• Develop programs and facilitate learning sessions that aid firmwide efforts to create and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment• Enhance the firm's ability to attract, develop, and retain a high performing and diverse workforce• Collaborate with leaders at every level in the organization to address employee concerns and support their wellbeing• Conduct process reviews to reveal any barriers to an inclusive culture and devise strategies to overcome key challenges

• Create community-focused educational materials that explore diverse perspectives on important local, national, and global issues• Consult with civic organizations and interest groups to develop inclusive practices that aid individuals, companies, and communities• Encourage introspection and inspire action by hosting public forums, facilitating group discussions, and writing issue guides on important diversity and inclusion matters

• Create educational materials and instructional programs for specialized professional training services that focus on program management and leadership development• Teach Crisis Communication, Conflict Management, and Team Building classes to state and local government employees, elected officials, and nonprofit professionals• Examine procedures, evaluate personnel, and enhance strategies for leadership development, disaster preparedness, and dispute resolution• Oversee the quality and consistency of all course-related external communication• Develop innovative diversity and inclusion strategies that drive insights and action• Serve as a public relations and communication professional as it relates to fostering relationships and interests among the general public and major external stakeholders

• Develop curricula, create lesson plans, and advise Webster University’s Master of Public Administration students• Teach Research and Assessment in Public Administration, Planning and Evaluation, Public Policy and Administration, and Group Development and Change• Conduct policy research and examine the concepts, principles, analytic techniques and theories used in public administration • Build relationships with other companies and external organizations to share diversity and inclusion best practices• Oversee the quality and consistency of all course-related external communication, this includes written material, publications, and information online• Serve as a public relations and communication professional as it relates to fostering relationships and interests among the general public and major external stakeholders

• Design and develop internet-based curricula, create lesson plans, and advise students in the Clinton School’s Executive Master of Public Service program• Teach Leadership in Public Service and conduct research on the experiences of leadership scholars and practitioners• Oversee the quality and consistency of all course-related external communication, this includes written material, publications, and information online• Study the diversity and inclusion discipline and establish guidelines or facilitate relationships that promote equity and innovation in workplace• Serve as a public relations and communication professional as it relates to fostering relationships and interests among major internal and external stakeholders

• Oversaw the creation of new educational materials that enhanced public programs at museums and learning centers in Arkansas• Advised educators at U.S. Marshals Museum, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Delta Cultural Center, and MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History• Liaised with officials from the Kettering Foundation and graduate students from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service

• Create lesson plans, advise students, and teach Human Resource Management, Business Communications, Business Policy, Principles of Marketing, Leadership, and Introduction to Business courses • Oversee the quality and consistency of all course-related external communication, this includes written material, publications, and information online• Serve as a public relations and communication professional as it relates to fostering relationships and interests among major internal and external stakeholders

• Created educational materials and taught select courses in an 18-month program with a concentration in Organizational Management for working professionals and nontraditional students

• Hosted and helped produce public affairs programming dedicated to the exploration of inclusive practices for community engagement, conflict management, and equitable treatment • Served as a brand ambassador and subject matter expert who understands the needs of diverse communities• Aligned programming with enterprise-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and used research and analysis skills to create strategies that enhanced the public’s knowledge of DEI-related issues, legislation, and best practices• Identified, developed and built relationships with industry leaders, consultants, and partners to learn key strategies and apply best practices that help drive an inclusive culture

• Organized collaborative efforts with civic organizations, recruited volunteers, and coordinated logistics for major athletic events• Managed the Little Rock Marathon Pace Team, a group of elite athletes who complete the 26.2-mile race at a particular time• Built an inclusive culture that ensured diverse talent was hired, trained, and retained • Collaborated with senior leadership and partners to develop and implement innovative programs that supported diversity and inclusion best practices

• Facilitated community discussions, created educational materials, and supervised marketing efforts for Kettering Foundation initiatives at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum• Organized joint-learning ventures that encouraged civic engagement and community organizing for the common good• Developed relationships with civic organizations, liaised with senior leadership and grassroots activists, and managed diversity, equity and inclusion compliance protocols

• Recruited and managed groups of volunteers for the World Woman Summit• Scheduled assignments, coordinated logistics, and communicated effectively with World Woman Foundation officials and various media partners• Matched interested volunteers with opportunities or tasks that suited their skill sets and served the overall mission of the Summit• Created an integrated diversity strategy that included talent acquisition, learning, development, retention and associate engagement procedures

