(BHPAC) is designed to advise the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) on itsFederal Block Grant applications and fiscal allocations regarding mental health andsubstance use programs and services. This Council is tasked with reviewing the BlockGrant application and making recommendations to the Commissioner based on thebehavioral health needs of all Coloradoans. This Council is composed of State agencyrepresentatives, peer specialists, safety-net providers, and persons… Show more (BHPAC) is designed to advise the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) on itsFederal Block Grant applications and fiscal allocations regarding mental health andsubstance use programs and services. This Council is tasked with reviewing the BlockGrant application and making recommendations to the Commissioner based on thebehavioral health needs of all Coloradoans. This Council is composed of State agencyrepresentatives, peer specialists, safety-net providers, and persons with personal andprofessional experiences. Show less

WHAT WE DO: Support with the wellbeing of Black educators through cohort experiences, webinars, coaching and other services.

Amidst all of the conversations about the recruitment of Black educators, where are the discussions about retention? The Exit Interview podcast was created to elevate the stories of Black educators who have been pushed out of the classroom, central office, or off the field. The podcast asks guests to share their education journey, the "last straw" that made them decide to leave education, and, most importantly, what they are doing now that they have left the traditional education sphere.… Show more Amidst all of the conversations about the recruitment of Black educators, where are the discussions about retention? The Exit Interview podcast was created to elevate the stories of Black educators who have been pushed out of the classroom, central office, or off the field. The podcast asks guests to share their education journey, the "last straw" that made them decide to leave education, and, most importantly, what they are doing now that they have left the traditional education sphere. exitinterviewpodcast.com Show less

We are Education Leaders of Color. We are a membership organization dedicated to elevating the leadership, voices and influence of people of color in education and to leading more inclusive efforts to improve education.Education Leaders of Color (EdLoC) aims to break through the polarizing divides that have consumed efforts to improve public education. Only by forging a third way can we stem the backlash facing even the most innovative, effective solutions and forge the alliances needed… Show more We are Education Leaders of Color. We are a membership organization dedicated to elevating the leadership, voices and influence of people of color in education and to leading more inclusive efforts to improve education.Education Leaders of Color (EdLoC) aims to break through the polarizing divides that have consumed efforts to improve public education. Only by forging a third way can we stem the backlash facing even the most innovative, effective solutions and forge the alliances needed to realize and sustain EdLoC’s vision of providing low-income children of color expansive and substantive opportunities for the highest levels of academic and economic attainment. Show less

Our consultants help navigate the most challenging social and environmental issues of our time. We support clients to help build consensus, increase capacity, and achieve equitable and sustainable solutions. Services include inclusive engagement, facilitation, strategy, and learning and evaluation.

Building Community Leadership through advocacy, using data engaging with community and elected leaders, and learn about policy opportunities. Advising and Partnering with African Leadership Group and Center for African American Health. Provide input on community assessment, priorities, programming, and ideas to engage with the diverse community members. Taking Action on Policy Solutions. Identify key policy issues, learn from advocates and policymakers, and collaborate take action

Our mission is to disrupt the practice of skin bleaching and see every child have confidence and self-admiration in the skin they’re in through educational curriculum, expert contributions to normalize conversations, and build local, national and global partnerships.

The mission of ForbesBLK is to champion a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and creators that are driving systematic change in business, culture and society. Our community of exceptional leaders of color are breaking down barriers, creating more equitable economies, and driving a new culture of connection, collaborate and change. In order to support our community, ForbesBLK shares inspiring content and curates in-person and digitally based networking opportunities… Show more The mission of ForbesBLK is to champion a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and creators that are driving systematic change in business, culture and society. Our community of exceptional leaders of color are breaking down barriers, creating more equitable economies, and driving a new culture of connection, collaborate and change. In order to support our community, ForbesBLK shares inspiring content and curates in-person and digitally based networking opportunities to foster professional development, entrepreneurship, and cultural change. Show less

Catalyst:Ed connects education leaders like you with a network of providers who bring the skills, experience, and tools you need to build your organization’s capacity to innovate, improve, and scale.

