Adjunct Professor

• Aug 2021 - Present

English Literature Professor • Develop curriculum for English Lit courses (multiple levels). • Teach students basic analytical writing and grammar as well as reading in genres poetry, drama and fiction • Engage students in classroom and outside classroom workshops and reading that influenced readings of literature. • Assist students with corrections, recommendations and extra credit assignments. • Tutor students online with writing and research; assisted students in all areas of writing and citation based work.

Adjunct Professor

• Jan 2016 - Present

English Literature Professor • Develop curriculum for English Lit courses (multiple levels). • Teach students basic analytical writing and grammar as well as reading in genres poetry, drama and fiction • Engage students in classroom and outside classroom workshops and reading that influenced readings of literature. • Assist students with corrections, recommendations and extra credit assignments. • Tutor students online with writing and research; assisted students in all areas of writing and citation based work.

Ajunct Professor

• Aug 2009 - Present

• English Literature Professor • Develop curriculum for English Lit courses (multiple levels). • Teach students basic analytical writing and grammar as well as reading in genres poetry, drama and fiction • Engage students in classroom and outside classroom workshops and reading that influenced readings of literature. • Assist students with corrections, recommendations and extra credit assignments. • Tutor students online with writing and research; assisted students in all areas of writing and citation based work.

Deputy Director

• Jul 2016 - Apr 2021

Collaborate with Executive Director and Board of Directors to develop and execute a capital campaign to acquire and renovate a new 7,500 square foot headquarters. Mentor and supervise program staff on operational and policy matters, program strategies, budgeting, resource development, and external affairs. Manage all daily operations, including facilities, fiscal and budget matters, shipments and deliveries, donations, and facility tours. Plan and execute multiple annual special events, including management of entertainment, vendors, donors, logistics, permits, graphic design, promotion and guest list. Develop and manage all grant proposals, reporting and compliance to support existing programs and new initiatives. Directly supervise program staff of Latinx, Transgender, Non-Binary, and Youth Services as well as related volunteers and support group facilitators.Advocate with state and local legislators for funding and for passage of key legislative initiatives affecting the LGBTQ+ community and the organizations that serve them. Maintain staff scheduling and logistical calendar to ensure adherence to event timelines and proper staff coverage for Center activities. Provide media interviews and generate programmatic content for all press releases and social media feeds. Serve as representative on local and state task forces and multidisciplinary coordinated community response teams, such as, Co-Chair of the Racial Justice Committee of the LGBT Health and Human Services Network, Rockland County STOP FEAR Coalition, Criminal Justice Subcommittee and Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force. Develop and provide training and education to promote awareness on social and political causes of anti-oppression analysis with an anti-racist lens to internal staff, community businesses and organizations, and local and state systems such as the entire staff of Rockland County Department of Social Services, NYS Department of Health and Montefiore Nyack Hospital.

Director Of Client Services

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2021

LGBT Coordinator

• Jul 2008 - Jul 2016

• Organized and directed annual celebration of VCS Gay Pride Rockland • Organized and directed sales and promotion for annual LGBT Directory of Businesses, Services and Community Organizations • Solicited and contracted advertisers for LGBT Directory, donators and corporate sponsors • Developed programs such as films screening and book signings to affirm LGBT media and authors • Developed and formed, along with other organizations in Rockland County, the Pride Coalition of Rockland County • Developed events such as annual LGBT Comedy Night, A Gala featuring Tim Gunn, Bowling Night- all the fundraisers for VCS Gay Pride Rockland • Maintained various websites/web pages including the host site for Gay Pride Rockland, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. • Managed all data, budgets and reports on grants and annual programs • Managed all website data, upload and design through Joomla and Adobe Contribute • Created flyers, programs, materials and artwork for all events and for web design • Collaborated diligently with different staff to ensure smoothness in operation of events. • Maintained lists for advertisers and co sponsors in Fundraiser Professional and Constant Contact • Attained funding for projects and annual celebration • Ensured timely and cost efficient printing of directory and marketing materials. • Attended local training's on all oppression forms; including, racism, sexism and heterosexism • Instructed in the Domestic Violence Program for Men, an accountability program for court ordered men

