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- Established and executed an ambassador series, remotely instructing and coordinating the training of 200+ college students across Dillard University, Grambling State University, Southern University Baton Rouge, and Xavier University in reproductive justice and advocacy.- Orchestrated a social media campaign aimed at educating and motivating students, faculty, and community members in Louisiana to protect abortion access.

- Produced, authored, and refined various communication materials for organizational purposes, encompassing both traditional print and digital platforms.- Contributed to family engagement and community mobilization initiatives alongside the advocacy team.- Collaborated with the Development and Communication teams to devise strategic plans for the 2019-20 school year.- Supported the expansion of social media strategies in alignment with the objectives of the communications team.

- Delivered a keynote address at the "My Right, My Decision" Supreme Court Rally, advocating against the Louisiana Anti-Abortion Bill.- Orchestrated and oversaw events focused on educating students and administration, establishing safe environments, and fostering community backing for reproductive freedom.- Acknowledged for amplifying the narratives and challenges of young Black girls and women impacted by health disparities stemming from implicit biases and systemic oppression.

- Trained in reproductive justice and advocacy through an intersectional and equity lens to provide analysis of disparities.- Promoted leadership development, policy change, and movement building through events on campus and in New Orleans surrounding comprehensive sex education and social justice initiatives.- Organized and moderated discussions addressing access to safe abortions, contraceptives, and decreasing STDs and STIs.

- Assisted in designing a comprehensive social media toolkit and campaign for the California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act (SB 464) lobby day and the Black Women Deserve Better Campaign.- Supported lobbying efforts on bills, facilitated legislative meetings with state representatives regarding SB 464, and contributed to creating fact sheets to disseminate critical information.- Orchestrated and executed events to educate community members, fostering informed engagement.- Recruited participants for Black infant and maternal mortality focus groups, transcribed discussions, identified key trends, and analyzed data to support ongoing research initiatives.