Lashonda D. King, M.S² Email & Phone Number

California, United States

The Compton Counselor: *Inspiring and Empowering individuals to be their best selves in any and all aspects of life. Coaching and co-conspiring with people to reach their goals in career, personal, communication, intimacy, education, and everything in between!Current Education/STEM Diversity Projects:*Unapologetically BLERDEE, a comprehensive Black College (HBCU) and Career Hub. Providing full cycle academic and college counseling and coaching, as well as career transition and confidence coaching. *Mental Health Content Videos, www.youtube.com/thecomptoncounselorLearning, development, and diversity consultant facilitating and delivering engaging professional development and onboarding trainings in corporate, private, and education settings. Content creation and editing (writing, publications, & media), building and designing curricula and tools, scaling, developing strategies, surveys, and evaluating programs. Establishing plans, process improvement, change enablement, road-mapping, measurement of projects. College, career & STEM diversity consultant.Mental health provider, educator, facilitator, program design and management. Developing and facilitating workshops, trainings, and curricula. Designing and executing events, programs, speaking engagements related to mental health and wellness, STEM, diversity & inclusion, college prep, youth development. Providing comprehensive, full cycle coaching for professionals and students in education and career planning. Strengths based, interest, value, and skills assessments. Social media marketing.

Passionate Cosmetologist and Educator with over 23 years of experience doing hair (17 licensed) of all types. Well versed in hair care, coloring, chemical services, repair/ restoration, cutting, and more. Experienced with styling and maintaining all hair types including, but not limited to textured, curly, straight, kinky, relaxed, natural, etc. Master braider and twist. Natural hair specialist. Works well with locs/ dreads and various extensions. Passionate about consultations, teaching, presenting, and speaking about Hair and Hair Care to a variety of audience types.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

#GoogleLayoffs #Noogler #XGooglerLead a Global DEI Steering Committee. Cultivated and crafted intentional and impactful DEI programs. Drove new and existing DEI Programs and initiatives in areas of Recruitment, Retention, Progression, and Belonging. End to end program management. New program design and implementation. Culturally responsive and globally responsible design. Expanded notions and discussion of DEI beyond Race, Gender, and Sexuality into #Neurodiversity, hidden disabilities, and more. Panel moderator, researcher, presenter. ERG supporter and contributor. High school mentor. #IAmRemarkable training. #Googly and thrives in ambiguity! Knowledge of MBTI, Whole Brain, True Colors, RIASEC career model, and more.

Advocate for Diversity, Inclusion, and Career Education in Aviation. Speaker and panelist for educational events, classroom presentations, career days, and community outreach events. Volunteering in philanthropic efforts led by the JetBlue Foundation and JetBlue Corporate Social Responsibility team. Creating safe and a comfortable space with exceptional service for thousands of customers at 35,000 feet before and during a global pandemic. Managing FAA, USDOT, and JetBlue regulations for safety and security. Increasing revenue with on board sales, promotions, and partner product promotions. Ensuring ADA and other inclusive practices for protected groups and all customers. Maintaining all recurrent and distance learning in timely fashion.

Houston, Texas, Us

Completed a cohort style course gaining practical knowledge and experience in angel investing, venture capital investing, research, due diligence, evaluating pitch decks and founder materials, providing feedback and guidance to Founders, reading financials, and other related aspects.I was also able to observe a variety of sessions and meetings, gain short term mentorship in the Angel and VC investment community and join a community of people committed to making a powerful social impact investments and building/ finding/funding diverse companies.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Founder Gym Money Magnet Program Participant.The Founder Gym Money Magnet Program is a six-week, self-paced online program that helps entrepreneurs of all walks of business (e.g. influencers, side-hustlers, small business owners, startup founders, non-profit leaders) generate money in multiple ways.Founder & CEO of Unapologetically BLERDEE, a Black College (HBCU) and Career platform.Unapologetically BLERDEE is Thee Black Learning, Education, Research, Development, and Entrepreneurship Epicenter. www.unapologeticallyblerdee.com Founder and CEO of The Compton Counselor. A multidisciplinary Coach, Consultant, and Content Creator, The Compton Counselor's work spans DEI, L&D. K-20, Non-Profit, Military, Neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+, Social Media, and more.

Oakland, California, Us

Developing the next generation of women and non-binary technologist from diverse backgrounds! Coached teams of university students in mobile app development skill acquisition competition from ideation and R&D, through presentation and pitch. Provided academic/career guidance, technical support and mentorship to first year, first-generation college students from diverse backgrounds at an all womens college.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Managed logistical projects for a global remote intern cohort and assisted with developing an affinity group / ERG for Black Mozillians. Leveraged professional network to increase referrals of diverse candidates and community partners to support building internal pipeline and database. Responsible for vendor, legal and budget processes, event support. Web and documentation content researcher and manager. Confidential counseling and coaching for sensitive D&I related concerns and grievances.Diversity & Inclusion, Program & Project Management, Event Coordination, Executive Support

New York, Ny, Us

Learning and Development, curriculum writer, and content facilitator. Transformed the lives of hundreds of students as a student centered, data driven college seminar and math instructor. Developed/taught college prep curricula and math plans for students of color in Title I schools. Increased grade level learning gains by 3-4 levels (Math) in SPED inclusion setting. Monitor, assess, and measure success. Liaison for university admissions and military, post-secondary scholarships, pre-collegiate and vocational programs. Completed rigorous training in leadership, teaching, coaching, cultural competency, diversity & inclusion practices. Curated college, career, and STEM exposure events. 2017 Teach for America Alumna (2015 Corps, 9% acceptance).

