Impact & Accomplishments

Recruited, enrolled, and supported more than 70 high-achieving scholars annually through the Lincoln University Honors Program.

Managed a living-learning community serving 270+ student residents while fostering engagement, belonging, and academic success.

Built operational systems and databases to improve scholar tracking, participation, and program outcomes.

Chartered a student advisory board to elevate student voice and improve program responsiveness.

Worked cross-functionally with Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, and Campus Life to strengthen student support networks.

Delivered College Declassified workshops and webinars helping students navigate college access, transition, and success.

Serve as a licensed substitute educator for four years, supporting diverse student populations and learning environments.

Directed administration of a $435,000 federally funded COVID Rental Assistance Program supporting more than 140 households and 400+ individuals.

Maintained compliance, reporting, budgeting, and service delivery for federally funded assistance initiatives.

Developed policies, procedures, and accountability systems that improved organizational effectiveness.

Recruited, trained, and onboarded program staff to support expanding service needs.

Connected community members with critical resources, referrals, and support services during periods of significant hardship.

Directed programming for Black male youth through an 8-month Rites of Passage Empowerment initiative.

Developed and facilitated trauma-informed curriculum focused on social-emotional development, identity, leadership, and manhood.

Facilitated Healing & Writing Circles providing culturally affirming spaces for Black men to discuss mental health and well-being.

Produced Mental Health Matters virtual segments featuring clinicians and community voices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Designed experiences that centered psychological wellness, community connection, and personal growth.

Helped launch the Sharing Hope mental health initiative in the Greater St. Louis region, expanding culturally responsive mental health education and outreach.

Co-facilitated the first Sharing Hope series in St. Clair County specifically designed for Black men, creating space for dialogue, connection, and healing.

Presented at the inaugural and subsequent Sharing Hope Conferences hosted at Harris-Stowe State University, advancing conversations around mental health equity and community wellness.

Collaborated with community partners to reduce stigma surrounding mental health and increase awareness of available support resources.

Designed custom databases, workflow systems, and operational infrastructure for nonprofit and community-based organizations.

Streamlined data collection, reporting, logistics, and program management processes through technology solutions.

Led grant reporting, compliance, and impact measurement initiatives across multiple organizations.

Consolidated reporting data from more than 25 organizations into a unified year-end impact report for United Way.

Consulted with entrepreneurs and mission-driven leaders to transform ideas into scalable operational systems.

Supported strategic planning initiatives, implementation processes, and organizational development efforts.

Designed and implemented a collaborative philanthropic grant review platform that streamlined application evaluation, scoring, decision-making, and documentation processes.

Created systems that enabled virtual review workflows while improving transparency, consistency, and recordkeeping across grantmaking activities.

Built custom databases and digital infrastructure to support organizational efficiency, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.

Appointed Executive Director to oversee the closure and wind-down of a public charter school and nonprofit organization.

Managed legal, financial, operational, and human resource functions during a highly complex leadership transition.

Tracked and resolved more than 80 outstanding payables while negotiating outcomes that saved the organization over $114,000.

Coordinated facility closure, stakeholder communications, regulatory obligations, and asset transition processes.

Rebuilt relationships with key stakeholders during a period of significant organizational strain and uncertainty.

Served previously as Board Secretary, supporting governance, policy oversight, and strategic planning.

Led financial turnaround efforts for The Lancer, moving the publication from overdraft status to profitability through advertising partnerships.

Expanded news delivery from print-only to a hybrid print and digital model.

Increased readership and student engagement through online content strategy and digital accessibility.

Produced educational and community-focused media content addressing important social issues.

Continues to leverage storytelling, media, and public engagement as tools for education and impact.

Featured speaker and panel contributor at community conferences and events focused on mental health, student success, leadership, and social impact.

Coordinated executive-level events and large-scale volunteer initiatives at Discover Financial Services.

Led planning and delivery of Camp Discover, serving approximately 100 youth participants through corporate-community partnership.

Organized lectures, panel discussions, and educational events focused on social justice and community resilience.

Supported the launch and growth of the Belleville Peace Festival, a youth-led initiative promoting unity, expression, and community connection.

Created virtual engagement opportunities and community-building experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Served as Fellow with the Doerr Center for Social Justice Education and Research.

Contributed to development of antiracism curriculum aligned with professional education standards.

Coordinated educational programming focused on equity, resilience, and community engagement.

Acted as liaison between students and institutional leadership to promote accountability and meaningful change.

Participated in community-centered equity initiatives and strategic communications campaigns.

Completed intensive training in diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting methodologies through The Winters Group.

Conducted organizational DEI policy reviews and assessments to identify opportunities for greater inclusion and equity.

Supported corporate learning journeys by facilitating engagement, reflection, and employee development experiences around workplace inclusion.

Earned certification as a Bold Inclusive Conversations™ Facilitator, equipping leaders and employees to navigate courageous workplace dialogue.

Partnered with clients to translate equity principles into actionable organizational practices and policies.