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Young Invincibles’ mission is to amplify the voices of young adults in the political process and expand economic opportunity for our generation.

Illinois, United States

Provided leadership and strategy for this newly established role for the organization. Lead cross-departmental work groups for Membership and Advocacy campaigns. Organized a two-year campaign resulting in $50M in relief dollars in the Illinois' state budget for the arts and culture sector. Organized an advocacy day in Springfield, with over 150.

Joliet, IL

With the co-founder, activated over 50 alumni from Joliet Township High Schools #204 to fundraise and advocate for students. Activities included a community step-show Kick Off event, an annual gala, creation of 5 scholarship programs, 2 after-school programs, and a COVID-19 public will campaign, “#BlackFolksInMasks.” Served as primary liaison with the.

Greater Chicago Area

Oversee daily operations of organization including financial procedures and reporting, general operations, human resources, marketing, and public relations. Support the Executive Director in working with the Board of Directors and committees. Occasionally serve as a representative and advocate for the organization. Support Producing Director and leadership.

Multiple Locations

Worked as an independent contractor while completing my Masters’ degree and founding a community organization in my hometown. Served as both lead and as a team member across multiple industries including arts and creative, education, social, and corporate clients. Experienced in 1:1 and group coaching, facilitation, project management, and community.

Chicago, IL

Founding Director of a department that oversaw Fine Arts, Out-of-School Time and Field Trip programs. Created a small-grants program that awarded $100,000 in grants to support arts education, out-of-school time and field trip programs. Developed and implemented a database system to track and report program attendance. Managed school-based vendors for both.

Manage district-wide, free tutoring offered through No Child Left Behind, a federal appropriation totaling $50 million with 97% of the budget going directly to student services. Manage a team of 3 coordinators and 350+ site coordinators. Oversaw the fiscal, marketing, policy and compliance processes for the program. Exceeded fiduciary responsibilities.

Certificate, "Leadership, Organizing, And Action"

Led by Faculty Chair Marshall Ganz, Leadership, Organizing and Action: Leading Change is a 15-week online executive program designed to.

Master'S Of Arts (M.A.), Performing Arts Administration

Bachelor'S Of Arts (B.A.), Theatre Arts

Study Abroad, Spanish, Arts, & Culture

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