Aaron Breslow

Intern at Silver Spring Networks

Greater Boston Area

Current
  • Intern, Grant Writing and Political Outreach, Legal at Silver Spring Networks
  • Coordinator at Queer Resource Center, Brandeis University
Past
Education
  • Brandeis University
  • University of Cape Town
Connections
7 connections
Industry
Mental Health Care

Aaron Breslow’s Summary

Undergraduate Student and Mental Health Professional. Searching for Full-Time Positions in fields of community-based organizing, mental and sexual health, and environmental justice and sustainability.

Aaron Breslow’s Specialties:

Counseling, Marketing, Group Leadership, Sexual Health Education, STI and HIV Prevention and Treatment, Support Group Facilitation


Aaron Breslow’s Experience

  • Intern, Grant Writing and Political Outreach, Legal

    Silver Spring Networks

    (Privately Held; Computer Software industry)

    July 2009Present (6 months)

    Developed grant proposals for Silver Spring and its customers requesting government stimulus money in order to install environmentally sustainable Smart Grid Technology in homes and businesses.

  • Coordinator

    Queer Resource Center, Brandeis University

    (Mental Health Care industry)

    August 2007Present (2 years 5 months)

    Coordinate 12-person peer counseling and education organization
    Organize events and workshops educating community about queer issues of mental health, oppression, and identity negotiation
    Sponsor 10+ speakers per yer to train students and faculty on issues of sustance use, family and relationship work, etc.

  • Intern, Client Outreach, Recruitment, and Support

    Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation

    (Hospital & Health Care industry)

    April 2009June 2009 (3 months)

    Created database of 50+ clients to be reviewed and used by 11 sites in 11 countries
    Organized two large events for client recruitment and support
    Provided administrative assistance to managers, recruiters, doctors
    Assisted in community-building workshops and events for underserved MSM (men who have sex with men) in "slum" communities

  • Mental Health Intern

    Gay Men's Health Crisis

    (Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

    June 2008August 2008 (3 months)

    Aaron worked as an intern in the Mental Health and Case Management Departments. His responsibilities included client intake, apartment inspections, support group facilitation, and administrative tasks, among others. Aaron worked directly with the Prison Action Team, as well as the Public Policy Department. He met weekly with administrators and clients to assure the well-being of both the agency and its clients.

  • Intern, Event and Volunteer Coordination

    AIDS Walk San Francisco

    (Privately Held; Hospital & Health Care industry)

    May 2007August 2007 (4 months)


Aaron Breslow’s Education

  • Brandeis University

    Women's and Gender Study, Psychology 20062010 (expected)

    Aaron serves as Coordinator of the 12-person Queer Resource Center, a peer counseling and education organization. He also works as a liason for the Activist Resource Center.

    Aaron was awarded a Teaching Fellowship for the course entitled "Internship in Peace, Conflict and Coexistence Studies." He was also awarded a $3,500 stipend as a World-of-Work Fellow for his internship at Gay Men's Health Crisis.

    Aaron speaks French, and is studying Spanish.

    Activities and Societies:
    Queer Resource Center, Activist Resource Center, First-Year Services, Hyatt Career Center World-of-Work Fellow
  • University of Cape Town

    Semester Abroad , Psychology, African Gender Institute , 20092009

    Courses included:
    Critical Psychology
    Theories, Politics, and Action
    Religions, Gender, and Sexuality

    Activities and Societies:
    Rainbow Society, Art of Living

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  • career opportunities
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  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
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  • reference requests
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