Hi, I’m Mikaela Clark, a JAG Career Specialist with a passion for empowering students and building communities. With a background in psychology and criminal justice, I blend trauma-informed methods with hands-on program design to help youth navigate education and career paths, while also creating engaging digital content to educate and inspire. Outside of my role in education, I’m active in content creation and social media management, collaborating with brands and nonprofits to tell meaningful stories. I love mentoring colleagues, coordinating events, and turning complex ideas into practical, outcomes-focused plans for youth and organizations alike.

Mikaela Clark

Hi, I’m Mikaela Clark, a JAG Career Specialist with a passion for empowering students and building communities. With a background in psychology and criminal justice, I blend trauma-informed methods with hands-on program design to help youth navigate education and career paths, while also creating engaging digital content to educate and inspire. Outside of my role in education, I’m active in content creation and social media management, collaborating with brands and nonprofits to tell meaningful stories. I love mentoring colleagues, coordinating events, and turning complex ideas into practical, outcomes-focused plans for youth and organizations alike.

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Hi, I’m Mikaela Clark, a JAG Career Specialist with a passion for empowering students and building communities. With a background in psychology and criminal justice, I blend trauma-informed methods with hands-on program design to help youth navigate education and career paths, while also creating engaging digital content to educate and inspire.

Outside of my role in education, I’m active in content creation and social media management, collaborating with brands and nonprofits to tell meaningful stories. I love mentoring colleagues, coordinating events, and turning complex ideas into practical, outcomes-focused plans for youth and organizations alike.

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Work Experience

Tiktok Account Manager at Mouthology Toothpaste
June 1, 2025 - November 14, 2025
Create engaging TikTok videos daily, respond to customers, and engage with affiliates; achieved videos going viral and continued learning through advanced video formats and courses.
TikTok Content Creator at Get Dots IO
February 1, 2025 - November 14, 2025
Create engaging TikTok videos to promote Viral AI applications; follow feedback, study trends, script and produce original content.
User Generated Content Creator at Self Employed
September 1, 2024 - November 14, 2025
Reach out to brands for paid UGC opportunities; create content and advertisements aligned to brand standards and deadlines; tailor content to target audience.
Bartender at Bushwackers Saloon and Dance Hall
June 1, 2024 - November 14, 2025
Prepare beverages, enter orders in Toast POS, handle payments, provide excellent customer service, and work as part of a team at various events.
JAG Career Specialist at United Way of the Midlands
August 1, 2023 - November 14, 2025
Teach career and life skills using trauma-informed care for 7th and 8th grade students; develop Individual Development Plans; recruit and work with dozens of students; create engaging lessons and manage data using multiple platforms; build community partnerships; mentor new specialists.
Child and Family Services Specialist at Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Manage high caseloads, conduct family meetings, write court reports, coordinate services, and collaborate with legal parties; perform safety and reunification assessments; sign legal documents as guardian; mentor new hires.
Placement Coordinator at Saint Francis Ministries
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Make daily contacts with foster care agencies to find suitable placements; document efforts; participate in multiple daily team meetings; remote work with on-call rotation; process LOAs.
Case Manager at Saint Francis Ministries
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Manage caseloads, conduct family meetings, review court orders, document progress, and communicate with professionals; provide court testimony as needed; mentor new hires.
Foster Care Specialist at Apex Family Care
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Manage high caseloads, build youth and foster parent relationships, assist with transportation and appointments; document and communicate with all parties; handle on-call crises.
Financial Services Representative at TD Ameritrade
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Handle high call volumes remotely, assist clients with accounts and login issues, escalate fraud cases, and route to appropriate departments.
Officer Candidate / Navy Officer Training School at United States Navy
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Focused on Navy values; trained to follow orders in high-stress environments; teamwork and adaptability across diverse backgrounds.
Fitness Advisor at Genesis Health Clubs
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Educated members on health and fitness, engaged high-volume lead generation calls, and contributed to sales goals; represented the club at community events.
Barista at Starbucks
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Delivered excellent customer service, trained new hires, supported store operations, and achieved sales goals.
Registered Behavior Technician at Tandem Therapy Services
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Provided Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children with autism, collected behavior data, and collaborated with families and treatment teams.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Minor in Criminal Justice) at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
August 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019

Qualifications

Career Education Teaching Permit for the State of Nebraska
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
Outstanding JAG Specialist Award for the 2023-2024 school year
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
Top Employer Engagement Award for the 2023-2024 school year
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
JAG National Outstanding JAG Specialist Award for the 2023-2024 school year
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services