Susan Balto

Ann Arbor, MI | sbalto@umich.edu | 651-283-0524

Education:
University of Michigan School of Public Health Ann Arbor, MI
Master of Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Education Expected December 2020

University of Michigan School of Social Work Ann Arbor, MI

Master of Social Work in Interpersonal Practice, Mental Health Expected December 2020

University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology of Law, Criminology, & Deviance May 2016
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Social Work Experience:

University of Michigan, Child and Adolescent Data Lab Ann Arbor, MI
Research Assistant September2018- Present
• Interpret child welfare and juvenile justice case summaries for coding.
• Strengthen coding procedures.
• Track data using R Analytics.
• Train new hires.

Michigan Medicine, Department of Social Work Ann Arbor, MI

Administrative Assistant September 2018- Present
• Complete assigned projects for the Social Work Department.
• Create surveys for support groups.

CornerHouse, Forensic Services Minneapolis, MN

Interim Intake Lead May 2018- July 2018
• Triaged intake and referral services with Law Enforcement & Child Protection.
• Cross-trained in Medical Lead, Client Lead, and Video Lead positions.
• Trained incoming team members and interns.

CornerHouse, Forensic Services Minneapolis, MN

Medical Lead July 2016- March 2018
• Advocated for over 170 children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults during their sexual
assault examinations.
• Created health education pamphlets and brochures for community partners.
• Collaborated with specialized medical providers to assure trauma-informed care.
• Managed and improved the medical program at CornerHouse through qualitative and
quantitative analysis.

Madewell, Mall of America, Bloomington, MN

Sales Associate August 2017- September 2018
• Assisted clientele with merchandise sizing and styling.
• Maintained inventory and tidiness.
 Susan Balto
Ann Arbor, MI | sbalto@umich.edu | 651-283-0524

Related Experience:
Washburn Center for Children, Early Outreach Program Minneapolis, MN
Early Outreach Intern January 2016- May 2016
• Provided observation, assessment and intervention plans for Pre-school aged children.

Children’s Hospital and Clinic of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN

Pediatrics Volunteer September 2015- March 2016
• Offered age-appropriate activities for children during their clinic visits.

Children’s Law Center of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN

Human Rights Intern February 2015- May 2015
• Prepared new client case summaries for volunteer lawyers.
• Attended court proceedings to track case outcomes.

CornerHouse Minneapolis, MN
Forensic Services Volunteer July 2014- October 2015
• Provided a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive environment.
• Engaged in age-appropriate interactions with children and adolescents before and after
their interview, including purposeful play and conversation.

Educational Travel Experience:

Alexander Muss Jerusalem, Israel
Historical Perspectives June 2011- August 2011

University of Minnesota Tanzania, Africa

Public Health & Medicine in Tanzania May 2015- August 2015

Awards:
• Non-Resident School of Social Work, MI Opportunity Grant, University of Michigan
• School of Social Work Deans Mission Scholarship, University of Michigan
• Florence Staiger Lonn Educational Fund, Alpha Chi Omega Foundation

Skills:
• Training experience • Time Management
• Interview experience • Proficient in Mac and Microsoft
• Independent • Management of Data Systems:
• Team work RedCap & R Analytics
• Motivation to problem-solve