England Meadows

Dynamic and dedicated professional with a passion for community advocacy and social change. Skilled in collaboration, social media management, and clear verbal and written communication. Possesses strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities, with experience in documentation, task scheduling, and project coordination. Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.

• Scholar, Veritas Global Travel Program, 11/2022 - Present, Embarked on an immersive and educational travel experience with a small cohort of Veritas debate alumni to Israel, Rome, and Egypt., Explored historical sites, engaged in cultural exploration, and experienced personal growth to develop cultural understanding, global awareness, and career advancement.
• Scholar, Isdell Center for Global Leadership - Brazil, 08/2022 - 03/2023, Established connections and fostered relationships with Brazilian students attending the PRECE School., Traveled to multiple cities over 11 months with a small cohort of students, engaging in Brazilian culture, living in remote towns, and exploring popular tourist destinations to better understand the social education infrastructure.
• Intern, Hand Heart & Soul Project, 08/2021 - 06/2022, Engaged in dialogue with children and their families to implement healthy lifestyle changes., Conducted research on food insecurity and collaborated with fellows to find plausible solutions.
• Administrative Assistant, Little One's Learning Center, 08/2021 - 12/2022, Greeted parents, organized files, and coordinated collaborative networking events for local nonprofits.

• Coeducation Chair, NAACP American University Chapter, 2023-Present, Spearheaded efforts to advance gender equality and inclusivity within the NAACP, focusing specifically on the empowerment and education of Black women., Orchestrated events, workshops, and campaigns to address gender-based disparities and promote educational opportunities for Black women., Collaborated with stakeholders to develop strategies for increasing representation and participation of Black women within the organization and broader community.
• Event Coordinator, Sister Sister, 2023-2024, Managed logistics and execution of events for a Black Women Mentoring Program, facilitating mentorship, networking, and development opportunities., Planned workshops, seminars, and networking events, coordinating mentor-mentee pairings, and liaising with stakeholders., Managed budgets, handled venue bookings, and spearheaded event promotion efforts.
• Mentee, Sister Sister, 08/2023-Present, Work within an organization built for and facilitated by Black women., Receive guidance from a mentor on career opportunities and social navigation.
• Member, African Student Alliance, 08/2023-Present, Foster community within the African diaspora through cultural exploration.
• Scholar/Alum/Instructor, Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project, 06/2020-Present, Engage in discourse on various topics to implement understanding into educational and corporate spaces., Quarter-finalist in the international Harvard Summer Residency Competition.
• President, Pace Academy Board of Diversity & Black Student Alliance, 08/2020 - 05/2023, Collaborate with student groups to discuss intersectionality., Facilitate safe spaces for Black students to engage in dialogue and explore history and culture.