Jocelyn Tejeda (She/Her/Ella) Ms, Cpsc, Cclc Email & Phone Number

Knowinnovation specializes in facilitating and accelerating academic, scientific, interdisciplinary innovation. In the simplest terms: we help smart people have interesting conversations about complex questions. This leads to novel ideas and innovative research.We work in the realm of creativity, problem solving, leadership, managing change, research, technology – all the things that go hand-in-hand with innovation. The Knowinnovation facilitation team is multi-national and geo-diverse. We’re based in the UK, the US, France and Spain.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

- Coach and provide access, support, and opportunities for low-income students to achieve academic, personal, and professional success- Coordinate the EOP Freshman Summer Academy to support 250 students academically and personally transition to college- Responsible for co-managing and balancing a half a million dollar budget for the Summer Academy - Coach and mentor students on academic, personal, financial, and career concerns- Provide academic advisement to all students on caseload- Collaborate with Academic Coordinator of the Summer EOP Program on resolving academic concerns- Maintain daily computerized log of counseling activities and anecdotal records as required for the state- Actively participate in EOP advisement and registration process at college orientation- Develop the judicial policies and procedures for the Freshman and Transfer Summer EOP program- Supervise 22 Para-professionals and actively participate in planning and implementing evaluation, assessment, and protocol - Recruit, train, and select student staff and graduate intern- Responsible for cultivating key relationships and partnerships across departments - Co-lead women's empowerment workshops focusing on self-confidence, self-love, personal development, and navigating change

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

The Mastering the Academic Environment (First-Year Experience) course provides strategies and lessons for success at Buffalo State. It further develops academic and living skills that are necessary for college life. This course provides an overview of the benefits of a college education, a liberal arts education, and a Buffalo State education. This course also provides specific information about procedures at Buffalo State that will facilitate students’ matriculation. Most importantly, the course teaches strategies and skills that will improve a student's likelihood of academic success. As a result of taking this course, student will learn how to:- Take greater personal responsibility and gain more control over the outcomes that they create both in college and in life.- Explain the benefits of living in a diverse world- Manage their time more effectively- Apply creative and critical thinking skills by learning how to enhance the thinking skills essential for analyzing and solving problems in their academic, professional, and personal lives.- Demonstrate effective study skills by learning how to improve skills such as reading textbooks, note taking, test taking, and presentation skills.- Develop self-awareness around their leadership and Emotional Intelligence

CPSI is an annual international conference hosted by the Creative Education Foundation focused on three main areas – creativity, innovation and leading change.As a Facilitator/Trainer I've taught business leaders, consultants, and entrepreneurs a deliberate creativity process for solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities. Participants learned a dynamic set of skills, tools and processes for leading creatively, as well as fostering creative thinking and problem solving in individuals, teams, and their organization

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of 2 residence halls housing 400+ upper class students in suite style rooms- Managed facilities maintenance and serve as a crisis respondent to foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment forstudents- Supervised, coached, and advised a graduate Resident Director and 10 Resident Assistants in leading programs that encourage student development- Served as a student conduct administrator to ensure the upkeep of college and residential policies and regulations- Advocated student needs and concerns to the Director of Residence Life, Dean of Students, and Counseling Office- Lead diversity, personal, and professional development training programs for Residence Life students and staff- Organized the selection process for students attending the NY Model Senate Session Program in Albany- Led workshops on academic transition, time management, study skills, and conflict resolution- Designed and coordinated large scale events for the department including the Annual Banquet and In-service workshops

Greater New York City Area

- Design deliver women’s empowerment and leadership workshops for entrepreneurs and professional women - Fundraising yearly scholarship monies for high school and college students - Serve on campus-wide committees to create programs that address the needs- Cultivate yearly partnerships with companies and community organizations to deliver professional development opportunities for women- Create and distribute a quarterly newsletter to inform SPWC’s members on local and national events for women - Plan and execute the annual Women on the Rise and Summer Intensive Women’s Business Boot camp events

New York, New York

Moirae is an original, fresh and creative full service event planning firm founded by Sherry Williams and Jocelyn Tejeda. Specializing in the planning and managing of weddings, corporate and social events; Moirae combines innovative design and avant-garde style for the client who desires a worry free, stylish and flawless affair. Through expert advice and inspiring ideas, seamless events are created from “Inception to Completion”.

