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SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)Head of Expansion
Jun. 2022 - Aug. 2024Remote• Directed the national expansion of a renowned academic program, initiating pilot hybrid models in Greensboro, NC, and Miami, FL, aimed at enhancing college accessibility for low-income public high school students.
• Codified programming best practices, ensuring effective implementation of web-based online learning and hybrid community-building initiatives.
• Managed the development and execution of a comprehensive strategic roadmap to guide the expansion process, maintaining alignment with organizational objectives.
• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of project milestones and achievement of a high program success rate.
Bard CollegeProgram Director
Aug. 2021 - Jun. 2022New York, New York, United StatesAs the founding Program Director, I served as the primary representative of Bard Prison Initiative/Bard College for the newly-established Harlem Microcollege campus, the Bard Microcollege for Just Community Leadership (a college of Advocacy, Arts, & Sciences launched in 2021) and was responsible for college operations, cultivation of student community and academic engagement, support for faculty, communication with partner organizations (CCF and JLUSA), and close collaboration with Bard Prison Initiative colleagues.
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse AmericaDirector of College Success
Mar. 2018 - Aug. 2021New York, New York• Responsible for overseeing the College Success Department providing supplemental academic advising, leadership development, post-graduate planning, and socio-emotional counseling support to 400+ LEDA Scholars attending around 80 elite and prestigious colleges and universities around the nation and for maintaining engagement in the community by planning and hosting annual events and activities like the annual LEDA Reunion and campus visits
• Supervise a College Success Counselor and manage their professional development
• Supervise, manage, and design the residential life program at the annual seven-week LEDA Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute at Princeton University for 100 rising high school seniors, 10 resident mentors, and 2-3 professional residential life staff
The City University of New YorkProgram Manager
Mar. 2016 - Mar. 2018Greater New York City AreaUnder CUNY Central's Office of Academic Affairs - Continuing Education and Workforce Programs unit I was charged with developing, managing, and evaluating a new initiative between CUNY, NYC HRA, and HELP USA to support NYC veterans and community members in affordable supportive permanent housing with continuing their education and identifying and pursuing career goals, all focused on workforce outcomes. Managed the complexity of the program and multiple partners
Supervised general operations of the initiative
Served as the official point of contact for all participating CBOs
Liaised between our program and all CUNY colleges
Liaised with Research, Evaluation, and Program Support team on evaluation and data coordination Supervised referrals and partnership development with CUNY colleges
The City College of New YorkFirst Year Advising Specialist
Jun. 2015 - Mar. 2016Greater New York City AreaProvided holistic academic and personal advising services to 80 new first-year and transfer students who were exploratory/undecided students with the New Student Experience Center (NSEC). Proactively counseled diverse populations of students with clarifying values and goals; counsels students regarding educational options, requirements, policies and procedures. Monitored and evaluated educational progress of my advisees by conducting academic progress audits. Hired by the Executive Director of Student Engagement Initiatives as an inaugural First-Year Advising Specialist. Served as Coordinator for the inaugural Peer Advisory Committee and was a Focus Group Committee member.
Fashion Institute of TechnologyAssistant Residential Education Coordinator
Apr. 2014 - Mar. 2016Greater New York City AreaAs a member of the Department of Residential Life, I co-managed Nagler Hall, the only all-female residence hall for the College housing approximately 300 residents for two years, monitoring floor meeting attendance and coordinating semester health & safety room inspections. Co-supervised, trained, and advised 15 student/campus leaders (nine resident assistants (RAs) and eight Senior Resident Assistants (SRAs)) serving as their direct programming advisor, providing on-going mentorship, support, and feedback. Co-created the new residential co-curricular programming model, "Living, Learning, and Leaving a Legacy" with Paige Khoury and Angela Brown (May 2015) which was implemented during the 2015-2016 academic year. Served on an on-call duty rotation for some evenings, weekends and holidays with 10 other residential life professional staff managers for an on-campus resident population of 2300 students across 4 residence halls for emergency and crisis response situations
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Baruch CollegeT.E.A.M.Baruch Administrator (Peer Mentor Leadership Development Coordinator), Office of StudentLife
Aug. 2013 - Jan. 2014Greater New York City AreaUnder the Directors of Student Life, I managed the operations of the student leadership and development peer mentorship program, T.E.A.M. Baruch, for the Division of Student Affairs, including: revising and editing the fall 2013 application by making it an online application for the first time, rewriting the four short response essay questions, arranging over 150 interview timeslots, conducting student interviews, and participating in Peer Mentor selection and training. Assisted with the planning and the logistics for the January 2014 peer mentor training retreat off-campus at the Star Lake Camp and Conference Center. Supervised a section of 10 Freshman Seminar Peer Mentors & Executive Peer Mentors for the fall 2013 semester in biweekly hour-long supervision meetings.
Baruch CollegeTrack Manager, Financial Engineering & Applied Mathematics -- Baruch Summer Leadership Academy
Jun. 2013 - Jul. 2013New York, New YorkAssisted in the organizing of the curriculum and schedule of social activities for a class of 18 high school students enrolled in the inaugural Financial Engineering & Applied Mathematics track. Facilitated in-class sessions, chaperoned off-campus trips and supervised a Track Assistant (TA). Provided each student with a personal letter of recommendation.
