Lloyd Shelton

Lloyd Shelton

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Therapist } Educator | Artist | Public Speaker | Social Entrepreneur

  • Education

    • Eastern Michigan University

      1991 - 2007
      Bachelors of Science Social Science

      Activities and Societies: Gen Chi Assisted in the launching of Gen Chi, a campus ministry. Later elected presidentRepeatedly achieved the Dean's List for academic excellence

    • University of Michigan

      2013 - 2015
      Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) Social Policy Evaluation
  • Experience

    • P.O.W.E.R. Inc,

      Jan 2004 - Aug 2007
      Tutor on staff
    • Ann Arbor Public Schools

      Aug 2004 - Jun 2011
      Noon Hour Supervisor and Academic Assistant

      Facilitating academic excellence by assisting children with one on one instructionsCo-led team of noon hour supervisors for public schools throughout Ann ArborCreated and oversaw programming for elementary children to encourage healthy self-image as well as exerciseProvided supervision for elementary school children in the lunch room and on the playgroundPersonally engaged with elementary school children to promote safety as well as a positive self imageInteracted with school staff to both receive and provide updates related to children's activities Show less

    • JUSTGETSAVED.COM

      Feb 2008 - May 2010
      CEO/Founder

      -Founded a Christian lifestyle company.-Coordinated marketing campaign,-Assisted with web architecture design-Concert promoter

    • Eastern Michigan University

      May 2008 - Sept 2008
      Telephone Counselor

      Counseled incoming students in the processes involved in both transferring to EMU from other colleges and universities or enrolling in EMU as first year freshmen.

    • City of Ann Arbor

      Jun 2013 - Jul 2016
      Commissioner

      Appointed by the Mayor of Ann Arbor to The Committee For Disability Concerns.

    • Center for Indepent Living

      Sept 2013 - May 2014
      M.S.W. Intern

      Conducted advocacy work at the personal, local, and state levels related to disability rightsPrepared policy briefs for statewide organization related to disabilityPresented at statewide meetings related to transportation, snow removal, pedestrian safety, and health care on behalf of those with disabilitiesEngaged with state level politicians and government officials about transportation, snow removal, pedestrian safety and health care issues on behalf of those with disabilitiesConducted one-on-one meetings with Ann Arbor area residents with disabilities to assess their advocacy needsFacilitated a two day workshop for Ann Arbor area residents with disabilities about advocacy as it relates to individual, communal, and national spheres in an attempt to empower them Advocated at Ann Arbor City Council meetings on behalf of those with disabilities related to public transportationParticipated in coalition building with the Center for Independent Living and several other local organizations about needed changes in public transportation in Washtenaw County Show less

    • University of Michigan

      Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

      - Work with the Vice Provost Of Diversity and Inclusion in the creation of faculty awareness training related to disability- Assist students with disabilities with unexpected accommodations related issues i.e. transportation, snow removal, housing etc.,- Provide campus-wide presentations in housing, student life, and various academic units about best practices and cultural climatic adjustments related disability- Advocate for students with disabilities who are faced with discrimination related to their disability- Meet one-on-one with incoming students and their families to discuss their transition from home life to the University of Michigan- Assess incoming students needs and formulate a plan to address them- Monthly campus wide events to increase the visibility of Disability- Collaborate with other student life offices on events dealing with the intersection of Disability and "X"- Aggregate campus wide resources relevant to those with disabilities in the creation of a resource guide for all incoming students with disabilities- Assist in the creation of an interdisciplinary graduate certificate in ability studies- Advance campus awareness related to disability via the creation of marketing materials that depict disability in a favorable light- The creation and support of disability related student groups Show less Community organizing on campus centered around issues of disabilityConducted qualitative research project examining how disability studies programs impact college campusesSuccessfully Completed Institutional Review Board (IRB) application for research projectParticipated in the National Center for Institutional Diversity's review and examination of various Big Ten universities strategic diversity plansParticipated in weekly research project team meetingsPresented to the University of Michigan's Board of Regents about issues related to disabilityParticipated in national conference regarding black men in higher education Show less

      • Institutional Adjustment Coach

        Aug 2015 - Jul 2016
      • M.S.W. 2015

        Sept 2013 - Aug 2015
      • M.S.W.Intern

        Aug 2014 - May 2015
    • Eastern Michigan University

      Aug 2016 - Feb 2018
      Disability Resource Center Case Managment Coordinator

      - Review medical documentation to accurately assess accommodations for students registered with the Disability Resource Center- Serve as campus resource regarding the American with Disabilities Act and Disability Equity- Meet with incoming students and their families to develop transition plans during their matriculation to EMU- Provide campus-wide training's about best practices and cultural climatic adjustments related to disability- Create and oversee the campus-wide initiative Disability Liaison Program- Coordinate and facilitate bimonthly daylong training sessions for Disability Liaison's- Provide advocacy and support for students registered with the Disability Resource Center Show less

    • University of Michigan School of Social Work

      Oct 2019 - now
      APPLICATION REVIEW SPECIALIST

      Review graduate applications to ascertain whether applicants are quality candidates for admission to the School of Social Work.Consult with a team of other reviewers to reach the final conclusion on applicants.

    • University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

      Dec 2021 - Feb 2023
      Staff and Faculty Disability Navigator

      Make recommendations across all levels of the College regarding practices, processes, and strategies supporting the mission of inclusivityGuide Faculty and Staff through our reasonable accommodations processAssess and develop training and educational needs while partnering with our DEI Manager to implement course contentIdentify vendors to provide accommodations such as equipment, technology and facility access Establish standards and practices for event-related ADA best practices such as transportation, parking, alternative formats, communication materials, facilities and signageAssess and develop training and educational needs while partnering with our DEI Manager to implement course contentIdentify scalable solutions and partner with other ADA staff across the institution to ensure accommodations are at the fore-frontCommunicate across the organization using email, Google collaboration tools, run meetings and present to others and individual meetings Show less

    • JMA Consultations

      Jul 2023 - now
      Clinical Social Worker
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lloyd Shelton
      2015 NASW Student of the Year U-M School of Social Work - Mar 2015 Nominated by my colleagues in the student body and chosen by the administration to be the recipient.
    • Awarded to Lloyd Shelton
      2014 James T Neubacher award winner Counsel for Disability Concerns, University of Michigan Oct 2014 Received for the demonstration of leadership at the University of Michigan as it relates to issues of disability.
    • Awarded to Lloyd Shelton
      INVITED TALKS - *2014 University of Michigan, Board of Regents Presentation, Proposed Center For the Study of Disability and Society*2014 University of Michigan, Services for Students with Disabilities Lecture, The Intersectional Nature of Disability*2013 University of Michigan, Facilitated Panel Discussion on universal design*2013 University of Michigan, School of Information, Guest Lecturer on adaptive technology* 2013 University of Michigan, School of Social Work Workshop… Show more *2014 University of Michigan, Board of Regents Presentation, Proposed Center For the Study of Disability and Society*2014 University of Michigan, Services for Students with Disabilities Lecture, The Intersectional Nature of Disability*2013 University of Michigan, Facilitated Panel Discussion on universal design*2013 University of Michigan, School of Information, Guest Lecturer on adaptive technology* 2013 University of Michigan, School of Social Work Workshop Speaker, "Race And Disability: The Exasperation of Oppression"* 2012 Rachkham Graduate SCOR Conference Workshop Speaker, “Race And Disability: The Intersection of Oppression" Show less
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Tutor

      Issued by S.O.S. Community Services on Sept 2012
      S.O.S. Community ServicesAssociated with Lloyd Shelton