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Develop and implement community engagement strategies that align with the mission and vision of Democracy of Dreams.Grow and nurture a global community of like-minded dreamers, ensuring an inclusive, supportive environment for all members.Engage directly with the community via social media, newsletters, and forums to encourage ongoing participation and dialogue.Monitor community growth, engagement metrics, and feedback to continually improve community-building efforts.Identify and foster partnerships with other organizations, influencers, and thought leaders that align with our mission.

Austin, Texas, United States

*Leadership*Strategic Planning*Program Management*Communication*Training and Presentations*Collaboration*Problem-Solving*Monitoring and Evaluation*Advocacy and Networking*Cultural Competence*Cultivation

Seguin, Texas

*Designing and delivering courses in sociology. *Preparing lectures, creating assignments and exams, grading student work, and providing feedback.*Conducting quantitative and qualitative research.*Providing academic and career guidance to students, helping choose research topics, and navigate the requirements of their degree programs.*Participating in departmental and university committees, contributing to the governance of the department and the institution, and engaging in service activities within the broader academic community.*Community engagement to apply sociological knowledge to real-world issues, participate in public discourse, and promote social justice and equity.

* Designing and delivering courses in sociology. * Preparing lectures, creating assignments and exams, grading student work, and providing feedback.* Conducting quantitative and qualitative research.* Providing academic and career guidance to students, helping choose research topics, and navigate the requirements of their degree programs.* Participating in departmental and university committees, contributing to the governance of the department and the institution, and engaging in service activities within the broader academic community.* Community engagement to apply sociological knowledge to real-world issues, participate in public discourse, and promote social justice and equity.

Center For Diversity And Gender Studies, Texas State University

Oversaw the full editorial process for an academic journal focused on women and gender studies including content editing, manuscript submission, and journal publication while coordinating with a team of assistant editors and research editors.* Collaborated with the Chief and Board to establish comprehensive editorial policies and guidelines, ensuring consistency and quality in published content* Developed editorial policies and conducted outreach to peer researchers for collaboration and managed the peer-review process, liaising with field experts to ensure rigorous evaluation of submitted manuscripts* Facilitated communication between authors, reviewers, and editors, maintaining transparency and efficiency throughout the submission and review process* Conducted thorough quality control checks on manuscripts to uphold journal guidelines and standards, maintaining the integrity of published research.* Worked closely with the team to oversee the layout and formatting of journal issues, and tracked and assigned projects among journal staff, ensuring professional presentation both in print and online* Coordinated the release of journal issues, meticulously managing schedules to ensure accuracy and timely dissemination of research findings

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Develop and implement corporate social responsibility strategies and initiatives that align with the company's mission, values, and business objectives.Develop and lead trainings and presentations to nationwide brand ambassadors and store employees.Establish and maintain partnerships with nonprofit organizations, community groups, and industry stakeholders to support social impact initiatives and community engagement programs.Oversee corporate philanthropy programs, including donations, grants, and volunteerism, to support pet welfare, animal shelters, and related causes.Develop and implement communication strategies to effectively communicate the company's CSR initiatives internally and externally, including through marketing materials, website content, and social media platforms.Appear on weekly news programs and live news to as a storyteller to promote company initiatives.Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of CSR programs and initiatives, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting on progress to internal and external stakeholders.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Sociology

Activities and Societies: Center for Diversity and Gender Studies, Alpha Kappa Delta, Golden Key Society

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, A

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, National Society of Collegiate ScholarsMinor in Women's Studies