Christina Papaleo

Christina M. Papaleo

1 Colonial Drive, New Hartford, NY 13413 

(315) 368-3089 - beyondtheblindside@yahoo.com 

 

 

EDUCATION

 

State University of New York College at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 

• Degree: Master of Science (MS) - August 2015 - present

• Major: Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration 

 

State University of New York College at Cortland, Cortland, NY 

• Degree: Bachelor of Science (BS) - Summa Cum Laude - May 2014

• Major: Selected Studies, Minor: Psychology of Children with Exceptionalities 

 

HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

 

Graduate Residence Director - Medaille College - Buffalo, NY 

August 2015 - present 

• Directly supervise Resident Assistants in all areas of their role, with an emphasis on community development. 

• Interview, hire, and indirectly supervise work study staff responsible for staffing the residence hall mailroom.

• Participate in on-call duty rotation and other Residence Life tasks.

• Collaborate with other departments including Public Safety, Campus Involvement, and Wellness Center 

• Supervise the hall council and assist with developing programs throughout the semester. 

 

Resident Assistant - SUNY Cortland Residence Life and Housing - Cortland, NY

August 2012 - May 2014

• Supervised a floor of predominately first-year female students.

• Enforced policies and procedures of SUNY Cortland, serving as a representative of the Residence Life and Housing Department.

• Created educational programs on various topics (i.e. civility and social justice, health and wellness, etc.) for residents, focusing on building community and a comfortable learning environment within the hall.

• Facilitated staff development activities, diversity programs, and service project programs throughout each semester.

 

Orientation Assistant - SUNY Cortland Advisement and Transition - Summer Orientation 2013 - Cortland, NY 

June 2013 to July 2013

• Participated in OA training on college policies, educational requirements/services, team building leadership development.  

• Facilitated large and small group discussions on college life, academics, and degree requirements for graduation. Aided new students, parents, family and their guests in their needs and concerns. Assisted new students with registration and course scheduling.  

 

INTERNSHIPS

 

The Griff Center for Academic Engagement - Canisius College - Buffalo, NY

January 2016 - Present

• Assist with daily operations of the General Proctor Site, including testing preparation and managing the note taking database.

• Conduct survey assessments on Griff Center services using Baseline/Campus Labs software. 

• Collaborate with Senior Counselor for Accessibility Support to re-design Academic Peer Mentoring Program. 

 

SUNY Cortland Multicultural Life and Diversity Office - SUNY Cortland - Cortland, NY

February 2014 - May 2014 

• Founded and launched a disability awareness training program, “Beyond the Blind Side,” for the SUNY Cortland campus. 

• Advocated respect and acceptance to disability as an identity rather than a deficit. 

• Conducted extensive research on disability history, person-first language, disability culture, advocacy initiatives, and other related topics. 

 

Access to Independence of Cortland County, Inc. - Cortland, NY 

January 2014 - May 2014

• Designed a community resource guide for transitioning high school students and their families, regarding postsecondary education and/or employment options. 

• Advocated for issues regarding disability in education, transportation, and healthcare.

• Partnered with local organizations to expand the agency’s Youth Transition and Work Readiness Program. 

 

PRESENTATIONS 

 

SUNY Cortland Residence Life and Housing Conference - Cortland, NY 

• February 22, 2014 - “Remembering Pelswick: Students with Disabilities in Residence Life”

• February 20, 2016 - “Beyond the Blind Side: Re-Envisioning Disability to Create an Inclusive Residence Hall Community"

SUNY Cortland Student Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice - Cortland, NY

• April 12, 2014 - “Beyond the Blind Side: Re-envisioning Disability” 

SUNY Cortland - Cortland, NY

• October 24, 2014 - “Beyond the Blind Side” campus-wide training program

• October 25, 2014 - “Beyond the Blind Side” Residence Life and Housing On-Going Training

The College at Brockport, State University of New York 33rd Annual Resident Assistant Conference - Brockport, NY 

• November 14, 2015 - “Beyond the Blind Side: Re-Envisioning Disability to Create an Inclusive Residence Hall Community” 

 

SKILLS

 

Social Media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest

Computer: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Banner, Blackboard, Baseline (Campus Labs) 

 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

 

Member, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), present 

Member, The College Student Personnel Association of New York State (CSPA-NYS), present