Program Director

• Oct 2021 - Present

Birthright AFRICA inspires youth and young adults of African descent to explore their cultural roots and legacy of innovation. We aim to instill pride, enhance confidence, and spark the creativity of our Scholars to fulfill their leadership and entrepreneurial aspirations.

Program Manager & Consultant

• Feb 2021 - Sep 2021

Founder & CEO

• Oct 2019 - Present

Holistic is an education consulting service that offers tools and approaches to empower transformation and centers identity in that growth process. Through professional development, program development & culture transformation strategy, Holistic supports K-12 school and youth development leaders inspired to anchor holistic growth in student success outcomes to connect their professional mission with their personal identity journeys as intentional educators. Education Consultant Educators for Student Success October 2019- Present Education Consultant Birthrigth AFRICA April 2020- Present Show less

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

• Dec 2019 - Present

CONNECT is an organizational leadership consultancy and networking brand that facilitates memorable social experiences to build real community & curate genuine connections with purpose and intention. Having led over 40 Covid-conscious events throughout this pandemic, serving over 800 participants, CONNECT uses an inclusion model to catalyze business building engines and growth opportunities in untapped markets. CONNECT has customized in-person, virtual and hybrid experiences with over 30 local partners and over 10 national brands including Republic, MIT, Harvard & The Gathering Spot. Show less

Community School Director

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

• Collaborated with school leadership and managed a Guidance team and Family Engagement team to implement research- based school turnaround strategy for an urban middle school. • Developed and liaised with external partnerships and resources to ensure effective program implementation and mission-driven alignment to school goals. • Collaborated with school leadership and managed a Guidance team and Family Engagement team to implement research- based school turnaround strategy for an urban middle school. • Developed and liaised with external partnerships and resources to ensure effective program implementation and mission-driven alignment to school goals.

School Transformation Facilitator | Talent Development Secondary

• Aug 2015 - Jun 2018

• Conducted adult learning and professional development experiences delivering original content to NYC Community School Directors, facilitating data-driven intervention team meetings and tailoring mandated trainings for school staff. • Enhanced the organizational capacity of the school by creating frameworks, systems, and electronic data monitoring tools for new initiatives. • Curated student-centered and adult community building events monthly to inspire positive attachment to school and a dynamic school climate. • Developed and liaised with external partnerships and resources to ensure effective program implementation and mission-driven alignment to school goals. Show less

Research Advocacy Consultant

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

Examined and assessed implications of Westchester County budget youth development funding allocation in order to make recommendations for a more equitable and transparent process. Examined and assessed implications of Westchester County budget youth development funding allocation in order to make recommendations for a more equitable and transparent process.

Adult Education English Language Instructor

• Nov 2011 - Dec 2014

• Instructed private and group lessons for students ranging from beginning to advanced levels of English language proficiency. • Tailored the Berlitz curriculum and instructional method to meet the industry-specific and linguistic needs of students. • Instructed private and group lessons for students ranging from beginning to advanced levels of English language proficiency. • Tailored the Berlitz curriculum and instructional method to meet the industry-specific and linguistic needs of students.

Adjustment Counseling Intern

• Sep 2013 - May 2014

• Conducted group and individual counseling for general and special education students in grades K-5. • Ensured compliance with students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEP). • Collaborated with stakeholders to create and implement treatment plans for referred students • Conducted group and individual counseling for general and special education students in grades K-5. • Ensured compliance with students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEP). • Collaborated with stakeholders to create and implement treatment plans for referred students

Head Instructor

• Jan 2012 - Aug 2013

• Implemented a targeted remediation curriculum and ongoing assessments for underperforming third and fourth grade students. • Managed assignments for teams of 2-3 teacher assistants and interns to strategically foster differentiated learning experiences for students. • Implemented a targeted remediation curriculum and ongoing assessments for underperforming third and fourth grade students. • Managed assignments for teams of 2-3 teacher assistants and interns to strategically foster differentiated learning experiences for students.

Adjustment Counseling Intern

• Sep 2012 - May 2013

• Facilitated social and emotional learning with an individual and group counseling caseload. • Designed and implemented a short-term bibliotherapy based counseling model. • Collaborated with the student support team, teachers and parents in order to respond to student needs. • Facilitated social and emotional learning with an individual and group counseling caseload. • Designed and implemented a short-term bibliotherapy based counseling model. • Collaborated with the student support team, teachers and parents in order to respond to student needs.

Student Advisory Supervisor

• Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

• Promoted holistic student development through nurturing an African centered school climate. • Developed and supervised extracurricular excursions and student programming. • Recruited and hired instructors for our inaugural swim program and poetry slam. • Oversaw individualized mentoring program and monitored the progress of the mentorship relationship of 5 direct reports. • Designed and facilitated classroom management and character building professional development workshops. • Collaborated weekly with the school management team for collective problem solving of all issues related to successful school execution. • Supervised budgetary and artistic concerns for two locally televised school publicity events resulting in positive media coverage for the school. Show less

Elementary Educator

• Sep 2008 - Jun 2010

• Instructed a third grade class in the New York City Department of Education in all core curricular areas. • Fostered ongoing parental relationships through home visits, and weekly telephone or in-person communication to enhance academic and social growth in students. • Established and instructed after-school dance enrichment in African, Modern, and Ballet technique. • Instructed a third grade class in the New York City Department of Education in all core curricular areas. • Fostered ongoing parental relationships through home visits, and weekly telephone or in-person communication to enhance academic and social growth in students. • Established and instructed after-school dance enrichment in African, Modern, and Ballet technique.