I lead the development and management of comprehensive communication strategies, including branding, video production, and digital communications across websites and social media. I oversee all aspects of event and material design, press campaigns, and the dissemination of information, leveraging innovative technology and participatory practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. My expertise spans workforce development, adult education, and addressing equity and access issues… Show more I lead the development and management of comprehensive communication strategies, including branding, video production, and digital communications across websites and social media. I oversee all aspects of event and material design, press campaigns, and the dissemination of information, leveraging innovative technology and participatory practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. My expertise spans workforce development, adult education, and addressing equity and access issues, particularly for marginalized communities. I serve as a strategic partner in education and career pathways, focusing on removing barriers for boys and men of color in career technical education and workforce development.As a committed Maker, I am dedicated to the DIY ethic, promoting self-directed education and community-based policy to tackle equity and social justice issues through alternative education models. My team, drawn from the community, prioritizes inclusivity and impactful outcomes, offering youth and community members opportunities to contribute meaningfully. Show less

The Career Ladders Project for the California Community Colleges (CLP) works to strengthen the role of community colleges in providing educational and career advancement opportunities for Californians. Through research, policy initiatives and strategic assistance to colleges and their partners, the Career Ladders Project fosters career ladders in California.As Senior Media Strategist at the Career Ladders Project, I built, directed, developed and managed the organization’s communication… Show more The Career Ladders Project for the California Community Colleges (CLP) works to strengthen the role of community colleges in providing educational and career advancement opportunities for Californians. Through research, policy initiatives and strategic assistance to colleges and their partners, the Career Ladders Project fosters career ladders in California.As Senior Media Strategist at the Career Ladders Project, I built, directed, developed and managed the organization’s communication plans and strategies. I also produced media products to document the organization’s initiatives and projects and managed all aspects of branding, video production, internal and external communication systems, filing systems, event design, material design, website development and maintenance, social media development and maintenance, press campaigns, communication and dissemination processes. I implemented innovative 21st century technology, work culture, and processes to increase efficiency and reduce cost. I also participated as a thought partner in removing barriers to education and career options for marginalized communities, with an emphasis on boys and men of color within career technical education (CTE), workforce development, and general education practices. Show less

I served as an instructor and assistant to the department chair at the Laney College Wood Technology Department. One of the highlights at Laney was co-designing, teaching, and developing recruitment materials for a contextualized woodworking/ESL program, ‘Carpinteria Fina’. The program used wood technology terminology and procedures as the ESL course content as well as a innovative ‘team teaching/co-teaching’ approach; the course included a woodworking and a ESL… Show more I served as an instructor and assistant to the department chair at the Laney College Wood Technology Department. One of the highlights at Laney was co-designing, teaching, and developing recruitment materials for a contextualized woodworking/ESL program, ‘Carpinteria Fina’. The program used wood technology terminology and procedures as the ESL course content as well as a innovative ‘team teaching/co-teaching’ approach; the course included a woodworking and a ESL instructor.www.laney.edu/wp/woodtechnology/www.laney.edu/wp/woodtechnology/woodtech-courses/programa-de-carpenteria-fina/programa-de-carpenteria-fina-english/ Show less

Directly responsible for coordinating, organizing, marketing and instructing woodworking after school enrichment programs for K - 5th grade. Emphasizing safety, applied mathematics and design thinking.www.kidscarpentry.com/