Experience

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  Baton rouge community college

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Prepared course syllabi and developed activities for Developmental English and English Composition courses; Conducted pre-assessment and post-assessment activities to determine students’ initial skill level and mastery of competencies; Structured lessons that incorporated all learning styles; Lectured and provided scaffolded support to assist students in the completion of in-class assignments; Collaborated and shared ideas with other instructors regarding the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of course lessons and requirements Show less * Utilized the Financial Aid component of the Banner Student Information System (SIS) to verify information submitted by students to the federal government on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.* Packaged financial awards for those students demonstrating the most need using the federal methodology.* Wrote and executed population selections and queries that addressed specific targeted areas determined by the financial aid staff.* Met with students and parents to explain the enrollment process, application for financial aid, and addressed general course-related questions.* Wrote and implemented the Policies and Procedures governing BRCC student employment. * Wrote Policies and Procedures for the College’s Book Grant, Tuition Deferment and Book Loan Programs.* Gathered and processed Student Employment paperwork and payroll. Show less

  • Adjunct Instructor, Developmental English and Developmental Reading

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  • Financial Aid Counselor

    Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
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  Louisiana board of regents

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Special programs manager

  This position was established to oversee two programs established through the Louisiana Legislature. These programs were the Health Excellence Fund (HEF) and the Departmental Excellence through Faculty Excellence (DEFE) Fund programs. Responsible for the identification and engagement of mail reviewers and panelists to review HEF and DEFE proposals submitted by private and public institutions for funding consideration for the programs. Tracked mail review information and invoice/contracts submitted by mail reviewers; As Program Manager, served as a liaison for Institutional Research Officers on university campuses and with Board of Regents’ Sponsored Programs staff; Assisted consultants in the development of the final report of funding recommendations for the DEFE Program, and initiated all funding awards on behalf of the Board of Regents for the program. Also responsible for monitor funded grants. Show less

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  Louisiana community and technical college system

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  Vice president for external affairs and executive assistant to the president

  Responsible for management of the Office of Board Services; Provided leadership for the System’s strategic planning efforts and oversaw the Office of Institutional Research; Served as the point-of-contact for governmental relations activities for the System; Supervised the activities of five governmental relations professionals charged with assisting with communication with legislators and community leaders on behalf of the System; Oversaw and coordinated System-wide leadership development; Assisted President with the initial planning and establishment of the framework for the program; Coordinated resource development activities at the state-level, which included the identification of potential funding opportunities, and the development of proposals to submit in pursuit of those opportunities; Oversaw specific community development and stakeholder engagement activities on behalf of the System, which consisted of identification of community leaders that served as advocates for the System and its institutions, identification of venues to host community meetings, and preparation of materials to disseminate to participants. Show less

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  Wb & associates

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2010

  Consultant

  Consultant for a company providing comprehensive higher education consulting services specifically geared toward two-year colleges. Services include: Leadership and professional development, Grant writing, Analysis of policy, Advising institutions on emergency restoration services in the event of natural or manmade disasters, Providing research focused on developmental education, Special topic briefs on areas such as performance and merit pay in higher education, and Other research projects specified by client Show less

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  Best associates

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Director of special programs and initiatives

  Best Associates is the parent organization for several start-up companies, including Higher Ed Holdings (HEH). The mission of HEH is to provide university partners with a high quality, low-cost, scalable online delivery mechanism for distance learning. Responsible for overseeing short-term projects within Best Associates and Higher Ed Holdings. These projects included but were not limited to: Marketing and public relationsCompilation of research and measurement of outcomesStudent engagement activities Conducting research for new initiatives to determine their viability in an entrepreneurial environment Show less

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  University of texas at austin

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  The UT Outreach Center - Dallas is one of five locations across the state offering college readiness and academic enrichment services to underrepresented populations. The goal of the Center is to provide a pathway for students to matriculate from high school into a college/university of their choice. Adjunct Instructor, Department of Educational AdministrationCommunity College Leadership Program

  • Executive Director

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  • Adjunct Instructor

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
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  American association of community colleges

  Oct 2011 - now

  Manages the AACC annual conventionDevelops the competencies for community college leaders (2nd, 3rd, and 4th editions)Structures strategic partnerships on behalf of the associationLeads training programs for using the competencies for community college leaders for the nation's community colleges Leads association transfer initiatives and partnerships Leads association efforts with Learner Employment Records and innovationCultivates relationships with corporate and foundation partners to drive organizational growth Show less Reports directly to the president and CEO and serves as his confidential advisor and liaison between the president and AACC senior staff. Responsible for a wide range of duties, including but not limited to: Led the Commission on Leadership and Professional Development. Developed the framework and wrote the AACC Competencies for Community College Leaders for 2013 and 2018. This document serves as the foundation for “grow your own” leadership programs in community colleges across the country. Leads presidential leadership and professional development efforts on behalf of the association. Oversees and has direct responsibility for the association’s corporate program and foundation relationships. Oversees and executes the AACC Annual Convention, a gathering of more than 2,000 faculty, staff, administrators, funders, federal government representatives, and business and industry partners. Responsible for developing association’s Strategic Plan. Liaises with the U.S. Departments of Education, Labor, Agriculture on behalf of the president and CEO. Works with external lobbyists as requested. Serves as secretary to the AACC Board of Directors, a 32-member board of CEOs elected and appointed from the association’s membership. Oversees the application process for AACC’s nine commissions, including the review and assignment for applicants for approval by the chair-elect of the AACC Board of Directors. Led effort for establishing guidelines for the reopening the association’s physical office during the coronavirus pandemic. Recently certified as a pandemic compliance advisor. Over the last 10 years, I have supervised several teams within the association, including employees responsible for the Annual Convention, corporate and foundation giving, nursing and allied health matters, and communications and public relations. Show less

  • Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Chief of Staff

    Oct 2011 - Aug 2022