Experience

Hispanic Summer Program

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

• Associate Director for Strategic Programming

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  -Design and implement major organizational programming including Pedagogical Workshops for Faculty, Regional Workshops on topics pertinent to Latinx Communities, and Monthly Programs for Donor Engagement - Serve as Instructional Designer for the HSP Summer Session, ensuring five to eight graduate level courses meet accreditation standards and best pedagogical practices for online and in-person learning - Manage admissions processes for all organizational programs which… Show more -Design and implement major organizational programming including Pedagogical Workshops for Faculty, Regional Workshops on topics pertinent to Latinx Communities, and Monthly Programs for Donor Engagement - Serve as Instructional Designer for the HSP Summer Session, ensuring five to eight graduate level courses meet accreditation standards and best pedagogical practices for online and in-person learning - Manage admissions processes for all organizational programs which includes creating files for over 100 applicants (depending the program), updating files as needed, and coordinating admissions decisions - Pursue and develop new institutional partnerships with peer organizations and institutions including but not limited to community groups, churches, and universities - Manage the Social Media and Communications team to implement long term communication strategies including keeping in contact with the organization’s over 1800 alums, over 200 faculty, and dozens of donors - Manage the Information Technology team to implement and maintain organizational technologies including Moodle, Salesforce, Zapier, Wufoo, Mailchimp, and Wordpress - Write and implement grants ranging from $30,000 (such as the one earned in 2017 from the Forum for Theological Exploration) to $1.8million (such as the one earned in 2020 from the Lilly Endowment)

• Social Media and Events Coordinator

  • May 2016 - Aug 2020

  - Managed Twitter, Facebook, and Wordpress accounts, leading to a 200% growth in social media reach and engagement over 5 years - Organized annual events including the HSP Summer Session, Annual Lecture, and Through Hispanic Eyes - Designed and facilitated a brand new, three-day workshop on Discernment, Calling, and Vocation for Latinx graduate students - Managed admissions processes for the HSP Summer Session and Through Hispanic Eyes which included creating… Show more - Managed Twitter, Facebook, and Wordpress accounts, leading to a 200% growth in social media reach and engagement over 5 years - Organized annual events including the HSP Summer Session, Annual Lecture, and Through Hispanic Eyes - Designed and facilitated a brand new, three-day workshop on Discernment, Calling, and Vocation for Latinx graduate students - Managed admissions processes for the HSP Summer Session and Through Hispanic Eyes which included creating files for 20 to 60 applicants per program, updating files as needed, and coordinating admissions decisions - Organized the HSP’s 30th Anniversary Celebration, raising $32,000 from various donors to fund the three-day event which included meals, workshops, and entertainment - Assisted in grant writing and management including a $30,000 from the Forum for Theological Exploration and $50,000 planning grant from the Lilly Endowment - Conducted interviews with HSP stakeholders across the country in order to create a long-term institutional vision for the organization that touched upon fiscal, programmatic, and administrative expansion

• Social Media Intern

  • Nov 2014 - May 2016

  Manage Twitter, Facebook, and Wordpress accounts for the Hispanic Summer Program (HSP). Develop a philosophy for social media management. Connect HSP students and scholars to each other through the use of social media. Contact scholars who can write for the HSP blog. Organize and edit scholarly articles to be published and publicized through HSP media. Advise HSP leadership in program development and implementation.



Union Theological Seminary

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Visiting Assistant Professor of Historical Studies

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  -Teach Introductory and Upper Level Courses in History of Religion -Collaborate with the Historical Studies Department as it Grows and Expands -Participate in Institutional Faculty Meetings -Teach Introductory and Upper Level Courses in History of Religion -Collaborate with the Historical Studies Department as it Grows and Expands -Participate in Institutional Faculty Meetings

• Personal and Research Assistant to Dr. Daisy Machado

  • Nov 2014 - May 2020

  Develop organizational systems for articles, books, and media pertinent to Dr. Machado’s scholarship. Contact publishers for the promotion, writing, and editing of Dr. Machado’s forthcoming publications. Edit Dr. Machado’s written work including developing bibliographies and citation information.

