Director, Research and Evaluation: Drawing on over 20 years of individual and group analysis to frame continuous improvement models for youth, this transition allows me to lead the development, refinement, and communication of relevant data materials–such as United Way’s Equity Data Series and Indicators of Community Strength–that inform evidence-based strategies for changing lives. In addition to developing evaluation tools and metrics to measure, track, and report outcomes for United Way… Show more Director, Research and Evaluation: Drawing on over 20 years of individual and group analysis to frame continuous improvement models for youth, this transition allows me to lead the development, refinement, and communication of relevant data materials–such as United Way’s Equity Data Series and Indicators of Community Strength–that inform evidence-based strategies for changing lives. In addition to developing evaluation tools and metrics to measure, track, and report outcomes for United Way programs and initiatives, I analyze and extrapolate local, regional, and national trends to better connect partner agencies with resources that advance our community investment schema in ways that are trauma-sensitive, fiscally responsible, and culturally respectful. Show less

Director, Community Impact: Leveraging my organizing and advocacy experience from a 20-year background in public education, I provide oversight and supervision for a variety of United Way programs and initiatives including, but not limited to, the Richmond Youth Program Quality Intervention (YPQI), Greater Richmond Alliance for Out-of-School (GRAOST), and the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) with a focus toward sharing best practices, exploring innovation, and implementing continuous… Show more Director, Community Impact: Leveraging my organizing and advocacy experience from a 20-year background in public education, I provide oversight and supervision for a variety of United Way programs and initiatives including, but not limited to, the Richmond Youth Program Quality Intervention (YPQI), Greater Richmond Alliance for Out-of-School (GRAOST), and the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) with a focus toward sharing best practices, exploring innovation, and implementing continuous improvement strategies. As a convener and facilitator, I take a broad view of the workings of our non-profit partner organizations including shared data systems, researching and interpreting local, state and national trends, policy and budget review, and conducting workshops and training opportunities for youth development professionals to empower individuals and address systemic problems. Show less

AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison: In partnership with United Way, AFL-CIO, and their member associations, I support organized labor employees and their families right in the communities in which they live. By engaging union members in public service campaigns, raising awareness of the great things they are doing for local neighborhoods and the Central Region as a whole, and providing them with support and access to resources in times of need, we work together to strengthen communities while… Show more AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison: In partnership with United Way, AFL-CIO, and their member associations, I support organized labor employees and their families right in the communities in which they live. By engaging union members in public service campaigns, raising awareness of the great things they are doing for local neighborhoods and the Central Region as a whole, and providing them with support and access to resources in times of need, we work together to strengthen communities while addressing the underlying causes of societal problems and building capacity for successful campaigns to have lasting impact around the issues of income mobility, education, and health. Show less

CCT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides low cost training and performance opportunities in the theatrical arts for the education and entertainment of youth in the Richmond Metro Area. We rely on the efforts of caring volunteers to support the work that allows CCT to engage area youth in rich community theater productions regardless of income, access, or experience.As Board President (2019 & 2020), I led a Strategic Planning process in partnership with The Spark Mill, the… Show more CCT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides low cost training and performance opportunities in the theatrical arts for the education and entertainment of youth in the Richmond Metro Area. We rely on the efforts of caring volunteers to support the work that allows CCT to engage area youth in rich community theater productions regardless of income, access, or experience.As Board President (2019 & 2020), I led a Strategic Planning process in partnership with The Spark Mill, the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, and The Cameron Foundation, working to transform CCT from a long-time labor of love by its founding family to a growing Member-supported community asset. Show less

