Facilitate set-up and enrollment for after-school tutoring and enrichment (A-STEP) program for students at Woodrow Wilson Senior High School, DC School Without Walls, Charles Stevens Middle School Assist in the identification, recruitment and orientation of volunteer tutors for the A-STEP programGuiding the development of the Social Justice Speakers Program, including defining the outline, purpose, and structure of the program, as well as identifying potential speakers and other relevant resourcesCreating a comprehensive guide describing available speakers and their areas of expertise, as well as actionable ways listeners can engage in supportive volunteer activitiesManaging creation and publishing of a resource handbook for the homeless in Washington DC, with information in the areas of housing, shelter, education, food, and health

Assisted senior (ages 55+) workforce development participants with employment search by identifying job opportunitiesProvided online computer literacy training services to workforce development participantsPromoted financial literacy amongst participants via seminars and workshops addressing financial literacy topicsMaintained records of network of partner employers and developed new resources to enhance training and employment opportunities, including coordination of quarterly mailingsParticipated with team to develop marketing strategies to present to employersReviewed participant job lead forms, performed random verificationsAnalyzed training needs to develop new training programs and modify and improve existing programs

Elected to lead a working group of local citizens committed to social justice advocacy for Trinity United, the largest US-based denomination of the United Church of Christ, a predominantly African American churchPlanned and organized candidate forums for elective officesConducted voter registration drives to engage more community members in participatory democracyPlanned speaking events to educate and organize congregants on social justice issues relevant to the community

Provided delivery of technical and statutory information to the general public regarding real estate assessments and taxing policies and procedures.

Stimulated HIV/AIDS education through conducting weekly community workshops and training to Chicago citizensConducted HIV risk reduction training and counseling for agency clients and care partnersDirected the recruitment of, orientation, training, placement and evaluation of Agency volunteers

Responsible for the development and coordination of the Employee Recognition Program.Served as Staff Assistant to the Senior Management Task Force/Managing Editor: Management News.Conducted new Staff Orientation presentations..Provided supervisory and employee conflict resolution counseling.Assisted in the development of cooperative education and training programs with local high schools.

Directed the City Council and Mayor's Youth Recognition Programs, including managing all event logistics for the Mayor’s High School Holiday Varsity Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Tournament, involving hundreds of local children and thousands of spectatorsServed as the Managing Editor of The Neighborhood Bulletin, a monthly publication produced by the Mayor’s office to describe municipal resources and programs, reaching approximately 10,000 citizens each monthAssisted in the coordination of public information services and programs, including the Mayor's Neighborhood Forums, Chicago Open Budget, and CDBG Hearings

Administered Anti-Discrimination Referral ServiceWas responsible for development and preparation of funding proposals for AgencyResearched and published first Church and Synagogue Directory for Chicago and Suburbs

Was responsible for recruitment and assignment of pro bono attorneys representing indigent clients in civil and criminal cases; increased lawyer pool from 35 to 105 attorneysSupervised Revolving Bond Loan ProgramCoordinated Community Information Service Program; Chairperson, Church in Society 2008 – 2011

Visited and evaluated food and nutrition programs in nursing homes and correctional facilities throughout the United States.Reviewed and evaluated Federal Commodity Distribution ProgramStaffed legislative monitoring and review of government nutrition education programs.Prepared background materials and staff reports to Senate Committee members and Senior Staff.