• Latinx Recruitment Consultant

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Compile information on potential recruitment contacts for Latinx students in City University of New York and Consortium of Christian Colleges and Universities identified schools. Coordinate meetings across the country with prospective students and "influencers" (individuals who are pivotal in advising and mentoring students, Latinx or otherwise). Research Union Theological Seminary's history of Latinx recruitment and retention. Meet with administrators at Union to address broader institutional… Show more Compile information on potential recruitment contacts for Latinx students in City University of New York and Consortium of Christian Colleges and Universities identified schools. Coordinate meetings across the country with prospective students and "influencers" (individuals who are pivotal in advising and mentoring students, Latinx or otherwise). Research Union Theological Seminary's history of Latinx recruitment and retention. Meet with administrators at Union to address broader institutional barriers that diminish Latinx recruitment and retention. Create a "Latinx Recruitment Plan" that provides one year, two to five year, and five or more year bench marks for Latinx recruitment and retention at the seminary.

• Academic Assistant to Dr. Samuel Cruz

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Compile and organize attendance for Dr. Cruz’s courses. Assist in creating, formatting, and setting up multi-media presentations for classroom settings. Publicize Dr. Cruz’s interviews, public events, and speaking engagements on social media.

• First Year Representative to Mestizaje: Latina and Latino Caucus

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

  Represent first year Latina and Latino students of Union Theological Seminary (UTS) in student caucus meetings. Organize and facilitate events which promote Latina/o identity, culture, and scholarship at UTS. Manage Twitter and Facebook pages for the group and begin developing a blog to promote Latina/o culture and scholarship at UTS. Develop a philosophy for social media management and Mestizaje organizational structure.



Cathedral of St. John the Divine

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Assistant to Nightwatch

  • Dec 2016 - May 2019

  Create and teach lessons on Interreligious and Christian theology for youth and adults. Facilitate community building activities. Lead spiritual exercises and prayers. Create and teach lessons on Interreligious and Christian theology for youth and adults. Facilitate community building activities. Lead spiritual exercises and prayers.



Harborlight Community Partners

• Community Research Associate

  • May 2015 - May 2017

  Develop and oversee the implementation of several components of the organization's Community Investment Plan (CIP). Strategize and create a Resident Advisory Council. Develop a Board of Directors Diversity Membership Plan. Analyze and assess Local Capital Usage. Develop and implement mechanisms for municipal education and assistance relative to affordable housing. Translate written housing advertisements from English to Spanish and coordinate translation into Portuguese. Continue work for… Show more Develop and oversee the implementation of several components of the organization's Community Investment Plan (CIP). Strategize and create a Resident Advisory Council. Develop a Board of Directors Diversity Membership Plan. Analyze and assess Local Capital Usage. Develop and implement mechanisms for municipal education and assistance relative to affordable housing. Translate written housing advertisements from English to Spanish and coordinate translation into Portuguese. Continue work for Harborlight Community Partners on a project basis. Show less Develop and oversee the implementation of several components of the organization's Community Investment Plan (CIP). Strategize and create a Resident Advisory Council. Develop a Board of Directors Diversity Membership Plan. Analyze and assess Local Capital Usage. Develop and implement mechanisms for municipal education and assistance relative to affordable housing. Translate written housing advertisements from English to Spanish and coordinate translation into Portuguese. Continue work for… Show more Develop and oversee the implementation of several components of the organization's Community Investment Plan (CIP). Strategize and create a Resident Advisory Council. Develop a Board of Directors Diversity Membership Plan. Analyze and assess Local Capital Usage. Develop and implement mechanisms for municipal education and assistance relative to affordable housing. Translate written housing advertisements from English to Spanish and coordinate translation into Portuguese. Continue work for Harborlight Community Partners on a project basis. Show less



Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York

• Co-Chair to Mestizaje: Latina and Latino Caucus

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Organize events at Union Theological Seminary that elevate conscious around the Latinx realities at Union and in the United States. Organize events specifically for Latinx students from Union Theological Seminary. Manage Social Media platforms for the Mestizaje Caucus including, but not limited to, Twitter and Facebook. Meet with Administrators at Union Theological Seminary to promote issues pertinent to Latinx students, faculty, and staff. Oversee initiatives at a student and administrative… Show more Organize events at Union Theological Seminary that elevate conscious around the Latinx realities at Union and in the United States. Organize events specifically for Latinx students from Union Theological Seminary. Manage Social Media platforms for the Mestizaje Caucus including, but not limited to, Twitter and Facebook. Meet with Administrators at Union Theological Seminary to promote issues pertinent to Latinx students, faculty, and staff. Oversee initiatives at a student and administrative level at Union Theological Seminary that promote Latinx curriculum, retention, recruitment, representation, and inclusion. Show less Organize events at Union Theological Seminary that elevate conscious around the Latinx realities at Union and in the United States. Organize events specifically for Latinx students from Union Theological Seminary. Manage Social Media platforms for the Mestizaje Caucus including, but not limited to, Twitter and Facebook. Meet with Administrators at Union Theological Seminary to promote issues pertinent to Latinx students, faculty, and staff. Oversee initiatives at a student and administrative… Show more Organize events at Union Theological Seminary that elevate conscious around the Latinx realities at Union and in the United States. Organize events specifically for Latinx students from Union Theological Seminary. Manage Social Media platforms for the Mestizaje Caucus including, but not limited to, Twitter and Facebook. Meet with Administrators at Union Theological Seminary to promote issues pertinent to Latinx students, faculty, and staff. Oversee initiatives at a student and administrative level at Union Theological Seminary that promote Latinx curriculum, retention, recruitment, representation, and inclusion. Show less



Gordon College

• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Research Assistant: Office of the Provost

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Researched the topics of spiritual care, palliative care, multicultural engagement, and rural culture and geography. Analyzed subjective data from a base community in Manitoba, Canada, developing a tool for analysis therein. Wrote an article regarding this community relative to spiritual and palliative care. Publicized the Provost’s work on Twitter and other social media platforms.

• Presidential Fellow to the Office of the Provost

  • Mar 2013 - May 2014

  Organized and oversaw an external task force on Racial and Ethnic Diversity to assess, critique, and recommend best practices for Gordon College on diversity issues. Wrote and edited the recommendations of that external task force alongside the groups members. Assessed Gordon College’s infrastructure regarding diversity issues (especially race and gender) through researching and documenting the institutions history on the topic. Developed and implemented best practices for the recruitment of… Show more Organized and oversaw an external task force on Racial and Ethnic Diversity to assess, critique, and recommend best practices for Gordon College on diversity issues. Wrote and edited the recommendations of that external task force alongside the groups members. Assessed Gordon College’s infrastructure regarding diversity issues (especially race and gender) through researching and documenting the institutions history on the topic. Developed and implemented best practices for the recruitment of diverse students, faculty, and staff. Travelled and recruited under-represented faculty. Assisted in diversifying class syllabi across various disciplines. Interviewed candidates for the Clarendon Scholar Director position. Researched new programs as assigned by the Provost.

• Clarendon Big Brother, Big Sister-Founder and Class Coordinator

  • Aug 2012 - May 2014

  Organized mentor/mentee relationships amongst upperclassmen and underclassmen Clarendon Scholars. Provided assistance, guidance, and resources to mentors. Assisted in coordinating events for the Clarendon Scholars Program. Mentored an underclassmen Clarendon Scholar.

• Teachers Assistant: Biblical Hermeneutics

  • Dec 2012 - May 2013

  Developed and graded assignments on the classes primary textbooks, Global Voices: Reading the Bible in the Majority World (Ed. Craig Keener and Daniel Carroll R.) and Voices from the Margin: Interpreting the Bible in the Third World (Ed. R.S. Sugirtharajah). Lectured on writing exegetical papers and Non-Western Readings of Scripture (including Liberation, Feminist, Post-Colonial, Third World, and Subaltern). Led review sessions on course material.

• Peer Mentor: The Great Conversation

  • May 2012 - Dec 2012

  Hosted office hours for writing workshops. Led class discussions on various topics including “The Good Life” and “Justice.” Taught lessons on various skills such as citation, public speaking, and presentation development and execution. Read and edited student papers.

• Clarendon Scholars Admissions Intern

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

  Contacted and connected with prospective students, parents, and churches through phone calls, e-mails, visits, and social media. Organized and facilitated information sessions to be held at various locations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York City. Created emails, letters, and various literature detailing the Clarendon Scholars program. Analyzed data regarding prospective students.

• Co-Founder and Member of the Undergraduate Research Council

  • May 2011 - Aug 2012

  Convened and deliberated with the council regarding research and conference applications. Consulted with Gordon College administrators regarding the development and funding of the Council. Coordinated advertising efforts for the program.

