Experience

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  Baltimore Action Legal Team

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Director of Operations

    • Apr 2024 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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  Cristosal

  • San Salvador, El Salvador

  • Board Member

    • Jan 2023 - Present
    • San Salvador, El Salvador

    Duty of care. Duty of loyalty. Duty of obedience. Establish and fulfill the corporation’s mission and vision; Hire, support, and assess the chief executive; Manage the corporate finances; Create and implement developmental strategies; Monitor the resource supply; Recruit new board members; Attend board and committee meetings; Serve in committees; Guarantee legal and ethical compliance; Maintain the company’s reputation; Uphold integrity.+ Record minutes of all board meetings and distribute for review, acting as point of contact for members+ Preserve and maintain all Board records and lead in board onboarding while supporting outgoing members+ Serve on Nominating and Resource Development Committees+ Planned and hosted fundraising events for Cristosal, raising thousands of dollars during online programs

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  Morgan State University

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Senior Project Manager of the Center for Religion and Cities

    • Sep 2022 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    + Apply for, plan, execute, and report on $1.5 million in grants, delivering successful projects + Facilitated several successful budget trainings and staff orientations, improving team management of $1.5 million+ Planned and facilitated staff retreats, public events, and stakeholder meetings, cutting costs by 30% + Recruited graphic designer to create company logo, reducing cost by an estimated $3,000 + Led a one-year project with 50+ participants and stakeholders, editing and publishing a book for an urban farm+ Onboarded and supported 32 fellows in navigating Morgan State, served as a liaison for community partners+ Led communications gaining 100+ Instagram followers; 104 Instagram/Facebook posts in 5 months; improving website accuracy; creating/disseminating pamphlets; Managing Google Suite and project management platform

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  Grace Episcopal Church

  • Alexandria, Virginia, United States

  • Communications Specialist

    • Aug 2021 - Present
    • Alexandria, Virginia, United States

    Manage all communications including, but not limited to: + Website, Facebook and WhatsApp, 5 Weekly Digital Newsletters

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  Episcopal Church of St. Matthew and St. Timothy

  • New York, United States

  • Community Organizer

    • Jan 2019 - Dec 2022
    • New York, United States

    + Lead congregation in community engagement through canvassing, surveying, and creating initiative/programs focused on the needs of neighbors+ Recruit, train, and manage volunteers in diverse ministries+ Plan, host, facilitate, and take minutes for team/committee/community meetings+ Collaborate with interfaith/ecumenical partners to organize, host, and promote engagement, religious and QTBIPOC inclusivity, and community service+ Secured over $3000 in funding for evangelism through grant proposals

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  ANGELS Afterschool Basketball Program

  • Upper West Side Manhattan, NYC

  • Program Coordinator

    • Aug 2016 - May 2022
    • Upper West Side Manhattan, NYC

    +Ensure Covid-19 safety structure is in place in adherence with CDC guidelines+ Provide a safe space for students, ages 8-18, to play basketball, connect with peers, and access food and mentorship resources+ Plan, direct, and coordinate all programs and services+ Fostered relationships with community members to define programming needs and strengthen organizational standing in local areas

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  The New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) -

  • New York, United States

  • Statewide Chairperson

    • Jun 2019 - Sep 2020
    • New York, United States

    + Oversee 17 college chapters working on advocacy issues that impact all New Yorkers+ Attend and speak at public hearings across the state+ Facilitate meetings of and lead Board of Directors+ Lead campaigns and advance new initiatives

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  New York City Council

  • East Harlem & South Bronx

  • Local Projects Intern

    • Jun 2019 - Dec 2019
    • East Harlem & South Bronx

    + Organized youth mural days and job fairs to combat gun violence in East Harlem and provide safe spaces outdoors for the community+ Supervised five young adult summer interns, planning tasks that fuel larger mission

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  SEEK: College Discovery

  • Bronx Community College

  • Learning Facilitator

    • Oct 2016 - Dec 2019
    • Bronx Community College

    +Tutor students in sociology, history, political science, psychology, and communications+ Facilitate professional skill development through one-on-one academic coaching+ Earned 2017 Tutor of the Year Award

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  Camp Dewolfe

  • Wading River, New York, United States

  • Unit Supervisor

    • Jun 2017 - Aug 2018
    • Wading River, New York, United States

    + Plan, organize, and lead children in arts & crafts, singing, sports activities, games, and field trips+ Participate in camp-centered activities while monitoring 10+ campers ages 7-18 + Explain principles, techniques and requirements to activity participants to prevent injury+ Promote fun, safe, and inclusive environments by monitoring the activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues including mediating conflict between campers+ Lead safety training workshops for employees and facilitate performance reviews