Krista Brown Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Conduct research and analysis of existing programming designed to improve enrollment and retention of students of color and economically disadvantaged student• Coordinate ongoing meetings with a steering committee both in-person and remotely• Collect and analyze data from students using survey administration, interviews with students, and pre-existing research to assessoverall effectiveness of programs• Compose a report for Crown Family Philanthropies summarizing findings and providing scalable recommendations for mentor-based models to increase persistence and retention for male students of color retention in higher education across community colleges and four-year institutions within Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Supported a caseload of approximately 77 students with academics, career planning and exploration, financial barriers, and life events• Hosted 45-minute meetings with an average of 12-16 students per week• Collaborated with colleagues to plan and execute workshop events for 200 students to supplement content students covered with advisors• Analyzed student data and used findings to develop individualize service plan to ensure students graduated within 6 years and obtained full time job post-graduation

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Led daily English Language Arts intervention for a group of 13 of 6th-8th graders, increasing student reading scores by 3 grade levels• Planned and executed school-wide events to promote student engagement and attendance• Collaborated with teachers to create specialized academic plans for 13 students aimed to increase text scores as well as grade averages

New York, United States

• Partnered with 4 other externs to compile data surrounding current and desired user base to create data-based solutions• Conducted and audited consumer interviews to understand gaps between service offerings and unmet user needs • Proposed 4 concrete initiatives to facilitate growth in user awareness and user growth sectors

Mclean, Virginia, United States

• Oversaw a group of 10 mentees and mentors for Study Buddy program which provided students with homework help as well as social and emotional skills during virtual learning • Managed foundation communication to 100+ members of the AnBryce community for event coordination and fundraising efforts• Planned and organized events for 25+ scholars and staff to promote team building and community in a virtual environment

Greater New York City Area

• Facilitated admissions events for over 6,000 incoming students and parents• Presented 15 campus tours per month using my personal experience as a student to inform prospective students’ admissions decision

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Corresponded with design team to develop weekly “Wisdom Wednesday” content for Instagram audience of 400k• Assisted manager with “Amplifying Black Voices” campaign by recruiting 10 black artists to have their work displayed on Nasdaq building in Times Square • Presented 3 solutions that were projected to increase user engagement on Pinterest by at least 15k impressions

Master Of Public Policy - Mpp, Education

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Marketing, Alumna

Activities and Societies: AnBryce Foundation, Black Student Union, and Academic Achievement Program