Kelsey Lam, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

Durham, North Carolina, United States

-Provide direct student support, advocacy, and services to 100+ first-generation, underrepresented students enrolled in a variety of institutions across the U.S.-Develop annual programming initiatives, including curriculum development, facilitation of workshops, and hosting opportunities for engagement in leadership development, socioemotional learning, academic success toolkits, and personal growth.-Manage virtual and social media engagement, including the creation and posting of content, engagement with students and alumni, content strategy, and general communications to program participants.

-Train and manage the Institute faculty team comprised of Cluster Facilitators and On-Site Coordinators-Facilitate four days of Institute curriculum to college and university students with demographics ranging from early undergraduates to graduate students.-Lead nightly debrief meetings to help the faculty process their experience and learn more about curriculum for the following day.-Manage Institute schedules, practicing adaptability with schedule tweaks when necessary, and holding integrity in delivering the curriculum as prepared by LeaderShape.-Build relationships with participants, faculty, and the other Co-Lead facilitator to create community vibrancy.

North Carolina, United States

-Provide photography services to clientele seeking portraiture work or large-scale event coverage.-Serve clientele via communication strategies, booking management, quality assurance of deliverables, and general business inquiries.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

-Researched and analyzed diversity and inclusion initiatives within existing courses and curricula offered by the college, along with practices across other institutions and organizations.-Implemented and instructed a two-part DEI module series to 400+ undergraduate students focusing on advocacy, cultural awareness, intercultural fluency, and dialogue.-Co-hosted college-wide speaker and dialogue series hosted by the Dean of Diversity and Inclusion in the College of Natural Resources at North Carolina State University to address and meet the needs of emerging issues of the field and student community as it pertained to diversity and inclusion efforts.-Served as a university professional representative for the College of Natural Resource's Office of Diversity and Inclusion at North Carolina State University during campus-wide meetings and events.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

-Advised 26 undergraduate peer leaders and professional support to 200+ program participants of New Student Program's summer transition program.-Organized and executed 51 summer program initiatives for student participants, including community building activities, academic readiness webinars, peer-led activities, and collaborative initiatives with campus partners.-Managed online media presence for program, including content curation, photography, and virtual programming.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

-Assisted the Center for Multicultural Affairs in evaluating, revamping, and planning diversity training to present to the campus student community.-Presented three student trainings related to topics of student activism, navigating conflict and care, and self-care/wellness practices in college.-Co-organized AAPI Heritage Month campus-wide programming in collaboration with staff and students.-Co-led the organization and execution of a vigil space dedicated to the one-year anniversary of the 2021 Atlanta Nail Salon Shooting in collaboration with Asian studies department, ASA, and Counseling Center.-Supported the data analysis of feedback around Duke’s QuadEx initiative.-Analyzed the overarching database of Duke’s graduate programs.-Created an informational pamphlet dedicated to informing students on Immigrant Rights and the Protection of Undocumented communities at Duke University.

Boone, Nc

-Planned, organized, and presented the 2020-2023 Fiscal Budget proposal, successfully receiving additional $7,500 in programming funds towards DEI training efforts for the organization, in addition to maintaining the $300,000 programming budget.-Oversaw a student programming board of over 200 students, 7 planning councils, and over 150 total campus-wide events.-Led an executive board of 12 members through leadership development opportunities, decision making processes, and student collaboration between internal councils and campus organizations.

Boone, Nc

-Planned, organized, and executed 20 events focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence through educational, social, and collaborative programming.-Supervised a team of 25 student members, 3 officers, and worked closely with staff advisors to maintain council vision, mission, and programmatic efforts.

Boone, Nc

-Worked as a student front desk assistant, providing customer service and administrative support to students, staff, and the larger Campus Activities community.

Boone, Nc

-Supported content and social media strategies for Leadership Development engagement and program awareness, including graphic design, content writing, and audience engagement.

Boone, Nc

-Supported programmatic efforts of Appalachian State University's inaugural "Trailhead Experience", including supply organization, student-led facilitation, and general communication efforts to participants and social media following.

Master Of Education - Med, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, 4.0 Cumulative Gpa

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology, 3.07 Cumulative Gpa

Activities and Societies: Appalachian Popular Programming Society, AppState Leadership Education & Development, Chancellor’s Student.