Facilitate DEI and affinity group workshops within progressive organizations, driving meaningful change and fostering inclusive environments.

The United Vision Project is the outgrowth of decades of organizing by United Vision for Idaho in an area of the country, long the target of the extremist authoritarian, anti-democratic and militarized factions seeking a Christian, white ethno-nationalist home in the state. With decades of experience in combating growing authoritarian control in a state with a national presence, UVI is at the forefront of transforming America's political landscape, expertly addressing the root causes of… Show more The United Vision Project is the outgrowth of decades of organizing by United Vision for Idaho in an area of the country, long the target of the extremist authoritarian, anti-democratic and militarized factions seeking a Christian, white ethno-nationalist home in the state. With decades of experience in combating growing authoritarian control in a state with a national presence, UVI is at the forefront of transforming America's political landscape, expertly addressing the root causes of extremism by connecting people across extreme social and political division. UVI's strategy transcends traditional outreach boundaries by actively engaging those with opposing views, creating a unique space for transformative dialogue and understanding. Show less

Design and facilitate public-facing DEI workshops, including: -Healing from the Effects of Dysfunctional Dynamics - Creating Culture, Sharing Power- Antiracism as a Process and Practice- Navigating White Racial Identity & Shame

I support social justice organizations and networks to align there processes with anti-racist values; I offer one-on-one support for white people engaged in social & environmental change in the form of liberatory coaching; and I offer workshops and trainings that are designed to develop and deepen liberatory consciousness and a systems approach to social, racial, and environmental justice.

Through UFacilitate, I coach leaders in facilitating engaging and transformative experiences that bring about Connection, Collaboration and Co-creation. We believe that facilitation is a critical 21st Century leadership skill, and help to spread this skill to leaders in different organizations and sectors through the UFacilitate Coaching Process.

Delivered high-quality and impactful training and consulting services to meet the equity needs of existing and prospective clients of Solution Co.

Collaborating with 10 Circles and Interaction Institute for Social Change to redesign the Wallace Center’s Food Systems Leadership Network systems leadership curriculum to center racial equity, in addition to providing thought partnership on how we might embed racial equity throughout the network.

In my role as Network Weaver, I work closely with Wallace Center Food Systems Leadership Network backbone staff and my fellow Network Weavers to connect with network members & brainstorm strategies to tackle complex challenges and accelerate systems change.

As the Eastern Gulf Research Fellow, I engaged regional stakeholders & community leaders in South Alabama, South Georgia, and North Florida to understand motivations, visions, priorities, existing funding streams, & barriers to civic engagement.

Supported the design and facilitation of a series of capacity building sessions for the Garfield Foundation, a national foundation that supports changemakers to deliver greater impact through systems understanding and networked action. The capacity building series focused on a specific approach to collaborative group process and the use of an assessment tool to better understand a group or network's current possibilities for impact towards a shared purpose and what supports might enable them to… Show more Supported the design and facilitation of a series of capacity building sessions for the Garfield Foundation, a national foundation that supports changemakers to deliver greater impact through systems understanding and networked action. The capacity building series focused on a specific approach to collaborative group process and the use of an assessment tool to better understand a group or network's current possibilities for impact towards a shared purpose and what supports might enable them to achieve greater impact and cohesion. Show less

In my role as Northwest Florida Regional Coordinator I recruited & provided technical assistance to Fresh Access Bucks network members; trained the statewide network in effective community engagement; designed, coordinated, and facilitated an annual in-person training for network members; and planned and facilitated monthly statewide network calls.

The work I am most proud of is my work co-creating and co-facilitating Be the Change, a client-driven group where women engaged in critical dialogue that drew connections between their personal experiences and larger social & political systems. In the process of co-creating Be the Change, I sought advice on how to ensure that the women participating in the group were driving the discussion. I supported the group in identifying areas of concern (Employment & Education, Discrimination & Equality,… Show more The work I am most proud of is my work co-creating and co-facilitating Be the Change, a client-driven group where women engaged in critical dialogue that drew connections between their personal experiences and larger social & political systems. In the process of co-creating Be the Change, I sought advice on how to ensure that the women participating in the group were driving the discussion. I supported the group in identifying areas of concern (Employment & Education, Discrimination & Equality, Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, and Justice) and facilitated discussions and actions focused on these topics. While at N Street Village I also served on the organizing committee for Service to Justice, a conference for service providers, advocates, and organizers working for justice in Washington, DC as well as DC HOPE, an emerging group led and organized by folks experiencing homelessness to share leadership and build power in Washington, DC. Show less

Sole provider of backbone support to four programs in three countries (Kenya, Uganda, and Haiti). Developed and managed systems to capture monthly-reported data, accurately track program outputs, monitor monthly fluctuations in activity, as well as monitor monthly program budgets and expenditures. Wrote proposals for various institutional grants and awards as well as program outcome reports to institutional and individuals donors.