Jerrel A. Burgo, M.S.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Bristol, Rhode Island

Syracuse, New York

Serve as the lead for all diversity and inclusion education programs coming out of OMA.Develop and implement academic achievement, multicultural competence, social development, and civic engagement programs with the goal of creating an unsurpassed student experience for students of color.Collaborate with the Assistant Director for the Native Student Program (NSP) to plan and implement programs and events for NSP students, including Connections seminar/workshopsEstablish relationships with the Indigenous students in NSP.Serve as the liaison between OMA and the Office of Learning Communities on matters relative to the Multicultural Living Learning Community (MLLC).Manage the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP) at Syracuse University, including: recruitment and supervision of undergraduate fellows, collaboration with staff from the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience, and curriculum design and implementation.Website and database management.Foster and maintain relationships with divisional departments, faculty, alumni, and community partners.Maintain office’s social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat) and supervise undergraduate social media intern.Serve as the liaison between OMA and students, including, but not limited to, Registered Student Organizations and the fraternity and sorority community, to meet the needs of students who self-identify as students of color.Function as an advisor to multicultural student organizations on as needed basis.Provide, in collaboration with OMA staff, individualized support on race and ethnicity issues for self-identified students of color not already served by any OMA programs.Develop a curriculum for a diversity and inclusion education program for students, informed by best practices.Provide advising and support for identity development, particularly around race and ethnicity, and help foster a community that promotes and supports social justice.

Syracuse, New York

Recruited, trained, and supervised 120-150 participants (including undergraduate students, faculty, staff, employers, and alumni) of the fullCIRCLE Mentoring Program, a mentoring program primarily servicing students of color.Developed and facilitated Six-Week Series of mentoring workshops designed to address academic success, identity development, community leadership, social responsibility, and the different challenges of college life.Managed the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP) at Syracuse University, including: recruitment and supervision of undergraduate fellows, collaboration with staff from the Division of Student Affairs (including Senior Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs), and curriculum design and implementation.Evaluated and assessed programs and events through surveys and focus-groups.Researched and implemented mentoring best practices.Website and database management.Met individually with undergraduate students, including academically at-risk students, to discuss academic and social responsibilities and challenges.Fostered and maintained relationships with divisional departments, faculty, alumni, and community partners.Maintained office’s social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat) and supervised undergraduate social media intern.Assisted with planning and implementation of office’s campus-wide programming, including Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month and End of the Year Celebration and Reception.

Falls Church, Virginia

Assessed information systems via the Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) that access, transmit, store, and/or display U.S. Department of Defense sensitive information and data.

Bristol, Rhode Island

Developed a community within the living area.Developed interactive programs for residents. Roamed living area to build relationship with residents and resolve issues while on call.Mediated roommate conflicts.Referred students to campus resources, assisted in mental health situations & health emergencies regarding alcohol and drugs.

Bristol, Rhode Island

Assisted the Director in planning and executing major department projects such as Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming Weekend, Spring Weekend, and institutional benchmarking. Supported student clubs and organizations through the services provided by the department.

Bristol, Rhode Island

Campus tour guide and office assistant

Bristol, Rhode Island

Assisted in the development of the New Student and Family Orientation program with two other student coordinators and University staff. Worked as a liaison between the Office of New Student and Family Orientation and other University departments. Assisted in hiring a team of 42 of my peers to work as Orientation Advisors. Assisted in supervising the 42 student staff members. Assisted in developing and executing the student portion of the Orienation program.Promoted teamwork and leadership through various team building exercises.

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Led informational and recreational tours of the National Park for visitors.Hosted the weekly Summer Concert series in the National Park.Provided directions and information about the park to visitors.Welcomed visitors to the park in the Visitors Center.Researched local history to prepare for information sessions and guided tours with visitors.Worked as a liaison between the National Park and local businesses and visitors.

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Day Care and Summer Camp for children ages five to 12

Bristol, Rhode Island

Facilitated a group of 10 to 17 new students during their two-day Orientation session.Worked with the families of new students to help them prepare for their students' college experiences.

Master Of Science - Ms, Higher Postsecondary Education

Activities and Societies: Higher Education (HED) Retreat Planning Committee Member (Spring 2016); HED Retreat Planning Committee Co-Chair.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

Activities and Societies: Multicultural Student Union (MSU), Resident Assistant (RA), New Student and Family Orientation, Admissions.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Class of 2006 Steering Committee (Homeroom Representative), Student Advisory Council, Debate Team