D'Mari Creque, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Develop virtual and in-person advocacy trainings, capacity-building activities, and Hill briefings for policy and advocacy organizations and partners, utilizing Experiential Learning methods and inclusive meeting.
• Write, produce and fact-check content related to whole-learner education and K-12 education; design presentations and present at conferences geared toward policymakers, advocacy organizations, funders, educators, and.
• Meet with Congressional staffers and members to elevate the importance of whole-learner education policies and practices; provide comments on proposed and reauthorized federal legislation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with funders; provide monthly updates and write yearly reports to highlight progress made, use of budgeted funds, and share ideas for future funding and partnerships.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Led the development of products, training sessions, and asynchronous modules for states, districts, and other policymakers on educator shortages, workforce diversity, special education, and whole child topics.
• Identified and synthesized research on evidence-based practices and high-leverage practices for strengthening and diversifying the educator workforce, culturally responsive practices, and other issues of educator.
• Prepared, coordinated and led presentations at national convenings designed for states, districts, and other educational partners and served as a facilitator in conferences and collaboratives.
• Conducted qualitative and quantitative analyses on school and district improvement efforts using relevant research and best practices to improve state and district support to schools and other departments.

• Presented at virtual meetings on various education & policy issues such as assessment, culturally relevant & responsive practices, and other issues facing different intersectional demographics such as LGBTQ+ students.
• Led sessions at nonprofits, consulting firms, and community colleges on prioritizing equity in instruction, policies, and practices.
• Utilized diverse facilitation techniques to engage with participants from diverse backgrounds and initiate meaningful discussions.
• Provided one-on-one coaching and support to a diverse set of clients, helping them develop and implement DEIB strategies.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Advise leadership on public relations, standard definitions, vision, mission, and policies as part of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice taskforce; conduct training for staff and consultants.
• Streamlined the contracting process by developing templates and standard operating procedures; oversee contract drafting and execution.
• Track grant spending and expense to ensure report accuracy and compliance with funder requirements; collaborate with development to complete applications for grant-funded programs.
• Ensure organizational compliance with Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) by determining filing requirements, registering staff and consultants, filing correspondence, and collaborating with the legal team to meet.

• Coached clients on various ways to promote participant engagement with presenters and fellow attendees during virtual sessions.
• Managed the setup and execution of virtual meetings, ensuring that DEIB principles and positive user experience were centered.
• Trained support staff on navigating and utilizing various virtual meeting tools such as setting up breakout rooms, sharing Zoom polls, creating other virtual engagement activities, and using multiple functionalities to.
• Attended other virtual events and webinars to increase functional expertise in virtual meeting hosting and facilitation.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Designed professional development for Educational Equity, Assessment, and Information Management programs and identified synergistic collaboration opportunities for staff and consultants.
• Conducted program evaluations assessing sustainability, member satisfaction, and equity commitment, then leveraged feedback to develop future professional development agendas.
• Consulted as part of the internal DEI taskforce creating organizational definitions, facilitating training sessions, conducting a people survey, and analyzing policies and programs.
• Spearheaded recruitment and membership management efforts, including registration, fundraising, and collaboration process improvements; oversaw logistics and travel for participants.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Counseled students and parents on educational cost and financial aid, providing guidance on FAFSA completion, accepting financial aid awards, signing Master Promissory Notes, applying to scholarships and work-study.
• Verified and ensured system-implemented tuition and student refund accuracy; assessed third-party and external vendor contracts for accuracy to ensure student financial status.

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

• Oversaw office operations, including fielding phone calls, faxing, filing, sorting mail, technical support, and data entry; designed flyers and banners for office events.
• Filed and tracked real estate listings, rentals, sales, settlements, and releases; assisted with check deposits and commission disbursement.

• Managed computer setup, software installation, and network cables; oversaw hardware and software troubleshooting and computer repairs.
• Conducted vendor research and compiled at least 3 vendor quotes for parts and supplies to compare product and pricing and inform purchasing decisions.

• Maintained responsibility for accounts payable and receivable functions, purchase card reconciliation, vendor verification and management, and monthly budget reconciliation.
• Developed biannual expenditure summaries and reporting for management leveraging QuickBooks and Excel.

• Assisted current and prospective international students; managed the Intercultural Services website and blog, and supported intercultural student events.

Master Of Education - Med, Education Policy And Leadership

Dean's Scholar Recipient

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Social Sciences

Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society – Tau Chapter, National Society of Leadership and Success, Phi Kappa Phi Honor.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, General Studies