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University of PennsylvaniaPenn-Birmingham Transatlantic Fellow
Oct. 2023The Penn-Birmingham Transatlantic Migration Fellowship Program (The Penn-Birmingham Fellows Program) is a network of over 35 PhD students and early career researchers which was launched in Autumn 2021. The Program is run collaboratively between the University of Birmingham’s Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS) and the University of Pennsylvania Migration Initiative. It aims to foster collaboration between American and British migration scholarship, develop leadership, and support successful transitions from PhD research to policy impact and academic employment.
University of PennsylvaniaGraduate Teaching Assistant for Modeling Geographical Objects
Aug. 2023 - Jan. 2024Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesA graduate teaching assistant for the Master of City Planning graduate course, Modeling Geographical Objects. Supporting students' learning and use of ArcGIS Pro, R, and RStudio.
University of PennsylvaniaLecturer
Aug. 2023 - Jan. 2024Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesLecturer for the School of Social Policy & Practice graduate course, Research and Evaluation Design, which introduces social research methods in the context of social policy and program evaluation. The course provides a conceptual and practical understanding in the design of experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental research and in the application of quantitative and qualitative methods.
University of PennsylvaniaLecturer
Jan. 2023 - May. 2023Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesLecturer for the Urban Redevelopment undergraduate course. This course explores the politics and practice of urban development, examining and contrasting efforts led by the government, community-based groups, and the private sector. Topics will include: the historical context, dating to the early 20th century, of contemporary practice; how decisions that shape neighborhood change are made and who makes them; technical aspects of contemporary community/economic development; and redevelopment and racial equity.
University of PennsylvaniaGraduate Research Assistant for Case Studies and Urban Design Explorations
Jan. 2023 - May. 2023Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesThe course is relevant to graduate students of City and Regional Planning, all concentrations, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Historic Preservation, and Fine Arts. Second time assisting this course.
University of PennsylvaniaGraduate Teaching Assistant for Introduction to City and Regional Planning
Aug. 2022 - Dec. 2022Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesThe course is relevant to graduate students of City and Regional Planning, all concentrations, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Historic Preservation, and Fine Arts. Second time assisting this course.
University of PennsylvaniaGraduate Teaching Assistant for the Spatial Analytics Bootcamp
Aug. 2022 - Aug. 2022Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesA graduate teaching assistant for the Master of Urban Spatial Analytics Bootcamp. Supporting students in their learning and use of ArcGIS Pro, R, and RStudio.
University of PennsylvaniaResearch Assistant for the Center for Guaranteed Income Research
Jun. 2022Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesA part-time Spanish-speaking research assistant supporting the qualitative arm of 31 mixed-methods trials of unconditional cash taking place across the U.S.
University of PennsylvaniaLecturer
Mar. 2022 - May. 2023Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesLecturer for the Social Impact Measurement graduate course. Assisting in the instruction and management of the class and providing individualized feedback for graduate students from the School of Social Policy & Practice.
University of PennsylvaniaGraduate Research Assistant for Case Studies and Urban Design Explorations
Jan. 2022 - May. 2022Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesThe course is relevant to graduate students of City and Regional Planning, all concentrations, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Historic Preservation, and Fine Arts.
University of PennsylvaniaInstructor for the Undergraduate Urban Research Colloquium
Nov. 2021 - May. 2022Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesThe Penn IUR Undergraduate Urban Research Colloquium (UURC) facilitates faculty- and doctoral student-mentored, undergraduate urban-focused research. The program includes funding support for a joint research project and a semester-long, credit-bearing seminar (CPLN 528/URBS 428). The course is cross-listed between the Weitzman School of Design’s Department of City and Regional Planning and the School of Arts and Science’s Urban Studies Program. Students from each of the University’s undergraduate schools (Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Applied Science, Nursing, and Wharton) are eligible to participate, and faculty and doctoral students from across the University’s 12 schools are welcome to participate in research on a wide range of urban issues. The program will sponsor up to 10 projects each spring. Grant funds will be provided to support new and/or existing research efforts. In the past, research projects have ranged from ethnographic studies of Philadelphia nightlife, to identifying barriers to walking in disadvantaged neighborhoods, to analyzing urban mass transit. UURC student-faculty collaborations have yielded publications in refereed journals, leveraged other research funding, and prepared undergraduates to pursue original research as an extension of the UURC project or in other areas.
University of PennsylvaniaPerry World House Graduate Associate
Sep. 2021 - May. 2023Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
University of PennsylvaniaFontaine Fellow
Aug. 2021Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
University of PennsylvaniaWeitzman School of Design Fellow
Aug. 2021Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
University of PennsylvaniaGraduate Teaching Assistant for Introduction to City and Regional Planning
Aug. 2021 - Dec. 2021Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesGraduate teaching assistant for the Introduction to City and Regional Planning: History, Theory, and Practice class and providing individualized feedback for graduate students from the Weitzman School of Design.
