Experience

Black to the Land Coalition

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member and Urban Forest School Co-Founder

  • Nov 2020 - 3 years 2 months

  Detroit, Michigan, United States I knew when I was seeking support launching a Detroit-based forest school for Black and Brown children, that the Black to the Land Coalition would be the perfect partner. Starting with a #HarriettHike in November 2020, together we have developed the Urban Forest School, an outdoor nature-based exploration program with the express purpose of ensuring that we, Black and Brown parents with our children twelve (12) and under, have the freedom to develop and deepen a relationship with nature that is… Show more I knew when I was seeking support launching a Detroit-based forest school for Black and Brown children, that the Black to the Land Coalition would be the perfect partner. Starting with a #HarriettHike in November 2020, together we have developed the Urban Forest School, an outdoor nature-based exploration program with the express purpose of ensuring that we, Black and Brown parents with our children twelve (12) and under, have the freedom to develop and deepen a relationship with nature that is culturally grounded in our respective ancestral practices. Show less



DETROIT BLACK COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY NETWORK INC

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Board President and Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund Co-Founder

  • Mar 2020 - 3 years 10 months

  Detroit, Michigan, United States The Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (DBCFSN) was founded to ensure that Detroit's African American population participates in the food movement and, because we are the vast majority of the population in Detroit, that we are in the leadership on that movement locally. Erin first gardened with her family a decade ago and knows firsthand the spiritual, physical and health benefits of growing our own food. In serving on the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network Board, and… Show more The Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (DBCFSN) was founded to ensure that Detroit's African American population participates in the food movement and, because we are the vast majority of the population in Detroit, that we are in the leadership on that movement locally. Erin first gardened with her family a decade ago and knows firsthand the spiritual, physical and health benefits of growing our own food. In serving on the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network Board, and co-founding the Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund, Erin has combined her love of self, of her people, and of health, with her legal expertise and leadership experience. Erin is adamant that her children and all black youth are empowered with the ancestral wisdom of food self sufficiency. Show less



Zumba

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Zumba Instructor

  • Jan 2009 - 15 years

  I've funneled my love of dance into teaching Zumba classes, including service as the D.C. Government's Zumba Instructor! Over the last 13 years I've taught at gyms, dance studios, corporate offices and even outdoors! As an avid dancer uninterested in typical gym workouts, Zumba has helped me stay in shape and encourage others, no matter how busy, to do the same. I also like to arrange childcare during my classes for busy parents, please inquire!



Howard University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Full-Time Lecturer

  • Aug 2021 - May 2023

  Taught Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, National Government, Judicial Process and other pre-law courses through a critical race lens to future social engineers in Howard's esteemed Political Science department. HU!

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  Excited to teach pre-law courses to the next generation.



Erin PJ Bevel, Esq.

• Legal Consultant

  • Mar 2016 - Apr 2021

  Greater Detroit Area Successfully achieved stated goals for clients in a variety of contexts, including legal services, executive management advising, public affairs and training development as a contractor and consultant: Pro Bono Counsel, Detroit, MI, April 2016 - April 2021 Lead Appellate counsel in ongoing actual innocence criminal appeal. Document Review, 2016; 2019-2020 Lumen Legal, Royal Oak, MI; Etera Consulting, Southfield, MI; Advanced Discovery, Livonia, MI. The Midtown Group… Show more Successfully achieved stated goals for clients in a variety of contexts, including legal services, executive management advising, public affairs and training development as a contractor and consultant: Pro Bono Counsel, Detroit, MI, April 2016 - April 2021 Lead Appellate counsel in ongoing actual innocence criminal appeal. Document Review, 2016; 2019-2020 Lumen Legal, Royal Oak, MI; Etera Consulting, Southfield, MI; Advanced Discovery, Livonia, MI. The Midtown Group, Washington, DC, March - September 2016 Advised local government agency director on formulating regulatory recommendations from target industry workgroup, developed employee training module and negotiated with training module vendor. Show less



YMCA of Metro Detroit

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Childcare Worker and Zumba Instructor

  • Sep 2018 - Aug 2020

  Farmington Hills, MI Modeled the YMCA Core Values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Caring as a member, instructor and childcare provider at my community YMCA.



