Lead the development and implementation of proactive diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that support the department's overall reform efforts to better serve the community.Collaborate with internal members and external stakeholders to evaluate policy, training, and operations on an ongoing basis to make recommendations to improve departmental practices.Support compliance efforts with the BPD Consent Decree involving impartial policing, diversity, and inclusion. Lead the BPD's participation in the City's Equity Assessment Program

In addition to duties of Community Engagement Coordinator:Served as a member of the following institution-wide committees/teams-Member, President's Diversity Advisory Council-Co-chair & Founder, Institutional Equity Workgroup-Member, Live Near Your Work Steering CommitteeManaged financial reporting for the Office of Community Engagement

Designed and managed the Community Merchant Access Program, which increased UMB's local food purchasing from 0.01% to 15% in three years, focusing on the most economically disinvested communities in West Baltimore. Performance exceeded growth targets each year.Led strategic planning and performance management for Office of Community Engagement and its Community Engagement Center.Developed and managed community-based youth employment program with measurable outcomes in civic engagement, community engagement, college preparation, and career readiness. Researched and recommended policies and best practices relating to anchor institution community engagement, especially economic inclusion and community development.Developed and maintained databases used to collect and analyze data, track university related projects in the community, as well as to monitor and evaluate program operating policies and procedures.Supervised one full-time employee, a team of student employees, and volunteers.Ensured the efficient recruitment/interviewing and training functions for maintaining highly involved and motivated employees.

Conduct research and make policy recommendations to support the improvement and reorganization of small business development resources in the City of BaltimoreIdentify strategies to increase access to entrepreneurship resources for women, people of color, and immigrants

· Researching economic development data and creating reports in support of SBRC initiatives;· Developing a tracking system to better identify business needs and opportunities;· Recruiting volunteers for and identifying opportunities to promote SBRC in the community; · Conducting outreach on behalf of SBRC.· Creating and updating communications and marketing materials to further expose SBRC brand;

Developed and coordinated a fundraiser and marketing event that raised over $10,000 for CUPs CoffeehouseDeveloping an employer advisory board for a workforce development program at Vehicles for ChangeCoordinated happy hour and social events for social entrepreneurs, business leaders, funders and educators affiliated with the Social Enterprise AlliancePlanning, implementing, and evaluating various strategies and methods of building organizational sustainability and effectiveness at CUPs Coffeehouse