Experience

BJC

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Feb 2023 - Present



Starr King School for Ministry

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Freelance

• Washington, District of Columbia, United States

• Sister Act Podcast co-host

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  The Sister Act Podcast is a project of the American Muslim Institution where three women of different religious identities and backgrounds discuss life, faith, and resilience. Featured co-hosts include founder Hurunnessa Fariad, Rabbi Susan Shankman, and Dr. Sabrina Dent. The Sister Act Podcast is a project of the American Muslim Institution where three women of different religious identities and backgrounds discuss life, faith, and resilience. Featured co-hosts include founder Hurunnessa Fariad, Rabbi Susan Shankman, and Dr. Sabrina Dent.



Center for Faith, Justice, and Reconciliation

• Richmond, Virginia, United States

• President

  • Jan 2022 - Mar 2023



Vanderbilt Divinity School - Public Theology and Racial Justice Collaborative

• Curator Of Education

  • Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

  Curator of the Religious Freedom Mobile Institute that will take place on November 11-13, 2021. These public conversations will explore the politics of race and religious freedom by centering African Americans’ historical and contemporary experiences on issues of environmental justice, reproductive health, and voting rights in the United States. To learn more, visit bit.ly/reimaginerf2021. Curator of the Religious Freedom Mobile Institute that will take place on November 11-13, 2021. These public conversations will explore the politics of race and religious freedom by centering African Americans’ historical and contemporary experiences on issues of environmental justice, reproductive health, and voting rights in the United States. To learn more, visit bit.ly/reimaginerf2021.



Americans United for Separation of Church and State

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

• Senior Faith Adviser

  • Apr 2020 - Sep 2021



Religious Freedom Center of the Freedom Forum Institute

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Director of Programs and Partnerships - REL

  • Jan 2019 - Apr 2020

  Responsible for managing the religious and civic leaders portfolio for the Religious Freedom Center of the Freedom Forum Institute. This included maintaining and developing relationships with partner schools and academic institutions. Organized community-based workshops, civil dialogue facilitator trainings, and the Religious Freedom Summer Bootcamp program for D.C. area interns. Served as the lead organizer and co-instructor for a 3-year project funded by the Henry Luce Foundation to develop scholarship about African Americans and religious freedom with the six (6) Historically Black Theological Institutions. This collaborative project resulted in week-long intensive courses, seminars, symposia, and other public programs that were hosted in January 2019 and January 2020. Show less



Religious Freedom Center of the Newseum Institute

• • Oct 2016 - Dec 2018

  As the Director of Recruitment and Admissions, I worked with academic institutions, community partners, and religious groups to provide educational opportunities for individuals interested in learning more about religious freedom issues in the US. I managed relationships with scholars and contractors who developed semester-long First Amendment courses for adult learners. To expand our reach, I created a training program for people to learn more about effective dialogue and how to navigate difficult conversations. During the academic year, I organized the DC Immersion Experience for students from around the United States to join religious liberty experts in Washington, D.C. Show less

• • Dec 2015 - Oct 2016



Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond

• Richmond, Virginia Area

• President

  • Jun 2014 - May 2016

  As the President of the Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond, I am responsible for leading our organization in direction that continues to support our mission of developing and building interfaith relations in the City of Richmond. We do this by raising awareness of the importance of religious acceptance and diversity while working together as an interfaith community to serve the needs of others. As the President of the Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond, I am responsible for leading our organization in direction that continues to support our mission of developing and building interfaith relations in the City of Richmond. We do this by raising awareness of the importance of religious acceptance and diversity while working together as an interfaith community to serve the needs of others.



Virginia Union University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• • Jul 2013 - Aug 2015

  o Provide information to prospective and current students, including the facultyo Process online applications and prepare submissions for review by Doctoral Review Committeeo Update students on program changes, course registration dates, and administrative reminderso Communicate with the Graduate Enrollment Services Team about admissions and registration process for DMin studentso Work closely with the DMin Director on a daily basis, send correspondence on the Director’s behalf (as requested)o Coordinate and manage the doctoral defense calendar, orientation and colloquia scheduleso Build connections with campus partners to plan and execute Doctor of Ministry Program events Show less

• • Mar 2013 - Jun 2013

  Assist graduate students with class registrationUpdate student records in preparation for file accuracy and graduationCommunicate with students regarding enrollment service needsProvide support to other departments in the School of Theology as needed

• • Apr 2012 - Jun 2013

  Provide financial aid information to prospective, new and current graduate studentsAssist students in completing their financial aid application and providing follow up on application statusPrepare financial aid award, default, verification, and missing information letters for studentsRender superior customer service to students and all visitors in the Graduate Financial Aid Office



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• SAS Program Assistant

  • Jun 2009 - Mar 2012

  Provided a positive learning environment for youth during scheduled activities while establishing a beneficial relationship among the parent, child and staff. Planned recreational and educational activities for summer and afterschool program. Provided a positive learning environment for youth during scheduled activities while establishing a beneficial relationship among the parent, child and staff. Planned recreational and educational activities for summer and afterschool program.



Equity Residential

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Leasing Consultant

  • Feb 2008 - Dec 2008

  Managed professional sales relationships with prospective clients and residents. Responsible for leasing apartments at market rates to increase revenue. Maintained an organized work system in a high traffic environment. Managed professional sales relationships with prospective clients and residents. Responsible for leasing apartments at market rates to increase revenue. Maintained an organized work system in a high traffic environment.



Family Support Organization of Bergen County

• • Feb 2007 - Dec 2007

  Served as leadership coach to at-risk youth with mental health, behavioral, and emotional challenges. Provided a forum where youth could create volunteer opportunities to develop leadership skills. Assisted youth in planning and participating in community involvement projects.

• • Jul 2007 - Sep 2007

  Provided administrative support to Executive Director and other team members. Managed the daily operations of a high-functioning office environment.



Roseland Property Company

• Operations Manager

  • Feb 2007 - May 2007

  Responsible for handling the daily processing of all account receivable transactions. Assisted the Director of Operations with training and managing the leasing and office team; including interviewing prospective employees. Managed customer relationships and conflict resolution. Responsible for handling the daily processing of all account receivable transactions. Assisted the Director of Operations with training and managing the leasing and office team; including interviewing prospective employees. Managed customer relationships and conflict resolution.



Shelter Our Sisters

• Director of Children's Services

  • May 2005 - Mar 2007

  Planned and coordinated recreational and educational events for Children’s Program (i.e. holidays, summer activities, after-school activities). Facilitated weekly individual and group counseling with mothers and children. Supervised and trained Children’s Program staff and volunteers. Planned and coordinated recreational and educational events for Children’s Program (i.e. holidays, summer activities, after-school activities). Facilitated weekly individual and group counseling with mothers and children. Supervised and trained Children’s Program staff and volunteers.