Berkeley, Ca, Us

Increased graduation rates of students of color in STEM and across +100 majors as a strategic advisor and mentor. Aided full cycle recruitment, yield, retention of underrepresented students and staff. Created events increasing community engagement, presented in classes and events. Direct support: students, faculty, alumni, partners, community partners, stakeholders. Campus award winner.• Leadership: BSFO Communications Chair & Student Liaison, created and developed events for faculty, staff and students (diversity, inclusion, career, networking); Volunteer & Hospitality Chair for NACADA Conference; Workshop presenter, panelist, facilitator, emcee, host.• Trainings & Software: Intercultural Literacy, Whole Brain Team Model, Grantwriting course, MS suite, Google suite, Prezi, Wordpress/website builders, survey/data software, social media (FB, IG, Twitter, Snapchat) and marketing tools (ie. Hootsuite), mass communications tools (ie. Mailchimp).• Awards: Staff Member of the Year (2015) from the UC Berkeley African-American Student Development Office and Outstanding Community Service Award (2014).Education (Higher Ed), Program Management, Diversity & Inclusion, University Relations, Recruitment & Retention, STEM support

Cross-functional monitoring of SPED, ADA and 504 accommodations for students with disabilities. Developed +300 personalized academic plans & +70 post-secondary transition plans per year. Partnership manager for universities, military and community partners. Learning & development, curriculum writing, and creating presentations for students, staff, and families. Provided confidential conflict, educational, vocational, crisis counseling, and facilitated and led diversity & inclusion, conflict resolution, and other trainings as needed. •Leadership: College & Career Readiness Chair; Health & Wellness Co-chair.•Athletics Coach: Managed all academic affairs and game, travel & practice logistics and schedules for a HS team. Developed an academic incentive structure to increase classroom performance and player GPAs.Education (PreK-12), Program Management, Diversity & Inclusion, University Relations, Military Affairs, STEM support

Mental health therapist on a cross functional team building relationships and implementing treatment, behavior, and safety plans for acute care, chemically dependent and hospitalized adult and adolescent patients in an inpatient setting. Built diverse and engaging curricula, and facilitated impactful sessions, trainings, and workshops for adult and adolescent patients, as well as support staff. Caring, empathetic, and culturally competent liaison for military units, veterans affairs, families, social agencies, schools and community partners. (Graduate intern)Mental Health, Counseling, Program Management, Community Outreach

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

THE Curator of VU Black Experiences! Cultivated and led annual campaigns focused on retention, diversity, inclusion, and belonging at a top tier university. Led a team of 7 in building and executing monthly/bi-weekly programming to include, social and cultural events, learning experiences, and community collaborations. My efforts directly supported university recruitment and retention, increased diversity, and build a culture of inclusivity at a prestigious university. Managed internal and external education and community partnerships, STEM/CS/Engineering initiatives, internal and external communications,Black art gallery, and center facility usage and outside event logistics. • Trainings & Software: MS suite, Google suite, Wordpress/website builders, survey/data software, content management/ social media platforms and marketing tools (ie. Hootsuite), newsletter and email software, university budget management tools and systems.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Supplied critical pre/post and in-game data to constituents in an extremely fast paced and agile environment. Created and implemented communications plans for media, team and NBA stakeholders. Authored post-game materials and revised written correspondence. Engaged media and communications professionals and managed communications materials for mass distribution to teams, commentators and media outlets.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Writer. Content Developer. Curator of player and community stories. Author of NBA nominations, donor correspondence, and speaking points for team executives and players, and community leaders. Strong writing, communication, media, and editing skills. Event and program execution. Planned large to small scale, game day, team and community events. Managed and updated donor and sponsor correspondence for Pistons Foundation and team. Assisted in the logistical preparation and opening of a new Pistons Reading and Learning Center (RLC) and large Read to Achieve events. Managed Pistons memorabilia inventory and donation request databases. Research and development for new initiatives, community programs and outreach events. Graduate Level Intern; Athletics, Community Outreach, Program Management, Event Production, Research, Writing, Donor Relations, Professional Sports

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

Researched and analyzed NCAA, institution and external policies, procedures and best practices for the Department of Athletics, Academic Support Program. Created detailed reports, analyses, and recommendations to influence procedural changes and updates to policy handbook by senior level athletic administrators. Created online and print content, newsletters, marketing materials, and implemented marketing strategy for student and staff communications.

East Lansing, Mi, Us

Developing curricula, lessons, and classroom and field instruction for 6 one-unit undergraduate Kinesiology activity courses per semester (Basketball I & II, Bowling I & II, Volleyball I, & General Conditioning). Responsible for maintaining MSU & department safety standards, academic expectations, coordinating academic/athletic activities.

Educational Opportunity Program: Assisted with development of diversity and inclusion related recruitment and retention programming for under-prepared, conditionally admitted, first generation college students; Excellent administrative support to academic counselors, faculty, staff, university officials, community members and students.Disabled Student Program: Assisted students with disabilities (hearing/visual impairments, emotional/ mental/educational disabilities); Worked with disability specialists, faculty and staff to coordinate services and resources to ensure students received proper accommodations per ADA compliance policies.

Bachelors Of Arts, Sociology, Education

Sociology, Education

Masters Of Science, Clinical, Counseling And Applied Psychology

Masters Of Science, Kinesiology: Sport Administration & Student-Athlete Development

Computer Science

Full Stack Development

Education record

Cosmetology License, Cosmetology (Hair Styling And Scalp Care, Nail Care, Skincare) & Make-Up Artistry

Grantwriting