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Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Provides global support avtoss the organization , developing and managing partnerships and special projects. Develops and manages all community engagement efforts for the Center for Equity, Engagement and Research including qualitative research coordination, report releases and communications planning. Serves as a connector between Detroit Future City and stakeholders in efforts to increase equitable racial, economic, and climate-resilient outcomes for Detroiters through research and cross-sector collaborative implementation processes.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Directly reports to the President and CEO, focusing on developing and managing partnerships and special projects. Serves as a connector between Detroit Future City and stakeholders in efforts to increase equitable racial, economic, and climate-resilient outcomes for Detroiters through research and cross-sector collaborative implementation processes.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Led an award-winning, $1.4 M grant funded, cross-sector land use and sustainability-focused program, Land & Water WORKS, centered on community education and engagement, policy advocacy, and research on the intersection of green stormwater infrastructure impacts on Detroit’s Combined Sewage Overflows (CSO) and climate resiliency that engaged 47,000 Detroiter’s and numerous partners form the civic, public and private sector.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Managed the development and led the execution of the 10-member cross-sector collaborative Land + Water WORKS, growing it from a $375,000 pilot grant to a $1.4M four-year initiative. Focused on community education and engagement, policy advocacy, and research on the intersection of green stormwater infrastructure impacts on Detroit’s Combined Sewage Overflows (CSO) and climate resiliency that engaged 47,000 Detroiter’s, developed 77 community-based land and water stewardship educators, and created numerous partnerships to further L+WW’s mission and vision in the civic, public, and private sector.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Selected to participate in an internationally competitive mid-career fellowship anchored in urban community and economic development designed to support systems change efforts in the City of Detroit while expanding the capacity of participants to become resilient, impactful senior leaders. During the course of this fellowship, I was embedded at Detroit Future City, where I led a cross-sector collaborative focused on advancing environmental equity, civic infrastructure investment, and climate resiliency through research, public policy advocacy, and community education and education.

Detroit, Mi

Led the creation and execution of the M-1 RAIL Community Engagement Strategy for the $720M M1 RAIL Streetcar Project, focused on civic engagement, stakeholder partnership development with residents, public, private, and civic sectors, construction communications, public safety protocols, and project education meeting all federal, state, and local regulations. This resulted in a human-centered design process for the construction and implementation phases, allowing the project to include critical input from nearly 300,000 Metro Detroit residents. Provided support to community partners in the development and execution of businesses and construction mitigation plans to offset the project's impacts on the New Center, Midtown, and Downtown neighborhoods. Supported the development and execution of a workforce development plan with a diversity, equity, and inclusion focus.

San Francisco Bay Area

Selected to participate in the highly competitive White House fellowship program, Presidio Institute Cross-Sector Leadership Fellowship. Embedded in the White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation, this program was designed to facilitate more effective approaches to large-scale system change to address issues impacting the country from a cross-sector lens. During this eight-month hybrid program, I participated in three national learning convenings and collaborated with cohort members to develop innovative case studies for various government and non-profit entities to address housing transportation. workforce development and public health issues. Supported the expansion of fellowship as a member of the 2016 and 2017 fellowship selection committees.

Detroit, Mi

Led the development and execution of community engagement for several projects, including the “Excellent Schools Detroit Childhood Development Associates Community Based Education Program.”. Managed innovative social media campaigns, including “Ed Matters Here.” Facilitated partnership development to support organizational goals.

Detroit, Mi

Part of the Detroit team embedded at Midtown Detroit Inc. that led a $22M cross-sector grant as a part of the national community transformation pilot program, Living Cities Integration Initiative. A part of a five-city cohort, the Detroit model focused on systems change in education and workforce development, housing, and real estate development, improve city-wide land use policies and practices, increase access to capital to spur new anchor investments, increase access to data quality and transparency, increasing local leadership capacity and streamline regulations impacting businesses. In support of these efforts, I led the development and execution of a comprehensive $500,000 community engagement, communications, and government relations plan. This plan supported project elements, including the development of the North End Investment Strategy, the opening of Whole Foods Midtown, and the creation of the Auburn Mixed-Use Development. Developed and executed a comprehensive Woodward Light Rail community engagement strategy that engaged over 400 stakeholders in developing the” Midtown Detroit. Inc, Transit Oriented Design Strategy. Served as the interim project director during the final eight months of the program grant.

Royal Oak, Mi

Part of a team that led regional community and economic development and historic preservation efforts in 11 cities and two counties along historic Woodward Avenue. Supported the successful National Scenic Byway’s U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration application, resulting in Woodward Avenue obtaining this prestigious federal designation and a $700,000 grant. Developed and coordinated the execution of a comprehensive community engagement, communications, and government relations plan that deepened community and key local, state, and federal stakeholder support. Managed several organizational pillars, including board relations, marketing and communications, and membership management. Served as co-interim director during the Executive Director’s maternity leave.

Detroit, Mi

Led the restructuring of a holiday economic stimulus event to support retailers and other service-based small businesses in Detroit's New Center, Midtown, Central Business District, Livernois Corridor, and Southwest Detroit. Developed strategic partnerships with community-based organizations to highlight critical efforts that support Detroiters. Developed a comprehensive communications and marketing campaign that resulted in several media partnerships and recognition from local government, civic, and business leaders, Over five years, participation increased by 46%.

Detroit, Mi

Co-led the community and media relations committee for a marque fundraiser for one of the country’s most significant opera companies, raising $587,000 over three years. Secured media partnerships with major media outlets worth over $65,000. Wrote press releases that gained over 351 story placements. Secured celebrity co-hosts from local media outlets and sports franchises for the event.

Southfield, Mi

Part of a team that specialized in sponsorship sales for several non-profit clients that generated $450,000. Developed and executed all promotional aspects of marketing campaigns.

Detroit, Mi

Part of an award-winning urban market sales and promotional team. Created innovative and comprehensive marketing strategies for clients focusing on retail, automotive, and entertainment industries that resulted in billings of $500,000. Worked with the promotions team to create on-site and on-air promotions for various clients. Provided community relations assistance on major community initiatives such as Coats for Kids and Sister Strut.

Detroit, Mi

Assisted in the development and execution of marketing and public relations campaign for the 2001 Comerica Tastefest, including the creation of media kits, press releases, and media follow-up