For nearly two decades, I taught General Biology to Standard, College Preparatory, and Honors-level students, General Chemistry to Standard, College Preparatory, and Honors-level learners, as well as Advanced Placement Chemistry.While at James River HS, I served on the School Improvement Planning (SIP) committee, with a considerable focus on increasing On-Time Graduation Rates, particularly for identified Gap Groups. One of the strategies that we worked toward was increasing student… Show more For nearly two decades, I taught General Biology to Standard, College Preparatory, and Honors-level students, General Chemistry to Standard, College Preparatory, and Honors-level learners, as well as Advanced Placement Chemistry.While at James River HS, I served on the School Improvement Planning (SIP) committee, with a considerable focus on increasing On-Time Graduation Rates, particularly for identified Gap Groups. One of the strategies that we worked toward was increasing student body cohesion and creating a sense of investment in the overall identity of what it meant to be a member of the school community. A spin-off committee, of which I was a part, addressed the logistics of student flow throughout the building to reduce lost instructional time due to tardiness, as well as simplifying procedures and consequences to minimize confrontations between students and teachers.At Manchester HS I led a collaborative effort of teachers and administrators to establish the Positive Image Committee which worked to raise the morale of the school community through visible participation in community events, set goals for student/teacher/support personnel recognition to foster a greater sense of inclusion, and restructured the faculty processional/recessional at graduation to reinforce the close, interdependent relationship between teachers and students.The building was under renovation during my time at Thomas Dale HS, and I took advantage of the opportunity to restructure the chemistry laboratory environment by reorganizing chemical storage into compliance with EPA/OSHA codes, conducted the modernization of chemical inventory/ordering with commercial software, and petitioned for changes to the newly updated Chemical Hygiene Plan. Show less

From 2009-2013, I served as the Full-time Released President of the Chesterfield Education Association, and Chair of the Chesterfield/Colonial Heights UniServ Council. During my term in office, I advanced the relationships between the CEA, the Superintendent and the School Board, serving on a number of division-wide committees with the full respect of the central office staff. I built especially strong relationships with the Assistant Superintendents for both Finance and Human Resources.… Show more From 2009-2013, I served as the Full-time Released President of the Chesterfield Education Association, and Chair of the Chesterfield/Colonial Heights UniServ Council. During my term in office, I advanced the relationships between the CEA, the Superintendent and the School Board, serving on a number of division-wide committees with the full respect of the central office staff. I built especially strong relationships with the Assistant Superintendents for both Finance and Human Resources. My ability to craft and consistently deliver the external message of the CEA allowed me to successfully utilize multiple media outlets in our local market to keep educational issues in the public view. I redesigned and maintained the CEA website, adding a blog, Facebook page, and YouTube channel with the goal of promoting information sharing, rather than information storage. However, my greatest strength as an education advocate has always been as a policy analyst and strategist. I served on multiple Virginia Department of Education committees, represented the Association on a panel with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, participated in a roundtable discussion with Deputy Secretary of Education Tony Miller hosted by the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce, and gave remarks on federal stimulus funding for education as a lead-in speaker to Vice President Biden. Show less

At the County/Division level, I served as Teacher Representative to the Executive Board of Chesterfield County Council of PTAs, communicating the needs/interests of over 4100 CCPS teachers to the Board, and supporting programs that promote safe, positive student behaviors.

During my time on the Board, we undertook a revision to our organization's Mission and Vision, as well as explored options for geographic restructuring of service delivery areas. I also served two terms on the Legislative Committee.

As a member of President Clinton’s AmeriCorps National Service Program, I served as part of a joint venture between the New York Departments of Labor and Social Services, through which I conducted Basic Skills Training, both for General Equivalency Diploma and Adult Basic Education training with a population of high school drop-outs. I managed a caseload of 17 clients (ages 16-24) for which I developed and implemented educational criteria for a Summer Youth Employment Program (80 youth) in… Show more As a member of President Clinton’s AmeriCorps National Service Program, I served as part of a joint venture between the New York Departments of Labor and Social Services, through which I conducted Basic Skills Training, both for General Equivalency Diploma and Adult Basic Education training with a population of high school drop-outs. I managed a caseload of 17 clients (ages 16-24) for which I developed and implemented educational criteria for a Summer Youth Employment Program (80 youth) in conjunction with area schools and municipal offices. I presented weekly workshops in Goal Setting, Resume Building, Interview Preparation, Interpersonal Communication Skills, and Civic Responsibility.I also chaired the Community Family Literacy Team, coordinating public and private agencies including Employment and Training, Literacy Volunteers of America, Project Head Start, Parent and Child Center, and Center for Domestic Violence Prevention. Using a grant secured during that time, I co-authored a language development booklet for new parents and their young children distributed at area hospitals and libraries. Show less