Experience

ImpactTulsa

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Policy

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Strategic Policy Development - Devise and implement an organizational public policy and advocacy strategy rooted in principles of equity, community authority, and youth voice that enhances our ability to deliver top-tier community programs, advise senior leadership on the impact of public policy decisions, offering guidance and coordinating our response, provide valuable technical assistance to various departments at the intersection of policy and programming. Regulatory Compliance Leadership - Establish robust internal processes for tracking and reporting lobbying activities that ensures full compliance with federal and state regulations, coach staff on distinguishing advocacy from lobbying, and delivered training in effective lobbying techniques. Community Support and Advocacy - Offer support to community organizations in their policy research and advocacy endeavors, Coordinate and provide technical assistance in the development of public policy proposals and advocacy campaigns, facilitate development processes and connect organizations with experts and contract service providers. Team Leadership and Development - Lead my team in executing our strategic objectives. providing mentorship, performance coaching, and performance assessments to drive team members' growth and development within the organization. Show less



Healthy Minds Policy Initiative

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Director

  • Sep 2020 - Oct 2022

  Organizational Advancement Leadership - Spearheaded organizational development and management by shaping policies and procedures, fostering staff development, and driving continuous improvement. Strategic Project Management - Led successful project management by implementing processes, ensuring budget adherence, and maintaining client satisfaction through clear goals and stakeholder engagement and leveraging end-of-project reviews for ongoing quality enhancement. Expert Grant Assistance - Delivered technical support to local organizations seeking federal grants, tracking opportunities, providing writing assistance, and leading grant program evaluations when required. Program Coordination and Oversight - Orchestrated all aspects of the Mental Health Fellowship program from candidate recruitment and evaluation to budget management, provided mentorship, coaching, and constructive feedback ensuring participant readiness for their future careers. Show less



Oklahoma Policy Institute

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy Analyst

  • Mar 2017 - Sep 2020

  Policy Expertise - Researched and analyzed public policies, focusing on poverty alleviation and economic security, monitored government policy developments, extracted insights from diverse data sources, and tailored complex information for varied audiences. Strategic Partnership - Cultivated and led relationships with partner organizations, driving coalitions for issue campaigns and developing and executing cohesive messaging strategies for collective impact. Effective Policy Advocacy - Shaped policy agendas and legislative strategies, crafted persuasive written materials for broad dissemination, engaged with decision-makers and presented expert insights, delivered compelling public presentations, and generated awareness through written communications. Organizational Enhancement - Actively contributed to internal improvements through team and organizational meetings, coordinated the internship program, mentoring interns toward goal achievement and future career success. Show less



Connors State College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor of Political Science

  • Aug 2014 - Mar 2017

  Academic Instruction - Delivered engaging courses in American politics and government, managed classroom dynamics to meet diverse student needs, provided constructive coursework feedback, monitored student progress, and offered additional support outside of class. College Governance and Leadership - Led and collaborated with faculty and staff on committees to shape and evaluate college policies and programs, organized meetings, conducted research on student outcomes, and prepared reports for administration. Student Advisement and Mentoring - guided students in degree planning, enrollment, and administrative tasks, provided career advice and supported the adjustment of first-generation college students to the higher education environment. Community Engagement - disseminated subject expertise through written materials and presentations to various community audiences on topics such as voting and effective advocacy. Show less



University of Texas at Tyler

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Professor of Political Science

  • Aug 2006 - Jul 2014

  Academic Instruction - Delivered engaging courses in American politics and government, public policy, and introductory statistics, managed classroom dynamics to meet diverse student needs, provided constructive coursework feedback, monitored student progress, and offered additional support outside of class. College Governance and Leadership - Led and collaborated with faculty and staff on committees to shape and evaluate college policies and programs, organized meetings, conducted research on student outcomes, and prepared reports for administration. Program Coordination - Oversaw the Bill Archer Fellowship Program, managing student recruitment and providing mentorship through the application process, conducted applicant interviews, managed program budget requests and spending reports, and reported on student progress and alumni activities to enhance the University's reputation and brand. Research and Analysis - conducted research by reviewing and synthesizing existing knowledge, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting findings at professional conferences and in written publications. Student Advisement and Mentoring - guided students in degree planning, enrollment, and administrative tasks, provided career advice and supported the adjustment of first-generation college students to the higher education environment. Community Engagement - disseminated subject expertise through written materials and presentations to various community audiences on topics such as voting and effective advocacy. Show less



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Fellow

  • Dec 2004 - Sep 2005

  Responsible for tracking legislation on domestic social policy issues and briefing the Congressman; Liaise with interest group representatives and constituents regarding the Congressman's issue positions and legislative activities Responsible for tracking legislation on domestic social policy issues and briefing the Congressman; Liaise with interest group representatives and constituents regarding the Congressman's issue positions and legislative activities



University of Oklahoma

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Taught independent section of American Federal Government (required introductory course) Assisted with upper division courses including U.S. Congress, Leading Public Organizations, and senior capstone seminar titled "The Power of Ideas and the Idea of Power" Taught independent section of American Federal Government (required introductory course) Assisted with upper division courses including U.S. Congress, Leading Public Organizations, and senior capstone seminar titled "The Power of Ideas and the Idea of Power"



U. S. House of Representatives

• Legislative Correspondent

  • Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

  Responsible for drafting replies to constituent letters Assist legislative staff with bill tracking and issue research Responsible for drafting replies to constituent letters Assist legislative staff with bill tracking and issue research