Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist II

• Jan 2021 - Present

Program Manager

• Aug 2019 - Jan 2021

Chapter Advisor

• Sep 2018 - Jul 2019

Public Service Fellow, Sustainability

• Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

As a Public Service Fellow with the Cleveland Foundation, I supported NEORSD's sustainability and community benefits programs, including coordinating the Water Equity Taskforce As a Public Service Fellow with the Cleveland Foundation, I supported NEORSD's sustainability and community benefits programs, including coordinating the Water Equity Taskforce

Recruitment Specialist, Assistant Director

• May 2018 - Aug 2018

Special Projects Coordinator

• Feb 2018 - Apr 2018

Rural Community Health Volunteer

• Sep 2017 - Jan 2018

- Received extensive technical training (160 hours) on rural community health issues and Benin-specific behavioral intervention methods, including nutrition, maternal and child health, and WASH - Received 150 hours of French language training, achieving an LPI rating of Advanced Low - Trained female community leaders on pertinent health issues and teaching skills - Received extensive technical training (160 hours) on rural community health issues and Benin-specific behavioral intervention methods, including nutrition, maternal and child health, and WASH - Received 150 hours of French language training, achieving an LPI rating of Advanced Low - Trained female community leaders on pertinent health issues and teaching skills

Day Camps Site Coordinator/Assistant Director

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

Participated on leadership team for high-intensity traveling summer day camp in Indianapolis region. Partnered with churches to serve on average 200 campers per week for 10 weeks. - Led and managed the implementation of an incredible summer camp experience including follow – up and resolution of parent/customer complaints. - Responsible for training, nurturing, facilitating and leading a team of around 25 Summer Leaders in their efforts towards growth as leaders (spiritually… Show more Participated on leadership team for high-intensity traveling summer day camp in Indianapolis region. Partnered with churches to serve on average 200 campers per week for 10 weeks. - Led and managed the implementation of an incredible summer camp experience including follow – up and resolution of parent/customer complaints. - Responsible for training, nurturing, facilitating and leading a team of around 25 Summer Leaders in their efforts towards growth as leaders (spiritually, professionally and personally) - Responsible for managing employees and key decision making in times of crises on average two days per week upon absence of director - Actively used SalesForce and BaseCamp for staff development and project management - Provided counsel and assistance on behavior management issues with campers Show less Participated on leadership team for high-intensity traveling summer day camp in Indianapolis region. Partnered with churches to serve on average 200 campers per week for 10 weeks. - Led and managed the implementation of an incredible summer camp experience including follow – up and resolution of parent/customer complaints. - Responsible for training, nurturing, facilitating and leading a team of around 25 Summer Leaders in their efforts towards growth as leaders (spiritually… Show more Participated on leadership team for high-intensity traveling summer day camp in Indianapolis region. Partnered with churches to serve on average 200 campers per week for 10 weeks. - Led and managed the implementation of an incredible summer camp experience including follow – up and resolution of parent/customer complaints. - Responsible for training, nurturing, facilitating and leading a team of around 25 Summer Leaders in their efforts towards growth as leaders (spiritually, professionally and personally) - Responsible for managing employees and key decision making in times of crises on average two days per week upon absence of director - Actively used SalesForce and BaseCamp for staff development and project management - Provided counsel and assistance on behavior management issues with campers Show less

Communications & Events Assistant

• Jan 2017 - May 2017

Filled key gaps in organization during staffing transitions, taking on responsibilities of communications and event coordination for mid-sized non-profit organization focused on cultivating informed and actively engaged citizens in the Washington University in St. Louis community. Communications Work: - Supported communications needs for seven staff members - Managed and updated targeted website content via WordPress (self-taught) to appeal to wide variety of stakeholders:… Show more Filled key gaps in organization during staffing transitions, taking on responsibilities of communications and event coordination for mid-sized non-profit organization focused on cultivating informed and actively engaged citizens in the Washington University in St. Louis community. Communications Work: - Supported communications needs for seven staff members - Managed and updated targeted website content via WordPress (self-taught) to appeal to wide variety of stakeholders: university students, faculty, staff, donors, alumni - Wrote and formatted weekly and monthly newsletters via MailChimp for a recipient base of over 10,000 - Managed social media (FaceBook and Twitter) through regular posts and developing intentional and balanced social media strategies to support the over 20 different programmatic initiatives of the Institution for an audience of over 2500 followers Event Coordination Work: - Responsible for execution of high and low profile events, including a biannual National Council Meeting, hosting namesake Congressman Richard Gephardt, and a highly attended public event for the Ethic of Service Award - Created and oversaw operational plans, delegating tasks when necessary to a six-person support staff - Led execution of smaller receptions from concept development through to implementation and execution of said concept - Key decision maker and point person for crisis management during events - Interacted with a high degree of professionalism and planned events for a wide variety of stakeholders: university students, donors, National Council members, faculty, staff, and alumni Show less Filled key gaps in organization during staffing transitions, taking on responsibilities of communications and event coordination for mid-sized non-profit organization focused on cultivating informed and actively engaged citizens in the Washington University in St. Louis community. Communications Work: - Supported communications needs for seven staff members - Managed and updated targeted website content via WordPress (self-taught) to appeal to wide variety of stakeholders:… Show more Filled key gaps in organization during staffing transitions, taking on responsibilities of communications and event coordination for mid-sized non-profit organization focused on cultivating informed and actively engaged citizens in the Washington University in St. Louis community. Communications Work: - Supported communications needs for seven staff members - Managed and updated targeted website content via WordPress (self-taught) to appeal to wide variety of stakeholders: university students, faculty, staff, donors, alumni - Wrote and formatted weekly and monthly newsletters via MailChimp for a recipient base of over 10,000 - Managed social media (FaceBook and Twitter) through regular posts and developing intentional and balanced social media strategies to support the over 20 different programmatic initiatives of the Institution for an audience of over 2500 followers Event Coordination Work: - Responsible for execution of high and low profile events, including a biannual National Council Meeting, hosting namesake Congressman Richard Gephardt, and a highly attended public event for the Ethic of Service Award - Created and oversaw operational plans, delegating tasks when necessary to a six-person support staff - Led execution of smaller receptions from concept development through to implementation and execution of said concept - Key decision maker and point person for crisis management during events - Interacted with a high degree of professionalism and planned events for a wide variety of stakeholders: university students, donors, National Council members, faculty, staff, and alumni Show less

