Behavioral Health Specialist

• Apr 2023 - Present

Rehabilitation Counselor

• Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

Public Speaker

• Mar 2015 - Sep 2022

Speaking at any event benefiting the betterment of people with physical and mental challenges, as well as those with socioeconomic challenges. Speaking at any event benefiting the betterment of people with physical and mental challenges, as well as those with socioeconomic challenges.

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

• Jan 2021 - Apr 2022

Manage a caseload of over 90 residents in Tulsa County to provide vocational counseling and guidance in the effective delivery of case services for individuals with disabilities. Consults with physicians, psychologists and other disability professionals regarding the functional limitations, treatment and prognosis of eligible applicants; utilizes knowledge of principles and practices of vocational rehabilitation counseling to determine eligibility, completes comprehensive assessments; helps clients develop their Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE); participates in job readiness, job search, and job placement activities to ensure a successful case outcome for the client and follows agency record documentation guidelines throughout the vocational rehabilitation process. Show less

Council Member

• Dec 2018 - Dec 2021

Jointly prepares with other council members a state plan for the provisioning of independent living services to individuals with disabilities. Works with regional independent living centers and other entities to promote implementation of the state plan for independent living. http://oksilc.org/ Jointly prepares with other council members a state plan for the provisioning of independent living services to individuals with disabilities. Works with regional independent living centers and other entities to promote implementation of the state plan for independent living. http://oksilc.org/

Staff Writer

• May 2020 - May 2021

Facilitates discussion and delivers news of current local and state events by way of written articles, either through research, interview, or opinion. Responsible for providing truth-centered, justice-oriented investigative journalism aimed at highlighting the issues and concerns to the global Black diaspora. Facilitates discussion and delivers news of current local and state events by way of written articles, either through research, interview, or opinion. Responsible for providing truth-centered, justice-oriented investigative journalism aimed at highlighting the issues and concerns to the global Black diaspora.

Board Member

• Aug 2018 - Apr 2021

▪ Worked alongside board of directors to implement changes and provisions as needed for the non-residential living center▪ Contributed to fundraising efforts and goals▪ Co-presenter and facilitator of Ability Resources’ “Disability Etiquette” program. As of 2020, more than 2,500 people have participated in the training.▪ Won Paragon Award through the Leadership Tulsa organization for work on “Disability Etiquette” program and for demonstration of outstanding young leadership in the community Show less

Board Intern

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

Co-developer and co-presenter of Ability Resources’ Disability Etiquette program, a program designed to openly discuss best practices when interacting with people with disabilities. Participants learn about the importance of People-First language, the impact of microaggressions, common barriers and social courtesies. As of 2018, more than 600 people in corporate, higher education, medical, nonprofit, youth organizations and others have participated in the training