Experience

Lambda Legal

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

• Southern Regional Director

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Atlanta, Georgia Leads fundraising, operations, communications, and community outreach for ten southeastern states. Develops and manages leadership councils throughout the region to support the organization's mission through communication, outreach, and fundraising. Collaborates with corporations and law firms to connect their employees to the organization's work. Partners with other local, state, regional, and national social justice organizations to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion. Serves on the… Show more Leads fundraising, operations, communications, and community outreach for ten southeastern states. Develops and manages leadership councils throughout the region to support the organization's mission through communication, outreach, and fundraising. Collaborates with corporations and law firms to connect their employees to the organization's work. Partners with other local, state, regional, and national social justice organizations to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion. Serves on the organization's Senior Leadership Team and contributes to the development of organization wide strategies impacting human resources, communications, programs, and operations. Show less



The University of Georgia

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Assistant Professor

  • Jan 2008 - Present

  Athens, Georgia Area Teach graduate level courses in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services. Serve on doctoral research and dissertation committees. Current Courses: Social Justice Assessment & Program Evaluation in P-16 Settings (Graduate) Courses: Open Expression in Higher Education: Moving the Narrative from Protest Management to Student Development (Graduate) Previous Courses: LGBT Support Services in Higher Education (Graduate) Health Advocacy Skills/Peer… Show more Teach graduate level courses in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services. Serve on doctoral research and dissertation committees. Current Courses: Social Justice Assessment & Program Evaluation in P-16 Settings (Graduate) Courses: Open Expression in Higher Education: Moving the Narrative from Protest Management to Student Development (Graduate) Previous Courses: LGBT Support Services in Higher Education (Graduate) Health Advocacy Skills/Peer Education (Undergraduate)

• Assistant Dean of Students/Director of the LGBT Resource Center

  • Aug 2005 - Jun 2008

  Athens, Georgia Area Managed the daily operations, programs, support services, strategic plan, staff, boards, and budgets for the UGA LGBT Resource Center. Recruited and managed volunteers. Developed and implemented programs to support the developmental needs of LGBT Students. Provided individual and group support. Advised student organizations. Accomplishments: Founded the first LGBT Resource Center within University System of Georgia. Established an advisory board of faculty, staff… Show more Managed the daily operations, programs, support services, strategic plan, staff, boards, and budgets for the UGA LGBT Resource Center. Recruited and managed volunteers. Developed and implemented programs to support the developmental needs of LGBT Students. Provided individual and group support. Advised student organizations. Accomplishments: Founded the first LGBT Resource Center within University System of Georgia. Established an advisory board of faculty, staff, students, and alumni that developed the Center’s vision, mission, and strategic plan. Developed an LGBT alumni network to provide mentoring and financial support. Developed and taught an LGBT Support Services Course. Established the UGA Lavender Graduation.

• Alcohol and Other Drug Health Educator

  • Aug 2000 - Sep 2005

  Athens, Georgia Area Provided alcohol and other drug prevention education training and programming. Facilitated intervention programming for students who violated university alcohol and other drug policies. Developed and managed assessment protocols. Trained and advised peer educators. Accomplishments: Led a three-year alcohol and other drug intervention evaluation which Awarded three grants to evaluate the outcomes of alcohol and other drug intervention programs. The evaluation led to… Show more Provided alcohol and other drug prevention education training and programming. Facilitated intervention programming for students who violated university alcohol and other drug policies. Developed and managed assessment protocols. Trained and advised peer educators. Accomplishments: Led a three-year alcohol and other drug intervention evaluation which Awarded three grants to evaluate the outcomes of alcohol and other drug intervention programs. The evaluation led to changes to alcohol and other drug intervention programs and supported the attainment of a multi-million dollar gift for AOD prevention and education.



Emory University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director for Community

  • May 2016 - Nov 2019

  Greater Atlanta Area Developed and managed unit, divisional, and campus-wide projects for the Assistant Vice President for Community. Managed all assessment and strategic planning efforts for the fifteen departments within the Community Portfolio. Provided strategic guidance and support for Emory Campus Life initiatives including Open Expression Observer Program; Bias Incident Response Team; Divisional Committee for Community and Diversity; President Jimmy Carter Town Hall; and Division of Campus Life strategic… Show more Developed and managed unit, divisional, and campus-wide projects for the Assistant Vice President for Community. Managed all assessment and strategic planning efforts for the fifteen departments within the Community Portfolio. Provided strategic guidance and support for Emory Campus Life initiatives including Open Expression Observer Program; Bias Incident Response Team; Divisional Committee for Community and Diversity; President Jimmy Carter Town Hall; and Division of Campus Life strategic plan and bridge fund. Developed and oversaw a system to manage Campus Life’s 14 university-wide policies. Accomplishments: Implemented Emory’s Open Expression Observer program to respond to all forms of protest and dissent on campus. Co-led the Emory Campus Life strategic planning team through a process unifying 19 departmental plans into a cohesive, comprehensive, and collaborative divisional plan. Developed and implemented protocols for the Emory Bias Incident Response Team. Established a leadership team comprised of staff from Human Resources, Student Conduct, Equity and Inclusion, and Emory’s Oxford College. Co-led a team of staff to develop and implement the Emory Campus Life Bridge Fund to provide financial resources up to $30,000/year for collaborative and innovated programs and initiatives. Implemented a staff development assessment process to increase staff engagement and retention. Developed a professional development plan using Emory University and ACPA/NASPA professional competencies. Developed and implemented a new search committee processes and procedures. Served as a process owner for two of the thirteen Black Students Demands as a member of the Commission for Racial and Social Justice. Provided timely resolution for each of the assigned demands.

