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Self EmployedConsultant, EdTech Founder
Dec. 2024United StatesProvided consulting services in program design, evaluation, and research, strategic planning, and equity practices. Founded EdTech company developing an interactive podcast platform for the higher education market. Highlights include: Consulting • Redesigned state-wide fair housing training module for real estate professionals. • Developed and supported implementation of L&D and leadership training for top 50 real estate company. • Facilitated strategic planning process for homeless services nonprofit. • Developed and facilitated Race and Resiliency training for state-wide community services organizations. • Designed health equity research project focusing on identifying strategies to improve health outcomes for underserved Black communities. • Designed and conducted program research and evaluation for MacArthur Foundation funded recidivism program. • Volunteered as mentor for early stage EdTech start-ups in a New York-based EdTech accelerator, supporting founders with refining product-market fit and development. Intercast Audio, Founder • Conducted market research, developed product roadmap, business plan and pitch deck to secure funding. • Established partnerships with universities to conduct pilot testing. • Partnered with General Assembly (GA) UI/UX Design Bootcamp to complete second phase discovery and design process in the production of high-fidelity wireframes and • Northeastern University IDEA venture accelerator participants
Community Colleges of SpokaneDean, Basic Education for Adults
Jul. 2014 - Jun. 2017Spokane, WashingtonLed 130 faculty and staff (95 FTE) to provide highly accessible, well-supported GED, adult high school completion, and ESL programs and programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. • Led program redesign to create simpler processes for student enrollment, more consistent orientation, and more structured learning opportunities for GED/HS completion students. • Established partnership with community centers, jails and work-release programs, libraries, and elementary schools to extend GED and ESL services directly into communities resulting in improved access and increased enrollment (24% over two years). • Guided the development of competency-based curriculum for adult high school completion. • Led development of partnerships with community-based agencies and healthcare providers to provide students on-site access to services and providers (food bank, dental care, housing support, mental health/SUD services) • Guided the integration of student data stored in disparate systems to provide instructional faculty, counselors, and academic support staff with relevant and appropriate information student information (academic progress, enrollment information, current academic plan, etc.) • Expanded I-BEST (Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training) program into additional CTE areas including Automotive Technology, AAS Business, and Aviation Maintenance and developed Academic I-BEST program resulting in 40% growth in I-BEST enrollment. • Managed program evaluation and reporting for state and federal grant programs and accreditation. • Successfully applied for $1.3 million in new federal funding (Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities, US Department of Education). • Increased revenue from testing center by 16% by offering additional exams and creating partnerships with other training and social service organizations. • Adjudicated student grievance and disciplinary process for all division students.
Crafton Hills CollegeDean, Math, English, and Instructional Support
Jan. 2011 - Jun. 2014Yucaipa, CAProvided leadership for mathematics & English departments (including transfer and basic skills), library services, academic support services, and campus print services. Accomplishments include: • Led development and implementation of college-wide student success to create an integrated student experience from recruitment through the first year in college. The program merged augmented existing programs (recruitment and enrollment, advising, summer bridge programs, tutoring services, math and English faculty) to create a comprehensive first-year experience. • Guided and supported curriculum redesign efforts for pre-college (developmental) course offerings. Pre-college English sequence reduced from seven to three quarters. Lower placement scores needed for Intermediate Algebra with enrollment in linked support course. (AB 705 largely subsumed this work.) • Led accreditation sub-team for Student Learning and Support Programs (Standard IIB) • Implemented college-wide professional development priorities and integrated diversity and equity topics into learning activities for faculty and staff. • Established revenue generating partnerships with K-12 partners offer college courses on high school campuses. • Managed vendor contracts for library and print services, reducing costs by 18%
Grand Rapids Community CollegeDirector of Academic and Developmental Support Services
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2010Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan AreaLed all academic support functions for 20,000+ student campus. Responsibilities included staffing, budget development, professional development, and program improvement & growth.
Portland Community CollegeMath Center Coordinator/Developmental Mathematics Instructor
Sep. 2002 - Jun. 2005Portland, Oregon AreaManaged the operation of the Math Center for a campus of over 25,000 students.
William Penn Demonstration High SchoolMathematics Teacher
Jan. 1998 - Jul. 2000Taught high school math in North Philadelphia.
Peace CorpsDevelopment Officer, Zimbabwe Baseball & Softball Assoc.
Oct. 1994 - Jan. 1997Harare, ZimbabweYouth development volunteer working with the Zimbabwe Baseball & Softball Association, Ministry of Sport, and Ministry of Education to provide supplemental activities for school-aged children.
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