India Blackburn, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Woodstock, Georgia, United States

India Blackburn is a licensed and dedicated REALTOR® who is committed to serving her clients with the utmost professionalism and care. India’s extensive background in postsecondary education and her doctorate in education from the University of Georgia have given her a unique set of skills that sets her apart from other realtors. India has a strong commitment to specializing in serving a diverse clientele that includes veterans, first-time homebuyers, and experienced buyers and sellers. She understands that each client has unique needs and concerns, and she takes the time to get to know them on a personal level to ensure that their real estate goals are achieved. India's attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to negotiate make her a valuable asset to any real estate transaction. With India, you can expect a high level of professionalism, integrity, and personalized service. In addition to her specialized services, India is willing to work with anyone interested in educating themselves on the real estate process. She understands that navigating the real estate market can be overwhelming, and she is dedicated to providing her clients with the knowledge and support they need to make informed decisions. If you are a veteran, a first-time homebuyer, or looking to buy or sell a property, India Blackburn is the REALTOR® for you. Contact her today to schedule a consultation and see how she can assist you in achieving your real estate goals.

Burbank, California, United States

Medical Physician Preparation (MPP) Academy / NAPCA FoundationThe Medical Physician Preparation (MPP) Academy is a year-round, early outreach medical school preparation program. We partner with medical schools, student organizations, and other stakeholders to build a pipeline of future medical students, from diverse backgrounds to the physician workforce. Co-Executive Director Feb. 2022 – July 2023* Responsible for planning and executing a variety of recruitment and outreach strategies and activities to attract and enroll elementary, middle, high school, and undergraduate students for the MPP Academy.* Advise students, parents, educators, and other stakeholders on MPP Academy features and benefits, admissions requirements, application process, financial assistance/scholarship information, etc.* Developed logic models for MPP Academy to highlight the organizations immediate, intermediate, and long-term outcomes.* Develop and implement a strategic student recruitment and community outreach plan to recruit and enroll students.* Develop and foster relationships with school administration, school counselors, teachers, and other stakeholders to facilitate student recruitment and community outreach activities.* Execute a variety of school-wide recruitment and outreach activities such as delivering virtual classroom presentations to student and school staff.* Lead virtual information sessions with prospective students and parents, educators, and other stakeholders.* Conduct follow-up meetings with students, parents, and other stakeholders via email, telephone, or video conferencing.* Develop engaging social media, print, and web content, in collaboration with our community outreach team, to promote and increase the visibility of MPP Academy. * Perform other related duties as assigned to support mission and goals.

Decatur, Georgia, United States

Georgia State University (Post-Consolidation Georgia Perimeter College), Clarkston, GAResearch University with Two Year College * 50,000+ Students * Public & Commuter * 6 Campuses Division of Student Affairs•Serves as a multi-campus primary judicial hearing officer for Title IX initiatives, compliance, investigation and remediation including interpreting the Sexual Misconduct Policy and Student Code of Conduct and Policies, supervising and/or facilitating the resolution of complaints through formal and informal processes, providing leadership in the investigation and disposition of general conduct matters, facilitating various appeals processes, utilizing appropriate tracking systems to monitor student compliance with judicial directives and sanctions, and recommending appropriate changes to relevant University policy and procedures. •Provides conflict resolution and services as referral agent in addressing faculty, staff, student, and community concerns with campus environment, special programs and academic concerns. •Develops/implements relevant training programs for students, faculty and staff.•Provides administrative support to and collaborates with the Associate Vice President/Dean of Students and Associate Dean of Students toward advancement of unit, department, division, institution and university system goals and priorities including strategic planning, as well as the assessment of institutional effectiveness and student learning outcomes using predictive analytic/trend data. •Represents the AVP/Dean of Students and/or the Associate Dean of Students in their absence serving as a designee in a variety of capacities including student crisis intervention and response.•Supervises full-time professional/support staff as well as graduate assistants and undergraduate student employees/interns and provides administrative management for Dean of Students (DOS) units as assigned by the AVP/Dean of Students. •Prepares, manages and monitors annual budgets.

Clarkston, Georgia

This position serves under the working title of Interim Dean of Student Services and reports to a Vice President of Student Affairs. Provides on-site administrative and operational leadership to include execution of a myriad of duties including but not limited to:• Supervising Administrative Secretary, four FT Office of Student Life staff members, PT Student Publications advisor, PT Evening/Weekend Coordinator and work-study students• Serve as liaison for student and auxiliary service functions that include online, enrollment and registration, testing, career services, health, wellness and recreation, personal counseling, special programs, disability services, international student admissions and advising, financial aid, student accounts, library services, military outreach, and advisement, counseling, and retention services, bookstore, and Public Safety• Chair of Campus Leadership Team• Manage accuracy of budget progress reports, maintain shadow budgets and contract processing for all financial accounts to ensure proper management and timely processing of financial paperwork which include but is not limited to the use of ADP for office personnel salaries, petty cash system, purchase cards, Oracle PeopleSoft, and PeopleSoft for reconciliation• Coordinate the Student Activity Fee annual and mid-year college-wide budget processes and facilitate training for Directors of Student Life and Student Fee Committee chairs• Responsible for all campus student conduct issues, including coordination of all campus student judicial matters inclusive of student justice recruitment and training, recruit and train faculty justices, direct procedures and maintenance of records• Title IX Deputy Coordinator and Administrator for campus location• Assist with Orientation, Open Houses and Final Registration Day planning and implementation• Support online as campus Dean of Students• Member of GPC/GSU Consolidation Implementation Committee, Clery Committee and staff senate

