Alia S. Graham Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Responsible for bringing new and innovative ideas, people policies, and new programming to enhance organizational culture and morale• Aid as a strategic partner to provide proactive insightful, innovative thinking & conflict resolution• Facilitate the integration of diverse teams, workgroups, and cultures• Coach managers with the appropriate methods to manage employee performance• Oversee employee events and appreciation activities • Develop strategies that identify talent, and lead in the recruitment and hiring process for all employee• Create ongoing training in workplace safety, sexual harassment, diversity, and inclusion for all staff members• Creating and implementing best practices, regulations, and policies• Conflict resolutions for internal grievances and employee disputes• Manage and oversee The Chicago News Guild union contract negotiations

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Created original vision for the organization• Build and effectively lead staff, advisory board and the executive team • Fundraise for the betterment of the organization• Manage all finances and budgets• Solely responsible for marketing, promotional items, public relations, speaking engagements• Coordinate all special events and presentations• Legal business set-up, insurance, permits, office management and administrative dutiesHead Up, Inc., is a Chicago-based organization founded after the rise of violence related to minorities by law enforcement. Our mission is to assist minority men with professional job placement, while providing education, training and professional mentoring to those who are looking to advance themselves, their families and their communities. Our program will further exemplify the appropriate workplace etiquette needed to take on a professional career. We will offer practical attire and supplies to cover the essential needs of those who wish to explore employment opportunities outside of a blue collar setting. Furthermore, and most importantly our mission is to bridge the gap, to aide in the efforts of removing the negative stigma associated with the minority man all while tackling systemic racism and promoting diversity and inclusion.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Serve as facilitator and teacher for educational programming• Coordinate and plan major events for the organization• Serves as the face of breast cancer programs• Provide public relations to affiliate agencies• Lead large group discussions that tackle disparities in minority healthcare

Chicago, Il

• Managed and implemented national legal services for survivors of disasters• Assisted more than three-thousand survivors during 2017 Irma & Maria disasters• Managed grant processes for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)• Collected, reported and managed federal program data for national volunteer efforts• Reconciled grantee invoicing and disbursed payments for those in need of disaster legal services• ABA DLS was ranked ABA’s 2018 Year in Review • Led partner communications with FEMA, National Association of Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) • Managed three national awards programs, ABA Awards of Achievement, YLD Subgrants Public Service, Bar Services and Bar Leadership • Oversaw district representatives that served as liaisons between local bar associations and the ABA Young Lawyers Division. • Led implementation of the ‘Men of Color Project’ diversity and inclusion initiative designed to support and encourage community service and civic engagement amongst men of color in law.

Chicago, Il

• Planned business meetings and events, including selecting locations, conducting site walk-throughs, creating event signage and planning and implementing marketing plans. Oversaw largest event during ABA’s Annual Meeting.• Directed annual budget, including invoicing and purchase orders. • Coordinate and manage marketing efforts via web design and onsite visuals.