PRESENTATIONS AND PROJECTS

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Building Your College List (Student Workshop)

Manley Career Academy | 2025

Guided students through the college search and selection process by exploring institutional fit, academic interests, affordability, campus environment, and postsecondary goals while helping students develop balanced and informed college lists

Writing the Personal Statement (Student Workshop)

Manley Career Academy | 2025

Supported students in developing authentic and reflective personal statements by helping them identify meaningful experiences, strengthen storytelling skills, and connect their narratives to broader educational and personal goals

Building Postsecondary Readiness Through Experiences (Internal Professional Development)

Embarc Programming Team Gathering | 2025

Focused on integrating postsecondary readiness through Illinois’ Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) framework, incorporating social-emotional learning standards and career clusters into student experiences through intentional program design and educator professional development

From High School to Higher Education: Elevating the Postsecondary Transition Experience (Conference Session Presentation)

Illinois Student Assistance Commission First Gen Symposium | 2024

Highlighted strategies to strengthen the transition from high school to college, with a focus on supporting first-generation students through participant-designed experiences and applied learning

Difficult Conversations in College Admission and Enrollment  (Conference Session Presentation)

Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling Conference | 2022

Engaged practitioners in navigating complex and sensitive conversations related to college access, admission, and enrollment decisions

Emerging Greek Life at GSU (Campus Presentation)

Governors State University | 2022

Explored the development of emerging Greek life culture and student engagement within a growing campus environment

Working with the Unique Challenges of Transfer Students (Campus Presentation)

Governors State University | 2019

Focused on the academic, social, and institutional challenges transfer students experience while navigating transitions between colleges and universities

Block Middle School Gets Ready for College (Workshop)

Block Middle School | 2018

Facilitated a college readiness workshop introducing middle school students to postsecondary planning, college awareness, and future goal setting for the Indiana Postsecondary Readiness Initiative, College Go! Week 

Camp L.E.O. (Leadership, Experience, Opportunities) Panel (Panel Moderator)

Purdue University Northwest | 2018

Moderated a panel discussion featuring student support office representatives guiding high school students through admissions, financial aid, academic expectations, and campus support services

10 Tips for First-Generation College Students (Conference Presentation)

Chicago Academy High School | 2018

Presented a session on practical strategies and guidance for first-generation students navigating college preparation, access, and transition processes for CAHS's College Madness event

PROJECTS & PROGRAMS

Mock Interview @ Simeon Career Academy

Embarc | 2026

Coordinated and facilitated a multi-round mock interview experience, supporting students in articulating their postsecondary plans, practicing professional communication, and receiving real-time feedback from community partners

Postsecondary Community Social @ Roberto Clemente Community Academy

Embarc | 2026

Designed and facilitated a relationship-centered networking experience connecting students with professionals, focused on postsecondary exploration, identity, and future pathways through structured dialogue and reflection

College Affordability Calculator Tool

Embarc | 2025

Developed a tool to support students in understanding college affordability, including cost breakdowns, financial aid interpretation, and decision-making aligned with their postsecondary plans

Beloved Community Social Justice Leadership Experience Participant

Social Justice Institute at Governors State University | 2022

Participated in a social justice leadership experience grounded in The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change’s Beloved Community framework, engaging in place-based learning across historic civil rights sites to examine systemic inequities and their impact on education and society

Sisters with a Purpose

Purdue University Northwest | 2018

Founded and led a student organization focused on the retention, leadership development, and community building of women of color through mentorship, programming, and campus engagement