Detroit Playcare

• Childcare Worker-Owner

  • Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

  Greater Detroit Area As a worker-owner of this minority mommy owned cooperative, I am background checked and CPR/First Aid certified to provide high caliber childcare at client events. We strongly believe that all children should be welcomed alongside their parents into the community spaces we all share. To that end, we at Detroit Playcare provide everything needed to create child-proof playcare spaces at a variety of events, ensuring that children are engaged while parents are supported in their pursuit of… Show more As a worker-owner of this minority mommy owned cooperative, I am background checked and CPR/First Aid certified to provide high caliber childcare at client events. We strongly believe that all children should be welcomed alongside their parents into the community spaces we all share. To that end, we at Detroit Playcare provide everything needed to create child-proof playcare spaces at a variety of events, ensuring that children are engaged while parents are supported in their pursuit of happiness and wholeness. Show less



The Sanctuaries | Washington, DC

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Artist

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2016

  Washington D.C. Metro Area I’m honored to have been one of twenty-two Founding Leaders of this growing, thriving and intentionally diverse artist community as committed to social justice as I am. As a Community Organizer, I worked with a Core Team of fellow artist-leaders to create sacred spaces where our artists could build trust, take collective action and connect on a deeper spiritual level. I also worked extensively to identify organizations, projects and events throughout the D.C. metro area where our artists could… Show more I’m honored to have been one of twenty-two Founding Leaders of this growing, thriving and intentionally diverse artist community as committed to social justice as I am. As a Community Organizer, I worked with a Core Team of fellow artist-leaders to create sacred spaces where our artists could build trust, take collective action and connect on a deeper spiritual level. I also worked extensively to identify organizations, projects and events throughout the D.C. metro area where our artists could participate, collaborate and make a social impact, which included community forums, art-based protests, and in various interfaith houses of worship. I helped welcome new community members, hosted and emceed our community gatherings large and small, and as a featured Musician in the community, performed both individually and collaboratively, original, uplifting and positive music with a diverse range of artists and musicians, including: Interfaith Voices from Urban America: Shared an hour of our original music live at the 2015 Parliament of the World’s Religions in Salt Lake City, UT. The Mixtape EP: Our 7-track record, featuring my vocals on two original songs, available on Itunes and distributed nationwide, https://www.thesanctuaries.org/projects/mixtape Love Reaches Out: Our first collaborative song, performed at a variety of protests and vigils in and around Washington, D.C., https://youtu.be/OvlPa28cVfA

• Organizer

  • Jan 2014 - Oct 2015

  washington d.c. metro area As an Organizer with The Sanctuaries, I've been blessed with the opportunity to build on my passions for music, creativity, spirituality and empowering others. I work closely with The Sanctuaries "Core Team" to create safe environments for local artists to share their talents, enhance their surroundings, collaborate with others and connect on a deeper spiritual level. I also provide ideas, encouragement and guidance to the organization as it continues to evolve. As an Artist, through The… Show more As an Organizer with The Sanctuaries, I've been blessed with the opportunity to build on my passions for music, creativity, spirituality and empowering others. I work closely with The Sanctuaries "Core Team" to create safe environments for local artists to share their talents, enhance their surroundings, collaborate with others and connect on a deeper spiritual level. I also provide ideas, encouragement and guidance to the organization as it continues to evolve. As an Artist, through The Sanctuaries I've been encouraged and empowered to share my beautiful singing voice with the world through performance and video collaborations with fellow Sanctuaries artists.



