Resume

• 2012

  National Association for Multicultural Education

  Italian

  Haitian Creole

  Spanish

  French

  Outstanding Practicum Supervisor Award

  Zeta Pi Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota Graduate Students International Counseling Honor's Society

  Community Leader Award

  Zeta Pi Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota Graduate Students International Counseling Honor's Society

  Award of Appreciation

  Dr. Harley E. Flack Student Mentoring Program

  Outstanding Staff Image Award

  Rowan University Chapter of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

• 2011

  Association for the Study of the Worldwide African Diaspora

  Latin American Studies Association

• 2005

  National Association of Student Personnel Administrators

• 2002

  M.Ed.

  Social Justice Education

  Graduate Certificate in Latin American

  Latino and Caribbean Studies and coursework in Advanced Feminist Theory

  University of Massachusetts

  Amherst

• 1998

  BA

  Psychology

  Concentration in Women Studies

  Brandeis University

  History and Sociology of the Black Atlantic

  Foundations of Social Justice Education

  Practicum in Intergroup Dialogue

  Seminar in Feminist Theory

• Serve as Chair of the Dyaspora Coordinating Committee (DCC) having general and active management of the business of the organization including all orders and resolutions of the Board

  general superintendence and direction of other officers

  and oversight of project development and coordination.

  Dyaspora Coordinating Committee

  Chair of Professional and Community Development

  Spearhead the creation and administration of programming that caters to Haitian professionals and the community at large.

  Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia

  Vice Chair of Programs

  Provide oversight and support for the work of the Haiti Outreach

  Professional and Community Development

  and Policy & Advocacy committees.

  Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia

  Diversity Program Development

  Program Development

  Public Speaking

  Mentoring

  Tutoring

  Intergroup Relations

  Peer Mentoring

  Community Outreach

  Student Development

  Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness

  Teaching

  Workshop Facilitation

  Student Affairs

  Higher Education

  Event Planning

  Workshop Development

  Curriculum Development

  Gender Equality

  Diversity Training

  Research

  Revolución sin Liberación: Un análisis de género en Haití bajo un contexto global

  Revolución sin Liberación: Un análisis de género en Haití bajo un contexto global

  An Abbreviated Timeline of Haitian History

  Design and facilitate social justice and diversity training for students

  faculty

  staff and community leaders at K-12 schools

  community organizations

  and higher education institutions.\n\nPast Trainings and Talks:\n- Social Justice Education in Student Affairs: An Introduction \n- Dialogues for Alliance Building in the Black Diaspora \n- Student Diversity Leadership and Dialogue on Race\n- The Haiti you Should Know: Dispelling Myths and Building Awareness\n- Identities in Spaces of Resistance

  Guiteau

  Gardy

  Guiteau

  University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Holyoke Community College

  The Filene's Department Store

  Boston

  Widener University

  Rowan University

  Community Education Project

  Newark Academy

  University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Co-designed and co-taught

  HSED 591 - Improving Intergroup Relations through Dialogue to a diverse group of graduate students in the fall of 2018 and 2019. Student were supported in improving their capacity to engage diverse groups through dialogue. Co-facilitated an opportunity for students to identify the individual

  emotional

  and socio-cultural factors affecting their ability to form productive personal

  academic and professional relationships across social differences.

  Widener University

  Assistant Director of Mentoring and Academic Enrichment

  Provided overall supervision

  leadership and monitoring of the Dr. Harley E. Flack Student Mentoring program; developed and monitored academic support programming for underrepresented and special admit students; and provided academic enrichment programming to improve academic standing and retention rate of in program students.

  Rowan University

  Community Education Project

  Holyoke

  MA

  Designed and taught English as a Second Language curriculum to a group of Spanish speaking parents with components of family literacy and advocacy. Interfaced with public school staff and administrators and collaborated with other community-based organizations and initiatives.

  ESOL Instructor

  Successfully directed the college-wide Tutoring Center while developing and managing the ALANA Men in Motion program - an academic mentoring program for matriculated men of color as well as the Learning Coach Program - an academic coaching program that served students with disabilities

  TRIO Program students

  and other underprepared student populations.

  Holyoke Community College

  Adjunct Faculty in Educational Services and Leadership

  Taught an advanced workshop on Mentoring Underrepresented Students and a two-semester course on Internship in Educational Settings to graduate students intended to invite students to consider how social identities as situated within systems of inequality matter to the work of counseling. Supported students in gaining practical \"hands-on\" experiences in settings where counseling/support services are offered. Allowed students the opportunity to relate academic and theoretical learning to settings outside of the university classroom.

  Rowan University

  Assistant Buyer

  Assisted the cookware buyer with merchandising

  managing inventory

  and laying out weekly advertisements. Supported the buyer with preparing cost analyses and competitive retail strategies. Communicated with various constituents involved in the buying process of Filenes' cookware business.

  The Filene's Department Store

  Boston

  Adjunct Faculty in Social and Behavioral Sciences

  Over the course of two semesters

  developed and planned curriculum for teaching an introductory course on cultural diversity in the United States to engage students in an exploration of the multicultural histories of peoples in the U.S. Created a supportive learning environment and an intellectual community that empowered students to critically explore stereotypes and develop an appreciation for cultural diversity.

  Holyoke Community College

  Newark Academy

  Livingston

  NJ

  Serve as a member of the senior administrative team and report to the Head of School. Lead existing programs and create new initiatives designed to promote inclusivity

  cultural competence

  and greater community understanding of these vital issues. Chair the Equity and Inclusion Team to foster a school climate in which understanding of and sensitivity to issues of belonging

  privilege

  and equity remain top institutional priorities. Strategically guide members of the school community

  including the Board and Head of School

  to review and develop policies and practices designed to promote greater equity and diversity.

  Director of Equity and Inclusion

  Provided leadership and oversight in the development

  implementation

  and evaluation of programs to promote a campus climate that is inclusive and supportive of a diverse student population; developed student awareness of social justice dynamics; and provided students with opportunities for mentoring

  personal growth

  and identity development. Served as the head of the Office of Social Justice

  Inclusion and Conflict Resolution with responsibility for selection

  training and evaluation of staff as well as management of budgets.

  Rowan University

  Adjunct Faculty in Africana Studies

  Designed and taught introductory and service learning courses aimed at introducing students to the interdisciplinary

  multicultural and international field of Africana Studies and its investment in cultural grounding

  academic excellence

  and social responsibility. Engaged students in an exploration of the construction and history of the African Diaspora in the Americas; theories related to service and academic learning; and exploration of personal and social identity development models.

  Rowan University

  University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Social Thought and Political Economy Program (STPEC)

  Served as academic advisor to prospective and enrolled STPEC majors using a holistic advising framework. Duties included: advising honors students

  assessing student requests and petitions for degree credit for prior coursework

  providing advice and support to students regarding study abroad opportunities and graduate studies

  and certifying students for graduation.

  Chief Academic Advisor

  Supported the Managing Director by executing contracts for artists

  scholars and community artists; assisting in the supervision of part-time administrative staff; assisting with grant application and reporting processes; and keeping an updated organizational database.

  University of Massachusetts Amherst