Michelle Morgan
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Successful change maker bringing varied experiences to effectively improve systems and increase services provided. A dedicated advocate for underserved populations and a passionate anti-speciesist.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator of Investigations
Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center
09.2008 - Current
- Grew and managed Investigations Department to become industry leader in fair housing organizations.
- Investigated over 1000 complaints of housing discrimination.
- Recruited, trained and managed diverse group of investigators.
- Designed and conducted annual audit investigation reports on current issues in fair housing law.
- Investigation findings resulted in over 1.5 million in civil penalties, local and national press coverage and cited in testimony at U.S. Congressional hearings.
Executive Assistant to the CEO
YWCA USA
01.2005 - 08.2008
- Assisted in facilitating long and short-range planning as member of senior management team. Provided recommendations to execute objectives, policies and plans of the national headquarters.
- Served as liaison between CEO and Board of Directors, board committees, internal staff, and outside organizations.
- Planned, executed and logistically managed various aspects of 4-day annual conference with over 500 attendees.
Program Specialist
U.S. Department Of Justice, Antitrust Division
- Authored 25 directives for U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division.
- Researched operational procedures and provided written recommendations to executive staff to restructure and modernize office policies.
- Provided on-site logistical support for Division ceremonies and training seminars. Traveled to Budapest, Hungary to supervise logistics and assist Division staff.
- Monitored USAID funding agreements to ensure compliance and appropriate budget allocation.
Peace Corps Volunteer
Peace Corps
- Taught at-risk youth basic computer and literacy skills.
- Created income-earning cookbook and scholarship opportunities.
Education
Master of Science - Ethnic Conflict, Peace Studies And Public Policy
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2005
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.1996
Animal Operations
Intern, Farm Sanctuary Oakland CA. - Lived at Farm Sanctuary and performed caretaking duties to shelter residents. Duties included cleaning pens and barns, feeding, laundry, open and closing procedures, ensuring safety of all animals.
Humane Officer, Louisiana Humane Society - responded to complaints from community members about animal cruelty.
Foster - Since 2013, I have fostered over 50 dogs with several shelters in the New Orleans area, to include the LaSPCA, Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO), and Jefferson Parish animal shelter.
Pet Sitter - Earned a 5-star rating on Rover.com for dog sitting, walking and caretaking.
Dog Rescue - Informal work with select shelter staff to rescue and rehome dogs being given away for free on social media.
Timeline
Coordinator of Investigations
Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center
09.2008 - Current
Executive Assistant to the CEO
YWCA USA
01.2005 - 08.2008
Program Specialist
U.S. Department Of Justice, Antitrust Division
Peace Corps Volunteer
Peace Corps
Master of Science - Ethnic Conflict, Peace Studies And Public Policy
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
George Mason University
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