M. CANDOLFI

LMSW, Community Organizer, and Executive Leader

New York, US.

About

M. Candolfi is a dynamic LMSW professional with over a decade of experience leading high-impact community and mental health initiatives, expertly coordinating stakeholders and managing complex projects from conception to completion. Adept at driving organizational improvements and fostering community engagement, they excel in strategic communication, risk management, and problem-solving. Their proven ability to independently manage priorities and deliver measurable results positions them as a valuable asset for leadership roles in public policy, program development, or non-profit management.

Work

Self-Employed

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Independent Client Services & Peer Support Consultant

Brooklyn, NY, US

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Summary

Led an independent practice providing tailored mental health and support consultations, enhancing client retention and access to essential community services.

Highlights

Provided individualized consultations to 10+ recurring clients, improving appointment retention by 25% through tailored follow-up and personalized care.

Facilitated client access to community healthcare and support programs, increasing service utilization by 30% for vulnerable populations.

Managed all client communications, scheduling, and confidential records, ensuring 100% compliance and seamless service delivery.

Designed and implemented calendar-based outreach workflows, enhancing appointment adherence and follow-up consistency for improved client engagement.

The Bridge

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Compliance Training Manager

New York, NY, US

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Summary

Managed compliance and training initiatives across 60+ programs, significantly improving staff readiness and adherence to organizational standards.

Highlights

Managed compliance and training across 60+ programs, improving staff readiness and adherence to standards by 20% within 12 months.

Directed end-to-end project work from assessment through implementation, consistently meeting competing deadlines for critical organizational initiatives.

Co-created a community health program focused on harm reduction and overdose response, subsequently training staff for rollout across all relevant departments.

Delivered de-escalation, crisis intervention, and safety trainings to over 100 staff members, supporting continuous organizational improvements.

The Stonewall Protest Group

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Public Affairs Consultant

New York, NY, US

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Summary

Informed Stonewall leaders on pertinent global issues and contributed to political rhetoric and global policy platforms.

Highlights

Informed Stonewall leaders on pertinent global issues, contributing to political rhetoric and a global policy platform.

Developed and implemented an internal Slack and Google Suite communication structure, enhancing team collaboration and information flow for over 50 members.

Assisted in marketing and recruitment strategies, contributing to a 15% increase in organizational visibility and volunteer engagement.

The Stonewall Protest Group

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Community Organizer

New York, NY, US

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Summary

Led community engagement strategies to increase resident participation and support for critical justice initiatives in food, housing, immigration, and Black Trans/Queer justice.

Highlights

Increased resident participation and support for justice initiatives by 40% through targeted community engagement strategies and outreach events.

Organized and executed grassroots outreach events, broadening participation across diverse neighborhood demographics by reaching over 500 new community members.

Created and promoted educational seminars and meetings, strengthening neighborhood relationships and resource sharing for over 100 attendees.

Managed fundraising efforts, securing over $10,000 in donations to sustain vital community programming.

The City College of New York

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Adjunct Lecturer

New York, NY, US

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Summary

Prepared educational material and delivered weekly lectures to approximately 80 students across two courses, fostering academic growth and engagement.

Highlights

Prepared educational material and delivered weekly lectures to approximately 80 students across two distinct courses, achieving a 90% student satisfaction rate.

Provided supervision and advisory support for assigned students, maintaining open office hours for a class of +500 students.

Facilitated active student participation in scientific research and conducted laboratory experiments, enhancing practical learning experiences.

BK Psychotherapy Services, LLC

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Psychotherapist

New York, NY, US

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Summary

Provided in-person and tele-therapeutic intervention services to adolescents and adults using a range of assessment tools and modalities.

Highlights

Delivered in-person and tele-therapeutic intervention services to adolescents and adults, managing a caseload of 15-20 clients weekly.

Completed intake assessments and maintained files and documentation in 100% compliance with corporate, state, and federal standards.

Provided continuous treatment planning and progress reviews, ensuring high-quality and effective client treatment outcomes.

Maintained accurate authorizations, progress notes, and treatment plans, ensuring seamless billing and regulatory adherence.

