Associate Curator of Western History

• Jan 2020 - Present

History Curator, Program Manager

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2020

As the curator of History for the California African American Museum, I am responsible for developing and managing exhibitions, public programs, and the permanent collection of historical artifacts and memorabilia, acquisitions/deaccessions and other materials to enable the Museum to meet its mandate for acquiring, preserving and interpreting for public enrichment African American history and culture. I research and make recommendations to the Executive team on history-related exhibitions to be rented or self-curated as needed or as the demand arises within the museum’s planned exhibition schedule. Show less

Contributor

• Apr 2015 - Jan 2020

I write columns and articles that are featured on Huffington Post Black Voices. I write columns and articles that are featured on Huffington Post Black Voices.

Rise Up Be Heard Fellow

• Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

Rise Up: Be Heard is a journalism fellowship designed to give young people living in California’s most underserved areas the tools and training they need to put a spotlight on issues adversely impacting health in their communities: From environmental pollution to neighborhood violence, food insecurity to homelessness, health-care access to mass incarceration—our journalism fellows bring a unique understanding to their reporting, on issues that hit close to home. Rise Up: Be Heard is a journalism fellowship designed to give young people living in California’s most underserved areas the tools and training they need to put a spotlight on issues adversely impacting health in their communities: From environmental pollution to neighborhood violence, food insecurity to homelessness, health-care access to mass incarceration—our journalism fellows bring a unique understanding to their reporting, on issues that hit close to home.

Lecturer, Africana Studies

• Sep 2015 - Sep 2016

Classes: -Intro to Africana Studies -Harlem Renaissance Classes: -Intro to Africana Studies -Harlem Renaissance

Lecturer, Human Development

• Sep 2015 - Sep 2016

Classes: - The Power of Our Voices: Race and Culture in the U.S. - Interpersonal Communications Systems - Contemporary Urban Adolescents Classes: - The Power of Our Voices: Race and Culture in the U.S. - Interpersonal Communications Systems - Contemporary Urban Adolescents

On Air Host/ Personality

• Sep 2013 - Jul 2014

Presented and produce a weekly one-hour show, The Corner, which aired live every Saturday from 10am-12pm ET on http://www.whipradiotu.com, one of Philly's premier college Internet stations. The show began in July of 2013. Featured top 10 hits (Hip-hop and R&B) as well as booked frequent in-studio guests. *Covered High Profile individuals such as President Barack Obama. Presented and produce a weekly one-hour show, The Corner, which aired live every Saturday from 10am-12pm ET on http://www.whipradiotu.com, one of Philly's premier college Internet stations. The show began in July of 2013. Featured top 10 hits (Hip-hop and R&B) as well as booked frequent in-studio guests. *Covered High Profile individuals such as President Barack Obama.

Resident Coordinator

• Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

As a Resident Coordinator, I work directly with professional and student staff members to offer support in services and assistance to members of Temple University’s undergraduate residence hall population. I assist with the management of a residential life program in a facility ranging from 150 to 850 students on Temple University’s Main campus. I also assist in the creation of positive residential communities by supporting student staff and advising student-driven organizations. As a Resident Coordinator, I work directly with professional and student staff members to offer support in services and assistance to members of Temple University’s undergraduate residence hall population. I assist with the management of a residential life program in a facility ranging from 150 to 850 students on Temple University’s Main campus. I also assist in the creation of positive residential communities by supporting student staff and advising student-driven organizations.

Student Ambassador

• Feb 2008 - Jun 2012

While at California State University, I had the opportunity to ignite and spark interest in CSUB through interactions with prospective students. I was responsible for providing tours of the campus to K-12 students from local institutions highlighting campus life and campus functions. Simiilarly, I was Master of Ceremony for multiple new student orientations (Open Campus with 800 Students, Celebrate CSUB, Transfer Day, College Making it Happen, Los Angeles Preview Day) all while providing enthusiastic and charismatic displays of school pride. Show less