Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Management Analyst II - City of Norfolk - Norfolk, VA
(2026-05)
- Conduct research, analysis, and project management activities supporting 10+ departmental initiatives annually that advance accessibility, economic inclusion, and community engagement priorities across the City of Norfolk.
- Cultivate relationships with 500+ businesses, vendors, community organizations, expanding awareness of City procurement opportunities, economic inclusion programs, and community resources through targeted outreach and engagement efforts.
- Coordinate 15+ annual community engagement events, outreach strategies, and supplier engagement initiatives that increase access to City resources, strengthen stakeholder participation, and support departmental strategic priorities.
HBCU Civic Engagement Manager - Center for Common Ground
(2022-09 - 2026-05)
- Mobilize over 15,000 HBCU students across 40+ campuses, leading large-scale voter registration drives, phone banking campaigns, and educational town halls that expand access to the ballot box, strengthen civic participation, and develop youth leadership.
- Forge strategic partnerships with student organizations, faculty, advocacy groups, and political leaders to amplify nonpartisan electoral information efforts, increasing outreach impact by 40%, and supporting youth-led organizing to reduce systemic barriers to voter access.
- Spearhead high-impact GOTV campaigns, driving a 30% increase in voter turnout through data-informed outreach, initiative tracking, and expanded election resource access in historically underrepresented communities, while supporting funding requests and grant reporting to sustain programming.
Social Impact Team Member - GameChanger by Dick's Sporting Goods
(2025-06 - 2025-08)
- Built GameChanger's first impact measurement framework with 22 key metrics to evaluate donations, volunteer engagement, and equity outcomes—creating a data-driven model for measuring civic and community impact.
- Created and launched GameChanger's first ad hoc donation process, streamlining and equitably distributing over $250,000 in community resources to internal teams and youth-focused grassroots organizations.
- Directed and hosted virtual volunteer activations with PeacePlayers Brooklyn, coordinating vendors, program design, and communications to engage employees in postcard-writing campaigns that reached 500+ students and boosted teammate participation in volunteer programming by 35%.
- Coordinated GameChanger activations at national events, including the NBA Math Hoops Global Championship, driving a 40% increase in youth civic engagement partnerships.
Social Justice Coalition NBAxHBCU Fellow - National Basketball Association - New York, NY
(2024-05 - 2024-08)
- Conducted market analyses for Elections '24, delivering insights that expanded outreach to underrepresented communities by 25% across all 32 teams.
- Tracked and analyzed voting policies across multiple states, aligning advocacy with the NBA's civic engagement goals and ensuring equitable access for fans, players, and communities.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, producing concise one-pagers and player advocacy reports that supported justice-focused collaborations.
- Executed in-depth landscape analyses on social justice efforts, leveraging findings to enhance equity-driven programs and inform strategic decisions.
Social Impact Fellow - Values Partnerships - Washington, D.C.
(2024-01 - 2024-05)
- Directed high-profile events for NASCAR, Walmart Business, and Pinterest, building sustainability and driving a 30% increase in stakeholder engagement at the country's largest Black-owned social impact agency, helping companies translate values into action through civic initiatives and equity programs.
- Engaged over 15,000 community members through strategic partnerships and events, including the Pitch for Progress Student Competition in partnership with Chime, awarding $10,000 to two student teams at Clark Atlanta University for transformative campus-based projects.
- Managed initiatives like the SNIPES USA Pay It Forward Scholarship Program, coordinating the selection process and awarding $10,000 scholarships to three young women at Hampton University, UDC, and Coppin State, advancing educational equity during Women's History Month, while also tracking program budgets and grant deliverables to enhance reporting transparency for funders and external stakeholders.
- Authored materials and systemic frameworks to empower organizations to strengthen their commitments to inclusive community development.
Board of Directors Member - America's Promise Alliance - Washington, D.C.
(2020-10 - 2024-03)
- Led education equity, youth development, and workforce readiness advocacy efforts, shaping policies that expanded opportunities for 10M+ young people.
- Advised Fortune 500 executives, nonprofit leaders, and policymakers, securing investments and policy commitments benefiting 500+ at-risk communities.
- Guided leadership transition, supporting CEO selection, onboarding, priority refinement, and efforts to strengthen resource development and fundraising.
- Enhanced organizational strategy, supporting long-term planning, partnerships, and initiatives advancing youth leadership and civic engagement.