Howard University School of Law

• Assistant Director, Clinical Law Center

  • Nov 2014 - Mar 2016

  Washington As the Clinical Law Center Assistant Director, I managed six pro bono legal clinics and the Center’s front office. I streamlined multiple systems and created training modules and a comprehensive manual to ensure a hands-on, professional experience for both student attorneys and potential clients. I also provided on-the-job training to our student attorneys on the essential functions of clinical case management: intake, utilizing electronic case management software, communicating with clients… Show more As the Clinical Law Center Assistant Director, I managed six pro bono legal clinics and the Center’s front office. I streamlined multiple systems and created training modules and a comprehensive manual to ensure a hands-on, professional experience for both student attorneys and potential clients. I also provided on-the-job training to our student attorneys on the essential functions of clinical case management: intake, utilizing electronic case management software, communicating with clients effectively and providing the best referrals. Finally, I leveraged my local legal connections to cultivate pro bono opportunities for student attorneys and the law school community at large through facilitation and participation in the following events: - Teach-In: Engaging Communities to Ban the Box, Nov. 4, 2015 Partnered with District of Columbia Office of Human Rights and DC NAACP Chapter to educate law students about the District’s new Ban the Box initiative against unlawful screening of job applicants criminal backgrounds. - Change Agents in the Community: Precipitating a Paradigm Shift, Oct. 29, 2015 Served as a panelist at the Law School’s Twelfth Annual Wiley A. Branton/Howard Law Journal Symposium, speaking on my work as the DC NAACP Criminal Justice Chair and Board Member of the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. Show less



DC Board of Elections and Ethics

• Precinct Captain - Precinct 66

  • Nov 2014 - Nov 2014

  Washington, District Of Columbia • Managed one of DC's largest precincts in the November 4, 2014 General Election from open to close. • Ensured continuous functioning of electronic voting equipment, monitored paper ballots, coordinated precinct logistics with pollworkers and facility contacts, resolved all voter issues and supervised eighteen election workers providing a variety of services to District voters. • Ensured that EVERY District voter entitled to do so cast a ballot.



Girls Rock! DC

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ladies Rock Camp

  • Oct 2014 - Oct 2014

  Washington, District Of Columbia Selected to participate in DC's first ever Ladies Rock Camp to learn the guitar, form a band and create a song.



D.C. Taxicab Commission

• Assistant General Counsel

  • Jul 2012 - Aug 2014

  Washington D.C. Metro Area As Assistant General Counsel to the D.C. Taxicab Commission, I provided legal support and advice to the District’s public vehicle-for-hire regulatory agency management during sweeping industry modernization. I conceptualized and drafted new regulations, represented the agency before the D.C. Office of Administrative Hearings with a high rate of success, provided large-scale litigation support in defense of multiple lawsuits and advised the agency FOIA Officer on FOIA matters, including service… Show more As Assistant General Counsel to the D.C. Taxicab Commission, I provided legal support and advice to the District’s public vehicle-for-hire regulatory agency management during sweeping industry modernization. I conceptualized and drafted new regulations, represented the agency before the D.C. Office of Administrative Hearings with a high rate of success, provided large-scale litigation support in defense of multiple lawsuits and advised the agency FOIA Officer on FOIA matters, including service as acting FOIA Officer in February 2014. I was nominated by the agency’s general counsel, and received, the Extra Mile Award for epitomizing servant leadership, in May 2014. Show less



DC Board of Elections

• Precinct Captain - Precinct 33

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2014

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Managed medium sized precinct in DC Mayoral Primary Election from open to close. • Utilized electronic voting machines, coordinated logistics with precinct site employees, resolved all voter issues and supervised twelve election workers providing a variety of services to District voters. • Ensured that EVERY District voter entitled to do so cast a ballot.



Various organizations

• Pro Bono and Contract Attorney

  • Jul 2011 - May 2012

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Obtained remand from U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims for Marine veteran as a volunteer with Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program. Served as co-counsel before D.C. Superior Court to obtain civil protection order for client with the D.C. Volunteer Lawyers Project. Conducted document review to identify legally privileged documents at various stages of litigation.