New Brunswick, Nj

Douglass Residential CollegeDean's Office - Office of Junior & Senior Year Programs •Mentor and academically advise individual students and student organizations/committees• Advocate, negotiate, and resolve concerns about DRC residents or student staff with Residence Life • Supervise, design, develop, and implement Peer Academic Leadership program for DRC students • Plan, coordinate, and manage college traditional events including the Douglass Campus Picnics, Student Leadership Kick-off, Commencement, and Convocation with over 2000+ guests attending• Serve on campus-wide committees to create programs that address the needs of students of color at Rutgers• Develop working plans with Peer Academic Leaders to create community outreach and service initiative programs• Coordinate and market the Externship program and facilitate preparatory workshops that will assist in preparing for the workforce• Responsible for creating a Women and Work curriculum and develop college wide and collaborative initiatives including conferences, symposiums, and workshops for the Office of Junior and Senior Year Programs• Serve as chair for college wide committees including the Leadership, Convocation Committee, Capstone/Women and Work Conference, Externship committees• Manage over $50,000 budget for student programming

• Develop, plan, and market major annual programs such as the ALANA Festival, Leadership Retreat, and the We Play Drums Celebration• Select and supervise 11 student staff workers and 1 full-time administrative assistant• Manage, oversee, and maintain the Campus Life/ALANA Center budget of $35,000• Advise and mentor students on campus life and academic matters, campus community relations, and programming events• Initiate outreach programs and leadership opportunities for African-American/Black, Latino/a, Asian/Asian-American, and Native American students• Develop and implement programming through peer education, intergroup dialogues, workshops, and leadership forums to address issues of social justice/diversity, inter-cultural relationships, and academic performance on campus• Chair the Belonging to a Diverse Community First Year Committee• Provide resources for students, faculty/academic departments, and advising offices by implementing networking

• Supervised the student leadership teams of two residence hall communities and an undergraduate student assistant• Served as a student conduct administrator to ensure the upkeep of college rules and regulations• Represented the Office of Residential Life on campus wide committees• Assisted in conducting weekly meetings and programming events with residential student leaders and live-in faculty• Chaired the Professional Recruitment and Student Leader Training Projects

• Coordinated residential Youth Diversity and Leadership Institute for approximately 35 – 40 middle and high school students• Developed, implemented, and facilitated youth and adult initiatives • Supervised over 50 volunteers and consultants for the purpose of program delivery • Developed and facilitated middle and high school annual leadership conferences• Assisted in the planning and execution of fundraising efforts, large scale community events, and award ceremonies consisting of over 200 attendees

• Initiated and developed the Cultural Artifact Campaign for IDC• Co-facilitated UB 101 – Freshmen Experience course • Coordinated and assessed the Latino Diversity and Leadership Panel Program • Planned and executed workshops as a committee member for the Diversity and Leadership Series• Managed para-professional staff schedules, duties, and budgets • Coordinated the Intercultural and Diversity Student Council

• Oversaw the allocation of a $2.5 million budget • Elected to represent and address the needs and concerns of a constituency of 16,000+ undergraduate students at the university • Supervised the activities of 180+ student clubs/organizations, as well as 65 para-professionals and 6 full-time staff members • Created and incorporated a new Entertainment Department and staff within the organization • Coordinated university wide events and sponsored guest speakers such as Bill Cosby, Wolf Blitzer, as well as national comedy/music performances

Master Of Science - Ms, Creativity And Change Leadership

International Center for Studies in Creativity

Graduate Certificate, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Master Of Science - Ms, Higher Education

Activities and Societies: GASPA, Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.M.S. Higher Education and Student Personnel Administration

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Geography - International Business

Activities and Societies: V.P of Student Association People of Color Coordinator, Student Association Omega Phi Beta Sorority.