| University of Delaware | 177B Graham Hall | Newark, DE 19716 | | <div class="ExternalClassBB58E2BEA37B420BAB980CC332D0CB5B"><p><strong>Policy Specialist II</strong>, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware<br>April 2019 – Present<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Limited Term Researcher</strong>, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware<br>January 2018 – April 2019<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Public Administration Fellow</strong>, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware<br>July 2017 – December 2017<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Legislative Fellow</strong>, Institute for Public Administration and Delaware General Assembly<br>January 2017 – June 2017<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Public Administration Fellow</strong>, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware<br>September 2016 – December 2016<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Research Associate</strong>, Infant Caregiver Project, University of Delaware<br>June 2015 – August 2016<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Research Assistant</strong>, Infant Caregiver Project, University of Delaware<br>September 2012 – May 2015<strong> </strong></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass10F9B13DC5634340A46E8B97463BD434"><p><em>Strategic Doing Practitioner Training, </em>January 2020<br>Agile Strategy Lab, 3-day training </p><p><em>Peacemaking Circles Training</em>, February 2019<br>Good Shepard Mediation Program, 3-day training on Peacemaking Circles delivered by Kay Pranis</p><p><em>The Power of Restorative Conversations in Your School and Community</em>, August 2018<br>Center for Dispute Resolution, University of Maryland, 1-day workshop on restorative justice practices delivered by Margaret Thorsbourne</p><p><em>Dialogue Across Differences – Facilitator Training for Community Leaders</em>, May 2018<br>Case Western University, 2-day training on large-group facilitation techniques delivered by Essential Partners</p><p><em>Basic Mediation Training</em>, March 2018<br>University of Delaware, 4-day training on basic mediation process</p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass3DD264FED4EF47ADB6D7EFE9E3FAAA57"><p><strong>Velez J., </strong>Murphy K., Metcalfe, D. (July 2020) <em>Special Education Partnership for the Amicable Resolution of Conflict (SPARC) 2019-20 End of the Year Report.</em> Annual project report submitted to the Delaware Department of Education. </p><p><strong>Velez, J.,</strong> Murphy, K., Moore, L. (January 2020) <em>Conflict Resolution Program 2019 End-of-Year Report. </em>Annual project report submitted to the Institute for Public Administration. </p><p><strong>Velez J., </strong>Murphy K., Moore, L. (November 2019) <em>Special Education Partnership for the Amicable Resolution of Conflict (SPARC) 2018-19 End of Year Report. </em>Annual project report submitted to the Delaware Department of Education. </p><p><strong>Velez, J., </strong>Kelly, C., O'Hanlon, J., Sherretz, K. (November 2019) <em>Extended Learning Opportunities in Delaware. </em>Final study report submitted to the Delaware Office of Management and Budget. </p><p><strong>Velez, J., </strong>Fletcher, F., Murphy, K. (July 2019) <em>IEP Meeting Facilitation Program 2018-19 End of Year Report. </em>Annual project report submitted to the Delaware Department of Education. </p><p><strong>Velez J., </strong>Kelly, C., LaBattaglia, R. (May 2019) <em>How are we doing? Evaluating Performance through Self-Assessment.</em> Presentation delivered at the Building Bridges After School Conference in Dover, Delaware. </p><p><strong>Velez, J.,</strong> Murphy, K., Moore, L. (January 2019) <em>Conflict Resolution Program 2018 End-of-Year Report. </em>Annual project report submitted to the Institute for Public Administration. </p><p><strong>Velez, J., </strong>Murphy, K., Fletcher, F. (October 2018) <em>Basic Mediation Training Manual. </em>Training manual used for the four-day basic mediation training delivered by the Conflict Resolution Program at the University of Delaware. </p><p><strong>Velez, J. </strong>(December 2017) <em>Restoring Justice in Delaware Schools. </em>Masters Policy Brief submitted to complete the requirements of the Masters in Public Administration degree. </p><p><strong>Velez, J. </strong>(October 2015) <em>Children in Foster Care: Improving Outcomes through Intervention. </em>Policy brief published in <em>New Visions for Public Affairs Volume 9:</em> <a href="https://cpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/sites.udel.edu/dist/a/7158/files/2018/01/1-2ic60h5.pdf">https://cpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/sites.udel.edu/dist/a/7158/files/2018/01/1-2ic60h5.pdf</a>.   </p><p><strong>Velez, J. </strong>(May 2015) <em>The Effects of an Intervention on Maternal Sensitivity and Infant Attachment Quality in a High-Risk Population. </em>Undergraduate Senior Thesis submitted to complete the requirements of a Degree with Distinction. <a href="http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/17139">http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/17139</a> </p><p><br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass579CADC1B64C4D629A28E3F066EBAAB2"><p><em>Delaware Extended Learning Opportunities Study Results, </em>February 2020<br>Presentation of final study results for the Delaware Afterschool Network.</p><p><em>IEP Meeting Facilitation Workshop,</em> October and November 2019<br>Two full-day workshops for educators through Delaware Department of Education.</p><p><em>Basic Mediation Training</em>, October 2019<br>Four-day training open to the public through the Conflict Resolution Program.</p><p><em>Displaying Data, </em>June 2019<br>Professional development workshop.<br></p><p><em>Circle Dialogue Training</em>, June 2019<br>Full-day training open to the public through the Conflict Resolution Program.</p><p><em>How are we doing? Evaluation Performance through Self-Assessment</em>, May 2019<br>Presentation at the Building Bridges Conference on After School Programs.</p><p><em>Building Strong Teams and Leading Effective Meetings, </em>April 2019<br>Four-hour workshop.<br></p><p><em>Conflict Resolution in the Workplace, </em>April 2019<br>Guest lecture in a graduate social work course at Delaware State University.</p><p><em>Appreciating Differences</em>, January 2019 <br>Staff professional development workshop.<br></p><p><em>IEP Meeting Facilitation Workshop</em>, September and November 2018 <br>Two full-day workshops presented to educators through the Delaware Department of Education.<br></p><p><em>Basic Mediation Training</em>, October 2018 <br>Four-day training open to the public.</p><p><em>Restoring Justice in Delaware Schools, </em>December 2017<br>Presentation of master's Policy Brief submitted to complete the requirements of the Masters in Public Administration degree. </p><p><em>Disseminating an Evidence-Based Intervention for Families,</em> March 2015<br>Poster presented at the University of Delaware's Celebration of the Carnegie Distinction. </p><p><em>Dissemination and Supervision of the Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up Intervention, </em>August 2014<br>Presentation given at the University of Delaware's annual Service-Learning Scholar Symposium.<br></p><p><em>Effects of Ongoing Supervision on ABC Parent Coaches' In-the-Moment Commenting, </em>May 2014<br>Poster presented at the University of Delaware's Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences' annual Poster Day.<br></p><p><em>Enhancing Fidelity Among Parent Coaches,</em> August 2013<br>Presentation given at the University of Delaware's annual Service-Learning Scholar Symposium.</p></div> | | Experience | Trainings and Certifications Completed | Selected Publications | Presentations and Trainings | | | jessicav@udel.edu | | Velez, Jessica L. | Fax: 302-831-3488 | 302-831-0939 | <img alt="Jessica Velez" src="/Images%20Bios/Velez-Jessica.JPG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Policy Specialist II | | | | | | | | | | 0 | <div class="ExternalClass55209C7C1AAC40B0877D6B01F073EE3E"><p>MPA, University of Delaware 2017, Public Policy<br></p><p>BA, University of Delaware 2015, Psychology (minor in Spanish)<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass9E4579423DB9492F9426146CE06C3182"><p><em>Graduate with Distinction</em>, <em>Senior Thesis</em>, May 2015</p><p><em>University of Delaware Student of Distinction</em>, October 2014</p><p><em>University of Delaware Service-Learning Scholar</em>, Summer 2014</p><p><em>University of Delaware Service-Learning Scholar</em>, Summer 2013</p><p>
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