Director

• Mar 2023 - Present

Senior Consultant

• Feb 2022 - Mar 2023

Consultant

• Oct 2019 - Feb 2022

Director of National Learning Network

• Dec 2018 - Oct 2019

Coordinated a national learning network focused on building equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems as a path to shared economic prosperity. Experience included: -Facilitating collaborative learning experiences (webinars, site visits, storytelling resources, research tools) that highlighted place-based entrepreneurial development with an analysis of systemic racism -Building strategic relationships with vision-aligned institutions that helped grow our membership network, add value to our learning and capacity-building initiatives, and advance our overall ecosystem work Show less

Director

• Jun 2013 - Dec 2018

Led the Urban Hope Leadership Team to "raise up generations of young heroes--who are beating the odds by the grace of God--through creating safe places in our neighborhood to grow together into wholeness." Experience included: -Empowering youth through Christian discipleship, academic support, entrepreneurship, the arts, technology, and leadership development -Collaborating with local churches, businesses, educational institutions, and non-profits for the common good of our community -Engaging in community organizing efforts that seek to address systemic injustice and oppression -Sharing stories of what God is doing in Walltown through social media and other creative means -Developing financial partners and managing the ministry budget -Facilitating spiritual and professional development for staff and volunteers Show less

Graduate Assistant

• Aug 2010 - May 2014

Coordinated programs and activities for select group of Duke undergraduates of African descent who exhibited a commitment to scholarship, leadership, and service Experience included: -Planning annual scholars retreat where students created programming goals for the academic year -Supporting facilitation of campus-wide events highlighting social, economic, and political issues -Advising students on development of summer research and academic enrichment proposals -Assisting with scholar recruitment by reading applications, conducting interviews, and coordinating scholarship finalist weekend -Providing administrative support to the Faculty Director Show less

Ministry Intern

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

Lived at the intersection of church and the juvenile justice system in the context of a marginalized community of color in major urban environment Experience included: -Mentoring gang affected youth involved with the juvenile justice system -Facilitating academic enrichment and tutoring for middle and high school students -Strategizing and implementing sustainable spiritual formation practices for staff and youth -Assisting ministry leaders and staff with thinking theologically about community outreach Show less

Ministry Intern

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

Lived at the intersection of church and community development in the context of a marginalized community of color in major urban environment Experience included: -Assisting with worship service by singing on praise team and preaching -Facilitating workshops for 8th grade youth on financial literacy, speech writing and high school preparation -Conducting best practices research on community-based prisoner reentry programs -Surveying neighborhood residents on perceived needs of people coming home from prison Show less

Community Development Coordinator

• Aug 2008 - Aug 2010

Expanded Good Work's entrepreneurship and economic development services to Durham youth organizations Experience included: -Creating and directing youth entrepreneurship and green jobs initiative -Coaching for-profit and non-profit businesses and organizations -Facilitating financial literacy and personal development classes -Partnering with community organizations to provide resources for people transitioning from prison -Serving as liaison to faith-based organizations -Providing administrative and fundraising support Show less

On-The-Ground-Coordinator

• May 2009 - Jul 2009

Mentored 28 college undergraduates during eight week civic engagement program Experience included: -Facilitating communication between students, staff, community partners, and internship supervisors -Coordinating cultural enrichment activities and reflection sessions -Gathering program data and preparing periodic reports for the Program Director Mentored 28 college undergraduates during eight week civic engagement program Experience included: -Facilitating communication between students, staff, community partners, and internship supervisors -Coordinating cultural enrichment activities and reflection sessions -Gathering program data and preparing periodic reports for the Program Director

AmeriCorps Vista

• Aug 2006 - Aug 2008

Empowered middle and high school youth through academic enrichment, philanthropic, and policy-influencing activities Experience included: -Coordinating high school after school program and community youth advisory council -Connecting youth to local jobs, internships, and policy-making bodies -Creating infrastructure for youth-led community grant program -Recruiting tutors, volunteers and organizational partners -Providing administrative and fundraising support for Sierra Health Foundation Reach Initiative grant Show less