Develops curriculum for international and domestic private, non-profit and public sector clients focused on understanding and serving vulnerable/under resourced populations in emergency management.Employs diverse methodologies or frameworks (Examples: Backward Design, Constructivism, Experiential Learning: and Spiral Curriculum) when developing curriculum.Collaborate with stakeholders such as colleges/universities, private and public sector organizations and subject matter experts to ensure curriculum accuracy, efficacy, efficiency and effectiveness.Research and review preexisting curriculum and methodsIntegrate discussions of social justice, equity, and human rights into the curriculumResearch and include varied instructional methods that accommodate different learning styles, abilities, and preferences.Utilize a variety of assessment methods in curriculums (examples: formative, summative and authentic assessments) to assess and evaluate student learning.

IDS-105: Cultural Awareness in Online Learning

Instructor on the operationalization of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility in various enterprises

Resilience Office of Business ManagementLeads DEIBA Strategy and Implementation for 2000 employee FEMA Component Conducts research and analysis to identify and provide insight into long-­term strategic drivers; examining future challenges and opportunities to assess possible future program trends and capability gaps using risk-based methods.Coordinates with senior Agency leadership, staff and other program officials and experts as necessary to assist in the translation of long-term strategies into specific out year plans and resource request, coordinating as appropriate within FEMA and DHS, as well as with OMB, Congress, and other authorities and stakeholders.Implements strategic priorities with a focus on promoting equity including translating long-term strategies into specific plansAdvises senior leadership on impacts of equity-related decisions external to the organization including legislation and policyWorks with underserved communities at the local, state and/or federal level identifying ways to promote opportunities to close equity gapsParticipates in a broad range of special studies and investigations into aspects of the Agency's missions, strategies, programs, and processes that may have an Agency-wide impact.Advise and lead the organization and delivery of agency-wide diversity awareness events in conjunction with heritage and history months for 7+ Employee Resource Groups with over 5000+ members.Develops briefings, papers and reports on a variety of topics for presentation to the highest levels of the leadership; developing creative solutions to communicate complex data and research findings, including through data visualizations (graphs, charts, and maps), presentations, and websites.Serves as project manager for multiple federal contractors Coordinates with programs to ensure equity outcomes are being tracked and implemented within programs, and progress is reported to leadership.

113th Security Forces Squadron, Rank E-5/SSgt, Secret ClearanceDefends the National Capital RegionProvides exceptional lift to enable global engagement of national leadersProvides resilient fighter and support forces capable of rapid global employment Supports the District of Columbia and local communitiesConducts and trains in criminal investigative procedures, facility security, emergency management techniques, and first aid

Provides support, guidance, and advice on other ways that BSEE can eliminate institutional barriers for employees, applicants, and the publicAssists in the development, review, revisions, and edits of BSEE’s policies, procedures, and forms to ensure Executive Orders’ compliance.Safeguards gender-neutral phrasing, promotes diversity and inclusivity regardless of gender or sexual orientationRecommends language to eliminate barriers for LGBTQIA+ employees utilizing benefits of employmentCreates processes to ensure E.O. 13988 compliance for BSEE Records and training for BSEE personnelOutlines a conference/kickoff meeting to achieve a clear understanding of all tasks and potential problemsCreates a safe space for questionsEnsures communications use inclusive images/language/referencesEducates employee base about LGBTQIA+ issuesShapes a culture that celebrates LGBTQIA+ people bringing their full selves to workBuilds a culture of employee engagementEnsures the vision, strategy, goals, and progress are crystal clearPrioritizes frequent, transparent, relevant, and sustainable communicationBuilds an employee listening strategy that helps you capture and act on feedbackFacilitates connection points that allow employees to see leaders as real people

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility (DEIB) and Environmental and Energy Justice (EEJ) director for the Advanced Manufacturing Office within The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)Led cross-organizational DEIBA and EEJ efforts for 500+ employees and 40+ programs Conducted hiring, recruitment, and retention studies to assess operational baselines, and directs senior leadership on improvement tacticsAnalyzed DEIBA data and recommends strategies for improvement as a foundational strategic priority to the agency’s missionFacilitated stakeholder engagement to develop strategies to ensure equitable access to procurement opportunities for Disadvantaged Communities (DACs), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), and Minority Small Businesses (MSBs)Developed strategies to ensure equitable access to proposal reviewer opportunities for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and DACsDesigned and delivers DEIBA and EEJ training particularly around technical energy and environmental issues concerning DACsAnalyzed policy impacts on energy and environmental justice communities and drafts position papers, policy statements, and memorandums on energy and environmental justice communities

Field Leadership Division, Program AnalystProgram Analyst:Co-led Field Leadership personnel recruitment, deployment, development, and training activitiesConducted Field Leadership Cadre and N-IMAT InterviewsLed a 3-person team that developed the virtual (via Microsoft Teams and Zoom) training, interviewing, and evaluation SOPs and guides.Wrote and edited 25 Factory Evaluation System Position DescriptionsParticipated in National Incident Management Assistance Team Directive revisionAdvised and developed position papers for divisional senior leadership on human capital diversity, hiring, recruitment, and retention improvementsCadre Analytic and Research Methods ExpertDeployment Civil Rights Advisor:Led team for Title VI Compliance and Investigations for disaster response/recovery ops and 504 Compliance and Inspections for disaster response/recovery opsExecuted efforts to conduct witness interviews and field investigations for external civil rights complaints under civil rights statutes for disaster survivorsConducted Gap and Barrier Analyses, in conjunction with the regional administration, on affected communities before, during, and after disastersDeveloped and conducted DEE&I and civil rights statutes compliance training for community partnerships and disaster leadershipGenerated strategies to ensure equal access to procurement opportunities for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Minority Small Businesses (MSBs)Collaborated with State, Local, Tribes, and Territories (SLTT)Conducted field mapping of disaster areas to create demographic geospatial pictures to locate and serve hard to reach underserved populationsAlso:Department of Homeland Security EEO and Diversity External Outreach Working Group- FEMA Project LeadFEMA Pride LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group ChairOffice of Equal Rights (OER)/Field Leadership Cadre (FLC) Equity Working Group- Project ManagerContract Officer Representative

