Dual roles as UCO faculty and Director at LX Studio, the internal consulting branch of Academic Affairs at UCO.

Political Science and Master of Public Administration programs - teaching (online and classroom delivery), scholarship, and serviceEmphases on emergency management, cultural competency, social/environmental justices, and leadership

At the core of my services, you'll find my passion and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). My journey has shaped a consulting approach that marries scholarly insight with the pragmatism of real-world applications. I go beyond traditional consultancy to offer dynamic training sessions in a workshop and/or discussion-based format. These are meticulously designed to arm your team with the necessary skills, while cultivating a culture of inclusivity and empowerment. Tailored to… Show more At the core of my services, you'll find my passion and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). My journey has shaped a consulting approach that marries scholarly insight with the pragmatism of real-world applications. I go beyond traditional consultancy to offer dynamic training sessions in a workshop and/or discussion-based format. These are meticulously designed to arm your team with the necessary skills, while cultivating a culture of inclusivity and empowerment. Tailored to your organization's unique needs, I ensure practical applicability and enduring impact. Past topics:• DEI 101: Foundations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion• Recognizing Unconscious Bias and Leveraging Power for Equity• Going Beyond Allyship: Active Advocacy and Change Making• Creating Change in the Workplace: Practical Strategies for DEI Implementation• Extreme Events Through a DEI Lens• Cultural Competency in Emergency Management Agencies• An Equity-Based Approach to COVID-19 Response• Culturally Competent Mentorship for FacultyCurrent foci:• Emergency and Disaster Management• Higher Education Administration• Faculty Development Show less

Graduate Teaching/Research Associate for the Department of Political Science, Fire and Emergency Management ProgramPreparing Online Instructors course certification Course(s) Taught:Aim and Scope of Emergency Management, both as a TA and an InstructorTerrorism and Emergency Management, TA

I was selected out of an applicant pool of approximately 70 PhD and Masters graduates and students for one position out of three available to intern with the City of Los Angeles. http://www.laemuc.org/home/InternshipI worked on three substantive projects related to the Emergency Management Department's three-year overhaul of their emergency operations plan. The three projects were:• Writing the health care and medical appendix to the mass care annex• Developing the… Show more I was selected out of an applicant pool of approximately 70 PhD and Masters graduates and students for one position out of three available to intern with the City of Los Angeles. http://www.laemuc.org/home/InternshipI worked on three substantive projects related to the Emergency Management Department's three-year overhaul of their emergency operations plan. The three projects were:• Writing the health care and medical appendix to the mass care annex• Developing the train-the-trainer training for the just-in-time disaster service worker program• Creating a local assistance center (LAC) toolkit from the LAC annex and standard operating procedures Show less

• Responsible for building digital marketing, website, and customer communication systems• Created and institutionalized organizational processes for information flow and logistics in a multi-city company• Provided a framework for supporting the sales team by helping to build, format, edit, and refine sales proposals• Employee on-boarding• Helped to build a start-up company in the field of commercial and industrial hydro-technology• Oversaw 3D product video production

• Performed a research assessment of a sub-section of the Bush Clinton Katrina Fund • Documented how grants were used and whether or not the project goals were reached• Conducted interviews and an analysis on the state of this specific grantee community• Created lessons-learned final report for future use in the administration of post-disaster grants

• Created a framework for and expanded the "Cataracts in a Box” project by documenting all existing project processes, guidelines, and activities of the Free Cataracts Surgeries Program in a manner that could be used by third parties to independently replicate the project in other communities or countries• Developed internal best practice guidelines to self-evaluate against global standards for the Free Cataracts Surgeries Program • Created a proposal using site mapping for the Free… Show more • Created a framework for and expanded the "Cataracts in a Box” project by documenting all existing project processes, guidelines, and activities of the Free Cataracts Surgeries Program in a manner that could be used by third parties to independently replicate the project in other communities or countries• Developed internal best practice guidelines to self-evaluate against global standards for the Free Cataracts Surgeries Program • Created a proposal using site mapping for the Free Cataracts Surgeries Program website• Developed user manuals and training for the reporting aspect of the Salesforce.com online database Show less

• Evaluated the current grantmaking process to maximize impact in Jefferson County, AR• Collaborated with the Executive Director to determine and streamline objectives• Conducted a needs assessment through the use of surveys and interviews• Used best practices research as the basis for recommendations• Presented findings to the Executive Director and Board of Directors in a written report and oral presentation

• Recruited national and local volunteers (approx. 4,000/yr) for the largest rebuild organization in New Orleans through print, internet, and other creative techniques• Collaborated with area organizations to promote voluntourism in the New Orleans area• Worked with corporate groups to facilitate team building • Conducted volunteer group orientations to acquaint them to the organization and educate them on the lingering effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita • Coordinated with… Show more • Recruited national and local volunteers (approx. 4,000/yr) for the largest rebuild organization in New Orleans through print, internet, and other creative techniques• Collaborated with area organizations to promote voluntourism in the New Orleans area• Worked with corporate groups to facilitate team building • Conducted volunteer group orientations to acquaint them to the organization and educate them on the lingering effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita • Coordinated with field staff to ensure proper volunteer-project fit• Managed a volunteer database via Salesforce.com to track volunteer statistics and fees • Formulated and implemented a volunteer strategic recruitment and management plan Show less

• Recruited, retained, and recognized volunteers for a growing youth center • Formulated processes to become nationally accredited• Wrote press releases for volunteer recruitment• Created monthly orientations and bi-monthly trainings • Organized and created volunteer schedules• Provided extensive support for the execution of fundraising and program special events• Managed a donor database and fundraising software (Exceed! Premier) • Created a social networking plan… Show more • Recruited, retained, and recognized volunteers for a growing youth center • Formulated processes to become nationally accredited• Wrote press releases for volunteer recruitment• Created monthly orientations and bi-monthly trainings • Organized and created volunteer schedules• Provided extensive support for the execution of fundraising and program special events• Managed a donor database and fundraising software (Exceed! Premier) • Created a social networking plan that used Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn as the primary mediums Show less