Results-oriented executive professional with history of delivering impactful organizational changes and strategic initiatives. Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and fostering culture of excellence. Renowned for adaptability and strong focus on achieving measurable results through effective collaboration and leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director and Co-Founder
Breaking Barriers Mentoring
01.2013 - Current
Used external presence and relationships to garner new opportunities
Assured that the organization has a long-range strategy which achieves its mission
Provided leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carried out plans and policies authorized by the board.
Maintained official records and documents, and ensured compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
Interim Executive Director of Mentoring and Program Coordinator
Voices Beyond Bars
01.2013 - 01.2014
Provided weekly one-on-one, guidance in-person or telephone to each client to assist with goal setting and achieving personal successes for community members returning from incarceration.
Performed predetermined intake for each clients, developed a goal plan for re-entering back into the community and thorough documentation of client interaction and activities
Provided legal counseling, courtroom advocacy, and courtroom etiquette.
Prepared briefs, motions, and devised legal defenses strategies
Assisted individuals in knowing their rights in the court of law
Prepared individuals for court and accompanies them to court
Served as liaison with law enforcement agencies as credible messenger.
Facilitated support groups for community members returning from incarceration
Advocacy services at a state, local and individual level
Established partnerships with community business and organizations for clients referrals
Vice President and Chairman of Recruitment Committee
Madison Organizing in Strength Equality and Solidarity (MOSES)
01.2012 - 01.2014
Worked with the Leadership Board to develop and enforced policies and objectives for MOSES to ensure it maintained its values and met established goals
Advocacy services at national, state, local and individual level
Recruited local church congregations and organizations to join and support MOSES’s mission in the community
Planned, presided over, and facilitated board and committee meetings
Created and maintained grant and yearly budgets
Acted as an ambassador for MOSES
Encouraged MOSES members to participate in fundraising and recruitment
Identified and solicited major individual donors
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
Blackstone College
01.2008
Theologian and Pastoral License - undefined
Universal Life Church and National Seminary
01.2005
High School Equivalency Diploma - undefined
Blue River
01.2005
Skills
Community engagement
Program management
Strategic planning
Project management
Certification
Super Reformer Certification - 2025 Reform Advocacy Institute
Trama Informed Care and Conflict Resolution - 2019 Steven Vedro
Peer Led Support and Leadership Circles - 2018 Repair the Harm Circles - 2017 Voices Beyond Bars, Project Return