Experience

Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Media Relations & Advocacy

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  San Bernardino County, California, United States Responsible for supporting the ED through a combination of project management, writing and editing, research, and administrative support.

• Strategic Advisor

  • Sep 2020 - Sep 2023

  San Bernardino County, California, United States Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body.



All3Media

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Producer

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  United States Associate produced "Elf on the Shelf: Sweet Showdown".



iHeartMedia

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Producer, The Black Fat Femme Podcast

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Los Angeles, CA A podcast that celebrates all the intersections of identity.



DoctorJonPaul

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• C.E.O. & Head Diversity/Inclusion Consultant

  • Oct 2015 - Present

  Greater Los Angeles Area Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution. Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned. Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.



University of Redlands

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Professor

  • May 2019 - Present

  Redlands, California, United States Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi. Taught organizational leadership courses, providing instruction to up to 25 graduate students. Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate diverse classroom discussions and student centered learning. Assisted and identified at-risk students to eliminate student barriers to learning.



Edith Productions

• Executive Assistant

  • Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

  Los Angeles, California, United States Executive Assistant to Colman Domingo. Also provide administrative support to AMC & AMC+ development deal. Plan staff and other team events including staff meetings, senior team meetings, and off-sites when necessary. Managing all aspects of development needs. Assist with short and long-term projects, research, and calendar needs.



Twitter

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Twitter Spaces Spark Program Creator

  • Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

  Los Angeles County, California, United States The Twitter Spaces Spark Program is a three-month accelerator initiative that’s designed to discover and reward great Spaces on Twitter with financial, technical, and marketing support. We’re looking for emerging Creators who are passionate about the live social audio format and interested in creating recurring programming on Spaces.



GLAAD

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

• Consultant

  • Jun 2021 - Sep 2021

  Los Angeles, California, United States Assisting with needs of the Media Institute.



TCG

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• TV/Film Production Intern

  • Apr 2021 - Sep 2021

  Los Angeles, California, United States Intern to VP of TV/Film.



5050by2020

• United States
• Entertainment Providers

• Disruptors Fellow

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Los Angeles, California, United States 14 week TV writing fellowship put together by the Center for Cultural Power and 5050by2020 with the goal of arming emerging television writers with the tools needed to upend the status quo, find success in the field, and build a culture of authentic representation in Hollywood.



Good Works Consulting LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

  Long Beach, California, United States Good Works Consulting is committed to bold, passionate, people-centered Human Resources, Leadership Coaching, and Diversity and Inclusion offerings that produce extraordinary results for individuals and organizations.



Grindr

• United States
• Software Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Columnist

  • Mar 2020 - Mar 2021

  Los Angeles County, California, United States Writer for “You Better Werk!" - a monthly column that highlights individuals making a difference in the LGBTQ+ community.



Mt. San Antonio College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Diversity Trainer

  • Sep 2019 - Jun 2020

  Walnut, California Served as subject matter expert in developing diversity and inclusion strategies, solutions in recruiting, performance evaluation, professional development and award management. Lead the creation of marketing material, methodologies, toolkits, and other intellectual property in support of college development efforts for inclusion engagements. Served as a liaison with other internal and external diversity councils, committees, and organizations regarding various D&I strategies.



New York Film Academy

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor

  • Sep 2019 - May 2020

  Los Angeles, California Collaborated with faculty members in designing first year curriculum for departmental courses. Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities. Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.



California State University, Long Beach

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

  Long Beach First full-time person hired to newly created position dedicated to advancing diversity efforts related to multiculturalism and inclusion. Established $80,000 budget for equity based projects and kept detailed expense documents throughout project duration. Worked closely with director to provide effective trainings and presentations for campus community.



California State University-San Bernardino

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Area Coordinator, Diversity Education

  • Nov 2010 - Aug 2015

  San Bernardino, CA Planned and conducted 6 staff trainings quarterly, with emphasis on diversity and inclusion areas. Coordinated diversity workshops for student and staff employees to better understand company mission, streamlining daily activities and aligning worker and company priorities. Assessed inclusion gaps for employees in housing department and developed training courses to meet identified needs. Created the first LGBTQ inclusive support program entitled, P.R.O.U.D. (People Reaching out for… Show more Planned and conducted 6 staff trainings quarterly, with emphasis on diversity and inclusion areas. Coordinated diversity workshops for student and staff employees to better understand company mission, streamlining daily activities and aligning worker and company priorities. Assessed inclusion gaps for employees in housing department and developed training courses to meet identified needs. Created the first LGBTQ inclusive support program entitled, P.R.O.U.D. (People Reaching out for Unity in Difference), weekly programs that provided a safe space for marginalized students. Show less



City of San Bernardino

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Mar 2008 - Nov 2010

  San Bernardino, CA Managed Phoenix Central and Phoenix East Community. Center Maintained budget of $100,000 for community center operations, staffing and special events. Served as liaison to San Bernardino Police Department Assisted mayor with community initiatives including Route 66, community basketball and Playful City USA. Received award from the California Park and Recreation Society for the “Teen Empowerment Project”, a high school after hours program that provided additional education resources for LGBTQ+… Show more Managed Phoenix Central and Phoenix East Community. Center Maintained budget of $100,000 for community center operations, staffing and special events. Served as liaison to San Bernardino Police Department Assisted mayor with community initiatives including Route 66, community basketball and Playful City USA. Received award from the California Park and Recreation Society for the “Teen Empowerment Project”, a high school after hours program that provided additional education resources for LGBTQ+ inner city youth. Facilitated after school tutoring programs for homeless & at risk participants. Worked closely with Option House domestic shelter and families in need of additional assistance. Show less