EMPATHY RESTORATIVE INDIVIDUALIZATION STRATEGIC BELIEF

Emma Hindman
Loyola University Chicago ehindman@luc.edu 847.507.3360

EDUCATION_____________________________________________________________________________________
Dominican University (2011-2015) Loyola University Chicago (2015-May 2017)
Bachelor of Arts, Major: Psychology MEd.: Higher Education, Student Affairs

EXPERIENCE____________________________________________________________________________________
Loyola University Chicago
Assistant Resident Director (Loyola University Chicago) July 2015 Present
Serve on the departmental 24/7 on-call duty and emergency response system for a campus community of 4,500
residential students
Assist the Resident Director with administrative functions for day-to-day operation of the residence hall
Provide support, assistance, and referrals to resident students regarding academic, housing, personal, or other
concerns
Partner with the Resident Director, overseeing the maintenance of residence halls in cooperation with the
Facilities Department
Supervise, train, and evaluate a team of 17 Resident Assistants and 12 Desk Receptionists
Serve as a student conduct hearing officer for low to mid-level conduct cases in the residence halls

Second Year Graduate Assistant Representative (Loyola University Chicago) July 2015 Present
Serve as a peer-elected member of the Graduate Assistant Formation Council
Collaborate with divisional and university staff to provide monthly professional development sessions for
approximately 30 graduate assistants across multiple disciplines and functional areas
Plan and implement professional development opportunities and annual graduate assistant orientation in
collaboration with divisional staff and graduate students
Identify and advocate for the developmental needs of 30 graduate assistants across the university.
Assess the effectiveness of monthly professional development sessions and graduate assistant orientation through
online and in-person questionnaires and surveys

Student Leadership Development Intern (Loyola University Chicago) Aug. 2016 Dec. 2016
Prepared and supervised four undergraduate student leaders to facilitate bi-weekly Emerging Leaders Program
meetings
Facilitated, planned, and led The Emerging Leaders Program for 44 undergraduate students through bi-weekly
meetings covering introductory activities, reflection, and discussion surrounding leadership and theory
Organized, assessed, and supported Loyolas annual day-long leadership conference, the Student Leadership
Institute through supervision of student staff members, evaluation, and administrative work

Student Transitions and Outreach Orientation Intern (Loyola University Chicago) May 2016 July 2016
Supervised, trained and evaluated 40 Orientation Leaders
Created professional development activities for orientation leaders surrounding topics of small group facilitation,
multiculturalism, and allyhood
Directed orientation leaders in the development of College 101 skits, highlighting key transitional issues for first-
year college students
Served as the primary on-call crisis response during the orientation programs in the residence halls
Provided information as a primary campus resource to orientation leaders, students, and parents regarding
Loyolas services
Resident Assistant (Dominican University) Aug. 2012 May 2015
Constructed events for the residence halls that promote community, diversity, and service
Enforced all university policies and regulations by addressing misconduct and documenting incidents
Assisted in the interview process for professional staff and student staff members

Office of Student Involvement Intern (Dominican University) Aug 2014 May 2015
Implemented commuter student programs, worked with student workers on projects, supported the Director of
Student Involvement with commuter needs and initiatives, and identified and addressed what the department can
do for commuters in the future
Developed the annual Resolution leadership conference as well as the Leadership Certificate Program
Aided student organizations through training and workshop opportunities and work with, develop, and collaborate
with university areas and departments to improve our online presence
Implemented assessment tools, benchmarked assessment practices of peer and aspirant institutions, assisted with
data collection, interpretations and presentation

Summer Orientation Assistant (Dominican University) May 2014 - Aug 2015

Facilitated icebreakers, team initiatives, and group discussions among Summer Orientation Leaders.
Orchestrated and created group discussions with student and parent groups
Led Summer Orientation Leader training, development sessions, and meetings
Collaborated with all members of the orientation staff to develop, prepare, implement, and evaluate all aspects of
the Student Orientation and Registration, and Transfer Orientation programs
Assisted in the development of the Welcome Weeks programs and activities for incoming students

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATION____________________________________________

Interfaith Cooperation for Campus Professionals (Interfaith Youth Core) Spring 2016
Im Here for You, Title XI Training (Wellness Center, LUC) Fall 2016
LGBTQIA+ Safe Space Training (Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, LUC) Fall 2015

RECOGNITION/ASSOCIATIONS___________________________________________________________________
Kappa Gamma Pi National Catholic Honors Society (Dominican University) 2015 Present
NRHH: Advisor of the Month (Loyola University Chicago) Nov. 2015
Golden Star Award (Dominican University) 2015
National Residence Hall Honorary (Dominican University) 2012 2015
RA of the Year (Dominican University) 2014

PRESENTATIONS_________________________________________________________________________________
Q-Summit, LGBTQIA+ Conference (Loyola University Chicago) Spring 2016
o Pansexual/Bisexual Affinity Space
Resolution Leadership Conference Presenter (Dominican University) Spring 2015 & 2016
o Unconventional Leadership: Dungeons & Dragons 2015
o Mental Health Stigmas on College Campuses 2016
Student Leadership Institute Presenter (Loyola University Chicago) Fall 2015
o Unconventional Leadership: Dungeons and Dragons

MINISTRY/VOLUNTEER WORK___________________________________________________________________
Christian Life Community Leader (Loyola University Chicago) Aug. 2015 May 2016
Alternative Break Immersion Leader (Loyola University Chicago) Spring 2016
Camp Wonderland Service Trip (Union Church of Lake Bluff) Summers 2006 2015