Responsible for overall vision, development, and sustainability of Nexus initiatives. Engage current and potential Nexus members along with Nexus staff to ideate, develop, and maintain tech-focused solutions to shared problems in workforce development, business, and education.

Integrate, build, and promote Chicagoland CareerPathways and Talent Solutions Connector as a critical and unified suite of workforce development and education resources for career seekers, young people, employers, program providers, and funders. Areas of responsibility include relationship building and collaboration, stakeholder engagement, data quality, communications and marketing, database management, and site design and development for both platforms, as well as overseeing Data… Show more Integrate, build, and promote Chicagoland CareerPathways and Talent Solutions Connector as a critical and unified suite of workforce development and education resources for career seekers, young people, employers, program providers, and funders. Areas of responsibility include relationship building and collaboration, stakeholder engagement, data quality, communications and marketing, database management, and site design and development for both platforms, as well as overseeing Data Maintenance personnel. Show less

Responsibilities include web development, data maintenance, communications and marketing, and relationship management. Designed and implemented CareerPathways Version 2.0, including the Hot Jobs and Resources features, centering redesign on user experience. Revamped brand growth strategy, identifying innovative uses and new markets for the site to strengthen our connections with key stakeholders.

Acted as mentor to first- and second-year students, facilitating small-group community with weekly events, supporting students during the transition to college, and referring advisees to resources as needed. Through the Residential College Leadership Team, collaborated with college administration to implement inclusive college-wide programming.

Led a team of Executive Board members and general members to organize and advertise home builds, on-campus fundraising events, and speaking engagements centered around affordable housing. During my time as President, the University agreed to give $50,000 to our partner chapter.

Researched cyber-economy and -politics. Edited and fact-checked articles and analytical papers for publication to the RIAC website. Topics include Big Data marketplaces, net neutrality, software piracy, and the Internet of Things. Published as a cybersecurity expert to the RIAC website, linked below.

Acted as a private resource to students, facilitating access to confidential resources, and leading evidence-based primary prevention workshops. Received 25+ hours of professionally facilitated training on intersectionality and trauma-informed support response.