• Core Staff-Gordon College Student Ministries Discipleship Branch

  • May 2011 - May 2012

  Led a book study on Jesus Christ and the Life of the Mind (Mark Noll); Coordinated events and bible studies for the Discipleship Branch of Student Ministries. Mentored small group leaders.



Center for Public Justice

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Assisted in the development of the Christians Investing in Public Education Initiative based in Pittsburgh, PA. Researched, wrote, and critiqued different conceptions of Political Theology especially the Reformed Principled Pluralist perspective. Augmented the Center’s web presence by managing Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, and LinkedIn accounts. Served as Copy Editor for Shared Justice (A publication for young adults on Faith and Politics). Assisted in the hiring process of a new Director of… Show more Assisted in the development of the Christians Investing in Public Education Initiative based in Pittsburgh, PA. Researched, wrote, and critiqued different conceptions of Political Theology especially the Reformed Principled Pluralist perspective. Augmented the Center’s web presence by managing Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, and LinkedIn accounts. Served as Copy Editor for Shared Justice (A publication for young adults on Faith and Politics). Assisted in the hiring process of a new Director of Communications and Development. Represented the Center at various functions across Washington, D.C. Show less Assisted in the development of the Christians Investing in Public Education Initiative based in Pittsburgh, PA. Researched, wrote, and critiqued different conceptions of Political Theology especially the Reformed Principled Pluralist perspective. Augmented the Center’s web presence by managing Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, and LinkedIn accounts. Served as Copy Editor for Shared Justice (A publication for young adults on Faith and Politics). Assisted in the hiring process of a new Director of… Show more Assisted in the development of the Christians Investing in Public Education Initiative based in Pittsburgh, PA. Researched, wrote, and critiqued different conceptions of Political Theology especially the Reformed Principled Pluralist perspective. Augmented the Center’s web presence by managing Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, and LinkedIn accounts. Served as Copy Editor for Shared Justice (A publication for young adults on Faith and Politics). Assisted in the hiring process of a new Director of Communications and Development. Represented the Center at various functions across Washington, D.C. Show less



AGAPE (Guatemalan Aviation Association for Edification)

• Intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Taught Theology, Philosophy, and Leadership Development in various churches, schools, and communities in Guatemala. Assisted in community development initiatives. Traveled with, and translated for, short term missionaries. Assisted with medical relief teams and education programs for health sustainability. Coordinate travel itineraries for the organization. Tutored high school students in literature and math. Taught Theology, Philosophy, and Leadership Development in various churches, schools, and communities in Guatemala. Assisted in community development initiatives. Traveled with, and translated for, short term missionaries. Assisted with medical relief teams and education programs for health sustainability. Coordinate travel itineraries for the organization. Tutored high school students in literature and math.



First Baptist Church of Manchester

• Intern

  • May 2011 - Sep 2011

  Created lesson plans for youth group classes. Preached on various topics including “Christian Living” and “Faith and the Life of the Mind.” Organized and facilitated activities for the youth group. Taught classes on Faith and Science, Biblical Hermeneutics, and New Testament Literature. Created lesson plans for youth group classes. Preached on various topics including “Christian Living” and “Faith and the Life of the Mind.” Organized and facilitated activities for the youth group. Taught classes on Faith and Science, Biblical Hermeneutics, and New Testament Literature.



Manchester Parks and Recreation

• Program Director-Bennet Site

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Organize Events for the Camp Administer any disciplinary/medical needs Oversee the Camp Organize Events for the Camp Administer any disciplinary/medical needs Oversee the Camp



Gordon College Student Association

• Freshmen Class Representative

  • Sep 2010 - May 2011

  -Represent the Gordon College Class of 2014 in all school Events. -Participate in a Forum and vote according the views of the Freshmen Class -Work on Initiatives to make changes for Gordon College -Represent the Gordon College Class of 2014 in all school Events. -Participate in a Forum and vote according the views of the Freshmen Class -Work on Initiatives to make changes for Gordon College

• Program Director

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Oversee Nathan Hale summer camp, campers and staff. Organize, plan and implement activities for the campers. Oversee Nathan Hale summer camp, campers and staff. Organize, plan and implement activities for the campers.