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Philadelphia, Pa

Supported and coordinated STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education for Philadelphia children and youth in grades K-12. Worked with nonprofits, government agencies, colleges and universities, philanthropic organizations, and businesses and industries to provide community access to existing STEM resources and opportunities; as well as designed, facilitated, and evaluated STEM professional development for classroom teachers and informal educators.

Philadelphia Pa

Employed as an Adjunct Professor at Temple University’s Fox School of Business, teaching Creativity and Organizational Innovation; as a STEM Consultant for the Philadelphia Education Fund, supporting area in-school and out-of-school STEM initiatives; and as a Workshop Facilitator for the Philadelphia Youth Network, providing career workshops to WorkReady students.

Philadelphia, Pa

Co-administered a collection of 38 member organizations that used sports as positive youth development and worked primarily with under-resourced populations. Products included monthly seminars, a website, and partnerships with the US Attorney’s Office, The School District of Philadelphia, Temple University, Up2Us, and other local and national agencies.

Philadelphia, Pa

Within Penn’s School of Social Policy and Practice, created, implemented, and evaluated a resource center for out-of-school time (OST) staff. The OSTRC identified professional development resources; conducted research on and evaluated professional development; and recommended changes in practice and policy. Responsibilities included program administration; research and evaluation; grant-writing; and participation in local and national initiatives.

Philadelphia, Pa

Worked with Philadelphia's Department of Human Services to create, enhance, and assess its OST programs. Interacted with staff; represented DHS on citywide committees addressing standards, training, and youth outcomes; and gathered and disseminated research linking promising practices to student outcomes.

Philadelphia, Pa

Worked with city agencies to develop and enhance youth and after-school services. Represented the Office of Children’s Policy in developing the Core Standards for Philadelphia's Youth Programs. Facilitated grant process for improving community-based OST programs; helped coordinate the City’s YouthWorks teen employment initiative.

Philadelphia, Pa

Worked within the Division of Environmental Education and “Natural Lands Restoration and Environmental Education Program” to develop a mission statement, environmental education efforts, and community partnerships.

Philadelphia, Pa

Coordinated long-range planning, daily departmental operations, annual and extended budgets, grant writing and implementation, and staff supervision. Supervised 15 full-time staff, 30 part-time staff, and approximately 75 volunteers. Oversaw diverse revenue and grant programs and administered a $600,000 annual budget. Designed and wrote text for publications and exhibit components. Oversaw the Public Programs contribution to the museum’s strategic plan.

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Teaching, Learning, And Curriculum

Master’S Degree, Educational Leadership

Bachelor’S Degree, Animal Behavior, Ecology, And Husbandry