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Established Venture Fund, fellowship and series of programs to inspire and develop social entrepreneurs around educational equity. Set vision and strategy for how leadership development organization can support members to conceive, pilot, prove and scale new organizations dedicated to effecting changes to policies and priorities furthering educational equity. Led integration of diversity, equity and inclusion priorities and competencies into all aspects of program design, training content, staff and fellow selection and grant making.

Started and led nonprofit organization dedicated to making Newark thrive. Conducted two yearlong, citywide community needs and asset assessments consulting over 3,000 Newark residents and interviewing over 100 practitioners about their priorities and concerns. Held first What Works Summit (http://newarkchange.org/what-works-press-release/) on how to rebuild community-police trust. Conducted community engagement on behalf of the City of Newark for its master plan revision and development of a community court. Secured over $28M award for the coordinated development of affordable housing, healthy outdoor spaces and school-based health centers in 3 high-need neighborhoods. https://www.nj.com/news/2010/10/newark_awarded_living_cities_f.html

The country's first pro bono legal services program for ex-offenders. Continues to be operated and managed by Volunteer Lawyers for Justice.

Developed policy and program solutions to issues related to prisoner reentry, license suspension, recidivism, community justice, housing, gun control, and urban revitalization.

Represented low-income individuals and families in tenancy court and administrative hearings to preserve their housing and prevent homelessness.