Experience

KIPP Indy Public Schools

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

• Managing Director of Family and Community Engagement

  • Jun 2023 - Present

• Founding Director of Family and Community Engagement

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Director of Family and Community Engagement KIPP Indy Public Schools



Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• member

  • Dec 2004 - Present

  Vice President and Membership Intake Coordinator, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc 2004-2004 • Oversaw activities for 120 members • Presided over chapter and officer meetings using parliamentary procedure • Worked with collegiate members, alumnae advisors, inter/national headquarters, campus administrators and executive officers to improve risk management • Developed skills in problem solving, leadership training, public speaking, marketing, team building and organizational communication Worked as public relations committee member assisting with maintenance of all chapter social media efforts • Participated in recruitment workshops learning to network with new people, share personal values and glean values of others through conversation • Learned parliamentary procedure through weekly chapter meetings Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc 2004-Present • Organize and coordinate events and fundraisers •Organize new membership intake •Organize meetings and functions to help engage new and old members with each other and the community •Aid and community service where needed in the Indiana Community. Show less



Adelante Schools

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

• Founding Director of Community Engagement

  • May 2020 - Aug 2021



Charter Schools USA

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Family Engagement Representative

  • Aug 2012 - May 2020

  In my position as a Family Engagement Representative I have created numerous events and opportunities for students and their families. I am responsible for creating and executing 3 of Emma Donnan's most popular events. One of those events is; the annual Back to School Block Party created in August of 2013. The event was created to bridge the gap between the school, our families and the community. The block party provides immunizations, free book bags and school supplies, community resources for families, food and much more. In October of 2014 I created a Fall Festival another opportunity to bring our families and community together, as well as bring our students opportunities that usually only happen at well funded schools. The event is also used as a fundraiser to aide in the cost of providing students at Emma Donnan and Emmerich Manual with food during winter break. The fall festival is also an opportunity to pass out free coats to all in need. The last detail of the event is the frightful haunted hallway, designed and executed by me as a way to raise funds and entertain our students. The last major event I created is our Breakfast with Santa event sponsored each year by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, which is completely free to our families, they get to enjoy a free breakfast, pictures with Santa, crafts and more!Some other items I have implemented at the school are Hispanic Heritage Night, African-American Cultural Night, Parent Day, Carnival for a Cure, Think Pink Week, and many more.Recently I was able to secure a grant with KaBoom for a playground for our students. Not only did we receive $100,000 worth of playground equipment, we also receive $26,000 worth of gym and sporting equipment. During the 8 week project, I took the lead on putting together build day, making sure I took care of all logistics to oversee over 200 volunteers to build the playground in one day. Show less

• Family Engagement Representative

  • Aug 2012 - May 2020

  Family and Engagement Coordinator, Emma Donnan Middle School 2012-Present• Expand and strengthen our school enrollment services to support parents in accessing and enrolling their children in high-quality schools.•Create and track all needed data required for Title I funding •Plan and execute community meetings, school enrollment events, and other occasional activities.•Create and strengthen community-based partnerships with a diverse coalition of parents, community members, teachers, school operators, elected officials, and other key stakeholders.•Identify, cultivate, and train new leaders within communities to advocate for educational equity and bring additional supporters to the cause.•Track all interactions and engagement activity in organizational database•Update all social media channels, as well as maintain professional website and google my business site•Create and maintain annual marketing plan and budget•Identify marketing needs and produce annual advertising campaigns•Direct school photo shoots and oversee school and community based events Show less

• Family and Community Engagement Manager

  • Aug 2012 - May 2020



KABOOM!

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grant Team Leader

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Grant Team Leader, Kaboom Let’s Play Initiative 2017 • Managing and supporting the grants requirement and implementation for the organization •Identify and develop strategies to optimize the grants administration process •Perform relevant research to identify available grant opportunities and evaluate the results •Directly involve in grant writing by coordinating with grant writers or coordinators •Research for effective and authentic funding opportunities having a lawful registration and proven track record •Oversee if the grants are implemented according to the operational and financial needs of the organization •Supervise the fund-raising team to ensure proper coordination of work •Keep the relevant staff informed about upcoming deadlines and deliverables, thereby ensuring smooth completion of work responsibilities •Oversee if other grant staff (coordinators, writers and administrators) is complying with their job responsibilities •Oversee the job of invoicing, accounting, reporting, and other administrative functions to ensure successful execution of grant process •Prepare financial or budget plans and allocation along with the planning and finance department in accordance with each requirement •Analyze the budget trends and make recommendations for cost control and reduction for various grants •Provide detailed reports to the funders and the board of directors with respect to the organization's progress •Monitor paperwork and other related documents connected with grant-funded programs •Maintain records of all payments and receivables and prepare monthly records for all grant related activities •Provide training to the new staff on grants management and reporting requirements Show less