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This work reflects how I translate teaching, practice, and applied research into real-world learning experiences, presentations, and program design.
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
Educator Advocacy of Postsecondary Readiness Politics (Poster Presentation)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Institute of Urban Education Research Symposium | May 2026
Governors State University Research Day | April 2026
Examines how educators navigate institutional power, policy, and practice in supporting Black students’ postsecondary readiness, presented across multiple academic and research settings.
Building Postsecondary Readiness Through Experiences (Internal Professional Development)
Embarc Programming Team | September 2025
Focuses 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 | March 2024
Highlights 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.
Examining the Intersection of Leadership Development and Online EdD Studies for Black Women (Poster Presentation)
Association of American Colleges & Universities Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Student Success | March 2024
Explores how online doctoral programs shape leadership development and educational experiences for Black women, informed by leadership development frameworks.
Difficult Conversations in College Admission and Enrollment (Conference Session Presentation)
Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling | April 2022
Engages practitioners in navigating complex and sensitive conversations related to college access, admission, and enrollment decisions.
Summer Bridge Programs and Black First-Year Student Retention (Paper Presentation)
Social Development Lab Interdisciplinary Research Fair| November 2021
Examines how summer bridge programs support the transition and retention of Black first-year college students, with attention to social and cultural capital development.
Relational Leadership Theory and Shared Nonprofit Leadership (Paper Presentation)
Social Development Lab Interdisciplinary Research Fair | November 2021
Explores how nonprofit organizations utilize shared leadership practices through a relational leadership framework.
PROJECT & PROGRAMS
PROJECT & PROGRAMS
Mock Interview @ Simeon Career Academy
Embarc | April 2026
Coordinated and implemented 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 Carerr Academy
Embarc | April 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 | August 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.
Sisters with a Purpose
Purdue University Northwest | October 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.
RECENT CONTRIBUTION
RECENT CONTRIBUTION
GSU Research Day Poster Presentation | April 10, 2026
GSU Research Day Poster Presentation | April 10, 2026
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