459th Security Forces Squadron Rank E-3 through E-4, Secret ClearanceProtected $3.9B worth of resources & over 65,000 military personnelElement Leader for Squad 6, supervised and trained 2 AirmenManaged over $2.5M worth of weapons & support resourcesPhysical Training Leader-B (PTL-B)Managed paper & digital forms and records for 3000+ military personnelConducted and trained in criminal investigative procedures, facility security, emergency management techniques, and first aidLed a 6-person market research team to prepare price documentation for the construction of a search pit wall on the south side of the Luke Air Force Base search pitAwarded Air Force Achievement AwardParticipates in the Rising 6 Airmen Mentorship organizationCompleted In-Residence Airmen Leadership School (ALS)Distinguished Graduate (Top 1%)Commandant's Award RecipientCertified Unit Control Center (UCC) Member for 801X exercise

Generated reports for District Legislative Council, Mayor, and high-level officialsConducted desk audits for District of Columbia Government agencies; completed 50+ for General Schedule (GS) and Wage Grade (WG) positionsDeveloped position descriptions for District of Columbia Government agencies; developed 25+ for General Schedule (GS) and Wage Grade (WG) positionsCompleted position/class evaluations for employees of the District of Columbia Government agencies; completed 50+ for General Schedule (GS) and Wage Grade (WG) positionsDeveloped and maintained DCHR desk audit tracking database; tracked 300+ desk audits for General Schedule (GS) and Wage Grade (WG) positionsDeveloped DCHR Class Review Project position questionnaires and survey processes for General Schedule (GS) and Wage Grade (WG) positions to promote pay equityClassified supervisory and non-supervisory positions for entire District agency, completed 50+ for General Schedule (GS) and Wage Grade (WG) positionsAdvised District agencies on compensation, organizational development, recruitment, staffing, and change management procedures to ensure compliance with District and Federal regulationsClassification Lead for DCHR Career Pathway Website Creation Project for General Schedule (GS) and Wage Grade (WG) positions

Office of Program Review, Monitoring, and Investigation, Office of the ChiefAs the Civil Rights Act and ADA compliance Program Manager:Conducted annual compliance reviews on all District service centers per Title VI, Chapter 14 of the DC Code, and civil rights statutes Led external civil rights reviews with contractors and subcontractors per Title VI, Chapter 14 of the DC Code, and civil rights statutes Led team that spearheaded research for agency facility improvements per Title VI, Chapter 14 of the DC Code, civil rights statutes, and OSHAAs the Agency Risk Manager:Developed agency Continuity of Operations Plans, Cost of Risk Reports, and Risk Management Plan Led agency Risk Assessment Control CommitteeOrganized agency liability claims responses with Chief Accountability Officer and General CounselAdvised agency administrators on data management and privacy considerationsConducted 15+ employee misconduct, discrimination, and liability investigationsServed on 3 Source Selection Evaluation Boards for 4 contracts as the risk management SMEReviewed Statements of Work and Performance Work Statements by the Federal Acquisitions Regulations for 1 primary contractor/ provider and 10+ subcontractors/providersSatisfied 100% of the annual agency risk requirements set forth by the City Chief Risk Manager As the Alternate Agency Program Coordinator for the Purchase Card Program:Conducted monthly compliance reviews of District agency P-Card purchasesTracked all agency purchases up to $2500 and coordinated agency purchase card special audits and reviews As the Audit Monitor and Internal Auditor:Revised and maintained the database to track all audit recommendations and completion statusesDeveloped responses and action plans to satisfy audit requirementsAdvised agency on best practices and internal control creation to satisfy OIG and District AuditorLed joint administration audit response team satisfied 95% of the audit recommendations in one FY

Developed community partnerships with private businesses and temporary job agencies to create paid employment opportunities for prior incarcerated young adults.Provided counseling on opportunities for enrollment in postsecondary educational programs at institutions of higher education.Provided workplace readiness training to develop social skills and independent thinking.Created, planned, and presented professional development modules about transition programming.Consulted with university partners to facilitate relationships and create post-secondary opportunities.Partnered with employers and other community partners to support training experiences.Delivered general education curriculum to prior incarcerated young adults.Guided 15 participants in attaining High School equivalency credentials in 6 -10 months.Led 25 program participants in acquiring regular and recurring employment for 12 months.Led 7 program participants in gaining acceptance into institutions of Higher EducationInstituted life coaching, health discussions, reconciliatory justice, and communication improvement into the curriculum

69th Security Forces Squadron Rank E-1 through E-3, Secret ClearanceProtect $3.9B worth of resources & over 65,000 military personnelElement Leader for Squad 6, supervised and trained 2 AirmenManage over $2.5M worth of weapons & support resourcesPhysical Training Leader-B (PTL-B)Managed paper & digital forms and records for 3000+ military personnelConduct and trained in criminal investigative procedures, facility security, emergency management techniques, and first aid