Experience

Catalyst California

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

• Research And Policy Analyst

  • May 2021 - Feb 2023

  Los Angeles, California, United States Catalyst California is a multi-racial, multi-generational racial justice organization with expertise in research, advocacy, and policy. We work with partners and communities to expand educational opportunities for California’s children; create healthy and safe neighborhoods; ensure communities of color have a voice in our democracy; strengthen movement-building; and shift public investments toward programs that benefit all Californians—not just the privileged few.



Urban League of Greater Madison

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

• Schools of Hope Site Director (Dual-Coordinator)

  • Aug 2019 - May 2021

  Madison, Wisconsin, United States Coordinated with local volunteers, parents, teachers, support staff and students to facilitate quality tutoring services for 100+ students at Sherman Middle School who required additional academic support. Hosted spotlight lecture series featuring community leaders from various fields including Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes. Organized the My Brothers Keeper of Madison initiative introducing underrepresented youth of color to stem, gaming and coding education, resources and mentorship.



Madison School & Community Recreation

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Learning Center Grant Director (Dual-Coordinator)

  • Aug 2019 - May 2021

  Madison, Wisconsin, United States Coordinated and directed afterschool programs, family and community engagement events and sports programs while facilitating community partnerships and resources for 100+ students and families at Sherman Middle School. Operated with 10+ partnerships. Developed classical dance scholarship program. Managed $100,000 Community Learning Center grant.



Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County

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

• Teen Program Coordinator

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  Madison, Wisconsin, United States Coordinated and facilitated academic enrichment, college and career readiness, personal and professional development, financial literacy, arts and extracurricular afterschool programs for nearly 50 teenage students in Dane County. Coordinated educational and recreational field trips. Partnered and coordinated with Zeidler Center for Public Discussion to secure 15+ paid civic engagement opportunities uplifting voices of youth.



United Council of University of Wisconsin Students Inc

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Justice Programs Administration Intern

  • Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

  Madison, Wisconsin Area Collaborated with registered student organizations, graduate mentors and professional staff within United Council, UW-System School and local non-profit organizations we developed and ran multiple campaigns for social and economic equity and justice for underrepresented students at UW-Madison and within UW-System schools. We implemented the Blackout campaign actualizing racial & economic demands like, the reallocation of 1.2 million dollars for mental health services for students of color, the… Show more Collaborated with registered student organizations, graduate mentors and professional staff within United Council, UW-System School and local non-profit organizations we developed and ran multiple campaigns for social and economic equity and justice for underrepresented students at UW-Madison and within UW-System schools. We implemented the Blackout campaign actualizing racial & economic demands like, the reallocation of 1.2 million dollars for mental health services for students of color, the reallocation of resources for a Black Cultural Center and the establishing a UW-System wide task force to address the needs of underrepresented students. We also ran the Blindside campaign for social and economic justice for underrepresented in coalition with 40+ student organizations taking 20/32 seats within UW-Madison student government. Show less



Wisconsin State Assembly

• Political Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Legislative Intern

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2015

  Madison, Wisconsin Area Serving in the office of State Assemblyman Mandela Barnes I was tasked with drafting policy responses, drafting policy research summaries, contacting donors for fundraisers, communicating with constituents and other clerical duties.



People Program

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• PEOPLE Program Summer Lead Counselor

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Madison Wisconsin For the Wisconsin PEOPLE scholar summer enrichment program I served in the duties of collaborating with core a team to to ensure the functionality of the program. I was in charge of communicating with and overseeing 20 counselors and over 100 students in the program to maintain student and counselor safety as well as enforce regulations. I also worked as live in residential counselor and community residential assistant for future UW-Madison students.