LATISHA PORTER

Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.

2023 Oticon Focus on People 25th Annual Hearing Champion Award Winner

2023 The Bugg Foundation Amistad Gala 2023 Johnnie Lacy Award Recipient

2023 HLAA Essex County Leadership and Advocacy Award

2019 HLAA New Jersey State Association Leadership and Dedication Award

2017 HearStrong Champion

2016 Hearing Loss Association of America Social Media Award for the Essex County Chapter Facebook page.

• Mentorship & Coaching
• Instruction & Training
• Business Development

• University of Arizona Global Campus, Chandler, Arizona, Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership & Development, 03/01/22
• Seton Hall University, Master of Arts in Strategic Communications, 2010, 2013
• Boston University, Boston, MA, Certification Paralegal Studies, 2009
• University of Maryland, Adelphi, MD, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 2003, 2008
• SKI HI training for deaf Mentors, 03/15/19

• Member Society for Industrial Organizational and Organizational Psychology
• Convention Presenter, Hearing Loss Association of America 2015
• Individuals with Hearing Loss in an Office Environment: Overcoming Communication Barriers and Changing Perception
• 2022: Change Management & Accessibility

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Google Workspace (Google Slides, Documents, Sheets, Forms, and Sites)
• MS Windows
• BLACKBOARD
• BANNER LexisNexis
• Westlaw/Twen
• Clio

• Public Speaking
• Contract Negotiation
• Business Writing
• Strategic Planning
• Administrative
• Program Management
• Strategic Communications
• Time management
• Marketing
• Research
• Community Outreach
• Budget Allocation
• Conflict resolution
• Project management
• Legal Research
• Marketing Strategy
• Emotional Intelligence
• Fundraising

• President, Hearing Loss Association of America New Jersey State Association, 2022, 2024, Preside at all meetings of the Board and meetings of the Executive Committee. Communicate to members and the Board such matters and suggestions which promote the welfare and increase the usefulness of the association.
• Vice President, Hearing Loss Association of America New Jersey State Chapter, 01/01/18, 12/31/21
• Scholarship Chair, Hearing Loss Association of America New Jersey State Association, 09/01/16, Present, Oversee annual scholarships and ensure timely and fair disposition of scholarship funds., Create, publicize, and promote the scholarship application process during the fall season., Cultivate priority for learning and scholastic achievement among deaf and hard-of-hearing high school seniors., Chair scholarship application process: promote, publicize, organize, collect, manage, distribute, and collaborate on annual scholarship applications.
• Co-founder, former President, Hearing Loss Association of America Essex County Chapter, 03/01/15, 01/01/18, Led, supported, and guided mission as defined by the organization., Ensured the organization's activities were compliant with its mission., Developed and maintained beneficial relationships with funders, supporters, collaborators, vendors, and stakeholders

• Hearing Loss Association of America New Jersey State Association - President
• Hearing Loss Association of America- Essex County Chapter - cofounder

Gallaudet University Certified Peer Mentor