University of PennsylvaniaCo-Instructor and Graduate Teaching Assistant
Mar. 2021 - May. 2021Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesCo-Instructor for the Social Impact Measurement graduate course. Assisting in the instruction and management of the class and providing individualized feedback for graduate students from the School of Social Policy & Practice.
Bicycle Coalition of Greater PhiladelphiaDeputy Director
Apr. 2020 - Jul. 2021Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesLeading bicycle and pedestrian-related social impact initiatives throughout Greater Philadelphia. Securing $60,000 from KABOOM! and the William Penn Foundation, and $25,000 from the McLean Contributionship for the Lil’ Philly Safety Village bicycle traffic park in Hunting Park (2020-2021); $25,000 from the COVID-19 PHL Fund for bicycle safety equipment for Black and Latinx essential workers (2020); and more than $100,000 for the Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling program (2018-2021). Executing the strategic planning process across all departments for FY21-FY22. Overseeing educational programming and impact management for the Better Bike Share Partnership and the Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling program. Guiding the redesign of the Bike Nice, Drive Nice campaign to support Vision Zero initiatives. Managing foundation relations, grant writing, the ongoing sustainability of Folx n Spokes PHL, a diversity and inclusion initiative, and increasing bicycle ridership in Greater Philadelphia.
University of PennsylvaniaGuest Lecturer and Graduate Teaching Assistant
Jan. 2020 - Apr. 2020Assisted in the management of the Social Impact Measurement class. Served as a Guest Lecturer for a module examining Equity Considerations in Social Impact Measurement. Provided individualized feedback for 14 graduate students from the School of Social Policy & Practice and the Graduate School of Education.
RK ImpactFounder & Chief Impact Officer
Oct. 2019RK Impact is a Philadelphia-based social impact consultancy focused on making a global impact. RK Impact strives to strengthen grassroots nonprofit organizations through capacity building, social impact measurements, and racial equity and inclusion training. We are committed to fostering social impact in immigrant, minority-led, and LGBTQ-led nonprofits. Providing racial equity training for grassroots nonprofits. Overseeing all operations and digital marketing activities. Designing grant management instruments. Leading multi-year strategic planning activities. Guiding staff, board, and community members through Appreciative Inquiry processes.
Bicycle Coalition of Greater PhiladelphiaEducation and Social Impact Director
Oct. 2018 - Apr. 2020Greater Philadelphia AreaLeading social Impact initiatives throughout Greater Philadelphia. Overseeing educational programming and impact management for the Better Bike Share Partnership and the Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling program. Supporting the Better Bike Share Partnership in a project management capacity. Managing foundation relations, grant writing, the ongoing sustainability of WBPHL, and increased bicycle ridership in Greater Philadelphia.
University of PennsylvaniaTeaching Fellow, The Center for Social Impact Strategy
Jan. 2018 - Sep. 2022The Center for Social Impact Strategy (CSIS) is a research and action center based at the University of Pennsylvania. We help people change the world. Actively supported the Center for Social Impact Strategy’s student engagement and recruitment activities related to the Executive Program for Social Impact Strategy. Hosted weekly virtual sessions to support distance learning for more than 100 students from diverse socioeconomic and professional backgrounds located in more than 40 countries. Mentored global changemakers in discussions via the Peer, Accountability, Knowledge, and Support (PAKS) groups related to Urban Planning, Community Development, Equity and Inclusion; and Women and Gender. Promoted the Executive Program for Social Impact Strategy over social media channels and recruitment events.
PCCISenior Community Partnerships Manager
Apr. 2016 - Aug. 2018Dallas, TXKey Achievements
Spearheaded the implementation of social impact strategies to demonstrate the social return on investment for community, clinical and technological innovations. Supported the launch of the Innovation Bridge – a patient engagement site that promoted real-time access to personal clinical information and connections to community resources. Served as a key member of the Accountable Health Communities Model grant team – a five-year $4.5M grant funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Led the recruitment of 289 nonprofit organizations to participate in cross-sector, socio-health collaborations. Established advisory boards for the Dallas Information Exchange Portal – a five-year, $13M grant funded by the W.W. Caruth, Jr. Foundation and Data Across Sectors for Health: Food for Health – a $200,000 program with the aim to alleviate hypertension, diabetes, and food insecurity in North Texas. Achieved 300% of the first year’s recruitment goal of nonprofit organizations within the first 6 months of employment. Achieved 100% of the software implementation goal within the grant cycle’s initial 9 months. Served as a co-presenter for the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’ GroundFloor presentation on Pieces Catalyst, the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation’s (PCCI) shared-savings initiative, which resulted in PCCI being selected as a GroundFloor Fellow and receiving $50,000 in funding for the shared-savings proof of concept. Developed a network of local, regional, and national nonprofit partnerships Responsibilities
Project Manager for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Data Across Sectors for Health: Food for Health grant. Responsible for grant management and assisted with the recruitment of patients for the 22-month clinical study. Led community engagement efforts for PCCI and chartered community coalitions to alleviate diabetes, hypertension, food insecurity, and access to health care in disenfranchised communities.
