ReCity Network is Durham's hub for social impact. We are a co-networking enterprise that uses shared, collaborative space to bring together not-for profit and for profit social impact organizations with a focus on training leaders to develop personally, professionally, and organizationally. As the Director of Development and Community Engagement, my role focuses on growing the ReCity community by finding new partners and members looking to be at the forefront of community development through collaborative unity.

DigitalBridge is a 501c3 nonprofit organization rooted in digital equity that aids people and communities in gaining digital skills and accessing higher-paying, in-demand careers through comprehensive digital training courses. As the Operations Manager, I oversee the day-to-day operations of the program while also aligning those opportunities with the broader goals and strategies of the organization. I am also a leader in the creation of funding strategies, engaging stakeholders, and community outreach.

As an educator, business owner, and creator through this online education marketplace, I develop, teach, and market a variety of online classes for K-12 students around the world using advanced virtual techniques and educational technologies

I offer services as an education consultant, sales/marketing specialist, and content/copywriter to meet the needs of an array of clients in different fields.

LOCAL coworking helps amplify local, regional, and indy coworking spaces. My role as Head of Communities and Engagement is to help coworking owners and operators in all stages move forward in creating the best and most seamless experience for their members and their operations.

Merkados is a digital marketing agency that focuses on assisting with the growth of small businesses in North Carolina. My role as Business Development Lead is to develop and execute strategic solutions and build relationships with local businesses who can benefit from Merkados' marketing services. I also carry out digital content creation and copywriting for existing clients.

Built a vibrant and connected community by establishing meaningful relationships throughout Chatham County

Educated and mentored children by teaching core values to develop positive character traits through basic soccer skills and abilities.

Identified and managed clients by establishing engaging relationships and implementing designs with these educators, instructional designers, and administrators through the entire customer life-cycle for multiple college- and university-level online science courses to increase product revenue and sales growth initiatives (renewals and new opportunities). Developed a variety of marketing campaigns and led multiple workshops and presentations on the challenges and solutions of teaching online lab science courses, both virtually and in-person. Created and developed hands-on laboratory activities that can be safely and effectively done in a non-traditional environment for online college-level science courses covering multiple subjects as well.

Wrote and developed hands-on laboratory activities that can be safely and effectively done in a non-traditional environment for online college-level science courses covering multiple subjects.

Completed my M.S. in Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences with a Biological Oceanography concentration. My work pertained to water quality and how oyster filtration affects phytoplankton abundances and diversity leading to trophic level shifts in the food web of the Bogue Sound in Morehead City, N.C.

Taught lab courses ranging from Introduction to Oceanography to Introduction to Earth Systems, as well as a summer field course in Marine Sciences in Morehead City, N.C. Helped redesign lab curriculum for these lab courses, led weekly lab meetings for teaching assistants to teach successful laboratory sessions using the most up to date pedagogical methods, and managed lab material operations. Received two 'Excellence in Teaching' awards for my work in teaching and designing curriculum.

Analyzed and prepared a variety of international environmental samples using instrumentation for testing on heavy metals, with an emphasis on lead and hexavalent chromium. Created standard operating procedures for software and sample methodology.

Operated various scientific equipment and prepared water samples from rivers, lakes, wastewater plants, industries and drinking water from various cities throughout North Carolina to help meet their water quality management goals. Collected influent and effluent samples using a variety of different field techniques. Trained multiple employees on different scientific methods and procedures and devised and prepared a variety of reports, both technical and non-technical.

Managed the water treatment facility on a landfill site completing field work which included wetland, leachate, and wastewater treatment plant sampling and maintenance, along with wetland treatment, system flow data collection, and evaporation pan data collection. Daily temperature, barometric and water and control pump readings were also completed on a regular basis. Analyzed water quality of leachate from the landfill using multiple laboratory procedures including micro-biological examination, pH testing, dissolved oxygen tests and ammonia testing. Data entry and analysis including groundwater, influent/effluent, process control, and primary and secondary leachate were performed.