Experience

Maryland Inclusive Housing

• Housing Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Housing

  • May 2022 - Present

  Job Responsibilities: 1. Lead Housing Teams • Develop support housing teams across the state. Meet with housing teams as they are forming to help develop leadership and provide resources. Supervise CLC’s work with housing teams. Connect housing teams so that they can learn from each other and support each other in their work. 2. Supervising Community Living Coordinators (CLC) • Hire, orient, supervise and support all CLCs. 3. Networking • Facilitate networking between housing teams, encourage networking of housing teams, attend appropriate meetings of DDA, MACS, The Arc/Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council, People on the Go. Represent MIH on State- wide Committees. 4. Strategic Leadership • Be the MIH lead in strategic planning around the development and identification of affordable and accessible housing and housing support resources for people with IDD and their families. Collaborate with the Executive Director and the Board on this work. Partner with the Executive Director in identifying and developing new services, resources, and funding to further the MIH Mission. Show less



Ableism Justice

• Co-Founder

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Ableism Justice (AJ) provides a holistic approach to Special Education and Accessibility Advocacy. AJ provides IEP/IFSP/FAPE consultations. They provide seminars related to disability services and advocacy. AJ’s Founders are not only advocates, but parents and certified professionals. Ableism Justice (AJ) provides a holistic approach to Special Education and Accessibility Advocacy. AJ provides IEP/IFSP/FAPE consultations. They provide seminars related to disability services and advocacy. AJ’s Founders are not only advocates, but parents and certified professionals.



Maryland Democratic Party

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Central Committee Member (Volunteer)

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  President - Blue and Gold Democratic Club - addressing equity issues within government and the party; Trainer of Voter Registration, Voter Protection Volunteer; Communications Committee, Outreach President - Blue and Gold Democratic Club - addressing equity issues within government and the party; Trainer of Voter Registration, Voter Protection Volunteer; Communications Committee, Outreach



City of Baltimore

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accessibility & Compliance Coordinator

  • Dec 2018 - Apr 2022

  •Employ control and authorization over the development, implementation, and monitoring of various programs.• Review, interpret, and ensure adherence to laws related to disabilities, including the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Fair Housing Act.• Define, delegate, and oversee all daily activities of staff and interns in assisting with the Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities.• Function as primary Project Manager for Civil Rights Week and numerous special projects.• Analyze and amend grievance processes related to Americans with Disabilities Compliance• Deliver informed recommendations regarding budgetary considerations in the areas of outreach, stafftraining, and commission expenditures.• Liaise with vendors in order to facilitate accessibility services and project contracts.• Create and deliver presentation content and detailed reports for the Cabinet and partners.• Serve as an Ombudsmen to constituents with accountability for promptly responding to citizens,officials, and other staff.• Streamline appointment processes for commissioners for the Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities.• Study and analyze office and staff performance in meeting objectives and to determine areas ofpotential cost reduction, program improvement, and policy change. • Established a Coronavirus Strategy for Disabilities Community in conjunction with the Health Department.• Investigate and resolve grievances relating to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act Show less

• Real Estate Agent II

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2018

  Acquire and dispose of real property on behalf of the Mayor and City CouncilNegotiate with stakeholders for the purpose of acquiring real property for redevelopmentAnalyze abstracts, lien sheets and other supporting documentsSelect appraisers, review appraisalDraft and manage real property lease, license and right of entry agreementsConfer with department heads and community leaders regarding projects



Trellis Services

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vocational Consultant

  • May 2020 - Dec 2021

  Technician working one-on-one with children and adolescents with autism in their homes. Deliver applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to clients. Technician working one-on-one with children and adolescents with autism in their homes. Deliver applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to clients.



University of Maryland

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Parent Leader

  • Jun 2020 - Sep 2021

  Parent Leaders will provide information to parents who are caring for Black children with autism and other developmental disabilities or who have some challenges with social communication. The Parent Leaders will meet with clients one-on-one to share various types of information related to autism and advocacy. Parent Leaders will share information with clients about the following topics: information about their child’s condition, developmental expectations, how to reduce problem behaviors, and how to improve play and communication skills. Show less


Alpha Alpha Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamm Rho Sorority, Inc.
• Vice President

  • Jul 2018 - Dec 2020

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Membership Chair

  • Sep 2016 - Jul 2018


Humanim

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Start on Success Coordinator

  • Mar 2013 - Aug 2016

• Work Force Development Coordinator

  • Oct 2011 - Mar 2013


Baltimore Real Estate Law Firm
• Title Curative and Review Specialist

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2013