International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination

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Research Fellow, Externship

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Summary

Led innovative research on gender-based violence and climate change in Pacific Island Territories, contributing to UN reporting mechanisms.

Highlights

Led innovative research on the intersection of gender-based violence and climate change in Pacific Island Territories, publishing two key articles.

Assessed and reported on social policies, international laws, and human rights abuses through UN reporting mechanisms.

Represented ICAAD at the UN Commission on the Status of Women, contributing to international policy discussions.

Goddard Riverside Community Center

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Clinical Case Manager, Internship

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Summary

Conducted assessments and facilitated participation in entitlement and psychiatric services for a caseload of 8 ACT clients.

Highlights

Conducted assessments and formulated treatment goals for a caseload of 8 ACT clients, achieving 95% adherence to care plans.

Facilitated client participation in entitlement programs, psychiatric services, and medication management for 8-30 ACT clients per week.

Referred clients to community health services and served as a liaison to other providers, improving care coordination by 20%.

Maintained up-to-date client case records according to program guidelines, ensuring complete and accurate documentation.

Volunteer

Group Therapy Facilitator (Volunteer)

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Bergen Region Medical Center

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Volunteered to co-facilitate group counseling sessions on a detox unit, supporting patients in understanding emotional trauma and developing coping mechanisms.

Highlights

Co-facilitated group counseling sessions on a detox unit, supporting 10-15 patients per session in understanding emotional trauma.

Provided vulnerable adult populations with psychoeducational support on stress-reduction and life transitions, improving coping skills for 80% of participants.

Contributed to a supportive therapeutic environment, enhancing patient engagement and recovery processes.

Education

Columbia University

New York, NY, United States of America
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Master Social Work Grade: 3.63 GPA

The City College of New York

New York, NY, United States of America
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Bachelor Psychology Grade: 3.96 GPA

Awards

Research Fellowship

International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination (ICAAD)

Awarded for significant contributions to research at the International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination.

Student Representative

CUNY International Education Week

Recognized for representing students at the CUNY International Education Week.

Psychology Department Honors Research Graduate

The City College of New York, Psychology Department

Honored as a research graduate by the Psychology Department.

City College Fellowship Scholarship

The City College of New York

Awarded a prestigious fellowship scholarship from The City College of New York.

Membership in Psi Chi The International Honor Society in Psychology

Psi Chi

Inducted into Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, recognizing academic excellence.

Publications

Observations on the 63rd Annual Convention on the Status of Women

The International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination

A publication detailing observations from the 63rd Annual Convention on the Status of Women.

Is climate change worsening gender-based violence in the Pacific Islands? Global Open Rights Blogs

Global Open Rights Blogs

An article exploring the link between climate change and gender-based violence in Pacific Island Territories.

The Effects of Sub-Concussive Blows on Executive Attention. Poster session.

Annual European Congress of Psychology

Poster session presented at the Annual European Congress of Psychology in Milan, Italy, discussing the effects of sub-concussive blows.

Possible Long Term Effects of Mild- and Sub Concussive Blows on Cognition in Young Male Athletes. Poster session.

European Congress of Sport Psychology

Poster session presented at the European Congress of Sport Psychology in Bern, Switzerland, on the long-term cognitive effects of mild and sub-concussive blows in athletes.

Cognitive Markers of Head Trauma and Concussions.

43rd Hunter College Psychology Convention

Presentation at the 43rd Hunter College Psychology Convention in New York, NY, focusing on cognitive markers of head trauma.

Languages

Spanish

Certificates

NARCAN Instructor Certified

Reiki Level 1 & 2 Certified

IBM Program Management Professional Certification

Coursera

Skills

NARCAN Instructor Certified

NARCAN Instructor Certified.

Reiki Level 1 & 2 Certified

Reiki Level 1 & 2 Certified.

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word.

Excel

Excel.

PowerPoint

PowerPoint.

Google Suite

Google Suite.

SPSS

SPSS.

Project Management

Project Management.

Conflict Resolution

Conflict Resolution.

Community Outreach

Community Outreach.

Crisis Management

Crisis Management.

Public Speaking

Public Speaking.

Grant Writing

Grant Writing.

Time Management

Time Management.

Research Methodology

Research Methodology.