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Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

• Chosen for competitive fellowship program through a rigorous selection process in which <12% of applicants were selected.• Directly supported over 150 low-income clients facing criminal charges in iden;fying client needs and used crea;ve problemsolving, nego;a;on and media;on to assist clients with key issues like finding and maintaining housing, obtaining mental healthand substance abuse treatment, accessing public benefits, and naviga;ng community resources.• Assisted 37… Show more • Chosen for competitive fellowship program through a rigorous selection process in which <12% of applicants were selected.• Directly supported over 150 low-income clients facing criminal charges in iden;fying client needs and used crea;ve problemsolving, nego;a;on and media;on to assist clients with key issues like finding and maintaining housing, obtaining mental healthand substance abuse treatment, accessing public benefits, and naviga;ng community resources.• Assisted 37 clients with bond advocacy cases to apply for bond reduc;ons by craDing release plans with alterna;ves toincarcera;on that connected clients to key supports like mental health and substance use resources.• Supervised an undergraduate, summer intern in prac;cing client-centered wrap-around support to clients of her own. Show less

• Provide individualized attention and positive adult-child relationships to prepare children attending preschool in low-income neighborhoods for school success. • Coach 5 team members on providing developmentally appropriate educational activities by modeling appropriate practices and guiding reflection and discussion related to adult practice and children’s development. • Coordinate team administration, including facilitating well organized team meetings, managing notes and records… Show more • Provide individualized attention and positive adult-child relationships to prepare children attending preschool in low-income neighborhoods for school success. • Coach 5 team members on providing developmentally appropriate educational activities by modeling appropriate practices and guiding reflection and discussion related to adult practice and children’s development. • Coordinate team administration, including facilitating well organized team meetings, managing notes and records, and communicating regularly with classroom teachers, families, and the team’s site manager. Show less

Evanston, Il

• Implemented early childhood curriculum, support family involvement, promoted children’s language and literacy skills through ongoing relationships with 30 partner children, and increased adult support in the learning environment. • Collaborated with team of five Corps members to plan and execute twice weekly classroom activities for a class of 20 preschool children. • Received intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory and practice, language and literacy… Show more • Implemented early childhood curriculum, support family involvement, promoted children’s language and literacy skills through ongoing relationships with 30 partner children, and increased adult support in the learning environment. • Collaborated with team of five Corps members to plan and execute twice weekly classroom activities for a class of 20 preschool children. • Received intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory and practice, language and literacy development, leadership skills, and communication with families. Show less

Evanston, Il

• Presented undergraduate admissions information, mixed with personal anecdotes, to provide a holistic overview of the student experience in information sessions of over 100 prospective students and their families to aid in the application process.• Complete administrative tasks like answering phone calls, emails, and in-person questions and tailor answers to specific students to aid in the admission and application process.

Evanston, Il

• Lead groups of 15-30 prospective students and their families throughout campus facilities, engaging them with interesting facts about the university and university history. • Adapt tours to prospective students’ interests to give a personalized experience and show facilities of most interest.• Answer questions about the Northwestern student experience and mix script in with personal anecdotes to give a holistic view of life at Northwestern University.

Jinja, Uganda

• Completed alongside a team of 3 other students a community assessment and developed a sustainable solution to aid 15 vulnerable women and their families located in the Nangurwe village in increasing profit generation.• Created a women’s center focused on turning community strengths and skills the women enjoyed into lucrative activities.• Identified key health concerns in the community and implemented a health initiative that mitigated the spread of disease by teaching the importance… Show more • Completed alongside a team of 3 other students a community assessment and developed a sustainable solution to aid 15 vulnerable women and their families located in the Nangurwe village in increasing profit generation.• Created a women’s center focused on turning community strengths and skills the women enjoyed into lucrative activities.• Identified key health concerns in the community and implemented a health initiative that mitigated the spread of disease by teaching the importance of hygienic practices. Show less

Chicago, Il

• Designed an easy-to-use visual aid to help healthcare providers provide accurate information on new immigration law in the US to immigrants and their families to aid in making health care decisions.• Analyzed data on school nursing shortage in Chicago to produce a 54-page report to help advocate for effected students and their families.• Edited, and created presentations about led poising in the Chicago area to be presented at forums with over +100 advocates.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Minor in African American Studies

High School Diploma