Coordinate programming for the Burns Chair distinguished visiting faculty position. The Distinguished faculty uplifts the work of social justice leaders who reflect the qualities, convictions and legacy of Haywood Burns.

Externship Placement Skill Development at Employment Discrimination Firm:- Conducted comprehensive research on legal precedents and statutes related to employment discrimination cases- Provided support in jury selection process- Assisted with deposition preparation - Reviewed and analyzed documents for submission to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)- Drafted demand letters- Assisted in mediation proceedingsClinc Course Skill Development:- Conducted in-depth analysis of civil rights issues under 42 USC §1983 - Developed proficiency in applying Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to simulated cases- Drafted federal complaints and motions for summary judgment- Led execution of the Discovery Process- Demonstrated active listening skills during client interviews, and depositions- Executed an oral argument based on the motions drafted - Collaborated effectively within a student law firm, contributing to all aspects of the legal process and fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence

A one-year fellowship that encourages diversity and participation in the tax-exempt organizations practice of law.

Executed high-impact research and consulting projects for clients in the education sector.

Facilitated meaningful connections and engagement opportunities for alumni of the Northeast Black Law Student Association.

Served as a student member on a committee of legal professionals that actively collaborated to analyze legal implications on education and advocate for educational equity and justice.

- Align staff, contractors, resources, funder, and partnerships with overall long-term equity goals- Coordinate and align equity work between organizational leadership staff and Board of Directors- Conduct surveys and interviews with staff, board, and stakeholders to align expectations across leadership- Incorporate equity recommendations from a national office into a local office's equity execution plan - Assist in navigating funder obligations while remaining authentic to the local stakeholders - Coordinate civic leaders to advance a community-wide agenda focused on racial equity - Provide direction for current and future work to eliminate racial disparities through grantmaking and strategic-systemic partnerships

- Lead the foundation in it’s first ever proactive grantmaking endeavor to improve quality of life for children 0-3 years old - Lead the identification and strategy for developing institutional-level relationships that provide resources to the foundation’s highest priorities- Ongoing collaboration with strategic partners to align priorities in executing multi-year strategic plans - Coordinated foundation resources and partners to leverage over $1 mil in programming funds across the local hospital and public health district - Navigated complex and differing ideologies across multiple organizations to find common ground in executing work- Transformed the community outlook regarding how to approach improving early childhood quality of life - Responsible for maintaining a 75 - 100 relationships with partners - Advocated at the municipal, state, and federal level to foster change over time- Work internally across the organization to build effective work teams - Coordinated multiple year contracts - Travel as appropriate to meet with strategic partners - Began developing a skill set for addressing racial inequities within systems

- Served as first staff of the Mayor’s citywide educational initiative to coordinate community partners around improving education- Coordinated pilot afterschool reading program between the City, University, and School District- Initiated the initial program at one school and expanded to multiple schools and district- Served over 100 students and saw multifaceted results for students and schools- Gained understanding of the cause of educational inequity and worked to actively address the inequities- Built and maintained trust between the Mayor’s office and the school district which led to many other successful endeavors - Learned about organizational decision-making and how to overcome barriers perceived as insurmountable on behalf of students - Managed the ongoing relationship between the Mayor’s office alliance and the fiscal agent, WacoFoundation