Oriana Kateri Flagello graduated cum laude from the University of New Haven with degrees in criminal justice and psychology. She has experience in counseling, research, community outreach, and working with law enforcement and reentry populations. Her career has included positions as a social service coordinator, counselor, and internships with police departments and community organizations focused on reducing gang violence. She currently works as a counselor while volunteering with several community boards and organizations.

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Oriana Kateri Flagello
203.482.2220, okflagello@gmail.com
PROFILE: Graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, concentration in Juvenile
and Family Justice, and a Bachelor of the Arts in Psychology. Experience in adult case work, counseling,
research and analytics, mentoring and teaching children, as well as working with law enforcement and the
ReEntry population, and doing extensive community outreach.
EDUCATION
University of New Haven, West Haven, CT
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Concentration: Juvenile and Family Justice (May 2015)
Bachelor of the Arts in Psychology (May 2015)
HONORS: Graduated Cum Laude, Dean’s List (Fall 2012 – Spring 2015), Overall GPA: 3.5
SCHOLARSHIPS: Presidential, SAT Writing, Music Performance
STUDY ABROAD: UNH Tuscany Campus, Prato, Italy (Spring 2013)
VOLUNTEER: G. B. Mazzoni (Middle School), Prato, Italy
 Taught English as a Foreign Language to Italian children ages 13-15 (Spring, 2013)
AWARDS
 Professional of the Year Award, Bridgeport Reentry Collaborative (April 2016)
 Certificate of Special Recognition, Senator Richard Blumenthal (April 2016)
 Certificate of Appreciation, U.S. Attorney’s Office (November 2015)
 Advocacy Award, The WorkPlace Southern Connecticut’s Regional Workforce Development Board
(June 2015)
 Chief’s Recognition Award, Bridgeport Police Department (February 2015)
WORK HISTORY
Center for Discovery, Southport, CT
Counselor, Part Time/Per Diem (April 2016 – Present)
 Residential treatment for eating disorders in children (ages 11-18)
 Aid residents with food preparation and proper portions
 Redirect negative behaviors both in eating and in self-deprecation
 Aid in Didactic Behavioral Therapy and other group therapies
Project Longevity, Bridgeport, CT
(A collaborative statewide initiative to reduce group/gang-related gun violence in Connecticut)
Social Service Coordinator (March 2015 – April 2016)
 Perform client intakes and meet with clients on a weekly basis
 Discuss clients’ options, make plans, and take action for clients’ progress
 Form working relationships with the service providers and community members to foster program and
client success
 Collect, manage, and evaluate data on client progress, program success, and group/gang individual
recidivism
 Manage and train interns and part-time staff
 Plan and hold meetings/events with service providers, businesses, and other community leaders

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Oriana Kateri Flagello
203.482.2220, okflagello@gmail.com
Work History Prior to Completion of College
The Cheesecake Factory, Hostess (May – August 2013); Macy’s, Sale’s Associate (seasonal, June – August
2011); Mutual Security Credit Union, Member Service Representative (August 2009 – June 2011)
INTERNSHIPS
Project Longevity and the Institute for the Study of Violent Groups, New Haven/Bridgeport/Hartford, CT
Bridgeport Police Department Data Collector (July 2014 – February 2015)
 Collected data on incidents, group/gang individuals, arrests, and beefs using police databases and reports
 Assisted Deputy Chief in correspondence with Project Longevity researchers
 Attended Compstat and other internal Bridgeport PD meetings
Assistant to the State Coordinator (December 2013 – July 2014)
 Assisted State Coordinator in daily tasks and event/meeting planning until his resignation
 Updated social media accounts to promote Project Longevity to the public
 Designed, built, and maintained Project Longevity website (www.project-longevity.org)
Researcher(October 2013 – December 2013)
 Analyzed data about incidents and group/gang members and territories in all three cities
New Fairfield Police Department Internship, New Fairfield, CT
Dispatcher (Full-time Trainee, May 2012 – August 2012)
 Dispatched police, fire, and EMS on both emergency, 911, and routine calls
VOLUNTEER WORK
FBI Citizen’s Academy, New Haven, CT (Class of 2016, Graduate)
 Learn about the FBI and act as a lesion between the FBI and the community
Hang Time, Bridgeport, CT (February 2015 – Present)
 Aid in the facilitation of group discussions/therapy with group/gang affiliated returning citizens
Adult Services Advisory Board, Bridgeport, CT (January 2016 - Present)
 Inform the direction of services which the Director and President/CEO of the Council of Churches sets
for the fiscal year.
Bridgeport AIC Community Solutions Advisory Committee, Bridgeport, CT (2016/present)
 Meet to discuss needs, funding, etc. of the ReEntry Community and organizations focused on ReEntry
Global Ambassadors, UNH (August 2013 – May 2015)
 Worked closely with UNH Study Abroad Office to increase interest in Study Abroad and facilitate class
presentations and informational sessions
Common Ground High School, New Haven, CT (Fall 2012)
 Mentored to a high school student with broken home and school issues as part of a Service Learning
course with the University of New Haven
COMPUTER SKILLS
CT Law Enforcement Databases, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SPSS;
Google Mail, Drive, applications, sites, and template web design; Social Media (Twitter, Facebook,
LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest)