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Nashville, Tn, Us

An education and consulting firm specializing in technology and arts-based training, facilitation, curriculum development, and community-engaged research. We offer Project Management, AGILE, and ITIL Certifications, workshops on Arts-based Leadership & Community Development, and strategic planning for small to medium organizations.

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, Us

I plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate policies, activities, and staff, ensuring legal compliance and implementing CLVU's mission and talent strategy.Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement organizational goals and strategies for staffing, recruiting, and retention.Design and train leadership development of staff and membersOversee the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

Boston, Ma, Us

Innovative Training: Supporting Employment for People with Intellectual Disabilities | Funded by Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), in the U.S. Department of Education, Grant Award: CFDA 84.263C.Assist with project management, program evaluation, and curriculum development of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor online training and online academic course. Duties include the following:▪ Manage project timeline and objectives to ensure project deliverables are met.▪ Facilitate Technical Expert Panel (Grant Advisory Board) Meetings.▪ Coordinate Project Team and Technical Expert Panel meetings.▪ Assist with curriculum development of Topical Modules (2-hour on-demand course), Mini-Course (8-week Immersion Course) and Academic Course (3 Credit Hour Instructor-led Course). ▪ Assist with Literature Review Development for courses▪ Assist with developing program evaluation.

Boston, Ma, Us

Transitions Pathway Services Demonstration Project | Funded by Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), in the U.S. Department of Education, Grant Award: H421B16000.Assist with program evaluation of work-based learning project for students with disabilities (16-22 years) transitioning from high school to employment or post-secondary education. Duties included the following:▪ Assisted in the development Institutional Review Panel application▪ Assisted with the development of student with disabilities and employer evaluation tools▪ Assisted with the development of interview protocols▪ Conduct semi-structured interviews with employers, vocational rehabilitation staff, educators, and students with disabilities and their parents/caregivers. ▪ Assisted with analyzing and coding qualitative data in ATLAS▪ Conducted research for literature review▪ Assisted with creation of marketing materials including recruitment video and newsletter

Boston, Ma, Us

Substantial Gainful Activity Demonstration Project | Funded by Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Education Grant # H235L100004.Assist with product development of multimedia training materials about the benefits of returning to work for persons with disabilities. Tasks included:▪ Co-develop multimedia training vignettes for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and clients.

Boston, Ma, Us

MONUM, in collaboration with Emerson College Engagement Lab and SuperNormal, piloted community engagement models to gather feedback from community members, including youth, about technology that might be implemented in their neighborhood sidewalks and streets. The pilot sites were Codman Square, Chinatown, and Lower Allston. Outcomes achieved: * Authored At The Table: A Guide on Community Engagement & Technology in the Public Realm - a practical community engagement facilitation guide for the City of Boston to increase community conversations about data collection, data privacy, and digital equity. * Provided technical assistance with Beta Block project outreach events in Nubian Square (kickoff event), Codman Square, Chinatown, and Allston. * Presented Beta Blocks: Civic Participation in the Age of the Smart City, which included a project synopsis with recommendations for the City of Boston Department leadership.

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Responsible staff supervision, Multicultural Outreach Program development, website and database development and management. Supervisory duties included: ▪ Supervised Full-Time (5) & Part-Time (3) Staff, including rotating undergraduate and graduate work study students, interns, and volunteers.▪ Managed fiscal budget of $120,000 and coordinated and coordinated organizational administration focused on process and outcome improvement. ▪ Created and developed work plans for Next Step at Vanderbilt Internship for students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.▪ Created and facilitated informational trainings in discussing service needs for individuals with disabilities and their families. Target attendees included: people with disabilities and their families/caregivers, government agencies, disability service providers, educators, and communities. Multicultural Outreach Program duties included: ▪ Developed and Co-Authored the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Cultural & Linguistic Readiness Self- Assessment and Report. ▪ Developed and Co-Facilitated the Multicultural Alliance on Disability, a coalition of government agencies, disability service provider agencies, and immigrant & refugee agencies with the goal of increasing services to immigrant & refugee communities in Tennessee.▪ Co-Developed and Co-Facilitated activities for the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s A.I.D.E. (Ability, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity) Task Force. A program developed to increase cultural and linguistic humility and competency of VKC researchers, staff, and faculty. ▪ Developed and facilitated the Cultural Impact of Race, Language and Religion on Disability Seminars. Website and Database Management duties included:▪ Organized and managed content for Pathfinder & Camino Seguro websites and database of over 3,000 human service programs and disability-related agencies across Tennessee▪ Oversaw website redesign of Pathfinder and Camino Seguro websites

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Coordinated Resources duties included:▪ Organized and managed content for Pathfinder & Camino Seguro websites and database of over 3,000 human service programs and disability-related agencies across Tennessee▪ Oversaw website Pathfinder and Camino Seguro websites▪ Assisted with Intake and Information & Referral calls/emails

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Fulfill the Promise Campaign was a statewide initiative to educate the public on about the lack of access to services for individuals with Developmental Disabilities. The goal of the Fulfill the Promise Campaign was to expand Home & Community Based-Services Waivers to the Developmental Disability community. Fulfill the Promise Campaign activities included the following tasks:▪ Supervised District Coordinators and grassroots advocates.▪ Managed stipend payments and travel expense reimbursements for District Coordinators.▪ Assisted with strategizing statewide Fulfill the Promise outreach initiatives.▪ Conducted statewide presentations on Fulfill the Promise Campaign initiatives to educate state legislators, families, and disability – related agencies.▪ Assisted grassroots advocates with meetings with state legislators across the state.▪ Co-organized Fulfill the Promise events and meeting.▪ Managed Fulfill the Promise Campaign website content.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Critical Ethnic And Community Studies

Master Of Arts - Ma, Global Inclusion & Social Development Concentration In Critical Ethnic & Community Studies

Master’S Degree, Organizational Leadership And Communication

Nelson And Sue Andrews Institute For Civic Leadership, Community Organization And Advocacy

Bachelor Of Science, Mass Communications; Public Relations & Advertising