Experience

Courageous Conversation
• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Equity Transformation Specialist

  • Aug 2021 - Present


CGM Consulting, LLC

• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Owner

  • 2000 - Present

  - Proposal development writer for both public and private entities - Strategic development of Diversity and Inclusion plans - Diversity, Equity, and inclusion Trainer - Proposal development writer for both public and private entities - Strategic development of Diversity and Inclusion plans - Diversity, Equity, and inclusion Trainer



Aurora Colorado Police Department

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Relations Chief Executive

  • Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  Oversee and direct the operations of the department’s newly created Community Relations Section which includes Recruiting, Community Relations Officers, Aurora for Youth Programs, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Police Explorers, the Chief’s Community Police Advisory Team and Chief’s Youth Advisory Team. Serve as a liaison for the Aurora Community Police Task Force. Oversee and direct the operations of the department’s newly created Community Relations Section which includes Recruiting, Community Relations Officers, Aurora for Youth Programs, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Police Explorers, the Chief’s Community Police Advisory Team and Chief’s Youth Advisory Team. Serve as a liaison for the Aurora Community Police Task Force.



City of Aurora

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Relations Division Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Jan 2021

  Advocate the effective use of available human, community, and social service resources by coordinating programs to meet the needs of our diverse community. Responsible for implementation and training of the Equity Champions initiative for the office of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Primarily responsible for cultural awareness trainings for the city and multiple community programs including the annual citywide Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration. Implemented prevention programs to address youth violence and the Commitment to Care initiative to address food insecurity in Aurora. Serve as the city liaison for the Veterans’ Affairs Commission, Human Relations Commission, Aurora Community of Faith, Aurora Key Community Response Team, Responding to Aurora’s Critical Topics, and the Community Police Task Force.



Colorado Access

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director, Member Engagement & Inclusion

  • Mar 1997 - Dec 2018

  Responsible for developing and executing a business to community engagement strategy which includes multi-cultural outreach initiatives and deliberate member experiences that promote the use of benefits and healthy habits to positively impact established KPIs and goals. Lead a team of professionals in support of department and company goals. Works across the company as an ombudsman for members, family members and advocates. Responsible for identifying opportunities to build new and expand current relationships with groups who share our mission and/or represent our member populations through sponsorships, program support, cause marketing and community events. As an advocate for our members, work closely with the expanded executive team and department leaders that interface with members to resolve complex and sensitive issues.



Cherry Creek School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Board of Education (elected official)

  • Nov 2007 - Nov 2015

  Elected official for the Cherry Creek School District. Term-limited position. - Act in accordance with the requirements of Colorado and federal laws - Responsible for developing the policies and guidelines for the school district - As a Board, had oversight of school district budget ($500K/annual) - Successfully passed bond and Mill Levy measures - Developed and maintained positive relationship with Teacher Association and multiple community groups - Represented district at-large with emphasis in specific director district (high school feeder)



Servicios de La Raza, Inc.

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

• Counselor

  • 1992 - 1993

  Mentored youth in alternative high school. Mentored youth in alternative high school.