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With the Senior Leadership team, develop the overall organizational program strategy and keyindicators for success and guide the development of program strategy and indicators.Work in partnership with the program team to develop and implement an inclusive, empoweringand goal driven culture to increase positive social impact.Lead all national program initiatives, under the direction of the CEO.

Develop and implement programs to meet the needs of the IGNITE community thatrange from civic engagement to political leadership training to college-aged womenthrough college chapters, virtual and in-person trainings, College Councils, and nationalevents.Research and identify cities for program expansion. Lead expansion work includingcommunity mapping, community needs assessments, and organization and communityinstitutions for potential partnership. Develop, create and provide program oversight for College Councils to engage studentsfrom universities across each region throughout the academic year.Collaborate with the Fellows Program Team to administer College Program initiatives atFellowship sites.Create a community outreach and engagement strategy for the College Program,sustain existing partnerships, foster new partnerships that promote IGNITE’sprogramming and initiatives, and expand the organization’s political professional andelected network.

Create a community outreach and engagement strategy for the region, sustain existing partnerships, foster new partnerships that promote IGNITE’s programming and initiatives, and expand the region’s political professional and elected network.Develop and implement programs to meet the needs of the IGNITE community that range from civic engagement to political leadership training via K-8, high school, college, training and alumni programming.Recruit, hire and supervise regional program employees; implement and oversee professional development and/or training for regional program staff and Fellows.

Whittier, California, United States

The Interim Associate Dean of Students works closely with the Interim Vice President & Dean of Students in providing leadership and support to the Student Life team. The Interim AD serves as the senior student affairs officer in the absence of the Interim Vice President & Dean of Students.Directly supervised the work of the Campus Life Cluster team, comprised of the Office of Equity and Inclusion, Office of Student Engagement, and student engagement within Office of Residential Life and Housing.Provided strategic planning and implementation of programs and services and is responsible for delivering services to students that promote their academic and personal development.Oversaw New Student Orientation including managing collaborations with the Associate Dean for First Year Programs, developing and marketing the Orientation schedule, and selecting, hiring, training, andsupervising Orientation student staff. Responsible for marketing and oversight of per-orientation programs, and supporting effective and impactful transition programs for new and transfer students.

Whitter, Ca

Oversaw all departmental functions and administration for the Office of Student Engagement.Directed staff in short and long term planning, goal and strategy setting, program, policy and procedures development, learning outcome assessment, and program evaluation.Responsible for the development and oversight of student leadership activities and a comprehensive student leadership development program.Oversaw the management of the Campus Labs software and Engage platform. Served as a team member for the Campus Life Cluster leadership team. Supervised the facilities and programs of the Campus Center including courtyard, student lounge, and Club 88.Advised the Associated Students of Whittier College (ASWC), Senate in their management student body fees and ASWC sponsored activities/programs.Oversaw the Assistant Director who will advise Program Board in the execution of large-scale events for the entire student body.Oversaw student organization registration, recognition, and regular updating of leadership information; maintain organizational records; advisement of governing bodies (i.e. Inter-Club Council, Inter-Society Council, Diversity Council, Social Justice Coalition, and Media Council).

Greater Los Angeles Area

Provided departmental leadership on women's leadership programs, student government, and civic engagement opportunities. Advised the Student Government Association. Supported SGA through ongoing advisement, coordinating training, budget administration, programming and event oversight, liability and risk management and publicity approval.Planned, implemented, and managed a division-wide assessment plan. Chaired Student Affairs Assessment Team meetings. Provided training and coordinated professional development opportunities and resources for staff on best practices in assessment. Represented the Division of Student Affairs with University assessment initiatives and committees, including the Assessment Task Force. Coordinated the design and analysis of overall departmental and program-specific assessment including the reporting of outcomes and results. Worked closely with the AVP to coordinate strategic initiatives related to leadership and civic engagement for the entire university including Mount Leads and MSMU Votes. Assisted planning and implementing comprehensive civic and democratic engagement plan including university involvement with national programs and voter registration and education efforts. Planned and facilitated voter registration and education outreach and programs including Constitution Day and National Voter Registration Day. Coordinated the student application process for the Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) seminars including recruitment, interviews, pre-/post-trip meetings, and assessment. Provided Greek Life support and guidance to the sororities on campus by advising the chapter presidents, coordinating annual recruitment, and developing anti-hazing training.Coordinated the branding and design of major departmental programs, including the design of the MSMU Votes, Mount Leads, Mount and MentorNet.Supervised 1 graduate intern.Served as co-advisor for MSMU chapter of NSLS (National Society of Leadership and Success).

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Directed ongoing strategy, communications, and planning for national college/university (C/U)partner member retention and student member engagement programs. Increased the number of C/U partners from 600 to 850 in the first year.Directed three national student leadership programs: the National Student Advisory Council,Campus Action Project grant, and AAUW student organizations. Managed the application process, curriculum design, and assessment strategies for all three programs. Responsible for planning weekend orientation and leadership retreat for student advisory council.Oversaw the substantial growth of the AAUW national student organization program with minimum cost. Created student leader training content on recruitment, fundraising, budgeting, leadership transition, and other topics. Provided technical support and guidance to student leaders, advisors, and interested volunteers.Served as a team leader for AAUW’s Clinton Global Initiative strategic partnership. Co-coordinatedthe student delegation to the 2013 and 2014 Clinton Global Initiative University (CGIU) summit.Provided leadership and support for a national conference of almost 1,000 women student leaders.Developed online and in-person content to train and engage college partners, volunteer leaders,and others on topics related to higher education, women and leadership, and building communitypartnerships.Served as staff liaison to Board of Directors college/university relations committee. Worked withstate and branch volunteer leaders to establish and strengthen relationships with local colleges.Managed the C/U team involving one program associate and two interns.

Fairfax, Va

Coordinated the work of a hybrid academic and student affairs program. Provided support toprogram faculty and managed appointment contracts. Oversaw the daily operations of the center.Collaborated with staff to build a culture of appreciation within the center.Developed co-curricular programming with a focus on diversity, social justice, and identity. Advisedand assisted in program development, including identifying collaborators, arranging for speakers,promotion, and managing event logistics.Managed program budget of $500,000.Directed program communications, including externally used annual report, quarterly newsletter,listserv messages, social media, and website.Supervised work of two graduate assistants and seven student assistants.Provided administrative support and leadership while serving on the 2012 Southeastern Women’s Studies Association Conference steering committee. Designed conference printed materials.

Baltimore, Md

Mentored McNair Summer Fellows and provided information about advanced degree application processes and the graduate school experience.Supervised apartments occupied by 6 McNair Fellows; enforced rules and regulations of the Office of Residential Life and the McNair Scholars Program.Assisted with administrative aspects of the Summer Research Institute.

Philadelphia, Pa

Provided support to federally-funded college preparation program serving 90 underserved high school students.Prepared progress reports of students in program; counseled students regarding progress.Utilized National Student Clearinghouse data to assess and evaluate program success.Planned program activities such as college visits and annual closing ceremony.

Assisted with sorority recruitment counselor training.

B.A., English

Activities and Societies: Associated Students, CSUF, Incorporated, Titan Student Union Governing Board, Academic Senate, Camp Titan, Zeta.

M.S.Ed., Higher Education

Presentation at AAAGSE's conference on Race and Education: "From HSI to PWI: Identity, Race, and Graduate School

Certificate, Wellness Coaching

This certificate trains individuals in the core competencies of the coaching profession, including skills in relationship-building, active.

Graduate Certificate, Nonprofit Management

Coursework in association management, marketing, public relations, and law.