Experience

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  University Of Maryland

  • Maryland 4-H Program Leader And Assisant Director Of University Of Maryland Extension

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  National Youth Employment Coalition

  • Washington DC-Baltimore Area

  • Deputy Director

    • Nov 2023 - Present
    • Washington DC-Baltimore Area

    The National Youth Employment Coalition is a nonprofit membership network that fosters synergy among organizations across the country and amplifies their impact through capacity building, policy work, and youth leadership.

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  University of Maryland

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • 4-H Youth Development Faculty

    • Jun 2006 - Jan 2024

  • Maryland 4-H Program Leader and Assisant Director of University of Maryland Extension

    • Sep 2019 - Aug 2023

    As the Maryland 4-H Program Leader, Dr. Fields provided leadership and direction for 4-H Youth Development programs, faculty and staff. In this role, she also served on the University of Maryland Extension (UME) administrative team as the Assistant Director of UME.Tenured @ Professor rank equivalent.

  • University of Maryland Extension ADVANCE professor

    • Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

    The University of Maryland ADVANCE program aims to lead AAU/Big 10 research universities in women’s representation, retention, satisfaction, professional growth, and positive work environment. We do this by creating strategic networks across disciplines, facilitating opportunities for learning and leadership, enhancing agency through knowledge and planning for career advancement, and by recognizing faculty contributions and accomplishments. We use data to increase awareness of equity issues and support local and campus-wide efforts to design better work environments.

  • University of Maryland Extension Publication Editor

    • Oct 2017 - Sep 2019

  • 4-H Youth Development Specialist, Curricular Systems and Program Development

    • Jun 2016 - Sep 2019

    As a Maryland 4-H Specialist, Ms. Fields is primarily responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of curricular systems and program development. Her focus areas include: ​Positive Youth Development and Research (Community Engagement, Workforce Readiness& Teen Leadership, Social Capital)Community DevelopmentOutreach Programming (Afterschool/School Enrichment)Diversity/Inclusion

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  Stevenson University

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Sep 2018 - May 2019

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  University of Maryland

  • Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

  • University of Maryland Extension 4-H Educator - Faculty

    • Jun 2006 - 2016
    • Baltimore County, Maryland, United States

    As the tenured faculty member for the Baltimore County 4-H Youth Development program. Responsible for the general management of all Baltimore County 4-H youth development programs, volunteer/staff development and operational functions.

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  City of Baltimore

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Recretion & Parks Leisure Services Liaison

    • 2005 - 2006
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    Served as liaison between 46 recreation centers and the Recreation and Parks administration office. Organized annual in-service professional development sessions for over 50 recreation staff. Developed a Teen Initiatives Council to provide leadership and advocacy development for teens.

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  Civic Works

  • Americorps Education Team Supervisor

    • 2003 - 2004

    Supervised and trained afterschool education teams in Baltimore City, MD through an Americorps project.