Administrative Assistant

• Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

• Track and respond to all email inquiries with members and prospective members of RBWN. • Formulate data and track monies for monthly luncheons and annual dinner. • Manage membership database. • Assist President with upkeep of Online Directory of Businesses. • Create all email blast correspondence and social media posts. • Track and respond to all email inquiries with members and prospective members of RBWN. • Formulate data and track monies for monthly luncheons and annual dinner. • Manage membership database. • Assist President with upkeep of Online Directory of Businesses. • Create all email blast correspondence and social media posts.

Adjunct Professor, English

• Sep 2012 - Sep 2015

• Instructor of Journal Writing, TEE: The Personal Essay Experience, Modes of Analysis: Literature • Provide students with the opportunity to develop their own voice through structured and unstructured writing. • Provide students with the ability to connect their own voices with classical, theoretical and modern writers. • Develop students’ voices, writing techniques and styles and provide space for interpretation and discussion. • Tutored students with writing and research; assisted students in all areas of writing and citation based work.

LGBTQ Coordinator

• Jan 2008 - Jul 2008

• Designed and implemented LGBTQ programming and safety for local domestic violence and sexual trauma shelter • Created public relations materials including safe space stickers, brochures, flyers and palm cards. Produced a safe practices manual for Domestic Violence service providers • Modified shelter intake and hotline forms to make them LGBTQ affirming • Provided training and assessments to staff and relief workers to promote queer safety and education • Assisted in daily functions of shelter including intake interviews and advocacy for clients • Attended annual New York State Coalition against Domestic Violence conference and participated in the LGBTQ Domestic Violence Network run by the NYC Anti-Violence Project • Reported on monthly shelter statistics

Field Organizer/ Legislative Advocate

• Feb 2007 - Dec 2007

Field Organizer/ Legislative Advocate Field Organizational work for the Lower Hudson Valley geared towards marriage for same-sex couples, the gender non-discrimination act and the dignity for all students act. Position funded by the Empire State Pride Agenda. Worked closely with community members, allies, government officials and pride agenda representatives in planning community events and legislative visits to fight for marriage equality in New York State. Field Organizer/ Legislative Advocate Field Organizational work for the Lower Hudson Valley geared towards marriage for same-sex couples, the gender non-discrimination act and the dignity for all students act. Position funded by the Empire State Pride Agenda. Worked closely with community members, allies, government officials and pride agenda representatives in planning community events and legislative visits to fight for marriage equality in New York State.

Field Organizer for Marriage Equality

• Aug 2006 - Apr 2007

Field Organizer for Marriage Equality Field Organizational work for the Lower Hudson Valley geared towards marriage for same-sex couples. Position funded by the Empire State Pride Agenda. Worked closely with community members, allies, government officials and pride agenda representatives in planning community events and legislative visits to fight for marriage equality in New York State. Field Organizer for Marriage Equality Field Organizational work for the Lower Hudson Valley geared towards marriage for same-sex couples. Position funded by the Empire State Pride Agenda. Worked closely with community members, allies, government officials and pride agenda representatives in planning community events and legislative visits to fight for marriage equality in New York State.

Freelance Writer/ Specialty Publications

• Jul 2002 - Mar 2005

Pulse Magazine, Freelance Writer, May 2004-January 2005 Wrote articles on a freelance basis concerning the college communities and entertainment/ events in the Worcester, MA area. Pulse Magazine, Intern, September 2002-May 2003 Wrote articles concerning the college communities and their upcoming events as well as covered nightlife and entertainment in the Worcester, MA area. Designed press releases and coordinated initial launch party of the magazine. Assisted with layout and design of promotional items and the actual magazine itself.