Develop an independent, collaborative, productive and visible research program in public policy and community development, prioritizing corporate and community engagement, as well as highly interdisciplinary and convergent research focused on innovative and integrative approaches for societal impact.

• Within the Office of Industry and Community Engagement (formerly known as Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations), serve as a key liaison and front-line resource for Northwest Arkansas businesses, non-governmental organizations, and other community leaders as they navigate campus engagement opportunities and support services• Work collaboratively across campus units and academic departments to support industry and community engagement strategies and unit goals for outreach… Show more • Within the Office of Industry and Community Engagement (formerly known as Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations), serve as a key liaison and front-line resource for Northwest Arkansas businesses, non-governmental organizations, and other community leaders as they navigate campus engagement opportunities and support services• Work collaboratively across campus units and academic departments to support industry and community engagement strategies and unit goals for outreach • Develop tracking and record-keeping metrics for corporate and community engagement • Collaborate to develop campus engagement strategies and recommendations for external partners Show less

• Responsible for cultivating, developing and sustaining new and existing corporate and community relationships with the college to advance engagement, opportunities, funding, and resources for career readiness and student success • Coordinate and communicate across college leadership, academic departments, and student success providers to understand internal needs and support corporate engagement strategies and relationships• Lead the strategy for Customer Relationship Management to… Show more • Responsible for cultivating, developing and sustaining new and existing corporate and community relationships with the college to advance engagement, opportunities, funding, and resources for career readiness and student success • Coordinate and communicate across college leadership, academic departments, and student success providers to understand internal needs and support corporate engagement strategies and relationships• Lead the strategy for Customer Relationship Management to track holistic corporate engagement with the Walton College Show less

• Relationship manager for employers connected to, or interested in future partnerships with, the Sam M. Walton College of Business • Developed, managed, and enhanced relationships with companies that recruit Walton students• Assisted employers in campus talent acquisition strategy and planning • Developed strategy around employer data collection and insights • Created opportunities for Walton students to enhance professional skills and employability through employer… Show more • Relationship manager for employers connected to, or interested in future partnerships with, the Sam M. Walton College of Business • Developed, managed, and enhanced relationships with companies that recruit Walton students• Assisted employers in campus talent acquisition strategy and planning • Developed strategy around employer data collection and insights • Created opportunities for Walton students to enhance professional skills and employability through employer feedback and engagement Show less

• Collaborated with the faculty MBA director on MBA programs' strategy, including curriculum changes and development of new tracks or joint degree initiatives• Project manager for new EMBA global business course with immersions to India and China• Conducted market research, bench-marking, and analysis for program initiatives• Liaison for MBA Alumni Advisory Board, faculty MBA Committee, corporate mentors, and other stakeholders• Coordinator for sustainability course with… Show more • Collaborated with the faculty MBA director on MBA programs' strategy, including curriculum changes and development of new tracks or joint degree initiatives• Project manager for new EMBA global business course with immersions to India and China• Conducted market research, bench-marking, and analysis for program initiatives• Liaison for MBA Alumni Advisory Board, faculty MBA Committee, corporate mentors, and other stakeholders• Coordinator for sustainability course with corporate partners • Program management, including organization of MBA student programs and events, such as MBA Experiential Learning Week's consulting projects with local non-profit organizations• Co-chair for major events including MBA Alumni Reconnect and the SEC MBA Case Competition Show less

• Coordinated and managed approximately 36 U of A faculty-led study abroad programs in conjunction with faculty leaders and international education partners• Study abroad student manager, advisor (approximately 400 students), and recruiter• Appointed by Graduate School to U of A Service Learning Steering Committee (2014)• Managed & created courses in ISIS; student registration and billing for all international courses• Spearheaded program evaluation redesign by launching… Show more • Coordinated and managed approximately 36 U of A faculty-led study abroad programs in conjunction with faculty leaders and international education partners• Study abroad student manager, advisor (approximately 400 students), and recruiter• Appointed by Graduate School to U of A Service Learning Steering Committee (2014)• Managed & created courses in ISIS; student registration and billing for all international courses• Spearheaded program evaluation redesign by launching Qualtrics survey management• Program site visits to Belize (2013) and India (2014); Consortium for Belize Educational Cooperation Conference (2014)• Professional Presentations: Online Teaching & Learning for Study Abroad Students (NAFSA AR, 2013); Designing Effective International Service Learning Programs (NAFSA Region III, 2013); Student Evaluations for Study Abroad Programs (NAFSA AR, 2014); Faculty-Led Hybrid Program Development (NAFSA Region III, 2014) Show less

Courses taught:Introduction to Political Science American Government Comparative Government

• Teacher trainer and regional representative for IFESH at the regional teacher training center, Centre Régional de Formation des Personnels de l’Education in Tambacounda• Conducted workshops and classroom visits as member of English teacher training team• Site developer and resource manager for regional teacher resource site and discussion forum• Prepared USAID-standard evaluations and reports • Business English and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) instructor

• Lead instructor for biweekly ESL courses, open conversation and beginning literacy• Served African immigrant and refugee population

• Organized U.S. speaker program tours across country, involved budgeting, public speaking, preparation of travel arrangements, and representation of U.S. Embassy in public venues• Worked with educational advising center and reviewed international exchange applications• Lead speaker on advising center’s annual educational exchange country tour• Organized webinars with U.S. policy experts and maintained social media group• Wrote draft reports for internal use and for public… Show more • Organized U.S. speaker program tours across country, involved budgeting, public speaking, preparation of travel arrangements, and representation of U.S. Embassy in public venues• Worked with educational advising center and reviewed international exchange applications• Lead speaker on advising center’s annual educational exchange country tour• Organized webinars with U.S. policy experts and maintained social media group• Wrote draft reports for internal use and for public release throughout Nigeria• Job duties included outreach with the media, private business, the public, community groups, international non-profits, and local political leaders Show less

• Outreach with non-governmental organizations, Congress, the media, and private sector• Wrote, edited, and coordinated clearances on press releases• Updated and maintained master contact database for governmental and non-profit contacts• Assisted in logistical preparations for the Human Rights Officer Training Conference and non-governmental organization networking reception• Organized roundtables on human rights issues for nominated ambassadors• Reviewed and made… Show more • Outreach with non-governmental organizations, Congress, the media, and private sector• Wrote, edited, and coordinated clearances on press releases• Updated and maintained master contact database for governmental and non-profit contacts• Assisted in logistical preparations for the Human Rights Officer Training Conference and non-governmental organization networking reception• Organized roundtables on human rights issues for nominated ambassadors• Reviewed and made recommendations on grant proposals Show less