• Developed curricula, created lesson plans, and advised Strayer University’s Executive Master of Business Administration students• Taught Business Communications, Ethics, and Executive Presence courses and conducted research on corporate governance best practices• Maintained academic records and instructed students on the proper use of internet-based analytical tools

• Provided instruction and managed the learning environment • Coordinated curricula with teachers and administrators

• Conducted training sessions where participants learned how to connect community assets with opportunities, build consensus with local and regional leaders, and sustain economic development processes• Taught elected officials, economic and community developers, city planners, nonprofit professionals, and grassroots activists the skills and strategies necessary to make an immediate impact on key concerns• Prepared all materials and curriculum for workshops and online seminars• Facilitated community-based courses on change management, cross-sector collaboration, and inclusive leadership practices

• Managed daily operations for veteran initiatives in the Arkansas Delta Region and provided strategic guidance for grassroots outreach• Developed workshops, taught Entrepreneurship and Microenterprise Development courses, and helped veterans access law enforcement careers• Created collaborative partnerships that improved the socioeconomic welfare of military personnel, veterans, and their families• Completed grants and supervised communication efforts for media outreach, client support programs, and online initiatives• Supervised a staff and managed special projects in the public affairs field• Oversaw the quality and consistency of all external communication, this included written material, publications, press releases, brochures, and information online• Served as a public relations and communication professional and fostered relationships among the general public and major external stakeholders

• Worked with officials from Arkansas Northeastern College and the City of Blytheville on a national PBS program that addressed social and economic concerns• Moderated public forums where community members, local leaders, and civic organizations tackled urgent problems and devised innovative solutions

• Created lesson plans, advised students, and taught courses in composition, communication skills, and research• Assisted students with the creation of internet-based portfolios that highlight their professional skills and academic achievements

• Prepared all materials and curriculum for workshops and online seminars on effective strategies for Problem Solving and Civic Engagement• Facilitated discussions on finding common ground through collective decision making in communities and the workplace• Taught leadership skills and organizational principles to state and local leaders and university officials• Studied the diversity and inclusion discipline and established guidelines that promoted equity and innovation in workplace

• Taught classroom-based and online courses in Public Speaking, Oral Communication, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration, and Teamwork• Created lesson plans, modified curricula, and advised students

• Served on the policy and research committee and executed marketing plans that highlighted the diverse socioeconomic needs and realities of women and girls• Conducted survey research for a comprehensive report that examined the academic experiences and educational priorities of women and girls in Arkansas• Orchestrated the planning, development, and implementation of education programs and public service activities that raised awareness about gender equality and supported women’s empowerment

• Increased media literacy through the production of original, student-generated news video reports• Helped students from Dunbar Magnet Middle School learn how to report, problem-solve, synthesize, and investigate important national and international topics

• Directed, edited, and hosted local newscasts that aired live during morning-drive-times for NPR’s Morning Edition• Reported local, national, and international news; conducted interviews for NPR’s All Things Considered; and developed online content for the station’s website• Supervised a staff and managed special projects in the public affairs field• Oversaw the quality and consistency of all external communication, this included written material, publications, press releases, brochures, and information online• Fostered relationships among the general public and major external stakeholders• Produced the award-winning Impact of War series that highlighted the experiences of military personnel, veterans, and their families• Taught student journalists, mentored interns, and trained community volunteers

• Offered in-depth analysis of local, state, national, and international news stories as a member of a distinguished panel of Arkansas journalists and political scientists• Posed questions to political candidates during election year debates

• Developed curricula for a Leadership and Ethics course and a Leadership Communication in Organizations course• Taught students, conducted research, and prepared lectures for faculty members

• Coordinated planning efforts for academic conferences and community events concerning racial attitudes in America and across Arkansas• Created an inclusive learning environment, trained discussion facilitators, and moderated community-based discussions on race relations and other social issues

• Provided technical assistance and advice to Belize Family Life Association (BFLA) doctors and nurses in Belize City, San Ignacio, Dangriga, and Punta Gorda• Evaluated BFLA health and wellness programs, family planning services, and clinical screenings for women• Filmed, produced, and edited multilingual health-related educational videos in English, Spanish and Kekchi, a native Mayan language

