Chelsea Whitaker, M.A. Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Program Manager/Chair, Committee for Diversity & Inclusion (August 2022 - present)- Develop, organize, and facilitate ongoing DEI education and programming department-wide- Assess effectiveness of DEI initiatives in accordance to the strategic plan- Work with with external partners to increase resource access and encourage cross-functional collaborationFaculty Fellow in Residence Selection Committee (January 2024 - present)Incident Response Team Development Working… Show more Program Manager/Chair, Committee for Diversity & Inclusion (August 2022 - present)- Develop, organize, and facilitate ongoing DEI education and programming department-wide- Assess effectiveness of DEI initiatives in accordance to the strategic plan- Work with with external partners to increase resource access and encourage cross-functional collaborationFaculty Fellow in Residence Selection Committee (January 2024 - present)Incident Response Team Development Working Group (Summer 2021)Supervise a three-person professional team for a 900-person community; indirectly supervise 27 paraprofessional team members including recruitment, onboarding, learning & development, and retentionDirect all aspects of the programs, services, and operations for the assigned community, including budget allocations and managementDevelop and implement community development initiatives through a DEI-lens using qualitative and quantitative data Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

Presented at ACPA Annual Conference in St. Louis, MO and NASPA Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD:Abolition University: Reimagining Collective Community Care in Student Affairs. Presented at ACPA Annual Conference in St. Louis, MO and NASPA Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD.Supervise a 17-person paraprofessional team for a 800-person communityManage the community's day-to-day community development initiatives and programsProvide behavioral and crisis… Show more Presented at ACPA Annual Conference in St. Louis, MO and NASPA Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD:Abolition University: Reimagining Collective Community Care in Student Affairs. Presented at ACPA Annual Conference in St. Louis, MO and NASPA Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD.Supervise a 17-person paraprofessional team for a 800-person communityManage the community's day-to-day community development initiatives and programsProvide behavioral and crisis intervention using restoratives practicesManage over 200 programs across the academic year lifecycle Show less

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Supervised 23 arts and culturally-based communities at Tufts University, implementing the first student advisor and programming system.• Initiated ERGs for racially minoritized and LGBTQ+ identifying student staff, promoting workplace diversity and satisfaction.• Increased application submissions by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for student staff.

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Coordinated and facilitated weekly seminars and monthly programming in the Columbus, OH community for the Kellogg-Moser Sustainability and Food Security Learning Community.• Established a racial affinity group for graduate student employees to promote inclusivity and diversity.• Tracked and reported on in-hall programming initiatives to measure impact and effectiveness.

• Conducted a 3-month cultural climate assessment leading to a university-wide dialogue series with alumni, executives, and community members.• Facilitated a student-centered workshop using critical race theory and performance studies frameworks.• Created and distributed a 40-page resource guide with recruitment strategies, show season advice, and pedagogical suggestions.

Greater St. Louis Area

Orchestrated a 3-day, in-person interview weekend incorporating current scholars, staff, faculty, and alumniOrganized and implemented a 3-day, off-campus, pre-orientation retreat focused on community and leadership developmentCoordinated faculty guest speakers for weekly seminar taken by 40 first-year scholarsConnected students to university offices in order to secure research opportunities, TAships, and summer internships resulting in 100% of the first-year cohort… Show more Orchestrated a 3-day, in-person interview weekend incorporating current scholars, staff, faculty, and alumniOrganized and implemented a 3-day, off-campus, pre-orientation retreat focused on community and leadership developmentCoordinated faculty guest speakers for weekly seminar taken by 40 first-year scholarsConnected students to university offices in order to secure research opportunities, TAships, and summer internships resulting in 100% of the first-year cohort securing a summer opportunity before the semester's endSupported curriculum development professionals for a 3-month diversity and inclusion courseManaged communication and resources for over 60 live-in faculty and faculty assigned to residential communitiesAssisted in the organization and implementation of a reading program for the incoming class of over 2,000 first-year students during orientation Show less

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Managed a team of four analysts to develop HIM software tailored to customer needs• Specialized in HIM: Deficiency Tracking to optimize Foundation System procedures• Certified in Health Information Management (HIM), EpicCare, Cogito, and Bridges modules

Master'S Degree, Higher Education & Student Affairs

Activities and Societies: Higher Education Student Personnel Association (Scholarly and Professional Development Chair and Alumni &.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Theater And African & African-American Studies

Activities and Societies: Association of Black Students (member), Cast & Crew student theater (social chair 2012), Black Anthology.