• Interim Sr. Director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion

  • Jun 2014 - May 2016

  Greater Atlanta Area Established and directed the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, including the development and implementation of needs assessments, program assessments, budgets ($850,000 operating and $800,000 gift/endowed), and a strategic plan. Supervised and evaluated departmental leaders. Restructured program budgets for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion to increase transparency, decrease program costs, and align budgets to strategic priorities. Accomplishments: United four departments… Show more Established and directed the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, including the development and implementation of needs assessments, program assessments, budgets ($850,000 operating and $800,000 gift/endowed), and a strategic plan. Supervised and evaluated departmental leaders. Restructured program budgets for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion to increase transparency, decrease program costs, and align budgets to strategic priorities. Accomplishments: United four departments and developed new staffing models to create the Emory University Center for Diversity and Inclusion. Led the development of Emory Campus Life’s accessibility plan. Developed and implemented the Emory Campus Life social justice plan. Implemented staff engagement assessment processes and instituted organizational changes based on the results. Proposed, developed, and co-chaired the Emory University Advisory Committee on Community and Diversity’s annual symposium on community and diversity. Facilitated the establishment of Centro LatinX. Supported the development of and advised Students Living with Disabilities. Collaborated with Campus Life staff to develop and implement Creating Emory, an orientation experience focused on integrity and social justice. Collaborated with Campus Life staff to develop and implement Creating Emory, an orientation experience focused on integrity and social justice.

• Assistant Dean for Campus Life/Director of the Office of LGBT Life

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2014

  Greater Atlanta Area Managed the daily operations, programs, support services, strategic plan, staff, boards, and budgets ($160,000 operating and $300,000 gift/endowed) for the Office of LGBT Life. Developed and implemented programs to support the developmental needs of LGBT Students. Provided institutional leadership to increase student access and equity. Accomplishments: Established an advisory board of faculty, staff, students, and alumni that developed the Office’s mission and strategic plan… Show more Managed the daily operations, programs, support services, strategic plan, staff, boards, and budgets ($160,000 operating and $300,000 gift/endowed) for the Office of LGBT Life. Developed and implemented programs to support the developmental needs of LGBT Students. Provided institutional leadership to increase student access and equity. Accomplishments: Established an advisory board of faculty, staff, students, and alumni that developed the Office’s mission and strategic plan. Awarded two grants to assess the needs of LGBT students. Assessment data used to change policies, procedures, and programs. Successfully led efforts to implement gender inclusive housing policy; trans-inclusive health insurance plans for student and staff; and preferred name policy. Established three endowments totaling $275,000 to support leadership opportunities. Developed and advised Queer & Asian and Trans-Forming Gender student groups. Served on the leadership team that transitioned Emory University’s three identity-based Presidential Commissions to a unified Advisory Committee for Community and Diversity and established an annual reporting process for all units of the university.



AIDS United (Formerly AIDS Action)

• Pedro Zamora Public Policy Fellow

  • Jan 2000 - Apr 2000

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Researched public health and civil rights issues related to HIV prevention and health care. Developed and updated educational materials to support policy priorities.



Michigan State University

• Graduate Assistant (Multiple Positions)

  • Aug 1997 - Dec 1999

  East Lansing, Michigan Graduate Judicial Advisor Advised student conduct boards and implemented educational sanctions related to alcohol and other drug conduct violations. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Education Graduate Assistant Developed and implemented alcohol and other drug prevention education programs. Researched and updated ATOD educational materials. Graduate Resident Advisor Supervised six resident assistants and managed a residence hall of 300 students. Served as a member of the… Show more Graduate Judicial Advisor Advised student conduct boards and implemented educational sanctions related to alcohol and other drug conduct violations. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Education Graduate Assistant Developed and implemented alcohol and other drug prevention education programs. Researched and updated ATOD educational materials. Graduate Resident Advisor Supervised six resident assistants and managed a residence hall of 300 students. Served as a member of the on-call crisis team. Show less



Centers for Academic Programs Abroad

• Residential Assistant

  • May 1999 - Aug 1999

  London, United Kingdom Developed programs and provided support for Michigan State University students on 14 summer study abroad programs. Advised British residential staff on policies and procedures. Served as a member of the on-call crisis team.