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STE(A)M TruckDirector of Programs & Partnerships
Jan. 2025Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesI am responsible for developing and leading the organization’s engagement strategy, ensuring impactful program delivery for youth, educators, and community partners. I oversee the Engagement team, manage partnerships with schools and community organizations, and ensure alignment with the organization's mission. The role includes budget management, program evaluation, and the collection and reporting of data to support fundraising, grant writing, and strategic goals. I lead the design and execution of engagement initiatives, cultivate relationships with stakeholders, and coordinate resources for effective program delivery. Collaborating with leadership, I incorporate innovative practices and oversee engagement-focused events and volunteer strategies to enhance program impact.
LINGODirector of Programming and Partnerships
Dec. 2022 - Dec. 2024Washington DC-Baltimore AreaLINGO is an EdTech company that offers coding and software development education to students to eliminate the barriers to entry. They offer monthly subscription kits with various projects, tools, and technical support. I was responsible for developing STEM programming educational partnerships and relevant partner training for all academic clients, in coordination with the curriculum developer and COO. ▸ Collaborate with leadership to define areas of growth within the education market and develop executive strategies to target and capitalize on opportunities in the middle, high school, and collegiate audience markets. ▸ Lead the creation of marketing materials to support the sales and implementation operations at LINGO, specifically targeted at school licensing products. ▸ Develop, review, and implement educator-specific training programs to align with needs. ▸ Ensure consistency in the delivery and application of training standards across the business and oversee the planning, prioritization, and development of new training initiatives, ensuring that these initiatives are consistent with LINGO overall strategies, objectives, and needs. ▸ Developed internal KPIs that were tracked and evaluated at quarterly intervals to continually measure the success of training programs and communicate the outcomes to clients at the conclusion of the program.
Atlanta Technical CollegeDirector Facilities Operations
Sep. 2021 - Jan. 2023Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesAt ATC, I supervised campus operations including all buildings and grounds, utilities, energy management systems, and safety/security systems in order to provide a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for students, faculty, and staff. In addition, I managed the college’s budgetary and strategic objectives. ▸ Directed day-to-day facilities operation for a 500,000 sq. ft campus with 8 buildings and one offsite location. ▸ Developed standard operating procedures and managed facilities, maintenance (HVAC, electrical, janitorial, landscape, plumbing, general construction) and associated contractors. ▸ Spearheaded all small building construction/renovation and internal move projects and ongoing state/federal facilities, maintenance and janitorial contracts. ▸ Planned and managed concurrent projects including classroom and office renovations, upgrade of campus water fountains, and upgrade of campus water mains. ▸ Implemented and coordinated equipment and campus preventative maintenance program which led to a 10% reduction in campus costs. ▸ Negotiated with vendors to reduce costs and balanced a budget of two million dollars. ▸ Directly supervised 2 managers with 10 full-time reports.
WOZ ED, K-12VP of Training & Implementation
Jun. 2020 - Aug. 2021Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesWOZ KD K-12 is an educational and career development company that specializes in science, technology, and career-based programs designed to get people into the workforce quickly and affordably As VP, I was responsible for the teacher training and implementation of Science, STEM Kits, and curriculum nationally and internationally. ▸ Secured $500,000 in funding for the development of new STEM kits. ▸ Supported the development of STEM and Science Kits and curriculum that were aligned to core content and supplemental areas. ▸ Collaborated closely with key stakeholders and clients to ensure the successful implementation of all contracted deliverables (products, services, training). ▸ Served as a client support representative for a variety of products and services. ▸ Trained and coached administrators, principals, and teachers on relevant K-12 education topics including STEM/ STEAM, Differentiated Instruction, and Hybrid/Virtual Learning Options. ▸ Assisted sales team in product demonstrations for potential clients ▸ Hired qualified Science and STEM professionals to train administrators, teachers, and others on the curriculum and equipment. ▸ Developed new data analytic tools to track the effectiveness of the Woz ED training program.