• Produced, edited, and voiced news stories for radio broadcasts and online content

• Produced multimedia news stories and online content for MTV’s Emmy award-winning coverage of the 2008 presidential election (reports aired on MTV, MTV2, and the AP news wire service) • Completed in-depth reports that addressed the concerns of young voters• Served as Arkansas correspondent for MTV’s Street Team ’08, a 51 member press corps focused on political, social, and economic issues

• Produced, edited, and voiced news stories for radio broadcasts and online content

• Facilitated development of global collaborative partnerships among the Hilton Prize Laureates, a group of non-governmental organizations that have received the $1.5 million Hilton Humanitarian Prize for charitable contributions• Helped establish communication plans that informed Laureates and Hilton Foundation officials on joint projects in foreign countries

• Completed USAID economic development projects in Southern Sudanese cities and a refugee camp in Kenya• Trained Southern Sudanese journalists in broadcast performance and taught them investigative reporting skills• Filmed and produced a documentary that supported volunteer recruitment, enhanced fundraising efforts, and increased the marketability of development projects in South Sudan

• Coordinated an historic conference on Racial, Ethnic, and Religious Reconciliation through a partnership with the Clinton School of Public Service, the William J. Clinton Foundation, the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, and funded with a $25,000 grant from AT&T• Initiated efforts that marked the first time in over 50 years that students from the nation’s seven presidential schools assembled in one place to discuss public service and the potential for future collaborative partnerships• Collaborated with senior leadership and partners to develop and implement innovative conference sessions that supported diversity and inclusion best practices

• Oversaw the writing, editing, and publishing of all materials distributed through the print and online editions of the UACS newsletter• Helped develop the Clinton School’s rapport with local media, international visitors, and community organizations in central Arkansas and the Delta Region• Made sure all major events from the Clinton School’s inaugural year were documented in the printed newsletter and in online press releases

• Helped the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) communication team execute specific objectives that improved information sharing and analysis with various media outlets during the Second Annual Meeting of CGI

• Created a comprehensive communication plan to increase media coverage and citizen involvement in community revitalization initiatives and other poverty reduction programs for rural areas• Developed community-based projects that addressed homelessness and housing-shortage concerns in impoverished areas of the Arkansas Delta Region• Wrote a detailed grant proposal that was awarded $5,000 from the Arkansas Community Foundation for homeless outreach initiatives in Phillips County, Arkansas

• Developed marketing and community engagement plans for the University Honors Program and counseled honors students• Supervised all publicity, publications, and outreach initiatives• Coordinated international community service projects in Brazil

• Supervised the production of special television programs that covered political campaigns and social issues• Developed, edited, and anchored news stories for television and radio broadcasts• Trained student journalists on broadcast performance skills and the use of technical equipment

• Worked within the academy to increase equity across disciplines and promote the professional development and leadership of women at the university• Collaborated with civic organizations and provided guidance for research initiatives that examined issues and improved outcomes for women, girls and their families

• Surveyed university faculty, staff, students, and administrators and identified the key issues that affect women who live and work on the campus• Reported research findings and advised university officials so they could address current and important issues relevant to the women they employ and serve

• Conducted research and produced show segments for MSNBC’s coverage of the 2004 Democratic National Convention and the funeral and memorial services for Former President Ronald Reagan• Assisted news production efforts and completed reports for Hardball’s political and foreign policy correspondents• Conducted in-depth off-screen interviews with guests for the show

• Served as a facilitator for the city’s community-wide Study Circles Program and moderated citizen-driven discussions on race relations and other social issues• Studied the diversity and inclusion discipline and established guidelines for constructive dialogue that encouraged equitable public policy practices

• Helped produce television coverage of city commission meetings and other special community events• Operated technical equipment, conducted interviews, developed communication strategies, edited content for city television programming

• Helped develop newsworthy show topics and assisted show producers with key reports• Coordinated logistics for show guests

• Conducted legislative research and worked with the community outreach team to address constituent concerns• Wrote speeches and worked on initiatives with grassroots groups and policymakers

• Planned and oversaw the implementation of technological initiatives with the Search & Information Resources Administration (SIRA)• Interviewed federal government employees, initiated departmental computer upgrades, and coordinated installation schedules for high-tech equipment with department chairs and other federal government officials