Experience

Rice University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director for People, Equity and Talent Development

  • Feb 2023 - Present

• Executive Director for Institutional Equity, EEO/AA and Title IX Coordinator

  • Aug 2019 - Feb 2023



Outreach Cultural Intelligence

• United States
• Law Enforcement

• Partner

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  We train law enforcement to engage communities to work together for better outcomes. Through our combined 100+ years of past experience and leadership in law enforcement and community relations, we strive to assist law enforcement agencies by providing customized experiential-based training that addresses their present and future needs. We train law enforcement to engage communities to work together for better outcomes. Through our combined 100+ years of past experience and leadership in law enforcement and community relations, we strive to assist law enforcement agencies by providing customized experiential-based training that addresses their present and future needs.



American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• President of the Board of Directors

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2022



Étoile Academy

• Houston, Texas Area

• Founding Board Member

  • Sep 2016 - May 2021

  Etoile Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school for students in grades 5 through 8 in Houston. We ensure that every student has the academic and character foundation necessary to succeed in high school, graduate from college, and pursue ambitious life goals. Etoile Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school for students in grades 5 through 8 in Houston. We ensure that every student has the academic and character foundation necessary to succeed in high school, graduate from college, and pursue ambitious life goals.



University of Houston

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Vice President of Equal Opportunity Services

  • Feb 2011 - Jul 2019

  • The Assistant Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice President (“AVC/AVP”) of the Office of Equal Opportunity Services (“EOS”) provides leadership in the development, implementation, and administration of antidiscrimination initiatives within the University of Houston System – the fourth largest university system in Texas. The AVC/AVP functions as the clearinghouse for best practices in the area of diversity, affirmative action, and equal opportunity by designing strategies for ensuring… Show more • The Assistant Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice President (“AVC/AVP”) of the Office of Equal Opportunity Services (“EOS”) provides leadership in the development, implementation, and administration of antidiscrimination initiatives within the University of Houston System – the fourth largest university system in Texas. The AVC/AVP functions as the clearinghouse for best practices in the area of diversity, affirmative action, and equal opportunity by designing strategies for ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, executive orders, and university policies that prohibit discrimination and sexual misconduct. As the chief affirmative action officer, ADA/504 and Title IX Coordinator, the AVC/AVP provides technical guidance and support to the University in designing policies, goals, change strategies, and awareness campaigns on equity issues for approximately 80,000 employees and students. Show less • The Assistant Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice President (“AVC/AVP”) of the Office of Equal Opportunity Services (“EOS”) provides leadership in the development, implementation, and administration of antidiscrimination initiatives within the University of Houston System – the fourth largest university system in Texas. The AVC/AVP functions as the clearinghouse for best practices in the area of diversity, affirmative action, and equal opportunity by designing strategies for ensuring… Show more • The Assistant Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice President (“AVC/AVP”) of the Office of Equal Opportunity Services (“EOS”) provides leadership in the development, implementation, and administration of antidiscrimination initiatives within the University of Houston System – the fourth largest university system in Texas. The AVC/AVP functions as the clearinghouse for best practices in the area of diversity, affirmative action, and equal opportunity by designing strategies for ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, executive orders, and university policies that prohibit discrimination and sexual misconduct. As the chief affirmative action officer, ADA/504 and Title IX Coordinator, the AVC/AVP provides technical guidance and support to the University in designing policies, goals, change strategies, and awareness campaigns on equity issues for approximately 80,000 employees and students. Show less



University of Houston System

• Houston

• Assistant Vice Chancellor of Equal Opportunity Services

  • Feb 2011 - Jul 2019

  • The Assistant Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice President (“AVC/AVP”) of the Office of Equal Opportunity Services (“EOS”) provides leadership in the development, implementation, and administration of antidiscrimination initiatives within the University of Houston System – the fourth largest university system in Texas. The AVC/AVP functions as the clearinghouse for best practices in the area of diversity, affirmative action, and equal opportunity by designing strategies for ensuring… Show more • The Assistant Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice President (“AVC/AVP”) of the Office of Equal Opportunity Services (“EOS”) provides leadership in the development, implementation, and administration of antidiscrimination initiatives within the University of Houston System – the fourth largest university system in Texas. The AVC/AVP functions as the clearinghouse for best practices in the area of diversity, affirmative action, and equal opportunity by designing strategies for ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, executive orders, and university policies that prohibit discrimination and sexual misconduct. As the chief affirmative action officer, ADA/504 and Title IX Coordinator, the AVC/AVP provides technical guidance and support to the University in designing policies, goals, change strategies, and awareness campaigns on equity issues for approximately 80,000 employees and students. Show less • The Assistant Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice President (“AVC/AVP”) of the Office of Equal Opportunity Services (“EOS”) provides leadership in the development, implementation, and administration of antidiscrimination initiatives within the University of Houston System – the fourth largest university system in Texas. The AVC/AVP functions as the clearinghouse for best practices in the area of diversity, affirmative action, and equal opportunity by designing strategies for ensuring… Show more • The Assistant Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice President (“AVC/AVP”) of the Office of Equal Opportunity Services (“EOS”) provides leadership in the development, implementation, and administration of antidiscrimination initiatives within the University of Houston System – the fourth largest university system in Texas. The AVC/AVP functions as the clearinghouse for best practices in the area of diversity, affirmative action, and equal opportunity by designing strategies for ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, executive orders, and university policies that prohibit discrimination and sexual misconduct. As the chief affirmative action officer, ADA/504 and Title IX Coordinator, the AVC/AVP provides technical guidance and support to the University in designing policies, goals, change strategies, and awareness campaigns on equity issues for approximately 80,000 employees and students. Show less



Texas Tech University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Various Positions in the Area of Equal Opportunity and Diversity

  • Aug 2002 - Feb 2011

  The Associate Managing Director for the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity assists with the day-to-day operation of the Office February 2011 and provides guidance to the third largest university system in Texas (approximately 18,000+ employees; 40,000+ students) with federal and state equal employment compliance mandates. Specifically, the Associate Managing Director is responsible for: Conducting formal investigations of all types including discrimination complaints; Providing responses to… Show more The Associate Managing Director for the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity assists with the day-to-day operation of the Office February 2011 and provides guidance to the third largest university system in Texas (approximately 18,000+ employees; 40,000+ students) with federal and state equal employment compliance mandates. Specifically, the Associate Managing Director is responsible for: Conducting formal investigations of all types including discrimination complaints; Providing responses to Charges of Discrimination by the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, Texas Workforce Commission and other regulatory and investigative bodies; Conducting training for faculty, staff and students on the areas of diversity, affirmative action, and E.E.O; Developing affirmative action plans for Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Show less The Associate Managing Director for the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity assists with the day-to-day operation of the Office February 2011 and provides guidance to the third largest university system in Texas (approximately 18,000+ employees; 40,000+ students) with federal and state equal employment compliance mandates. Specifically, the Associate Managing Director is responsible for: Conducting formal investigations of all types including discrimination complaints; Providing responses to… Show more The Associate Managing Director for the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity assists with the day-to-day operation of the Office February 2011 and provides guidance to the third largest university system in Texas (approximately 18,000+ employees; 40,000+ students) with federal and state equal employment compliance mandates. Specifically, the Associate Managing Director is responsible for: Conducting formal investigations of all types including discrimination complaints; Providing responses to Charges of Discrimination by the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, Texas Workforce Commission and other regulatory and investigative bodies; Conducting training for faculty, staff and students on the areas of diversity, affirmative action, and E.E.O; Developing affirmative action plans for Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Show less