A program leader with a broad background of success advocating for disadvantaged citizens, combined with strong organizational and operational expertise. I am committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace and society. Experienced researcher. Accomplished negotiator and mediator. Years of successful staff development. Professional achievements include corporate and non-profit leadership, technical assistance and support, diversifying the workplace, increasing employee engagement, stabilizing turnover, designing effective internships and AmeriCorps programs. Life achievements thus far, multi-year labor advocacy and contract negotiator resulting in establishment of a new MN AFSCME Council 5 local with 98% of the terms of the inaugural contract ratified, Hennepin County Race Equity Advisory Council, building houses for people who need one (as a Habitat for Humanity-Global Village Team Lead), research in housing, gentrification, and environmental policy using a socio-political lens, grass roots housing advocacy and direct lobbying, and providing guidance and commitment to adult learners as they obtain their GED.
Listed skills include Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Management, and 12 others.
