Abigail Lopez-Byrd, M.A.

Founder & Executive Director at Color Compton
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Compton, California, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Founder & Executive Director
      • Nov 2019 - Present

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • Co-Founder
      • Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

      Co-Founder and Board Member of GirlSpace International. GirlSpace is a collective of Women/ Femmes/ and Non-Binary folks who have a vested interest in the well-being of girls in the community of Compton. Co-Founder and Board Member of GirlSpace International. GirlSpace is a collective of Women/ Femmes/ and Non-Binary folks who have a vested interest in the well-being of girls in the community of Compton.

    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Manager
      • Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Senior Program Coordinator, Virtual Learning and College Success
      • Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

      o Manage the development and maintenance of OppNet’s virtual College Success Programmingo Identify College Success lessons to convert from in-person to virtual programming and create original virtual programmingo Conduct outreach to Fellows to ensure maximum use of virtual programmingo Track usage, analytics, and feedback from Fellows and staffo Develop and oversee yearly curriculum plan to develop the College Success Student Portalo Serve as a liaison between e-learning vendors and OppNet program staffo Develop and implement data systems in the CSSP for analyticso Work with the Data Manager to ensure proper data collection of portal use behavioro Support the team in the development of core competencies to document student development as the CSSP enriches their programmingo Develop and facilitate staff training for curriculum and intensives focused on Virtual Learning and College Success topicso Collaboratively manage curriculum development and enhancementso Work with the Program Manager of College Success to develop curriculum maps and scope and sequence for the College Success Program at the start of each fiscal yearo Support the Program Manager(s) in assessing student outcomes alignment with organizational goals and mission, Core Competency Model, and DEI framework;o Partner with the Program Manager of Curriculum and Student Events with the audit of OppNet’s six-year curriculum for efficiency in reaching program competencies and values;o Conduct 1:1 and group check-in calls and campus visits with approximately 40 college-level OppNet Fellows throughout the fall and spring semesterso Manage the Peer Mentoring Program, including curriculum, structure, and trainings Show less

    • College Success Coordinator
      • Nov 2016 - Aug 2018

      •Manage the launch and maintence of OppNet's virtual College Success Programming•Create and transfer existing OppNet curriculum to online platform available to 300+ College Fellows•Create and develop curriculum for College Transition and Success•Track usage, analytics, and feedback from Fellows and staff•Coordinate with program team to ensure collection completion and integrity on College Success and persistence data•Manage and coordinate Fellows College programming throughout academic year•Manage student caseload including year-specific and region-specific loads •Develop and coordinate Summer and Winter programming for 300+ Fellows•Develop and coordinate Peer Mentoring program for students •Assist in development of Diversity & Inclusion work with Fellows and programming Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Fellow
      • Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

      •Provide general program and event advisement to TC student organizations in order to hold successful events. •Coordinate certification process for all TC recognized student organizations. •Manage financial budget for over 25 student organizations throughout the academic year. •Responsible for all student organizations funding procedures including budget supervision and reconciliation processes. •Serve as the first point of contact for all student organizations and report directly to SDA director. •Coordinate and facilitate monthly workshop for student organization leaders, including one-on-one meetings. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • EOP Specialist
      • Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

      •Work closely with EOP Director to manage student cases. • Advise and counsel college students on the EOP program and navigatint UCSC. • Communicate with retention department directors to track and resolves student cases. • Coordinate EOP office operations including financial, planning, and facilities procedure. • Develop and manage EOP events and student programs. • Participate in higher education committees. • Manage office financial documentation. •Work closely with EOP Director to manage student cases. • Advise and counsel college students on the EOP program and navigatint UCSC. • Communicate with retention department directors to track and resolves student cases. • Coordinate EOP office operations including financial, planning, and facilities procedure. • Develop and manage EOP events and student programs. • Participate in higher education committees. • Manage office financial documentation.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Student Services Apprentice
      • Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

      • Work directly with the lead counselor at Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) office. • Coordinate and develop a weeklong student staff-training program.• Develop budgets for future programming throughout school year that will serve the EOP student community.• Identify necessary training workshops and implement in student events. • Assist in various summer programs offered for incoming EOP students.• Create and develop logic models for existing and future events within the EOP unit.• Manage and maintain EOP counselors professional calendar. Show less

    • Peer Advisor Leader
      • Aug 2011 - Jun 2013

      • Advise students one-on-one with and help them identify enriching undergraduate opportunities as well are provide information on GE’s, course selection and time management.• Outreach and maintain direct communication with university resources.• Create workshops and manage front desk duties.• Mentor students from all class levels to help maintain educational achievement.

    • Student Intern / Tutor
      • Aug 2010 - Jun 2013

      • • Assist students from undeserved communities with STEM related homework and projects. • Tutor High School and Middle School students with academic coursework.• Manage and organize major organizational events such as MESA Day.• Develop A-G plan with students both individually and in teams.• Assist high school students in applying for college.• Edit and revise students’ personal statements.

    • Residential Assistant
      • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

      • Coordinated, collaborated and planned daily activities for students. • Oversaw students during field-trips and activities that emphasized awareness in the STEM fields.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Programs Assistant
      • Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

      • Assist classroom teacher develop lesson plans and reengage students in the mathematics field. • Supervise students during outside classroom activities. • Tutor students after school hours. • Teacher assistant to planning curriculum and lesson plans. • Assist classroom teacher develop lesson plans and reengage students in the mathematics field. • Supervise students during outside classroom activities. • Tutor students after school hours. • Teacher assistant to planning curriculum and lesson plans.

Education

  • University of California, Riverside
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Education, Society & Culture
    2020 - 2025
  • Teachers College of Columbia University
    Master's Degree, Sociology and Education, MA
    2014 - 2016
  • University of California, Santa Cruz
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, Sociology
    2008 - 2013

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