Experience

People of Color Psychedelic Collective

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  People of Color Psychedelic Collective promotes collective healing and justice through educating our communities on the healing uses of psychedelics. Facilitated monthly meetings among the general body of members. Spearhead fundraising campaign to benefit the archive of Maria Sabina that exceeded the goal of $10,000. Developed by-laws by collaborating with in-house counsel for incorporation as a 501c3 non-profit. Coordinated panel series, Dismantling Psychedelic Patriarchy, with local groups in Philadelphia and D.C. Oversaw the programming, budget, and promotion of Empyrean, a two day conference consisting of interactive workshops and roundtable discussions that received full attendance.



Caring Across Generations

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Sep 2022



Drug Policy Alliance

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

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Jul 2018 - Feb 2021

  Collaborated with designers on creating new promotional materials. Provided logistical support for annual department meetings for a staff of twelve, which included reserving flights, accomodations, meals, and meeting spaces; therefore showcasing my organizational and communication skills. Enhanced marketing and sales by creating a customer review system for DPA’s online store and a LinkTree microsite for Instagram.Implemented social media strategy that increased followers across four platforms by an average of 22%. Facebook 3.5%; Instagram 86%; LinkedIn 69%; Twitter 11%Managed the Communications Department budget through the creation and maintenance of an Excel tracking document and editorial calendar.Utilized paid social media advertisements for legislative campaigns and events with a budget of $7,500.

• Communications Associate

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2018

  Planned logistics including travel and lodging for biannual department meetings. Served on the Core Values team which developed a set of organizational values to guide the strategic plan. Facilitated logistics around DPA’s partnership with BRIC TV BHeard Town Hall. Managed online store orders, warehouse inventory, and office inventory of branded promotional materials, supplies and educational publications, valued at approximately $30,000 for six offices, through Shopify and the database system the warehouse created.Mobilized 5-7 people to spearhead and produce the first Pride Month Campaign after founding DPA's LGBTQ+ issue team: organize distribution of harm reduction information during NYC Pride March. Created a campaign producing op-ed series with Filter Magazine, while collaborating with the Stonewall Consortium to increase exposure for the series. Improved engagement and increased followers across Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.Lead annual training for 25 staff members on project management software, Asana, as well as best communication practices that align with community culture.

• Program Associate

  • Mar 2016 - Jul 2016

  Planned a three-day conference for 400 participants at Columbia University; managed $90K event budget; collaborated with 4 vendors to finalize travel arrangements, hotel reservations, and catered dinners.Researched data on global drug laws and wrote corresponding briefs as well as prepared a presentation on the history of the war on drugs at the Columbia University conference.Reviewed 80 letters of intent for two grant programs with a budget over $700,000; read all of the letters and directed applications to policy staff members and the management team for approval.



Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

  Transcribed meeting minutes with actionable items for daily meetings and conference calls; distributed the notes to all staff members involved to ensure project completion. Arranged complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; compiling travel-related documents for the Executive Director (ED). Monitored and responded to inquiries in AskMaps, the organization’s public interface daily. Effectively delegated requests from the Executive Director to the Clinical Director, Communications Director, and Policy Managers regarding scheduling, travel, and administrative duties. Composed and edited press releases and correspondence for the Executive Director. Communicated with four departments (communications, development, policy, and clinical departments) and over 100 clients to provide support through email, website, phone, and other platforms. Completed administrative tasks: managing ED’s calendar, completing expense reports, composing confidential correspondence, and other tasks to facilitate the ED to effectively lead the organization.



The Arcview Group

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

• Operations Assistant

  • Dec 2014 - Feb 2015



Vincent Sheheen for Governor

• Charleston, South Carolina Area

• Intern

  • Sep 2014 - Nov 2014



Associated Colleges of Illinois

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• New Sector Alliance Summer Fellow

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Identified new sources of potential funding from grantmaking foundations using WealthEngine and Excel Drafted content, edited, and finalized grant proposals for a total of $35,000 in private funding Formed new relationships while maintaining existing ones with donors through monthly communication Redesigned employee training manual to establish protocol within the development department Identified new sources of potential funding from grantmaking foundations using WealthEngine and Excel Drafted content, edited, and finalized grant proposals for a total of $35,000 in private funding Formed new relationships while maintaining existing ones with donors through monthly communication Redesigned employee training manual to establish protocol within the development department



William Allan Neilson Library

• Northampton, MA

• Circulation Assistant

  • Sep 2011 - May 2014



President's House of Smith College

• Northampton, Massachusetts

• Dining Coordinator & Server

  • Sep 2011 - May 2014



Drug Policy Alliance

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

• Media Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013



Panera Bread

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cashier, Trainer & Barista

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2011



The Post and Courier

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Contributor

  • Feb 2009 - May 2010



Atlanta Bread Company

• United States
• Restaurants
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Cashier & Barista

  • Dec 2007 - Dec 2009