President

• Aug 2019 - Present

The president shall preside at all meetings of the association and of the Board of Directors; shall appoint all committees, consistent with the OSBA constitution and subject to the approval of the OSBA board of directors; shall call all regular and special meetings; and shall be an ex-officio member of all committees. This person serves for one year. Attend: NSBA Advocacy Institute (January-February) NSBA Annual Conference (March-April); two NSBA Pacific Region meetings (August and October); OSBA Annual Convention and Annual Membership Meeting (November); Fall regional meetings (preside at those attended); OSBA Board of Directors meetings (Jan., March/April, June, Sept., Nov., and other meetings as needed) Delegate responsibilities: Voting delegate to NSBA Delegate Assembly Voting delegate at NSBA Pacific Region meetings Serve on regional Nominating Committee at August Pacific Region meeting Chairman and presiding responsibilities: Chair OSBA Board of Directors meetings Chair OSBA Executive Committee meetings Preside at other OSBA conferences, such as Summer Board Conference (July) Preside at OSBA Annual Convention and Annual Membership Meeting (November) Recommend to the board for approval: Names of persons to serve as OSBA liaisons or representatives to organizations such as OSAA, Quality Education Commission, PERS Advisory Board, Special Education Advisory Council, etc. Names of persons to serve on ad hoc committees Duties: Serve on OSBA Legislative Policy Committee Serve on OSBA Budget Committee Serve on OSBA Legal Assistance Trust Bring greetings to various organizations, such as PTA Conference (April), COSA Conference (June), Oregon School Law Conference (December) Meet with the executive director regarding his/her evaluation Other duties of OSBA board members Serve on Executive Committee Show less

Community Engagement Coordinator, Volunteers

• Nov 2019 - Present

Primary Purpose: The Community Engagement Coordinator, Volunteers furthers the Foundation’s commitment to build a statewide sense of community by engaging volunteers and community members in OCF’s mission. The Community Engagement Coordinator, Volunteers is responsible for furthering OCF’s strategic objectives by: 1. Supporting community engagement efforts of the Foundation’s various volunteer groups, with particular attention to engaging and including Oregonians from diverse communities, and 2. Working with community volunteers and advisory groups supporting the GO Kids project. Show less

Director #4

• Jul 2017 - Present

The residents of the Parkrose Community elected me to the position of Director #4 for the Parkrose School Board on May 16th in a Special election. Honored to be the 1st African American elected to this position in the 130 year history of the District. The residents of the Parkrose Community elected me to the position of Director #4 for the Parkrose School Board on May 16th in a Special election. Honored to be the 1st African American elected to this position in the 130 year history of the District.

Treasurer Board of Directors

• Jun 2020 - Jul 2023

The National School Boards Action Center's (NSBAC) mission is to advocate at the federal and national levels for the advancement of public education, local school board leadership, and excellence and equity in our nation’s public schools. Across the nation, 90,000 local school board members are responsible for governing nearly 14,000 school systems serving 50 million public school students. The National School Boards Action Center's (NSBAC) mission is to advocate at the federal and national levels for the advancement of public education, local school board leadership, and excellence and equity in our nation’s public schools. Across the nation, 90,000 local school board members are responsible for governing nearly 14,000 school systems serving 50 million public school students.

Co Chair

• Jul 2017 - Aug 2020

The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Our purpose is to offer long-lasting solutions that enable women to break the cycle of poverty. Dress for Success is part of a global movement for change, empowering women to obtain safer and better futures. Learn more at https://oregon.dressforsuccess.org The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Our purpose is to offer long-lasting solutions that enable women to break the cycle of poverty. Dress for Success is part of a global movement for change, empowering women to obtain safer and better futures. Learn more at https://oregon.dressforsuccess.org

