Andrea Shapiro

Current Projects

McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, M.S.W. Intern

Work to inform public policies with evidence-based practice to improve the lives of people living in poverty. Examples: Advoacy Infograms

Neighbor 2 Neighbor in Greenwich Village, M.S.W. Intern

Support the creation of a new neighborhood organization for older adults

Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, Rene Cassin Impact Project

Create an innovative training curriculum and lessons plans for workers entering the eldercare market

Experance

JPAC for Older Adults-JASA, M.S.W. Intern

Developed case to cause advocacy and lead legislative advocacy trainings

Metropolitan Opera, Development Research Assistant

Managed database for the Opera's successful multimillion dollar annual fundraising efforts, including updating databases daily using public record for more than 5,000 patrons

YAI/NIPD, Lead Community Training Specialist

Responsible for providing job and community training for developmental disabilities.

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Education

Expected 2014 - Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College - M.S.W. Community Organization, Certificate in Social Policy

2004 - Drew University - B.A. Psychology, Minor: Arts Administration