Support undergraduate students with:- Developing and demonstrating an asset-based approach to working within a community- Engaging in and supporting the academic and social development of youth- Inquiring into the ways in which children function outside of school context- Developing an awareness of the community’s ecological system/context- Engaging in a deep examination of the ecological context of one child- Developing an organizational understanding of… Show more Support undergraduate students with:- Developing and demonstrating an asset-based approach to working within a community- Engaging in and supporting the academic and social development of youth- Inquiring into the ways in which children function outside of school context- Developing an awareness of the community’s ecological system/context- Engaging in a deep examination of the ecological context of one child- Developing an organizational understanding of mission/vision/philosophy/work/etc of a local community agency Show less

As a teaching assistant, I facilitate conversations, provide feedback on coursework, and support doctoral students in navigating the course.Courses:Power, Privilege, and Difference (Doctoral Level Course)Black and Latino Children (Bachelor Level Course)

• Design professional development sessions for school staff around race, class, power, and privilege.• Facilitate professional development sessions on race, class, power, and privilege in a manner that productively engages school staff in these difficult conversations.• Develop relationships with all teachers, school leaders, staff and community leaders in order to run effective coaching and professional development sessions.• Train and prepare all school and community partners to… Show more • Design professional development sessions for school staff around race, class, power, and privilege.• Facilitate professional development sessions on race, class, power, and privilege in a manner that productively engages school staff in these difficult conversations.• Develop relationships with all teachers, school leaders, staff and community leaders in order to run effective coaching and professional development sessions.• Train and prepare all school and community partners to facilitate and execute the RISE family engagement workshop series by co-creating curriculum with school staff and community members.• Outside of the RISE workshop series, lead professional development sessions on the opportunity gap and best practices in culturally relevant family engagement practices.• Develop and facilitate professional development for staff meetings and yearly retreat workshops for RISE staff.• Manage RISE school and community partnerships. Ensure relationships are strong and fitting the needs of families and stakeholders.• Meet consistently with school leaders and staff to maintain open lines of communication in order to receive and provide feedback.• Cultivate new school and community partnerships to help RISE thoughtfully increase and deepen our impact in the community.• Develop and coordinate workshops and materials for school-partner meetings and professional development sessions.• Create and execute project plans and divisions of labor for every RISE in-school and community-wide workshop/event that is under their purview.• Directly responsible for from beginning to end in terms of logistics, professionally developing the staff, and successful execution of the events.• Support with recruitment, retention, and management of volunteers for RISE events.• Create programmatic systems and processes where gaps exist. Show less

• Teach students mathematics curriculum • Create and teach sixth grade humanities/social justice course. • Co-plan with mathematics teams using Professional Learning Community (PLC) model • Co-plan culturally relevant field trips. • Achievement Via Individual Determination (AVID) site team member • Sponsor social justice student group • Participate in interview process for new teacher candidates. • Participate in district STEM Cohort program. • Sponsor, No… Show more • Teach students mathematics curriculum • Create and teach sixth grade humanities/social justice course. • Co-plan with mathematics teams using Professional Learning Community (PLC) model • Co-plan culturally relevant field trips. • Achievement Via Individual Determination (AVID) site team member • Sponsor social justice student group • Participate in interview process for new teacher candidates. • Participate in district STEM Cohort program. • Sponsor, No Place for Hate student group• Sponsor, Sixth grade African-American boys’ and girls’ affinity group • Present to staff on the topics of educational equity and inclusion Show less

• Lead equity team in planning and presenting racial equity and inclusion professional development• Co-plan diversity presentations for student body. • Mentor educators on educational equity practice and cultural competence. • Partner with district equity facilitators to build capacity within school equity team.• Provide small group opportunities for staff growth in racial consciousness • Attended AVID, Beyond Diversity, DPS and other conferences focused on equity… Show more • Lead equity team in planning and presenting racial equity and inclusion professional development• Co-plan diversity presentations for student body. • Mentor educators on educational equity practice and cultural competence. • Partner with district equity facilitators to build capacity within school equity team.• Provide small group opportunities for staff growth in racial consciousness • Attended AVID, Beyond Diversity, DPS and other conferences focused on equity, inclusion and diversity. • Teacher liaison for parents of students of color advocacy group. • Present to staff on the topics of educational equity, culturally responsive education and inclusion Show less

• Collaborated with grade level team to plan lessons and common assessments. • Collaborated with local non-profit organization to create after school cooking program for students. • Teacher liaison for parents of students of color advocacy group.• Tutored students of all grade levels in all core subjects. • Member of school’s equity team• Participated in the interview process of educator candidates.