Experience

TRAILS
• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Vice President of People

  • Jan 2023 - Present


National College Attainment Network

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Of Staff

  • Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Collaborating with the CEO and leadership team to set a strategic vision and priorities for all talent work, ensuring the organization has an eye on what it will need in the coming 3-5 years, including an explicit equity lens, and what it will take to get there. • Manage a high-quality HR operation, including development of HR policies and administering HR regulation, and communicates HR work in a supportive way. • Ensure talent development efforts are implemented equitably with no difference across race or other forms of identity. • Direct implementation of DEI strategic plan: Oversee the implementation of a strategic plan for diversity, equity and inclusion. Develop organization-wide systems to collect input, analyze data (both qualitative and quantitative), and monitor/report on progress. • Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team, define the employee experience expectations and coach and guide leaders on how to incorporate into their teams. • Implement NCAN’s strategic planning process; lead organizational-wide progress monitoring of strategic plan implementation; and establish individual, team, and organizational accountability mechanisms. • Annual organizational planning: Set vision for and execute on the annual planning processes aligned with the current strategic plan (org-wide goals and priorities, goal setting for teams and individuals, integration of annual budget, meeting and collaboration structures, annual org-wide calendar of events, etc.); partner closely with senior leadership team to ensure a coherent planning process. • Continuous improvement and progress monitoring: Develop organization-wide systems to collect input, analyze data (both qualitative and quantitative), monitor/report on progress to key stakeholders and the broader organization, refine strategic plan based on progress monitoring data and develop accountability structures to ensure strategic plan implementation. Show less



City Year Washington, DC

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

• Interim Executive Director

  • Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Raised over $700k in new corporate sponsorships and philanthropic grants within the five months as interim Executive Director. • Based on secured revenue two additional school partnerships were added to the school portfolio, increasing the number of students being served in Washington, DC. • Collaborated and managed multiple relationships with local funders, employers, non-profits, city officials, and district school systems (public and charter). • Managed the six-million-dollar operational site budget for the Washington, DC office, with a staff of 30, while performing all my duties as the Managing Director of People and Operations. Show less

• Managing Director of People and Operations

  • Sep 2018 - Jan 2022

  • Leading and implementing initiatives to promote positive manager-to-direct report relationships, strategic staff development and equitable systems, while championing a positive work culture • Collaborate with the Senior Management Team to review and implement CYDC’s strategic Impact Plan and performance management process to ensure alignment with staff capacity, financial resources while surfacing special projects to improve site morale and performance• Supervised the design and leadership of a Race & Equity Council to ensure the robust implementation of DBIE programs and initiatives• Manage the successful implementation of City Year’s staff performance management process with a focus on feedback rooted in DBIE principles• Design and execute an equitable talent acquisition process for senior staff positions, including sourcing, hiring, on-boarding, professional development, retention and succession planning • Collaborate with HQ Financial Analysts and site’s Senior Management Team to identify cost savings and revenue generation opportunities for an eight million dollar budget Show less



District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator, District Internships

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2018

  • Conduct needs analyses, develop objectives, implement pilot programs and complete formative evaluations. Develop metrics; evaluate and report results for new and existing programs. • Oversees strategic planning, policy, program operation, and performance accountability for the development and administration of District programs and initiatives. • Focal point for knowledge sharing, and professional development around youth and workforce development and positive youth development. • Provide cross-sectorial expertise on the links between youth and workforce development programming and broader development outcomes such as increasing access to education and employment. • Creates project plans and guidance documents in the areas of recruitment, selection, onboarding, and programming. • Researching and proposing new recruitment strategies and methods for attracting highly qualified candidates to fill positions while increasing the organization’s brand and recruitment marketing strategies by generating recruitment reports that calculate and analyze recruitment statistics on a continual basis. • Providing full administrative support to the recruiting functions including: Writing/editing job descriptions, position approval forms, processing applications, preparing screening criteria, scheduling interviews and other related duties. • Managing internal and external communications with Hiring Managers and candidates regarding position status and the overall recruitment and selection process. • Performing the investigative aspect of the selection/on-boarding process including reference and background checks, educational and employment verifications. • Overseeing the hiring and on-boarding of new employees and maintaining transition into the organization by facilitating individual and group meetings regarding successful organizational progression. Show less



