Achieving zero health disparities by promoting equity-centered, trauma-informed care across Missouri.

Work closely with Kansas City’s urban school districts, postsecondary institutions, and businesses to support programming and strategic planning that prepares urban students for success in STEM postsecondary programs and careers. Provide multicultural program management.Recruit underrepresented students for PREP-KC STEM Academies and opportunities.Manage the Academy budgets and assist with grant reporting.Facilitate monthly Academy curriculum design meetings re: relevant work-based-learning and early college course-taking.Facilitate collaboration between postsecondary, high school faculty, and business partners – this includes regular meetings at the high school sites to check-in with staff and students.Ensure student success in college courses by establishing intervention and retention strategies.Research new industry opportunities re: advancement of work-based-learning experiences and Academy development.Provide support to Academy graduates as they matriculate into postsecondary programs.

Designed and implemented the Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Summer Institute in partnership with the Law School Admissions Council.Provided fiscal guidance and oversight of the PLUS Institute. Conducted PLUS program evaluation and grant compliance.Created program assessment tools for PLUS students and faculty.Developed diverse marketing tools and co-managed the law school’s social media campaign. Promoted community relations to strengthen the diversity pipeline. Fostered relationships with Kansas and Missouri schools to strengthen the number of underrepresented and underserved groups who enter and graduate from law school.Served on the Admissions Strategic Planning Committee.

Conducted compliance field inspections at various industrial and commercial facilites. Reviewed and interpreted permits, source registrations, local ordinances, and state/federal regulations. Composed concise compliance reports for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Agency.Served as supervisory backup for the enforcement section.

Developed HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, and alcohol information campaigns (e.g. K.I.S.S Keeping it Safe and Sexy) and prevention programming for campus residents.Coordinated and facilitated SWAT (Students Working against Trauma) and SASS (Strong and Sensational Sisters) counseling groups. Provided individual counseling for interpersonal, emotional, disciplinary and retention concerns. Performed intake assessments, obtained biopsychosocial histories and composed case notes.