreach Board Member 2009-2011, 2013-present Centro Hispano Advisory Board Member PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS 2014-present Student Affairs Professionals in Higher Education (NASPA) 2012-present American Education Research Association (AERA) 2012-2013 American Educational Studies Association (AESA) 2012 Critical Race Studies in Education Association (CRSEA) 2009-present Utah County Association of Realtors 1998-2012 National Advising Academic Advisor Association SPECIAL PROJECTS 2009-Present Manage and lead the Spanish translations of the UVU parent

handbook, getting started, and Spanish website. 2009-Present Organize and plan with Utah Valley University’s Summer Bridge

campus wide committee to offer tuition free college credits to high school students.

2009-present Chair of the Latin American Celebration Awards Dinner. Planned,

coordinated, and executed a program for 800 guests that recognized community engagement, academic achievement, and the Latino culture. Lead an 18-member planning committee comprised with staff and faculty members who represented various departments across the university.

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2009-2014 Co-Chaired the Latinos in Action Conference at Utah Valley University. Planned, coordinated a one-day conference for 2,000 Latino students who represented 63 Utah middle, junior high, and high schools. Led UVU’s planning committee and worked with the LIA organization as well as with other community partners.

2008-2010 Utah Valley University, Office of Student Success and Retention

Worked with UVU Advisors/Counselors to create a list of triggers and interventions to identify and help at-risk students through an Early Alert System. Helped develop a system in Banner that automatically assigned students to an advisor upon admissions based on their major.

2009 Utah Valley University, Office of Student Success and Retention

Proposed and helped developed a UVU Advisor Assignment System to automatically assign students to their specific academic major’s advisor at the point of admissions.

2005 Developed an Academic Log in FileMaker to keep track of students in

the Emergency Services Program. 2004 Prepared the Fire Science self-study for the Northwest Association of

Accredited Schools’ visit. Accreditation was approved. 2003 Prepared a self-study to obtain accreditation for all of our certificates

and degrees programs for the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). Accreditation was approved.