1. Elizabeth Beil Howland
507 Orlando Ave. Oreland, PA 19075 │ 267­261­7279 │ ​comalapaliz@gmail.com
Education
Bryn Mawr College​ ­ ​Bachelor of Arts, Psychology 2001
University of Melbourne, Australia​ ­ ​Semester Abroad 2000
Professional Experience
Hope for Helen and Eyli​ ­ ​Philadelphia, PA and Guatemala 2012 ­ present
Bilingual Advocate/Interpreter
● Coordination of medical and social services with Shriners Hospital for Children (Philadelphia, PA; Springfield, MA; Chicago, IL)
for two Guatemalan sisters with Osteogenesis Imperfecta
● English­Spanish interpretation at all medical and therapuetic appointments
● Fundraised over 32K to subsidise cost of living and travel for family of 4 while in the US receiving medical treatment
● Production of multimedia updates for donors
● Travel and visa­acquisition assistance
● Host for family while in US
● Coordination of medical services upon return to Guatemala to ensure continuity of care
Long Way Home ​­ ​San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala 2005 ­ 2013
Construction Assistant
● Trained volunteers and local staff in innovative, sustainable construction methods focusing on the use of recycled and
alternative materials
● Managed volunteers to ensure compliance with site safety protocols and quality of construction
● Conducted research and experiments on locally­applicable, alternative construction practices, including rammed earth tires,
superadobe, natural plasters, bamboo, and use of repurposed materials such as glass bottles and eco bricks
● Managed several databases including payroll, volunteer/staff labor, and material costs. Analyzed this data to create reports
that informed budgets, fundraising, and program expansion
● Translated (English­Spanish) employee contracts and policy and procedure documents related to the management of the
construction team
● Produced bi­weekly newsletter detailing the construction progress that was disseminated to the Board, staff, and on social
media platforms
● Produced end­of­year construction reports for dissemination to the Board and funding sources
● Attended trainings in bamboo construction (Institute of Science and Technological Agriculture, Guatemala) and superadobe
(Cal­Earth ­ The California Institute of Earth Art and Architecture/Organizmo, Colombia)
Community Development Liaison
● Managed relationship between Engineers Without Borders (EWB) and three rural Guatemalan communities ­ average project
duration of 5 years to include evaluation, development, implementation, and maintenance of water infrastructure projects
○ Provided English­Spanish interpretation and translation services ­ video conferences with local leaders and EWB
teams, community meetings, community surveys, training of local leaders, development of MOUs and other
necessary contracts
○ Managed local construction teams during implementation phases
○ In country host for EWB teams ­ coordination of transportation, lodging, meals, material acquisition, and interpretation
services
● Negotiated contracts with local support agency, Chuwi Tinamit, to define organizational relationship and transfer of
management of a 6 acre community park developed by Long Way Home (LWH)
● Assisted in the procurement of grants and awards, including Juan Bautista Gutierrez Foundation Award, 2009; BBC World
Challenge: 3rd Place, 2010; Classy Awards in partnership with United Nations Foundation: Small Charity of the Year, 2011
● Assisted in the development of the curriculum and the administration practices for the Técnico Chixot Educational Complex
built by LWH in conjunction with local families and educators
● Presented in Guatemala, Colombia and the US on LWH’s mission to use sustainable design and materials in the construction
of self­sufficient schools that promote education, employment, and environmental stewardship
● Interviewed by international news outlets Al Jazeera and Deutsche Welle for video profiles on LWH

2. Elizabeth Beil Howland
507 Orlando Ave. Oreland, PA 19075 │ 267­261­7279 │ ​comalapaliz@gmail.com
Project Independence​ ­ ​Hobart, NY 2006 ­ 2007
Program Coordinator
● Worked with transdisciplinary care team, families, advocates, and residents with developmental disabilities to encourage an
open partnership and ensure the needs of each resident was being met to appropriately encourage their maximum level of
independence
● Developed and managed 20+ Residential Habilitation Plans to encourage the maximum level of independence in daily living
with appropriate supports
● Developed and managed 20+ Behavioral Plans to ensure safety for all residents and staff in the least restrictive environment
possible
● Prepared and presented documentation biyearly to the NYS Human Rights Committee to ensure appropriate care delivery for
residents with dual psychiatric diagnoses
● Managed admissions/discharge planning for 3 residential homes
● Investigated all state­reportable Incidents; presented findings to organizational Incident Review Committee; reported to NYS
Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
● Presented monthly to the Board of Directors on issues related to the care of residents
● Maintenance of state­regulated documentation and reporting for all residents
● Attended NYS OPWDD continuing education courses to maintain current standards of practice
Peace Corps​ ­ ​La Capellania, Chiantla, Guatemala 2003 ­ 2005
Agricultural Volunteer ­ animal husbandry specialist
● Created and facilitated trainings for women's groups in livestock care to improve health and economic outcomes for rural
families
● Provided veterinary services, including administration of vaccinations, vitamins, and parasite treatments; treatment of acute
illness and injury; castration of male animals
● Constructed in­ground water cisterns with families and provided training on the use of rainwater for the care of animals
● Cross­discipline training on livestock management for Agricultural Marketing volunteers
● Served as a member of the Sustainable Agriculture Committee to evaluate Peace Corps programs in Guatemala.
Additional Experience
● Christ’s Lutheran Church (Oreland, PA) ­ Community Garden Volunteer​, 2014 ­ present
○ Assisted with the implementation of a Community Garden program. Designed and installed a rainwater harvesting
system and a drip irrigation system. Sixteen raised­bed garden plots are farmed by parishioners and community
members with 10% of each families' harvest donated to a local food pantry.
● Heifer International (Rutland, MA) ­ Culinary Coordinator​, May ­ August 2003
○ Provided farm­based meals and education regarding how international sustainable farming practices impact a family's
food availability for volunteer groups at Heifer's Overlook Farm. Coordinated "Global Get­a­way" program in which
groups spend a night in the Global Village to experience creating a meal and problem solving with limited resources.
● Heifer International (Rutland, MA) ­ Agriculture and Education Volunteer​, January ­ November 2002
○ Provided education about hunger, poverty, and Heifer's unique approach to sustainable solutions using the gift of
animals and training in their care. Managed volunteer work projects and educational activities. Supported all aspects
of sustainable farming, specifically livestock care.
● Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece ­ Research Volunteer​, July ­ October 2001
○ Collected data related to the nesting habitat of Green Turtles in Crete, Greece. Managed volunteer scheduling. Led
informational presentations about Sea Turtle conservation at local hotels.
● Women’s Law Project (Philadelphia, PA) ­ Phone Counselor​, September ­ December 2000
○ Connected women with domestic violence and legal support services.
● Women’s Center of Montgomery County (Norristown, PA) ­ Court Watch Volunteer​, June ­ August 1999
○ Collected data at Protection From Abuse legal proceedings which was used in an evaluation of the court systems.
The Montgomery County Court requested this independent evaluation from the Women's Center in order to improve
support for victims of domestic violence.