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Assistant to Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton

  • Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

  Washington D.C. Metro Area As a Legislative Assistant, I successfully counseled active member of Congress on intergovernmental issues related to the District of Columbia and managed a legislative portfolio of sixteen policy areas, including the Oversight and Government Reform Committee. I drafted legislation, briefing memoranda, constituent correspondence and floor speeches, and engaged with District officials, organizations, fellow District constituents and the community on a wide variety of legislative proposals… Show more As a Legislative Assistant, I successfully counseled active member of Congress on intergovernmental issues related to the District of Columbia and managed a legislative portfolio of sixteen policy areas, including the Oversight and Government Reform Committee. I drafted legislation, briefing memoranda, constituent correspondence and floor speeches, and engaged with District officials, organizations, fellow District constituents and the community on a wide variety of legislative proposals and concerns. Show less



The United States Senate - Senate Impeachment Trial Committee

• Deputy Counsel and Chief Clerk

  • Jun 2010 - Feb 2011

  As the Deputy Counsel and Chief Clerk to the Senate Impeachment Trial Committee, I played an integral role in the first Senate Impeachment Trial in twenty years. I provided legal, logistical and administrative support to Committee staff and twelve Committee Senators' offices through all phases of the impeachment trial and removal of former U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Porteous, Jr. I coordinated all Committee logistics, including hearings, business meetings, depositions, witness travel and… Show more As the Deputy Counsel and Chief Clerk to the Senate Impeachment Trial Committee, I played an integral role in the first Senate Impeachment Trial in twenty years. I provided legal, logistical and administrative support to Committee staff and twelve Committee Senators' offices through all phases of the impeachment trial and removal of former U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Porteous, Jr. I coordinated all Committee logistics, including hearings, business meetings, depositions, witness travel and the five-day Impeachment Trial itself, broadcast live on CSPAN. I supervised the drafting, editing and compilation of the Committee’s Hearing Record (S.Hrg. 111-691); drafted portions of the Committee’s neutral evidentiary report to the full Senate (S.Rep. 111-347), legal orders and memoranda; reviewed the motions and filings of the parties; and conducted extensive legislative, historical and legal research. At the completion of the trial, I compiled the nearly 10,000 Committee records for delivery to the National Archives and closed down the committee. Show less



U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

• Task Force Attorney

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2010

  Researched, reviewed and drafted decisions for all seven judges of the Court.



United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

• Judicial Law Clerk

  • Sep 2007 - Sep 2009

  Washington D.C. Metro Area As a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Bruce E. Kasold, I conducted extensive legal research and drafted over 100 judicial decisions for federal court conducting review of administrative appeals from the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Advised and prepared Judge Kasold to take the bench in monthly oral arguments by providing analysis of complex legal issues raised within the frequently extensive records on appeal. Received a Special Act Award for my contributions to the Court’s Black History… Show more As a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Bruce E. Kasold, I conducted extensive legal research and drafted over 100 judicial decisions for federal court conducting review of administrative appeals from the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Advised and prepared Judge Kasold to take the bench in monthly oral arguments by providing analysis of complex legal issues raised within the frequently extensive records on appeal. Received a Special Act Award for my contributions to the Court’s Black History Program, which included procuring the keynote speaker and leading a discussion on black history and Supreme Court jurisprudence, in 2009. Show less



Dickinson Wright

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Associate

  • May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Conducted legal research on various federal and state legal issues, made preliminary edit to treatise on trade secret law, and completed comprehensive review of new Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code.



Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Virginia

• Externship Intern

  • Sep 2005 - Jan 2006

  Conducted federal criminal research on various issues including federal judicial recusal and the operation of compound crime statutes. Researched and drafted two downward departure sentencing memos.



Bowman and Brooke

• United States
• Law Practice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Summer Associate

  • May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Conducted extensive legal research on various federal and state product liability issues. Drafted dispositive and evidentiary motions and briefs in support, as well as various discovery documents and responses.