Alpharetta, Georgia

• Reports to a Vice President of Student Affairs. • Provides on-site administrative and operational leadership to include execution of a myriad of duties including but not limited to supervising Administrative Secretary, FT Office of Student Life staff, PT Evening/Weekend Coordinator, and work-study student.• Manage accuracy of budget progress reports, maintain shadow budgets and contract processing for all financial accounts to ensure proper management and timely processing of financial paperwork which include but is not limited to the use of ADP for office personnel salaries, petty cash system, Oracle PeopleSoft, and PeopleSoft for reconciliation.• Coordinate the Student Activity Fee process, assist with college-wide budget process training and provide budget oversight; supervise and monitor campus-based training for SGA Budget Committee members and assist with campus Student Activity Fee budget hearings.• Worked with the Department of Academic to lead the Facilities Management Team meetings.• Proactively interact with GPC and GSU/Alpharetta Center (AC) administration.• Served as administrative lead and liaison for auxiliary functions that include facilities (campus plant manager, grounds keeping, athletic facilities, mail room), room scheduling, bookstore, vending service, and Public Safety.• Actively engage in local community outreach programs.• Coordinate campus student judicial matters including student justice recruitment and training, working with academic departments to recruit and train faculty justices, direct procedures and maintain detailed record keeping.• Title IX Deputy Coordinator and Administrator for campus location.• Assist Health & Wellness personnel and their campus programs.• Assist with Orientation and Open Houses• Assist the Academic Dean and Department Chairs with class scheduling and room assignments as needed.• Served as an early alert academic advisor• Member of the Alpharetta Retention and Recruitment leadership team.

•Coordinator of Student Life, Director of Student Life, then Interim Dean of Student Services and Director of Student Life.•Supervised 6 FT professional staff: Administrative Secretary, Director of Student Life, Coordinator of Student Life, Office Clerk, Records and PT Evening/Weekend Coordinators.•Served as liaison for 15+ cross-functional service functions: enrollment and registration, testing, career services, health, wellness and recreation, counseling, disability services, international student admissions and advising, financial aid, student accounts, library services, military outreach, counseling, and retention services.•Administrative lead and liaison for auxiliary functions, room scheduling, bookstore, vending service, and Public Safety.•Managed budget progress reports and contract processing for 51 financial accounts to ensure proper management and timely processing. Utilized ADP and Oracle PeopleSoft. Coordinated annual $1.9M college-wide Student Activity Fee budgeting process. Trained Directors of Student Life and Student Fee Committee on ethical use of student monies. Monitored 6 annual campus-based trainings for Student Government Association Budget Committee members and assisted with campus Student Activity Fee budget hearings.•Created and launched the Office of Student Life at the Alpharetta Center. Developed comprehensive Master Plan to promote leadership development, civic engagement, and service learning.•Facilitated campus judicial process. Recruited students and faculty to serve as hearing board members. Designed and facilitated annual training sessions focused on campus policies and ethical decision-making. •Collaborated with Assessment Coordinator to develop and disseminate trend data to campus partners; created data-informed programs and services that increased student retention and graduation rates.

•Daily advisement and management of the Illini Union Board (IUB) includes: Providing advice and direction on leadership development; program planning and administration; recruitment; personnel management; and on-site program coordination•Working with a diverse group of student leaders and volunteers to provide more than 150 cultural, educational, and social programs to the campus community each year•Share, along with two other individuals, advisement responsibility for a collection of committees that coordinate such activities as Concerts, Lectures, Mini Courses, Musicals, African American, Asian American, Latino/a and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender programs and events, Art Gallery, Fashion Shows, the campus calendar/planner production, marketing and cross-cultural programs; such as Green Initiatives and Women’s Programs and Traditional Programs•Shared fiscal responsibility for management of $600,000 budget•Collaborate with other departmental staff in providing services and support for approximately 1,200 registered student organizations; administration of $1,000,000 in annual fee income to support student organization's (programs and travel) •Participation in university wide community-building programming efforts •Maintain complete records and prepare reports•Communicate university and state policies, evaluations and procedures to student volunteers•Serve as a liaison to other university departments

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Student Affairs Leadership

Activities and Societies: Member of Kappa Delta Pi, Beta Kappa Chapter (UGA) - International Honor Society in Education, Member of UGA.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy