Director of Programs, Transition and Youth Success Planning / December, 2023 — Present

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) was created to be a comprehensive agency exclusively dedicated to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children, youth, and families regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other socioeconomic factors. I represent the Department of Children, Youth, and Families Juvenile Rehabilitation executive team and their Juvenile Rehabilitation programs across the JR continuum.

Associate Professor of Education / April, 2021 — December, 2023

I brought my extensive research success to the classroom! I was excited to teach individuals who were considering a career as a teacher, as well as students who were ready to graduate and pursue their dreams of teaching the next generation. Research in education is ubiquitous. Students must learn how to evaluate, question, and discern what they read, especially in controversial issues. My classes covered the basics of research writing in the discipline. They also showed students the importance of utilizing educational research for the development, evaluation, intervention, and improvement of education. My teaching style at all levels stresses cooperative, participatory learning. Students achieved stated learning outcomes by active participation as both learners and as contributors of scholarly inquiry, personal experience, and ethical values. From this, they can begin to form their individual perspectives.

Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management / April, 2021 — June, 2023

With five campuses in Louisiana, Southern University System is the only Historically Black College and University system in the nation. In this position, I was tasked with providing visionary and operational leadership for the division, directly and through direct reports. I communicated at all levels including the System Office, Board of Supervisors, and the Board of Regents.

Dean of Students and Diversity Officer / May, 2018 — March, 2021

A leading Catholic liberal arts university, Seton Hill educates its students to “think and act critically, creatively and ethically as productive members of society committed to transforming the world.” Our Policy Against Discriminatory Harassment is prominent on our website. It concludes with " ... Respect, understanding, and a basic generosity of spirit are expected.” As Dean of Students and Diversity Officer, I ensured that such established goals and standards are achieved in actual student life. I balanced the overlapping social/personal/societal aspects of this charge with academic administrative perspicacity.

Campus Director/Campus Dean / October, 2016 — April, 2018

Founded in 1915, Webster is a private, non-profit U.S.-based university whose campus network today includes metropolitan, military, and corporate locations around the world. As the Chief Administrative officer at the extended campus, I oversaw and managed daily operations including student recruitment, advising, financial aid, marketing, course planning, and budgets. I implemented programs and policies that met the University's overall objectives and enrollment goals.

Chief of Staff & Executive Assistant to the President / January, 2016 — July, 2016

Grambling State University is an HBCU that combines the academic strengths of a major university with the benefits of a small college. One of the country’s top producers of African American graduates, GSU is a member of the University of Louisiana System and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Serving as the President's liaison in day-to-day operations of the office, I had top-level access and involvement with university administration, faculty, staff, and students. I worked with college-wide councils and committees, conferred with University governing boards, and represented the University at Board meetings. I also interacted and negotiated with administrative officials, business executives, legislators, government officials, community and civic groups, and alumni to promote the University's goals, objectives (including public service), and policies.

Assistant Professor and Program Director, Higher Education & Student Affairs Graduate Program / July, 2014 — December, 2015

The M.Ed. in Higher Education Student Affairs (HESA) develops practitioner-scholars by integrating academic coursework and theoretical constructs with supervised professional experience. As Director of the HESA (formerly known as College Student Personnel) program, I revised and developed program content and administration to improve the experiences of our graduate students and faculty. I created admission criteria, partnered with other WCU departments, and engaged with other universities and colleges for the purposes of recruitment and career placement for our graduates.

Assistant Vice President for Inclusion Initiatives / November, 2012 — November, 2013

With 25,000 students spread across several campuses, GVSU is one of the largest universities in Michigan. Worked with deans, colleges, departments/schools, and divisions to provide informational resources, consultation and other support that helped to enhance inclusion work in various areas such as strategic plan implementation, program evaluation, pipeline issues, recruitment and retention initiatives for faculty, staff and students. Served as a liaison to the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Women’s Center, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Center.

Executive Assistant to the President, Chief Diversity Officer, & Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees / August, 2009 — November, 2012

Upper Iowa is a masters degree-granting, non-profit university with an annual enrollment of 6,000 students. This office was responsible for the operation of the principal residential campus, online programs and 20 centers across the U.S. as well as in Hong Kong and Malaysia. As Chief Diversity Officer, I formulated goals and provided leadership in the implementation of plans that promoted a campus culture that values diversity and inclusiveness and supported a campus community that was welcoming and supportive of all members. Worked in partnership with the Office of Admissions to provide input that enhanced diversity within the student body.

Public Policy Fellow / September, 2007 — August, 2009

The GBC is the region’s premier organization of business/civic leaders dedicated to improving the business climate. It works to develop solutions to the problems that affect the region’s competitiveness and viability. As the competitively-selected first Public Policy Fellow for the GBC, my work supported the President and CEO and the Advisory Council. - Provided leadership in preparing testimony and position papers on behalf of the President and CEO and the Director of Government Relations for state legislative sessions - Prepared talking points, speeches, proclamations, scripts, and letters for the President and CEO - Researched and briefed President and CEO on various current affairs and events - Researched, developed, and presented testimony on community issues at public hearings - Reviewed RFPs for funding for the Baltimore Workforce Investment Board Youth Council - Marketed the Greater Baltimore Committee to businesses and non-profit organizations to recruit new members