Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Youth Development professional with over fifteen years of progressively responsible experience serving at the intersection of community and education. A nationally recognized record of innovation fostering engagement and addressing barriers to student success. A coalition builder using empathy, understanding and communication skills to meet collective goals.
Overseeing Catholic Charities' Core Four service model. Offering After School Programming, Family Services, Academic Supports and Clinical services at Thirman L. Milner Middle School, in collaboration with Hartford Public Schools.
Overseeing Community School efforts at Thomas J. McDonough Middle School, in collaboration with Hartford Public Schools.
Overseeing Community School efforts at Milner and McDonough Middle Schools, in collaboration with Hartford Public Schools. Based on amplified community needs, brought on by the COVID pandemic, our agency launched a state recognized Food Pantry, provided virtual learning for students and supports for families. Managed a combined budget of over $1 million. - Coordinated support efforts for over 500 families throughout the COVID pandemic.
Project Director of the "Adventures In The City" CDF Freedom School®. A summer reading comprehension initiative based on the principles of the 1965 Mississippi Freedom Schools; Culture Competency & Social Justice.
Everyday Democracy helps people and organizations build capacity to engage communities in creating change.
National Fellowship through the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), serving The Office of Minority Health (OMH). ● Responsible for personalizing and implementing Stanford Youth Health Advocacy curriculum to New Britain High School Students as a Summer School Health Credit. ● Completed daily and weekly lesson plans that best taught students about the societal contributors to health, the local health assets and barriers, and how to advocate for change in their community.