Volunteer Resources Coordinator

• Oct 2017 - Nov 2019

The Volunteer Resources Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of all aspects of PPCW’s Volunteer, Intern, and Extern programs, which includes the following: recruitment, application, interviewing, placement, supervision, training, evaluation, and reward/recognition. Success will be measured through the successful recruitment, placement, and retention of volunteers, interns, and externs who expand PPCW’s resources and successfully deliver support to 7 geographically diverse health centers in Oregon and SW Washington as well as support to administrative departments. Throughout the health centers and administration the Volunteer Resources Coordinator will train staff on working with volunteers, interns and externs and assist staff in creating volunteer assignments that support PPCW’s overall strategic plan, operations and programs. The Volunteer Resources Coordinator is also responsible for overall program design, communication, and applicable policies/procedures. This position will supervise and work with staff members, volunteers, interns, externs in developing and implementing these programs. The Volunteer Resources Coordinator serves as the voice for PPCW’s volunteer programs to potential volunteers, interns, externs and potential partnering organizations, and as the representative for volunteers, once they join the organization. Show less

Program Director

• Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

Loan Signing Agent/Business Owner

• Apr 2013 - Apr 2017

Onboarding Specialist

• Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

Program Coordinator-AbleCorps Program

• Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

Program Coordinator-Center on Self Determination/ Americorps Program

• Nov 2010 - Sep 2011

I will oversee the Operating Grant process for the new statewide CSD AmeriCorps Program. The Center on Self Determination at Oregon Health & Science University, in partnership with State and local disability agencies and organizations, The State Commission on Volunteerism (Oregon Volunteers), and the OHSU Foundation are planning for a new AmeriCorps State Program. The proposed program will recruit and train AmeriCorps members with diverse abilities that want to serve individuals with disabilities in their communities. The CSD AmeriCorps Program will provide well trained AmeriCorps members with and without disabilities to serve for one year in disability based organizations to facilitate their meeting the needs of their consumers; and the ability of all persons to become volunteer service leaders. The CSD AmeriCorps Program will recruit, train, place and provide on-going support to 10-15 members and their placement sites per year throughout the state of Oregon. The team of AmeriCorps members will be trained in areas of self determination, independent living philosophy, self and systems advocacy and will facilitate and support the movement of persons with disabilities toward employment using the “Take Charge” model. The goal of this project is to create strong working partnerships between disability-based groups, volunteer programs and state service agencies throughout the Oregon. We will do this by systematically meeting with potential placement sites to collaboratively asses the needs of both urban and rural communities. Show less

Volunteer Coordinator

• Sep 2009 - Sep 2010

Organized and facilitated volunteer schedule for The 2010 International Speaker's Series. Responsible for the recruiting and training of volunteer/intern staff for council's programs. Organized and facilitated volunteer schedule for The 2010 International Speaker's Series. Responsible for the recruiting and training of volunteer/intern staff for council's programs.

International Volunteer

• Jul 2010 - Aug 2010

International English teacher to Russian children for Camp Sodrujestvo in Cheboksary Russia International English teacher to Russian children for Camp Sodrujestvo in Cheboksary Russia

MERC Business Intern

• Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

Project Management Assistant

• Dec 2008 - Jun 2009

Conducted research of community agencies to determine availability of resources. Assessed resident needs and helped to implement a plan toward self sufficiency. Maintained files on transitional housing residents to document progress and evaluate needs. Developed partnerships with other social service agencies and non-profits to assist clients. Conducted research of community agencies to determine availability of resources. Assessed resident needs and helped to implement a plan toward self sufficiency. Maintained files on transitional housing residents to document progress and evaluate needs. Developed partnerships with other social service agencies and non-profits to assist clients.

H R Assistant

• Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

Screened new applicants and prepared applicant files for interviews. Made offers of employment to job applicants and scheduled new employee orientation. Explained company policies and procedures to groups and individuals. Coordinated orientation sessions with Human resource team and various other departments. Assisted human resources team with employment verification request. Screened new applicants and prepared applicant files for interviews. Made offers of employment to job applicants and scheduled new employee orientation. Explained company policies and procedures to groups and individuals. Coordinated orientation sessions with Human resource team and various other departments. Assisted human resources team with employment verification request.

Personnel Assistant

• Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

Resource teacher/ Special ed teacher

• Aug 1997 - Aug 1998

Special Education Teacher

• Aug 1995 - Aug 1997