Corporate Relations Intern

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

- Developed and presented to executive leadership a supply chain project proposal in order to improve access to medicines to under-resourced international health facilities in West Africa - Conducted CRM for pharmaceutical donors through development of newsletters, donor feedback stories, reporting, and data entry - Supported staff in preparing for annual fiscal audit and enhancing DSCSA compliance - Verified data on inventory management platform in order to validate reach and impact… Show more - Developed and presented to executive leadership a supply chain project proposal in order to improve access to medicines to under-resourced international health facilities in West Africa - Conducted CRM for pharmaceutical donors through development of newsletters, donor feedback stories, reporting, and data entry - Supported staff in preparing for annual fiscal audit and enhancing DSCSA compliance - Verified data on inventory management platform in order to validate reach and impact of programmatic initiatives - Gained experience using SalesForce and SharePoint Show less - Developed and presented to executive leadership a supply chain project proposal in order to improve access to medicines to under-resourced international health facilities in West Africa - Conducted CRM for pharmaceutical donors through development of newsletters, donor feedback stories, reporting, and data entry - Supported staff in preparing for annual fiscal audit and enhancing DSCSA compliance - Verified data on inventory management platform in order to validate reach and impact… Show more - Developed and presented to executive leadership a supply chain project proposal in order to improve access to medicines to under-resourced international health facilities in West Africa - Conducted CRM for pharmaceutical donors through development of newsletters, donor feedback stories, reporting, and data entry - Supported staff in preparing for annual fiscal audit and enhancing DSCSA compliance - Verified data on inventory management platform in order to validate reach and impact of programmatic initiatives - Gained experience using SalesForce and SharePoint Show less

K12 Connections Coordinator

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

- Managed and responded to inquiries from local schools interested in partnering with Washington University - Designed and coordinated special event opportunities for groups from local public schools - Coordinated and trained 15 volunteers through the K-12 Ambassadors program to assist with special events - Created semester reports assessing growth and impact of the program - Managed and responded to inquiries from local schools interested in partnering with Washington University - Designed and coordinated special event opportunities for groups from local public schools - Coordinated and trained 15 volunteers through the K-12 Ambassadors program to assist with special events - Created semester reports assessing growth and impact of the program

Health Programs Development Intern

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

- Drafted statement on the social and economic rationale for Guinea worm eradication that was used in a joint publication by the WHO and The Carter Center - Cross-checked finance and development records to provide a detailed account of all past USAID funding to support a $750 million proposal - Prepared briefing documents on donor institutions and high-profiled events for President Carter and executive leadership - Edited grant reports and proposals for support of health programs… Show more - Drafted statement on the social and economic rationale for Guinea worm eradication that was used in a joint publication by the WHO and The Carter Center - Cross-checked finance and development records to provide a detailed account of all past USAID funding to support a $750 million proposal - Prepared briefing documents on donor institutions and high-profiled events for President Carter and executive leadership - Edited grant reports and proposals for support of health programs focused on neglected tropical diseases and mental health - Conducted prospect research on donor institutions including: bilateral governmental institutions, pharmaceutical companies and other corporations, and foundations - Ghost-wrote correspondence for President and Mrs. Carter - Designed and implemented new inventory system for donor gifts - Researched Liberia National Health Plan and available in-kind donations to support programmatic efforts in mental health - Conducted landscape analysis of available WASH funding to support scale-up of WASH programming in Sub-Saharan Africa Show less - Drafted statement on the social and economic rationale for Guinea worm eradication that was used in a joint publication by the WHO and The Carter Center - Cross-checked finance and development records to provide a detailed account of all past USAID funding to support a $750 million proposal - Prepared briefing documents on donor institutions and high-profiled events for President Carter and executive leadership - Edited grant reports and proposals for support of health programs… Show more - Drafted statement on the social and economic rationale for Guinea worm eradication that was used in a joint publication by the WHO and The Carter Center - Cross-checked finance and development records to provide a detailed account of all past USAID funding to support a $750 million proposal - Prepared briefing documents on donor institutions and high-profiled events for President Carter and executive leadership - Edited grant reports and proposals for support of health programs focused on neglected tropical diseases and mental health - Conducted prospect research on donor institutions including: bilateral governmental institutions, pharmaceutical companies and other corporations, and foundations - Ghost-wrote correspondence for President and Mrs. Carter - Designed and implemented new inventory system for donor gifts - Researched Liberia National Health Plan and available in-kind donations to support programmatic efforts in mental health - Conducted landscape analysis of available WASH funding to support scale-up of WASH programming in Sub-Saharan Africa Show less

Summer Leader

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

- Supervised and mentored groups of 16 middle-school aged girls during 10 weekly sessions - Implemented and facilitated programming for activities and discussions - Responded decisively to misbehavior and social conflict by implementing collaborative problem-solving, logical consequences, and one-on-one counseling - Supervised and mentored groups of 16 middle-school aged girls during 10 weekly sessions - Implemented and facilitated programming for activities and discussions - Responded decisively to misbehavior and social conflict by implementing collaborative problem-solving, logical consequences, and one-on-one counseling