Tatiyahna Blakely Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

CLS’s SSI Unit helps families affected by disability qualify for the income supports that they need to thrive. The Disability Income Paralegal works with the SSI Unit to prepare and execute SSI case appeals through the Social Security administration on both state and federal court jurisdictions,SSI is a Social Security program for people with disabilities. CLS’s SSI Unit provides full legal representation at all stages of the SSI application process, including during informal disability reviews, at formal administrative hearings, and in federal court. The Unit also represents current SSI recipients whose disabilities are under review by SSA. CLS prioritizes cases for people with serious behavioral health conditions, including trauma; immigrants and people who are limited English proficient; and children. CLS ensures that clients are connected to medical care, school supports, and other resources, and advocates for policy reforms that make the SSI program work better for everyone. The SSI Unit draws from our clients’ experiences to urge Congress, IRS, and other government agencies to make the program more accessible for the lowest-income families.

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Maynard Law Prep is designed to provide: (1) insight into the legal industry, (2) an overview of the structure and history of the firm, (3) exposure to our attorneys and other diverse lawyers and community leaders, and (4) an understanding of the firm’s role in the legal and broader community.

The Diversity Liaisons are undergraduate students who serve as liaisons between employers and historically marginalized communities within the University. With hundreds of student organizations across Grounds, they serve as the direct bridge between companies and student populations. As members of the student body themselves, the main goal of the Diversity Liaison centers around helping recruiters diversify their workforce while educating the student population on different career paths and opportunities.• Maintained professional relationships with 15 corporate partners, including five Fortune 500 clients• Organized, marketed, and staffed 50+ employer recruiting events to increase interview yield within Historically Marginalized Minority students at the University of Virginia• Authored white paper on The State of Diversity in Recruiting and presented to 200 NGO and corporate representatives

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

The Resident Advisor (RA) supports the residents of their community in order to achieve Housing & Residence Life’s mission to work collaboratively to create inclusive, welcoming communities where residents are empowered to engage their potential as scholars and leaders through self-governance and participation in their residential community.

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Maynard Law Prep is designed to provide: (1) insight into the legal industry, (2) an overview of the structure and history of the firm, (3) exposure to our attorneys and other diverse lawyers and community leaders, and (4) an understanding of the firm’s role in the legal and broader community.• Shadowed attorneys in various practice groups including the Real Estate Litigation and Class Action Litigation• Drafted legal documents for legal partners within the Employment & Labor practice group• Attended weekly seminars conducted by associates offering insight into client networking, legal procedures, and otherlegal career skills

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International/Global Studies, 3.5 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Housing and Residence Life, resident advisor; UVA Career Center, diversity liaison; Queer Student Union.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, General Studies, 3.8 Gpa

Dual Enrollment student, graduated before high-school graduation at age 18