Dr. Susie Castellanos Hansley, Ph.D.

Dr. Susie Castellanos Hansley, Ph.D.

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
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  • Stonewall and the Origins of Pride Month

    Stonewall and the Origins of Pride Month

    Note: Although today we use the term LGBTQ to denote lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, this term…

  • Juneteenth: A Living History

    Juneteenth: A Living History

    I originally wrote this for the Scantron Women's Network newsletter on June 1, 2021. Little could I have anticipated…

Contributions

Activity

Experience

Education

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    Brown University

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    ■ Studied 19th-century American literature, history, and cultural studies with an emphasis on women's studies, gender studies, race and ethnicity, and African American studies.
    ■ Developed and taught undergraduate English courses in American literature.
    ■ Presented original research at regional and national conferences.
    ■ Worked as an SGML coder at the Women Writers Project.
    ■ Assisted writers ranging in skills from first-year to Ph.D. candidates in all aspects of the academic…

    ■ Studied 19th-century American literature, history, and cultural studies with an emphasis on women's studies, gender studies, race and ethnicity, and African American studies.
    ■ Developed and taught undergraduate English courses in American literature.
    ■ Presented original research at regional and national conferences.
    ■ Worked as an SGML coder at the Women Writers Project.
    ■ Assisted writers ranging in skills from first-year to Ph.D. candidates in all aspects of the academic writing process at the Brown University Writing Center.
    ■ Served on a hiring committee for the Brown University English Department, collaborating with faculty committee members in reading applications, choosing candidates to interview, and evaluating candidates for a faculty position.

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    ■ Studied Technical Communication and Technical Writing, with an emphasis on Usability.
    ■ Completed elective courses on Non-profit management.

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    Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa

    ■ Studied English, Psychology, and Sociology.
    ■ Studied abroad at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia in 1989-1990.

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    ■ Completed an 18-credit hour certificate program where I learned translation and interpretation skills through coursework in interpretation, translation, medical terminology, Spanish grammar, and Spanish literature.
    ■ Additionally served as a volunteer interpreter for the Durham Police Department's 911 call center and volunteered as an interpreter for Spanish-speaking parents at the Durham Nativity School.

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Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • President

    Carolina Godiva Track Club

    - 1 year

    Health

    Led monthly board meetings to ensure smooth running of the club, coordinated with Race Directors for multiple races (Winter Series races, Summer Track), organized the annual Spring Banquet, spearheaded the balloting for Runners of the Year and Volunteer of the Year, and served as the face of the club to the local running community.

  • Vice President

    Carolina Godiva Track Club

    - 1 year

    Health

  • Newsletter Editor

    Carolina Godiva Track Club

    - 3 years 8 months

    Health

    ■ Prepared monthly newsletter for members, which included gathering articles, editing, layout, and developing original content.
    ■ Spearheaded and completed transition from paper-based newsletters developed in Publisher to e-newsletters using iContact email marketing system.
    ■ Honored as 2018 Volunteer of the Year for my work implementing this change.
    ■ Trained new editor in use of iContact.

    For samples of work, visit https://www.carolinagodiva.org/index.php?page=newsletter…

    ■ Prepared monthly newsletter for members, which included gathering articles, editing, layout, and developing original content.
    ■ Spearheaded and completed transition from paper-based newsletters developed in Publisher to e-newsletters using iContact email marketing system.
    ■ Honored as 2018 Volunteer of the Year for my work implementing this change.
    ■ Trained new editor in use of iContact.

    For samples of work, visit https://www.carolinagodiva.org/index.php?page=newsletter (view newsletters from June 2015 to January 2019)

  • Habitat for Humanity of Durham Graphic

    Service Project Organizer

    Habitat for Humanity of Durham

    - 1 year 2 months

    Economic Empowerment

    My then-employer supported an annual Service Project in partnership with a local organization. Employees submit proposals and presentations to Service Project Committee, and the Committee selects a project each year.

    My project -- to support Durham Habitat for Humanity -- was selected in 2015. That year, 62 out of the 70 local employees participated by working up to two three-hour shifts and/or by donating supplies to the organization. I organized sign-ups, coordinated meals for…

    My then-employer supported an annual Service Project in partnership with a local organization. Employees submit proposals and presentations to Service Project Committee, and the Committee selects a project each year.

    My project -- to support Durham Habitat for Humanity -- was selected in 2015. That year, 62 out of the 70 local employees participated by working up to two three-hour shifts and/or by donating supplies to the organization. I organized sign-ups, coordinated meals for employees at the sites, worked with the Durham Habitat coordinator to establish shifts, organized and executed a kick-off presentation, and organized and executed a wrap-up presentation that included a slide show presentation. Over 300 hours of labor were donated to Habitat for Humanity of Durham. In 2016, my organization again selected Habitat for Humanity of Durham as its service project partner, and I once again spearheaded the coordination and organization of this partnership.

  • Vice President of Membership, Duke Toastmasters

    Duke Toastmasters

    - 1 year 1 month

    Education

    Welcomed visitors and potential members, learned about their interest in Toastmasters, and supported them in reaching their goals via membership and participation.

  • The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Graphic

    Team In Training Fundraiser and Marathon Runner

    The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

    - 1 year

    Health

    Raised $5,200 USD for research through training for and completing a marathon (the Nike Women's Marathon).

Honors & Awards

  • Volunteer of the Year

    Carolina Godiva Track Club

    I was honored as volunteer of the year by Carolina Godiva Track Club for my accomplishments as Newsletter editor. In my tenure as editor, I spearheaded the transition from creating print newsletters that were sent by mail to email newsletters. It was a challenging transition that required a lot of people facilitation skills between different interests in the club, as well as a lot of technical acumen to research, test, and choose an appropriate platform for email creation and delivery.

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • Carolina Godiva Track Club

    Newsletter Editor

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    Carolina Godiva Track Club (carolinagodiva.org) is a local running club that organizes formal and informal races and supports the Triangle running community • Participate in races and running meet-ups with group, including Summer Track Series and Winter Series • Support the club and local running community by volunteering at club-sponsored races and at local races (packet pick-up, water stations, etc.) • Serve as newsletter editor (June 2015-present); attend monthly board meetings to ensure…

    Carolina Godiva Track Club (carolinagodiva.org) is a local running club that organizes formal and informal races and supports the Triangle running community • Participate in races and running meet-ups with group, including Summer Track Series and Winter Series • Support the club and local running community by volunteering at club-sponsored races and at local races (packet pick-up, water stations, etc.) • Serve as newsletter editor (June 2015-present); attend monthly board meetings to ensure smooth running of the club; publish monthly newsletter (collect articles, edit, write announcements, write editor's column); spearheaded the transition of the newsletter from print to an electronic-only newsletter; converted newsletter from pdf to HTML in coordination with website shift to Wordpress.

  • Team In Training of the Triangle, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

    Fundraiser, Volunteer Coach, Donor

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    • 2009: Raised over $4000 for LLS and completed the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco • 2011: Coached the Fall 2011 marathon team • 2012: Raised over $3000 for LLS and completed the Nation's Tri in Washington DC • 2013: Coached the Spring 2013 marathon team • 2014: Raised over $2000 for LLS and completed the Wilmington Triathlon in Wilmington, NC • Ongoing: Donate yearly to LLS to fight blood cancers

  • Duke Toastmasters

    Member; Vice President of Membership

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    • Achieved a Competent Communicator Award for completing the ten speeches in the Competent Communicator Manual (2008) • Served as Vice President of Membership from January 2008 to January 2009

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