Available as copywriter, multimedia production and long-form nonfiction. Portfolio included.Presently working on collection on the history of nonviolence, exploring concepts of divine transmission as a means of human transformation, and an analysis of peacemaking. Visit https://www.thepeaceofspirit.com/curriculum to learn more.

Workshops, discussions and coaching provided in the following areas:-Team and personal development-Challenges and solutions in urban and private education-Youth and adult-learning curriculum development-Cultural awareness and sensitivityFocus on: Teamwork, conflict resolution + community building | Dialogue + storytelling | Mindfulness + experiential learning techniques | Cultural sensitivity and decolonization programsExperience with: Start-up, pilot + scale ventures | Traditional + virtual teams | Youth, non-profit + education professionals

Support classroom teacher with lesson delivery and student support

Leadership position for 1200+, week-long professional development conference. Responsible for creating conference environment promoting community, individual reflection and communicating organizational values and goals. Member of six-person leadership team.

Provide as needed support to program and service-related departments. Responsibilities include temporary relocation assignments (6-8 weeks) for two director-level vacancies, overseeing creation of job descriptions and professional development learning content.

Provide internal consultation for delivery of Whole School Whole Child service model across 3 regions. Mentorship and coaching for manager and director level staff. Capture promising practices and identify areas of improvement. Serve as liaison between national headquarters and field-level leadership. Design and implementation of quarterly learning and development conferences.

Served as member of leadership team overseeing 800-person conference. Led process for review of content and training materials for all training sessions.

Led team of full-time volunteers in Recovery School District High Schools as part of Diplomas Now collaboration. Worked to support student success of 9th grade students focused on their attendance, behavior, course performance in math and English. Extensive event planning experience.Diplomas Now partners with the school community to reorganize the schedule so each student at risk has caring adults and those adults have the tools to improve achievement. Working with administrators and teachers, a Diplomas Now team sets goals based on students’ attendance, behavior and course performance. Developing strategic plans, implementing early warning system to identify struggling students and regularly reviewing the data. Teachers and the Diplomas Now team craft individual student plans that include more math and English time and teacher teams with shared planning time.

Planned and led meetings in 30 cities in 60 days to build support for national service political advocacy. Leveraged social media and professional networks to engage national service alumni and supporters.

Created and facilitated English lessons for students ranging from age 8-55.

Led full-time volunteers in Chicago Public Schools. Initiated high school service learning and leadership development program.