My CV

Education

M.A. Educational Studies - University of Michigan

B.S. Educational Psychology - Mississippi State University

A.A. Teaching (Middle Grades) - Collin College

A.A. Communications - Collin College

Professional Development

Here to Stay: Reigniting the Fire for Racial Justice - July 2023

Initiative for Race Research and Justice, Vanderbilt University

UndocuGrad Training: Creating Long-term Inclusion - June 2023

Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan

Creating Climates Resistant to Sexual Harassment - May 2023

Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office, University of Michigan

Employment

Disability Culture Graduate Staff Assistant

Researched disability culture and anti-ableism, translating findings into actionable insights.

Designed and delivered engaging onboarding presentations and videos on accessibility training.

Innovated interactive activities for faculty and staff onboarding, promoting active engagement.

Graduate Student Instructor - EDUC 335, Equity & Education in Name, Image, Likeness

Supported student success through individual consultation

Collaborated with faculty instructor to develop and revise course materials

Gave constructive feedback and grades for assignments according to department standards

Program Assistant, Office of Diversity, Inclusion, Justice, and Equity (dije)

Collaborated with team to develop initiatives aligned with dije 2.0 strategic planning

Created and manage exhaustive list of University and Community resources for students

Built student community, particularly through arts-based programming

Partnered with Express your Yes Foundation for Poetic Justice Open Mic Night

Introduced zines to the Marsal Community through educational and hands-on workshops

Graduate Student Instructor - EDUC/DIGITAL 333, Video Games and Learning

Composed and delivered a lecture on learning theories in the context of video games

Gave constructive feedback and grades for assignments according to department standards

Collaborated with faculty instructor to develop and revise course materials

Advisor, Junior National Young Leaders Conference

Advisor, Global Young Leaders Conference

AVID Tutor

Extracurricular Leadership

Founder and Executive Team Member, School’s Out!

Established Marsal’s official LGBTQIA+ voluntary student organization

Coordinated fellowship events highlighting the variety of community member experiences

Secured grant funding for International Transgender Day of Visibility tea party event

Led the creation of School’s Out! Zine Library

Point Person, Cookbook Committee

Coordinated the collection of nearly 200 recipes for SAAC's 25th anniversary cookbook

Delegated recipes to community members to test for accuracy and quality

Organized and compiled tester feedback, updated the book publisher weekly

Transfer Student Senator

Co–authored and introduced 2 anti–racism resolutions to the student senate

Edited and introduced 2 additional bills on the Health and Wellness Subcommittee

International Vice President

Represented 7 regions and 324 chapters, acted as liaison between chapters and headquarters

Conceived #PTKServeDay, an initiative that inspired service projects across the country

Delivered informative and motivational speeches at 6 different regional conventions

Presided over Honors Institute and Catalyst 2019 international conventions

Composed official PTK media: 3 blog posts, 2 newsletter articles and 2 podcast episodes

Distinctions & Awards

Leadership Engagement Scholarship – University of Michigan

Excellence in Leadership Scholarship – Phi Theta Kappa Foundation

Guistwhite Scholar – Phi Theta Kappa Foundation

All State Academic Team – Phi Theta Kappa Foundation

Daniel Hollenberg Leadership Award – Phi Theta Kappa, Collin College