Shelby J.

Hearn
1225 W. Farwell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626 • shelbyhearn7@gmail.com • (770) 500-9486

EDUCATION
Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
Pursuing a Master of Education in Higher Education Class of 2019

University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature Class of 2017

WORK EXPERIENCE
Student Organizations & Activities Graduate Assistant
Northwestern University, Office of Campus Life, Evanston, IL September 2017 to Present
• Advise student programming board with a focus on weekly late night substance-free events, aiding in the
implementation and assessment of programs and appropriate resource utilization
• Benchmark late night programming and student organizations at other institutions to assess levels of
funding, types of programming, and student/administrative support
• Launched and maintain the Student Organization Spotlight social media initiative
• Develop and facilitate inaugural Student Leadership Summit
• Plan weekly programs and events designed to connect students with the city of Chicago, including museum
trips, theater performances, and sporting events
• Review Student Activities Assistant Fund applications and communicate with recipients regarding
reimbursement and other financial resources
• Analyze data in relation to the Student Activities Assistance Fund and generates presentation to justify
continued alumni financial sponsorship
• Foster social media engagement and enhance student communication via online tools Campus Labs,
Cascade, MachForms and Microsoft Box to promote events, programs, and campus resources

Women’s Center Graduate Intern

Northwestern University, Women’s Center, Evanston, IL September 2018 to Present
• Chair Core Working Group of the Genderqueer, Nonbinary, Transgender Taskforce, facilitating small and
large group meetings, guiding discussion and developing recommendations for university administration
• Synthesize institutional research on the status of women and gender and sexual minorities and present
findings and recommendations to university stakeholders
• Implement workshops and presentations on gender and intersectional feminism to student organizations
• Compose blog posts on current events regarding gender, women, and feminism as they relate to office
themes and educational goals
• Organize and implement the Girls’ Summit on leadership, self-advocacy, and education for middle school
students in the community

Campus Life Summer Intern

Northwestern University, Office of Campus Life, Evanston, IL June 2018 to September 2018
• Designed online curriculum for student organization officers on subjects involving university policy,
sustainability, event planning, and leadership practices
• Revised and developed website content to reflect updated office policies, guides, and events
Conference Graduate Intern
NASPA IV-E, Conference Planning Committee, Milwaukee, WI July 2018 to November 2018
• Developed social media content to promote conference sessions, networking opportunities, community
engagement, and attendee resources
• Documented conference proceedings and participant experiences
• Provided on-site assistance to conference committee members and conference attendees

New Student Programs Summer Intern

University of West Georgia, New Student Programs, Carrollton, GA May 2017 to July 2017
• Communicated with incoming students about college transition and integration opportunities, including
orientation, learning communities, and a residential summer bridge program
• Organized and individualized materials for summer orientation
• Aided students and parents in preparing for orientation and with any on-site needs during orientation
programming
• Assisted in tasks as needed during summer bridge and orientation program periods, ensuring the best
possible experiences for students and families

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Loyola University Chicago
• Critiquing, Reflecting & Educating on Whiteness, Facilitator August 2018 to Present
• JCSHESA, Editorial Assistant July 2018 to Present
• Higher Education Student Association, Secretary April 2018 to Present

University of Chicago
• College Panhellenic Judicial Mediator March 2018

University of West Georgia

• President’s Advisory Council on Diversity & Inclusion November 2015 to May 2017
• Safe Zone Training, Facilitator October 2015 to May 2017
• Lambda, President August 2015 to May 2017

PUBLICATIONS
• Pierre, D., Hearn, S. & Noriega, C. (In Press). Braving the Fishbowl: Using Concentric Circles to Facilitate
Dialogue. In K.L. Guthrie & D.M. Jenkins (Eds.), Transforming Learning: Instructional and Assessment
Strategies for Leadership Education (pp. xx-xx). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.

Clifton Strengths Assessment: Intellection, Individualization, Input, Adaptability, Strategic