Experience

NJ Juvenile Justice Commission

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Progeam Development Specialist

  • Dec 2015 - Present

  • Liaise with county-and state-level juvenile systems’ stakeholders to implement and moniotr Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI) in four counties, facilitate data-driven local conversations, develop written reports, policy memorandums, grant proposals and strategic plans for programmatic/policy changes..• Provide technical assistance and develop reliable research methodologies for qualitative/quantitative approaches identifying systemic issues and their solutions - to improve upon the use of juvenile detention and alternative programs.• Develop and sustain partnerships with key non-traditional stakeholders to leverage key voices to influence policy change.• Facilitate and guide subcommittees/workgroups to implement innovative strategies and alterative programs in a comprehensive approach to achieve race equity and reduce juvenile detention populations.



Stepping Into She

• Blogger

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  • Write original, informative content monthly on different topics for readers • Create and manage social media platforms to increase visibility of brand • Host of Stepping Into She IGTV bi-weekly series • Developed and manage current website and content • Write original, informative content monthly on different topics for readers • Create and manage social media platforms to increase visibility of brand • Host of Stepping Into She IGTV bi-weekly series • Developed and manage current website and content



Development Services Group, Inc.

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Coordinator and Research Assistant

  • Oct 2014 - Dec 2015

  Projects include OJJDP’s Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Data Analysis Project, OJJDP’s Technical Assistance Project to End Racial Disparities, and NIJ’s School Safety Initiative, OJJDP’s Model Programs Guide (MPG) and NIJ’s CrimeSolutions.gov Database.• Analyze data, conduct case study research, and develop program profiles for criminal justice, juvenile justce and school safety programs. • Assisted in planning, developing and writing program proposals for topics areas such as Mental Health, Education, and Criminal and Juvenile Justice.• Assisted in reviewing publications and updating the CADI/DMC Manuals with the Burns Institute.• Prepared program notifications and wrote program descriptions for inclusion in online databases.



American University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Admin Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - Oct 2014

  • Assists in distributing information on financial aid, scholarships, and the Federal Work Study programs• Educates and assists incoming students and parents with financial aid questions in the FA Call Center • Formed partnerships with other organizations and offices on campus to education students on financial aid options and money saving tips• Assisted Counselors, Assistant Directors, and Associate Directors with student files, documents, and reports • Assists in distributing information on financial aid, scholarships, and the Federal Work Study programs• Educates and assists incoming students and parents with financial aid questions in the FA Call Center • Formed partnerships with other organizations and offices on campus to education students on financial aid options and money saving tips• Assisted Counselors, Assistant Directors, and Associate Directors with student files, documents, and reports



Fairview Female Facilty- Reynolds and Associates

• Reentry Group Facilitator

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Developed and facilitated Life-& Transitional-Skills support groups for returning ex-offenders. • Performed research on programs and life skills groups to prepare lesson plans for groups • Assisted with intake and the administration of the Texas Catholic University (TCU) screening for incoming residents.• Provided programmatic input at board meetings with Directors to serve the needs of the population • Developed and facilitated Life-& Transitional-Skills support groups for returning ex-offenders. • Performed research on programs and life skills groups to prepare lesson plans for groups • Assisted with intake and the administration of the Texas Catholic University (TCU) screening for incoming residents.• Provided programmatic input at board meetings with Directors to serve the needs of the population



House Of Representatives

• Intern

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  Capital Tours Front Desk Intern Capital Tours Front Desk Intern



Commonwealth Attorney Office

• Intern

  • May 2011 - Sep 2011

  Worked closely with victims of cases Sexual VictimizationWalked with victims through court casesWorked with Prosecutors on cases Worked closely with victims of cases Sexual VictimizationWalked with victims through court casesWorked with Prosecutors on cases