Urban Alliance

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Alumni Services Director

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2016

  • Supervise Alumni Directors and Coordinators in 4 regions in coordination with the Regional Executive Directors and Program Directors.• Research and distribute financial aid, college admissions, and scholarship opportunities to staff and students to increase postsecondary success.• Plan and develop alumni educational programs and special events related to college access, career development services, employment training, and college & career pathways. • Maintain alumni database used for analysis and reporting of student data• Cultivate and maintain public and private partnerships with diverse stakeholders in regional and national collaborations with community organizations, local government agencies, corporate sponsors, and within the financial aid, and collegiate arena.• Manages and organizes the Urban Alliance College Internship Program while cultivating industry partners and the selection and placement of internship participants• Collect and analyze numerical and anecdotal data from Salesforce to evaluate and improve program performance and post-secondary outcomes on a monthly, quarterly, and tri-annual basis. Show less

• Alumni Services Coordinator (Promoted)

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Directly recruited 1000 program candidates and performed applicant assessments, interviews, and final hiring by utilizing classroom, practical and work-based learning experiences to prepare participants.• Supervised, trained, and developed over 250 program participants through innovative education methods and techniques for career development curriculums, resulting in over 200 participants receiving job offers.• Project leader of postsecondary planning with research for developments in college admissions and financial aid policies for student and program support. • Prepared and implemented selection criteria and new process design for grant and scholarship program, resulting in a 75% increase of scholarship recipients resulting in the disbursement of $50,000 in funding. • Administered the performance management process and career development services for over 100 job stakeholders at a consistent high level of quality resulting in a 90% retention rate to attain the desired outcomes. Show less

• Program Coordinator (Promoted)

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

  • Directly recruited 1000 program candidates and performed applicant assessments, interviews, and final hiring by utilizing classroom, practical and work-based learning experiences to prepare participants.• Supervised, trained, and developed over 175 program participants through innovative education methods and techniques for career development curriculum, resulting in 140 participants receiving job offers.• Administered the performance management process and career development services for over 70 job stakeholders at a consistent high level of quality resulting in a 90% retention rate to attain the desired outcomes.• Prepared and implemented selection criteria and new process design for grant and scholarship program, resulting in a 75% increase of scholarship recipients resulting in the disbursement of $50,000 in funding. Show less



NYC Department of Education

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Education Teacher

  • Sep 2006 - Jun 2011

  • Managed staff of seasoned teachers to ensure the district’s special education programs and services was in compliance to established policies, regulations and procedures determined by New York Board of Education ensuring inclusion. • Modeled, trained and consulted over 100 teachers on modifications and accommodations to instruction and materials, ensuring the diverse needs of every student are successfully met through federal regulations. • Created, aligned, and implemented Individual Educational Plans based on academic and social abilities/skills regulated by Individuals Education with Disabilities Act/law, which resulted in an increase in the graduation rate of students with special needs by 50% . • Developed program goals and objectives and recommended policies through collaboration with staff in evaluating the special education programs and services for over 100 students while solidifying postsecondary transitional plans through the college and alternative career route. • Acted as a liaison to over 200 district staff, serving as a resource of information regarding special education programs and services. • Guide district in connecting students to pre-collegiate programs community resources service learning projects volunteering recovery and internships • Lead and provide oversight of state-mandated Individual Career and Academic Transitional plans for students Show less



Center for Teen Empowerment, Inc.

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

  • Hired and trained program participants as community organizers while creating and facilitating interactive diverse leadership curriculum to youth organizers participants. • Designed and implemented action plan for targeted issues through collaborating with peer youth programs, resulting in a peace conference attended by over 1,000 community members. • Hired and trained program participants as community organizers while creating and facilitating interactive diverse leadership curriculum to youth organizers participants. • Designed and implemented action plan for targeted issues through collaborating with peer youth programs, resulting in a peace conference attended by over 1,000 community members.



Big Brother's Association of Mass

• Volunteer Enrollment Specialist

  • Nov 2004 - Dec 2005

  • Interviewed and screened over 500 volunteers through an extensive screening process. • Maintained caseload of 50-60 volunteers and 10-15 families, resulting in a 95% retention rate. • Interviewed and screened over 500 volunteers through an extensive screening process. • Maintained caseload of 50-60 volunteers and 10-15 families, resulting in a 95% retention rate.