Katrina Bowman, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Chicago

In this role I am developing and implementing a scaleable program strategy that will support the workforce readiness goals of program participants. Working as part of the Community Outreach/Community Connections team, I am developing and maintaining strategic partnerships, collaborating internally and externally to obtain program recruitment goals and developing curriculum materials as well as the measures required to evaluate and improve the program over time.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Il

Assist in the growth and management of Community Based Organization Partnerships (CBOPs), coordinate CBOP Onsite preparation process by facilitating trainings, workshops, etc. for CBOP administrators. Serves as the primary point of contact for CBOP scholars and parents through community outreach efforts and assists in the recruitment of volunteers.

University Of Illinois Alumni Association

Assisted the University of Illinois Alumni Association (UIAA) outreach initiatives, hiring and supervising student workers, alumni event planning, coordinating alumni programs and general accounting and office management tasks. This job required me to flex every communication, organization and leadership skill I possessed.

Greater Chicago Area

Monitored and provided assistance during peer-focused tutorial groups twice per week for high school students at all levels (from freshmen to seniors); collected, graded and recorded all tutorial related assignment sheets; facilitated class discussions regarding the effectiveness of tutorial sessions; teach lessons as directed by AVID teachers; prepared activities to refine tutorial sessions and address specific student needs; planned and conducted meetings between all AVID tutors at Kenwood; prepared reports of issues and concerns for the review of the AVID coordinator; and assisted AVID teachers with any related administrative tasks.

Greater Chicago Area

Maintained relationships between minority students at UIC and the academic support services provided by CHANCE; kept detailed profiles of communication with each student; provided written and oral reports that include information about student progress and program effectiveness; and provided office support to administrative staff and assist with community outreach and recruitment endeavors.

University Of Illinois At Chicago

Conducted a review of literature on the retention of African American males in college and stress related factors; designed and facilitated an informative empowerment workshop to help increase the retention of Black male students at UIC.

M.Ed Educational Studies, Education, Administration

Ba, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Participated in the UIC CHANCE Program where I received Academic Support and Professional Development resources.