Experience

Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lecturer & Senior Tisch Scholars Program Administrator

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Manage the direction of the three-year co-curricular Tisch Scholars program elements, including curriculum design, partner management, and the identification of community-based projects. Teach Tisch Scholar courses centered on transformational leadership, identity, and agency.Devise policies incorporating disruptive pedagogies to improve curricular components and program culture to be culturally relevant and responsive. Lead conflict resolution that follows policies to ensure the smooth running of the program and caretaking of relationships and the student experience. Mentor 60 Scholars to succeed academically and deliver transformative civic engagement projects at their community partner sites.Collaboratively work with the Director to annually select Scholars that meet the program's needs. Show less

• Tisch Scholars Program Administrator

  • Sep 2020 - Aug 2022

  Coordinated admissions by working with University partners and faculty.Identified community partners to develop projects that advance the educational outcomes of Scholars; work with partners to develop proposals that amplify existing assets and act on growth opportunities. Stewarded and cultivated relationships with over 50 program partners across industries that meet program goals and outcomes, such as the non-profit sector, state agencies, and the public sector. Collaborated with the evaluation and communications teams to prepare program analyses for the board of advisors, including narratives and quantitative evaluations, to continuously improve programming. Show less

• Student Programs Administrator

  • Feb 2019 - Aug 2020

  Managed the $30,000 Tisch Fund for Civic Engagement, annually supporting 15+ student-led initiatives. Directed the Leadership for Social Change (LSC) Pre-College program; managed admissions on Slate; designed curriculum and worked with University faculty to lead sessions; worked with high school administrators, counselors, and principals to identify and select students to admit.Trained 10-12 college students to be peer leaders for the 40+ high school students participating in LSC.



Tufts University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Dean Representative for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  • Jun 2020 - Jan 2022

  ADDI for Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life Charged with informing, advising, and supporting Equity, Justice, and Diversity initiatives at Tufts. ADDI for Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life Charged with informing, advising, and supporting Equity, Justice, and Diversity initiatives at Tufts.



Tufts University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Administrator, Talloires Network of Engaged Universities

  • Jul 2015 - Feb 2019

  Assisted strategic transition from a funder-led model to a membership dues system, which yielded more than 30 new university investors.Successfully managed two youth civic engagement programs, which mobilized 80 partners in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and East Asia; secured private funding for two additional years.Stewarded relationships with 350 international university and community partners.Executed the 2017 Global Leaders Conference at Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, attended by 250+ sector leaders from 36 countries around the globe; monitored event budget and supervised five full-time staff members and four graduate assistants for the successful execution of the conference. Show less

• University Volunteer Program Coordinator

  • Oct 2013 - Jul 2015

• Teaching Assistant

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

  Graduate School of Arts and SciencesTeaching Assistant for Tufts Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning Cities Course taught by Dr. Julian Agyeman and Dr. Barbara Parmenter



Interaction Institute for Social Change

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

• Community Engagement Intern

  • Nov 2014 - May 2015

  Assisted the Project Manager in organizing the City of Boston’s GoBoston 2030 transportation campaign. Engaged with community members about their concerns for Boston’s transportation future. Assisted with the launch of the Visioning Lab at the China Trade Center. Assisted the Project Manager in organizing the City of Boston’s GoBoston 2030 transportation campaign. Engaged with community members about their concerns for Boston’s transportation future. Assisted with the launch of the Visioning Lab at the China Trade Center.



California State University, Northridge

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  Worked with the City of San Fernando officials and community members to develop pedestrian and bike-friendly urban design recommendations and infrastructure in their neighborhood. Tasks included bilingual data collection and entry, surveys, and site analysis; developed site conditions analysis maps using AutoCAD. Worked with the City of San Fernando officials and community members to develop pedestrian and bike-friendly urban design recommendations and infrastructure in their neighborhood. Tasks included bilingual data collection and entry, surveys, and site analysis; developed site conditions analysis maps using AutoCAD.



Youth Speak Collective

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

• Community Outreach Organizer and Community Garden Coordinator

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  Supervised a team of garden council members and youth interns Developed a community outreach plan with the goal of recruiting and engaging Pacoima and San Fernando residents to participate in local politics and organizations. Empowered garden families to generate income by selling produce to local Latinx-owned businesses. Supervised a team of garden council members and youth interns Developed a community outreach plan with the goal of recruiting and engaging Pacoima and San Fernando residents to participate in local politics and organizations. Empowered garden families to generate income by selling produce to local Latinx-owned businesses.



California State University, Northridge

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Coordinator and Peer Educator

  • Jan 2010 - Jul 2012

  The BLUES Project, Student Affairs Developed curriculum and oversaw academic progress of 30 undergraduate and graduate peer educators, majority of whom self-identified as first generation students, through training and teaching materials. The BLUES Project, Student Affairs Developed curriculum and oversaw academic progress of 30 undergraduate and graduate peer educators, majority of whom self-identified as first generation students, through training and teaching materials.