Teaching Urban Technology Sophomores Design Research.Course Objectives:Explore Design Research methodologies associated with Urban Technology to translate human experiences and needs into insights and design principles by developing a toolkit that includes:Ethnographic Research Preparation, Data Collection, Data Synthesis and Reporting. Begin Developing and Establishing Personal and Professional Identities in Urban Technology

• Consultant with Detroit Historical Museum to design and implement a 10-Day Immersion Program for High School Seniors to learn about Detroit History and Co-Develop Community Solutions• Thought leader with the National Association of Multi-Cultural Engineering Programs Advocates to Design a Cultural Hackathon to develop the skill sets and opportunities of Underrepresented Engineers• Commissioned Art Projects with community groups and individuals• Develop and Design Publications such as newsletters, poetry books, presentations and flyers• Mentoring, Coaching and Advising to students of color• Poetry Publication Consultation for Young Writers • Poetic Speaking Engagements for Non-Profit Organizations

Establishing and maintaining organizational culture to foster authentic relationships and engagements between employees and clients.

• Led the planning, development, and implementation of a $750 million research budget, leveraging analytics and statistics to inform data-driven decisions.• Conducted comprehensive research through focus groups, interviews, and surveys, applying psychology and research design expertise to triangulate project landing pads effectively.• Utilized strong analytical skills to analyze and synthesize survey results, transforming findings into innovative design principles that improved learning outcomes and personalized educational technology solutions.• Collaborated with a team of designers and business leads, fostering a collaborative environment for problem-solving and differentiated instruction in product development.• Demonstrated keen attention to detail in overseeing the coding and synthesis of 7 focus group interviews, ensuring accurate and meaningful insights for program evaluation and project management.• Led the ideation and logistical planning of four community engagement research events, showing innovative leadership in translating research insights into actionable opportunity areas.• Interfaced with third-party recruiting companies, exhibiting effective communication and collaboration while sourcing participants for interviews and focus groups.• Translated research insights into design principles and concepts, collaborating with internal teams of designers and activators to improve knowledge and enhance the overall project POV.• Applied expertise in social science and research design to develop and implement a Multi-Modal Research Plan, investigating pain points and industry trends with a data-driven approach.• Ensured success in project management through effective delegation and support of desk research, promoting collaboration and collaborative problem-solving among the team of 6 designers and business leads.

• Conducted in-depth research on barriers to homeownership for black and brown populations in Wisconsin, employing a research plan that integrated analytics, psychology, and statistics.• Led 20 virtual research interviews with black and brown homeowners across the state, utilizing qualitative research techniques to gather valuable insights.• Organized and facilitated four community brainstorming/research events, employing focus groups to co-create innovative solutions to homeownership barriers.• Utilized statistical programming to code and synthesize research findings and community conversations, leading to the development of design principles for addressing homeownership barriers.• Collaborated effectively with an internal team of 4 and an external board of 15 state and local professionals to improve knowledge and achieve comprehensive results.• Demonstrated strong analytical skills and attention to detail throughout the research process, ensuring accuracy and reliability of data.• Applied research design principles to guide the project management and program evaluation processes effectively.• Took the lead in driving the research project, showcasing exceptional leadership and problem-solving capabilities.• Fostered collaboration by establishing and maintaining productive relationships with diverse stakeholders from various professional backgrounds.• Cultivated a collaborative environment during the community brainstorming/research events, encouraging open communication and participation.• Incorporated educational technology to enhance the research process and data collection efficiency.• Leveraged personalized learning approaches to tailor the research interviews to each participant's unique experiences and needs.• Developed and implemented research methodologies that align with predicted social science learning outcomes, ensuring the study's relevance and significance.

Mechanical Engineering Fall 2016 - Present Research Advisory Board: TECH-AIDE Grant • Designed three-phase qualitative study to unpack the values, norms, expectations, and experiences of African Americans across the College of Engineering • Conducted 12 focus groups, and 25 one-on-one interviews of 54 African American students in Engineering• Interreacted with multiple University Departments and Centers to implement campus climate change through research and programmingFACELab Spring/Summer 2015Research Advisor: Morgan Hynes• Developed and implemented curriculum for four 9 day Everyday Engineering Camp in which 9-17-year-olds engaged with every step of the design process to address problems in their immediate communities• Developed Make an Engineer Activity in which participants build a model of an engineer using their personal interests and skills to solve global engineering problem• Conducted research on the impact of informal engineering experiences and activities

Working to boost the academic self confidence of Elementary and Middle school students in the Detroit Public Schools by facilitating the discovery of advanced mathematics concepts using Socratic teaching styles and engaging learning experiences.

Working in the Improvement Department of Dow Hydrocarbons on projects to improve the efficiency of the way Hydrocarbons are transported and moved.

Developed Strategies to assist the acquisition of South Africa's MassmartOversaw Knowledge management to ensure efficient steps were takenInterfaced with International Groups