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Jackson, Mississippi, United States

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Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Oversees MAC’s grants and programs including working with program staff to promote the agency’s grant opportunities and recruit potential grantees. MAC currently distributes more than $1 million annually in grants to 200 – 300 individual artists and organizations in the state. Hosts the Mississippi Arts Hour, a weekly radio show produced in partnership with MPB Think Radio.

Jackson, Mississippi

Educates the public about the importance of Welty’s literary legacy, thereby encouraging the love of reading and literature in others. Manages historic site. Develops programs and special events.

Jackson, Mississippi

Creates artisan, fermented foods + beverages. Highlights the variety of seasonal flavors in Mississippi by sourcing ingredients from local and sustainable growers. Sauerkrauts and fermented vegetables are made in small batches with unique herbs and spices that reinvent traditional flavors. Kombucha is also brewed in small batches and flavored with fresh, local fruits and herbs. Seeks to reinvigorate ancient and traditional forms of food preservation and share the wonderful flavors and health benefits of living, fermented foods.

Jackson, Mississippi

Provided in-state support to FoodCorps members as they performed their service, and assisted with statewide administration of the program. Collaborated with NCAT, the FoodCorps Mississippi host site, to organize statewide trainings and pursue funding opportunities. Collaborated on statewide farm to school efforts, consulted with individuals looking to start garden education programs.

Jackson, Mississippi

Worked with Magnolia Speech Elementary School and Raines Elementary School to expand the class garden and life science programs and collaboratively and sustainably expand the school gardens. Implemented farm-to-school program to source local produce for the taste tests and cooking classes. Organized community volunteer days to promote community involvement.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Worked with Communications and Marketing Department and other project staff. Coordinated with Tetra Tech International Development Services (IDS) business units on cost sharing of sponsorships and memberships. Tracked development events in the DC area and attended conferences on behalf of Tetra Tech IDS. Supported project staff on the USAID Knowledge Management task order under the A&E IQC.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supported Tetra Tech start-up efforts on the Department of State Criminal Justice Program Support (CJPS) contract and assisted IJSI management. Maintains Tetra Tech CJPS Sharepoint site, developed workflows, managed CJPS intelligence and action item databases. Supported Tetra Tech corporate readiness efforts. Conducted research and consolidated intelligence; organized trip logistics, and provided additional administrative and managerial support.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Creative Writing

Ba, Political Science, Spanish And Portuguese Language And Culture, English Literature, 3.97

Activities and Societies: CU Norlin Scholars Program, 2007-2011Graduated Summa Cum Laude Political Science Honors Thesis: "The North South.

Spanish And Political Science