PCCICommunity Engagement Manager
May. 2014 - Apr. 2016Dallas, TXKey Achievements
Achieved 300% of the first year’s recruitment goal of nonprofit organizations within the first 6 months of employment. Achieved 100% of the software implementation goal within the grant cycle’s initial 9 months. Served as a co-presenter for the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’ GroundFloor presentation on the PCCI shared-savings initiative, Pieces Catalyst, which resulted in PCCI being selected as a GroundFloor Fellow and receiving $50,000 in funding for the shared-savings proof of concept. Developed a network of local, regional, and national nonprofit partnerships. Responsibilities
Managed the recruitment of nonprofit organizations for Pieces Iris™, a cloud-based case management solution that promotes multi-sector collaborations and improved care coordination. Facilitated the demonstration of Pieces Iris™ and oversaw outreach activities for nonprofit partners. Contributed to the Pieces Iris™ user interface and user experience to ensure that the software was developed for the optimization of nonprofit sector end-users.
Dallas Area Habitat for HumanityManager of Homeowner and Neighborhood Support
Jul. 2012 - May. 2014Dallas, TXKey Achievements
Supervised the community engagement and outreach efforts for 6,338 individuals in 2013. Hosted a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site where 2,676 individuals received $5.4 million in refunds, resulting in recognition of Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity (DAHfH) as the top performing VITA site in North Texas by State Representative Eric Johnson. Served as a presenter for the initial United Way Site Visit in 2013, resulting in $300,000 in funding for DAHfH for a three-year grant period. Initiated a collaboration with the UT Arlington School of Urban and Public Affairs for a walkability study, which was funded for $1M by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, a major regional grant making entity. Planned and organized an inaugural swearing-in ceremony for 100+ AmeriCorps members at Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity in collaboration with the North Texas AmeriCorps Alliance. Responsibilities
Oversaw the education, support services, referrals, and resources provided to more than 1,200 families. Managed the homeowner aspects of A Brush With Kindness - a $500,000 home repair program. Facilitated collaborations between Dallas Habitat and 60+ nonprofit and public-sector partners. Planned and participated in 80+ community engagement programs and events annually. Completed the translation of post-purchase marketing collateral and program evaluation materials. Co-created an interactive game, My Habitown, to educate the public about affordable housing and Dallas’ underserved population as part of the Build Loud Dallas advocacy team.
Dallas Area Habitat for HumanityBilingual Family Services Coordinator
Aug. 2011 - Jul. 2012Dallas, TX
Provided support to prospective homebuyers and partner families throughout the home buying process. Qualified prospective families for homeownership and managed a pipeline of more than 40 families. Adhered to Dallas Habitat, HUD and Neighborhood Stabilization Plan 2 (NSP2) qualification regulations. Participated in strategic planning groups: Community Engagement and Neighborhood Investment. Assisted with the translation of English/Spanish pre-purchase and post-purchase marketing collateral.
AmeriCorpsCitySquare Neighbor to Neighbor Texas Corps
Sep. 2010 - Aug. 2011Dallas, TX
Managed 30+ clients in the HUD Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). Created an employment and life skills workshop series for HPRP medium-term client development. Identified client needs and provided appropriate referrals to social service agencies.
CitySquareSocial Work Services Intern
Sep. 2010 - Aug. 2011Dallas, TX
Managed HUD Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program clients. Created an employment and life skills workshop series for medium term client development. Identified client needs and provided appropriate referrals to social service agencies.
AmeriCorpsCitySquare N(2) Texas Corps Food on the Move - Route Leader
May. 2010 - Aug. 2010Dallas, TXMember of the team that piloted a successful mobile feeding program that worked in collaboration with Pepsi Co. Supervised a team of seven AmeriCorps members and managed the service of 1,000+ meals daily. As of 2019, Food on the Move has completed its ninth operational year and has expanded into Austin, Waco, and Denver, CO. Complied with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) policies for a 12-week mobile feeding program.
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