Experience

College of Education at Michigan State University
• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2020 - Present


University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Academic Writing Instructor

  • May 2020 - Aug 2020

  - Served as a summer writing instructor for two pre-matriculation courses, one online synchronous course with 15 students and another course with 28 students, on graduate-level academic writing - Supervised a graduate academic writing instructor - Integrated and enhanced past course content to reflect shifts to learning outcomes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, including developing BlackBoard sites for the courses. - Served as a summer writing instructor for two pre-matriculation courses, one online synchronous course with 15 students and another course with 28 students, on graduate-level academic writing - Supervised a graduate academic writing instructor - Integrated and enhanced past course content to reflect shifts to learning outcomes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, including developing BlackBoard sites for the courses.



Northeastern Illinois University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Race & Ethnicity Education

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  - Developed and evaluated the Scholars Achieving College Success (SACS) mentorship program, which included 20 first-year, first-time undergraduate students and 15 staff and faculty volunteer mentors. - Hired, supervised, and trained 2 graduate students and 4 First-Year Experience (FYE) Mentors (returning students). - Advised the ChiMexLA and Muslim Students Association organizations, providing support with identity development & leadership skills to members with historically marginalized identities to support their retention. - Served as a liaison between the Pedroso center and the Black Student Caucus organization, Committee for Black Student Success, and Black History Month Committee, providing budgetary, advocacy, & programmatic support. - Coordinated and delivered 15 educational pieces of training with a combined attendance of 343 participants, including members of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, to strengthen cultural competency and commitment to social justice across and beyond campus. - Directed and fulfilled collaborations to offer 23 race, ethnicity, and intersectionality-oriented programs, totaling 211 unique participants and ranging in topics from mental health to migration. - Supervised 1 graduate assistant, 3 First Year Experience Mentors, and 3 Volunteers to oversee Las Comadres, a space for Womxn of Color at NEIU. - Revitalized efforts for Native & Indigenous Heritage Month by collaborating with partners across and off campus to offer 8 programs, including the American Indian Center of Chicago visit and annual Peace Fire. - Collaborated with peer Assistant Director and Operations Assistant to train and develop 6 student staff. - Served on the Student Emergency Committee, which allocated upwards of $5,000 in funds and additional housing resources to students. Show less



Loyola University Chicago

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Feb 2016 - Jun 2018

  - Coordinated and developed year-round diversity education opportunities for students, Student Development staff, and faculty. - Assisted in the coordination, facilitation, and development of various office programs, including training and workshops in conjunction with Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs (SDMA) leaders, student groups, faculty, staff, and community organizations. - Serveed as an advisor to Residence Life's multicultural learning community. - Assisted in coalition building and facilitated inter-organizational communication and collaborative efforts among student groups as well as academic departments and programs. - Designed and implemented initiatives that promote student retention and enhance the success of students who may face unique challenges during their college experience, specifically focusing on women of color and community outreach programs. - Facilitated an interdisciplinary program designed to address social justice through the lens of White identity and privilege. - Served as a liaison of the Department of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs on various campus committees and programs, and promoted and established collaborative initiatives between the Department and other university departments, centers, offices, and stakeholders. - Assisted in research and assessment efforts in order to meet departmental learning outcomes. - Managed program budgets and reported to budget administrators. - Supervised a graduate assistant and grad interns. - Taught a seminar course on the school-to-prison pipeline in partnership with Campus Ministry and an Alternative Break Immersion. Show less

• • Jul 2014 - Feb 2016

  • Demonstrated an understanding of and appreciation for the Jesuit mission and the values of Loyola University Chicago, including a commitment to social justice and inclusion• Assisted the Resident Director with supervision, training and evaluation of paraprofessional staff members in assigned residence hall(s)• Assisted in advising the hall/area council as a part of the Residence Hall Association• Participated in the departmental 24/7 on-call duty and emergency response system for campus community of 4,500 residential students• Assisted the Resident Director with the maintenance of residence halls in cooperation with the Facilities Department• Provided support, assistance and referrals to resident students regarding academic, housing, personal or other concerns• Assisted in the oversight and implementation of programming and education in the residence halls, including work with learning communities when applicable• Maintained a weekly work schedule of 18 hours/week, including periodic weekend and evening commitments• Assisted the Resident Director with administrative functions for day-to-day operation of the assigned residence hall/area• Provided conflict mediation, crisis intervention and appropriate follow-up for students in the residential community• Served on departmental committee(s): Cultural Competence Committee and Selection Task Force Show less



Gonzaga University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• New Student Orientation Coordinator

  • Jan 2013 - May 2014

  The 2013-14 Orientation Core team of five undergraduate student-leaders worked together to plan, improve, and implement Orientation for Gonzaga University's Class of 2017. As a team of current student-leaders, we sought to empower students to discover their Gonzaga spirit through intellectual, social, and personal development. Our team aspired to provide opportunities of engagement between the new students and the Gonzaga community through reciprocal learning, questioning, conversation, kinship, and support. Show less