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• Conduct learning and engagement needs analysis with clients on programs and resources to identify gaps and redundancies; design and implement solutions to meet strategic objectives• Facilitate strategic planning with clients for initiatives supporting racial, gender, and climate equity through training, community engagement, and employee development at all levels• Designed an interactive equity-focused toolkit for clean energy providers seeking to engage urban and rural underserved populations, improving program outcomes by 20% within 6 months• Partner with community-based organizations to facilitate stakeholder engagement activities; integrate local needs into program designs, ensuring accessibility and sustainability• Conduct research and create content for live and digital learning experiences; develop eLearning and instructor-led learning experiences; write articles, memos, and storyboards; provide mentorship on designing interactivity for scale

Richmond, California, Us

• Managed company-wide learning strategy; assessed workforce competencies and created strategic talent development programs aligned with company-wide goals and team KPIs• Launched a holistic program on inclusive leadership, management, communication, and performance management, improving the performance of 250+ leaders in 18 months• Collaborated with teams and department leaders to design and develop innovative, interactive learning experiences for new tools, methods, and policies; designed and implemented efficient and consistent L&D processes and assessments to ensure a standard of excellence• Enhanced company-wide DEI culture and awareness by architecting the DEI roadmap, developing all DEI training, and facilitating training for 100+ leaders

Tucson, Arizona, Us

• Created innovative, interactive learning programs, training materials, and assets, including eLearning, workshops, videos, social media, simulations, tools, assessments, and more• Facilitate interactive virtual workshops with an approach emphasizing emotional intelligence, collaborative learning, and realistic practice scenarios.• Support strategic planning for learning initiatives and widespread culture change across organizations•Implemented assessment tools, crafted reports, and presented findings to stakeholders, resulting in actionable recommendations for continuous learning and development• Managed global projects end to end, developing strategy and executing communications, budgeting, scope, scheduling, creative direction, deliverables, measurement, and data reporting

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Chicago, Il, Us

• Directed the development and implementation of 100+ curricular programs with undergraduate, graduate, and pre-professional faculty nationwide, leveraging design thinking and user-centered methods to meet diverse community needs• Organized workshops on inclusive curriculum design and pedagogy, ensuring a seamless application and selection process; strengthened faculty engagement and development• Established Grant Managers Working Group, driving cross-functional collaboration and strategic alignment; streamlined granting processes for efficiency and accountability• Facilitated strategic planning seminars with 35+ colleges and universities seeking to build undergraduate and pre-professional programs in intercultural social justice education• Facilitated strategic planning seminars with 35+ colleges and universities seeking to build undergraduate and pre-professional programs in intercultural social justice education

• Directed editorial workflows and partnered with global authors to create materials that emphasized diversity, inclusivity, and educational value• Coordinated events and conferences with third parties to deliver innovative professional development programs, leading to 30% gains in Scholar satisfaction over two years• Managed editorial and publication timelines; finalized all materials for publication; orchestrated all journal-related communications, marketing, and social media

Applied Sentience is a Next Generation Humanist Thinkblog associated with all six university Humanist Chaplaincies – Yale, Harvard, American, Stanford, Rutgers, and Columbia. This is the first collaborative project between each of the Humanist Chaplaincies and Communities. Applied Sentience was first launched as a Rutgers University project in 2013.

Baltimore, Md, Us

• Pioneered the Interfaith Leadership for Justice program, driving inclusive community engagement focusing on homelessness, hunger, racial equity, sustainability, and refugee care• Coached students to lead impactful dialogues across differences, resulting in a 30% improvement in student leadership and presentation skills on university assessments• Provide educational, creative, and logistical support for developing and implementing Campus Ministries' educational programming and events, which aim to improve interreligious literacy and collaboration among undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and their community neighbors.• Develop innovative, experiential curriculum and lead seminars, community service initiatives, and non-traditional educational experiences, including trips, workshops, and panel discussions with faculty members, local religious and professional leaders, and religious communities

New Haven, Connecticut, Us

As an Admissions Assistant, I coordinated the planning and execution of Open House days for prospective and admitted students, as well as for recruitment visits around the country. I assisted with updating and maintaining the admissions website and general communications, including writing blog posts and following up with social media. I helped make arrangements for student visitors, gave tours, and lent additional support to the office as needed.

My daily tasks as the Coordinator for Outreach and Communications were to help manage Fulbright's social media presence, assist in creation of multimedia recruitment materials, and handle incoming inquiries for the Fulbright Scholar Program. I also worked with our network of Campus Representatives and Fulbright Scholar Ambassadors to organize events and training for faculty and and administrative liaisons across the country. In addition, I made the arrangements for CIES' presence at 70+ national academic and professional conferences throughout the year, including several by previous Fulbright Scholars.

Master Of Arts, Religion/Religious Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Religious Studies, Theater