Girl Scouts of Greater AtlantaSTEM Program Manager
Oct. 2018 - Dec. 2019Mableton, GeorgiaThe Atlanta STEAM Learning Ecosystem connects STEAM learning organizations and opportunities, eliminates STEAM education inefficiencies, and increases STEAM program equity regardless of socio-economic backgrounds, educational experiences or underrepresentation in the industry. As Research Project Manager, I led the program strategy and oversaw all facets of research projects. ▸ Hired qualified research personnel for the work of the ecosystem. ▸ Developed the vision of the research team in coloration and collaboration with the larger Ecosystem Leadership Team. ▸ Designed and delivered project management tools for new processes and technology that were used to create new research databases. ▸ Used expertise in research and research design to provide significant contributions to protocols or research proposals. ▸ Ensured the vision of the Research Team is financially supported. ▸ Ensured that the research team has access to adequate resources. ▸ Facilitated communication between the ecosystem members including the research team, leadership, and community members. ▸ Leveraged the use of qualitative and quantitative data to track program effectiveness and engagement across projects. ▸ Designed and administered program-specific pre- and post-engagement surveys. ▸ Provided a historical record/report of project participant activity.
Nerdy Brain, LLC.CEO & Founder
May. 2018Greater Atlanta AreaNerdy Brain, LLC is a STEM Consulting firm that specializes in STEM curriculum development and STEM programming, DEI consulting for STEM organizations, and career & leadership coaching for Women of Color in STEM. Through Nerdy Brain, I have been able to: ▸ Devise new policies and procedures that assisted a non-profit, including a local STEAM Truck, through the difficulty of hiring a new CEO and transitioning new board members. ▸ Develop innovative and unique STEM curriculum for organizations across the country to expose children (K-12) to STEM using project-based and problem-based learning techniques and activities. ▸ Coach and mentor Black and Brown women through the difficulties of career advancement in STEM fields using newly curated curriculum, courses, and techniques. ▸ Keynote at the University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, Florida A & M University, IBM, and Microsoft. Learn more about my coaching, consulting, and speaking services at drtoshia.co
Georgia Piedmont Technical College (formerly DeKalb Technical College)Director of STEM Initiatives
May. 2013 - Feb. 2016▸ Assisted in the development of marketing strategies to increase STEM visibility.
▸ Developed/strengthened both new and existing partnerships with industry (STEM) businesses and corporations in the college’s service area. ▸ Ensured the compliance of all STEM program advisory boards. ▸ Developed relationships with local high schools to ensure seamless transition of students into STEM programs at GPTC, via dual enrollment and other articulation agreements. ▸ Identified new scholarships and grant opportunities that support STEM education at the 2-year level. ▸ Developed and implemented STEM initiatives and events geared towards engaging the College's service areas and the community at large. ▸ Curriculum Development - coordinated the overall planning, designing, and development of course content and assessments for STEM Programming, including but not limited to Drafting Technology, Design and Media Production Technology, Recording Arts Technology, Broadcast Engineering Technology, Biotechnology, and Game Design. ▸ Prepared instructional material for printing and developed outlines with the necessary basic details to direct instruction. ▸ Actively pursued opportunities to continue to learn best practices in curriculum writing through research, professional development, and other learning opportunities.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College (formerly DeKalb Technical College)Dean
Oct. 2006 - May. 2018▸ Secured $850,000 in grants for programs within the School of Education, New Media & Strategic Partnerships. ▸ Managed grants ($500,000 & $350,000) for the Early Childhood Care and Education program. ▸ Oversaw the development of scholarship and internship opportunities for students in STEM programs offered by GPTC. ▸ Directed and supervised the eight full-time faculty and staff members, and 50 adjunct faculty members across four programs as designated within the college's organizational structure. ▸ Verified appropriate faculty qualifications for all candidates and conducted annual review/evaluation of all faculty and staff both adjunct and full-time. ▸ Provided instructional assistance to faculty and recommended changes if necessary. ▸ Coordinated with the Associate Vice President to ensure compliance to all college and TCSG rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. ▸ Led program-specific advisory boards. ▸ Maintained close working relationship with dual enrollment director and high schools to ensure seamless transition of students into programs at GPTC, via dual enrollment and other articulation agreements. ▸ Provided leadership for enhancing the visibility, enrollment, and resources for programs within the School. ▸ Directed the development and administration of the School budget as appropriate to cover costs of adjunct faculty, program resources, equipment, and supplies.
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