Community Relations NBAxHBCU Fellow/Business Operations Intern - LA Clippers - Los Angeles, CA
(2023-05 - 2023-08)
- Designed and implemented strategic outreach events, engaging over 500 students and achieving a 30% increase in youth and education-based participation.
- Facilitated 25+ local organization partnerships, driving the Clippers' long-term community engagement strategies.
- Developed internal and external DEI communications and tools, including newsletters, training materials, and presentations, to enhance organizational understanding and alignment with diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Created the team's first Diverse Suppliers Database to increase supplier representation and support and advance DEI-focused procurement strategy.
DIII Men's Ice Hockey Seasonal Intern - NCAA - Indianapolis, IN
(2023-02 - 2023-04)
- Collaborated with internal teams to execute the 2023 DIII Men's Ice Hockey Championship, engaging 5000+ attendees.
- Coordinated community engagement activities, impacting 1,200+ local residents and building relationships with host-city organizations.
- Supported championship planning, including virtual meetings, host-planning calls, and on-site coordination, ensuring seamless integration of DEI goals.
- Developed post-event reports and analyses, presenting recommendations to leadership to enhance outreach strategies and advance DEI initiatives.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intern - University Research Co. - Chevy Chase, MD
(2022-07 - 2023-01)
- Partnered with Human Resources and DEI leaders to strategically plan and implement DEI initiatives, fostering a more inclusive workplace at URC.
- Designed and conducted an organization-wide survey assessing diversity metrics, analyzing results, and delivering findings to key stakeholders to identify organizational gaps in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, which improved program efficiency by 15% and increased staff engagement by 20%.
- Launched the inaugural HBCU Experienceship for DMV-area students, facilitating shadowing opportunities, internships, and scholarships to expand professional pathways and diversity talent pipelines.
- Coordinated all DEI events and activations, including Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples' Day, and the quarterly DEI award program.
Foundation Intern - Finney Family First Foundation - Portsmouth, VA
(2022-06 - 2022-08)
- Coordinated high-profile events with the NBA's Dorian Finney-Smith including his Fifth Annual Basketball Camp, Black Tie Gala with Mark Cuban, and Community Cookout and Softball Tournament, engaging over 1,000 attendees and advancing efforts aligned with community needs.
- Developed promotional social media content like flyers and interviews with attendees and volunteers, increasing event visibility and engagement by 40%.
- Directed the Foundation Ambassador Program, recruiting and managing 50+ community volunteers, strengthening outreach strategies, supporting grantmaking by coordinating application materials and submissions, and securing local media coverage to amplify the foundation's mission and impact.
- Facilitated sponsorship outreach efforts, securing 10+ new partnerships, increasing event funding by 50% through corporate outreach and grant support.
Diversity & Inclusion Intern - Sephora USA, Inc. - San Francisco, CA
(2021-05 - 2021-07)
- Designed Sephora's inaugural HBCU-targeted internship program, expanding diverse talent pipelines through strategic recruitment and support initiatives.
- Coordinated national Employee Resource Group events, driving a 25% participation increase in employee participation in inclusion-focused programming.
- Supported enterprise-wide strategies focused on talent development and retention frameworks including Sephora's Classes for Confidence, mentorship initiatives, and cross-functional Task Forces designed to foster long-term team engagement, career growth, and belonging.
- Created DEI training resources to institutionalize equity goals and support inclusive leadership development.
Congressional Intern - Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. - Washington, D.C.
(2020-05 - 2020-08)
- Conducted research and projects focused on critical issues like Hate Crime Prevention, COVID-19 Impact, and Voter Suppression, delivering data-driven insights to inform nonpartisan legislative priorities.
- Collaborated with consultants and leadership to coordinate the Annual Legislative Conference, engaging over 1,000 stakeholders and advancing civic engagement through targeted programming.
- Drafted detailed reports and briefing materials, strengthening DEI-focused policy initiatives and youth-focused federal advocacy.
Intern - U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman McEachin - Suffolk, VA
(2019-06 - 2019-08)
- Drafted memos and newsletters distributed to over 730,000 constituents, community members, elected officials, and partners.
- Resolved over 50 casework inquiries related to Veterans Affairs and Immigration, ensuring equitable access to government resources.
- Coordinated 10+ public events, increasing community participation by 20% and strengthening outreach efforts and transparency.