Baruch CollegeAssistant Residence Hall Director (ARHD)
Jan. 2013 - Apr. 2014New York, NYAppointed to the inaugural live-in position by the Director of Student Life. Responsible for the administration of the residence life program that housed approximately 240 residents at the 1760 3rd Avenue Residence in the Upper East Side. Responsible for the training, supervision and evaluation of 4-6 Resident Assistants (RAs) and advised the inaugural Baruch Residence Hall Council. Assisted the Student Affairs & Housing Coordinator will all housing operations tasks: sending out housing offers, license agreements, processing housing deposits, and with room placement & roommate selection. Coordinated all college housing tours, managed social media for the Office, and co-monitored the Office email account responding to all student housing-related inquiries. Participated in an on-call duty rotation schedule with my RA staff, attended hall programs and submitted weekly reports to supervisors. Liaised with residence hall facilities to oversee building maintenance and repairs, maintained building inventory, key and equipment logs. Served on a 24hr on-call basis and responded to any crisis or emergency situations. Responsible for crisis intervention, conflict mediation and regulated follow up procedures.
Baruch CollegeAdmissions Recruiter/Recruitment Asst. ,Office of Undergraduate Admissions - Welcome Center
Nov. 2012 - Jun. 2013New York, NYWorked with the Director of Recruitment and a team of Admissions Counselors and Recruiters on any recruitment-related on-campus events such as Open Houses, weekly tours, direct admissions periods & special diversity events for prospective freshmen, transfer or international students; appointed to the position by the then Vice President of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management/Dean of Students. Co-managed the operations of the Undergraduate Admissions Welcome Center including a staff of 15 student Admissions Ambassadors who worked at the front desk answering phones and conducted campus tours. Used Qualtrics to schedule public and private Information Sessions & Campus Tours for Baruch College; Conducted public & private information sessions & campus tours for prospective freshmen, transfer & international students; assigned fellow counselors to information sessions; some experience with Hobsons and evaluating transfer credits.
Baruch CollegeFirst-Year Seminar Instructor (Non-Teaching Adjunct)
Aug. 2012 - May. 2013New York, NYCo-instructed sections of Freshman Seminar, a required course designed to help students cope with academic and nonacademic life at Baruch College, alongside student peer mentors for the fall 2012 & spring 2013 semesters.
Helped first semester, lower freshmen acclimate to the college environment in a classroom setting by leading them in class discussions on topics such as Ethics, Academic Success Strategies, Communication Skills, and Career Planning and taught the students how to use free writing to produce and perform monologues.
Monitored student classroom & enrichment workshop attendance & submission of assignments; served as co- administrator for all class blogs; supervised peer mentor in regards to their instructional technique.
Baruch CollegeSophomore Enrichment Track Manager - Baruch Summer Leadership Academy
Jul. 2012 - Aug. 2012New York, NYOrganized the curriculum and schedule of activities for rising 10th grade high school students enrolled in the Baruch Summer Leadership Academy Sophomore Enrichment (inaugural) program. Facilitated in-class sessions, chaperoned trips and served as liaison between the students and the college.
Baruch CollegePoetry Editor, Encounters magazine
Oct. 2011 - May. 2012New York, NY"[You're waiting for a bus]" written by Stephen de Jesus Frias, Editor, March 2012 “Into moss and water” written by Jessica Rozario, Editor, March 2012 ‘Trauma Survivor” written by Danielle Mulder, Editor, March 2012 “Another Lion Killed in the Jungle” written by Joseph T. Wilson II, Editor November 2011 “Legs of a Stranger” written by Stephen de Jesus Frias, Editor, October 2011
Baruch CollegeExecutive Peer Mentor & Office Asst., Freshman Seminar
Aug. 2011 - Dec. 2011New York, NY
Baruch CollegeGeneral Liaison & Track Assistant, Baruch Summer Leadership Academy
Jul. 2011 - Jul. 2011New York, New York
Baruch CollegeOrientation Leader (OL)
Dec. 2010 - Jan. 2011Student Ambassador for the college working under the Orientation & New Student Programs Office. Assisted transfers and incoming freshman with having a smooth transition into the Baruch College community prior to their official start at the college.
Baruch CollegeResident Assistant (RA)
Aug. 2010 - May. 2012Lower East Side of ManhattanOne of 6 Baruch College resident assistants at the 101 Ludlow Residence Hall in the Lower East Side of Manhattan (inaugural Baruch RA Staff member). Maintained a safe environment for my immediate floor residents (20 college students) and for the entire residence hall by enforcing residence life policies and serving as an on-site resource & mentor to my residents. Planned at least 4 programs under the categories of social, academic, wellness, and community service for all the residents living in the residence hall. General office hour shifts & duties.
Served as a liaison between Baruch College and the 101 Ludlow Residence Hall.
Baruch CollegeResident Assistant
Aug. 2010 - May. 2012Monitored and mentored a floor of 20 student-residents Enforced residence hall policies during rounds & office hours
Hosted educational & social programs which served to build relationships and guarantee a positive away-from-home experience
Baruch CollegeFreshman Seminar Peer Mentor
Aug. 2009 - May. 2011Worked with first-semester/incoming Baruch College freshmen in a classroom setting, helping them to adjust and acclimate to college life; served as a peer mentor & guide and as a student leader on campus who helps the students stay on track in their very first semester of college. Worked closely with Division of Student Affairs staff.
Baruch CollegeFreshman Seminar Peer Mentor
Aug. 2009 - Dec. 2009Co-instructed groups of 25 incoming freshmen in the classroom Monitored attendance and submission of student assignments
Facilitated class blogs & attended workshops with students
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