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About me
Policy Analyst in Human Rights, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy
Education

Notre dame secondary school
1999 - 2003Ossd/high school diploma high school/secondary diplomas and certificates aActivities and Societies: Received High Honors in Computer and Information Sciences - (99% final grade); Received Government of Ontario Scholar Award - (graduating 6 or more course over 80%);

Rutgers, the state university of new jersey-new brunswick
2014 - 2015Graduate certificate public performance measurement - public administration 4.0 aActivities and Societies: Courses: PPM 100: Measuring Performance PPM 200: Reporting Performance PPM 300: Managing for Improved Performance PPM 400: Budgeting for Performance Allows public sector workers the knowledge to explore the importance and procedures of performance measurement and improvement, examine citizen surveys in the context of government performance measurement and citizen involvement, and develop an understanding of the role of e-governance in today's society and public organizations.Courses:◾PPM 100: Measuring Performance◾PPM 200: Reporting Performance◾PPM 300: Managing for Improved Performance◾PPM 400: Budgeting for… Show more Allows public sector workers the knowledge to explore the importance and procedures of performance measurement and improvement, examine citizen surveys in the context of government performance measurement and citizen involvement, and develop an understanding of the role of e-governance in today's society and public organizations.Courses:◾PPM 100: Measuring Performance◾PPM 200: Reporting Performance◾PPM 300: Managing for Improved Performance◾PPM 400: Budgeting for Performance Show less

Walden university
2016 - 2023Doctor of philosophy (ph.d.) public policy and administration, public management and leadership specialization 3.4 aActivities and Societies: PhD Candidate; ICMA; Sigma Alpha Pi The National Society of Leadership and Success; Golden Key International Honor Society; American Society for Public Administration (ASPA); Phi Delta Kappa Honor Society; Doctoral Residency 2 - Virtual (Sep 23, 2017 to Oct 21, 2017); Doctoral Residency 3 - Orlando (Oct 26, 2017 to Oct 29, 2017); Doctoral Residency 4 - Virtual (Jan 27, 2019 - Feb 7, 2019); Doctoral Writing Intensive - Miami/Virtual (Jun 3, 2020 to Jun 7, 2020); I am a graduate of the PhD in Public Policy and Administration program, specializing in Public Management and Leadership. Dissertation Topic: "The Victimization Experiences of Transgender Adult Females of Color in the State of Florida".- Awarded Walden Entrance Scholarship, 2014- Awarded $5000 Grant from Walden University, Department of Public Policy and Administration- Golden Key Int'l Honors- Sigma Alpha PiCourses:PPPA 8405 Ethics and Social Justice PPPA… Show more I am a graduate of the PhD in Public Policy and Administration program, specializing in Public Management and Leadership. Dissertation Topic: "The Victimization Experiences of Transgender Adult Females of Color in the State of Florida".- Awarded Walden Entrance Scholarship, 2014- Awarded $5000 Grant from Walden University, Department of Public Policy and Administration- Golden Key Int'l Honors- Sigma Alpha PiCourses:PPPA 8405 Ethics and Social Justice PPPA 8431 Finance and Budgeting for the Public SectorPPPA 8465 Strategic Planning: Collaboration, Cooperation, and CoordinationPPPA 8111 Leadership and Organizational Change PPPA 8392 The Language of Leadership PPPA 8112 Governance and Public PolicyPPPA 8115 Writing a Quality ProspectusRSCH 8110 Research Theory, Design, & MethodsRSCH 8210 Quantitative Reasoning and AnalysisRSCH 8310 Qualitative Reasoning and AnalysisRSCH 8350 Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and AnalysisPPPA 9000 Dissertation***Defended November 3, 2023 Show less

Rutgers university
2017 - 2017Graduate certificate strategic performance management - public administration 4.0 aActivities and Societies: SPM 100: Performance Management and Government SPM 200: Strategic Planning for Performance Management SPM 300: Measuring and Reporting Performance SPM 400: Evidence-Based Management Public Sector Certificate (SPM) program is a professional development certificate designed for individuals in public and nonprofit organizations (both leading executives and frontline employees), and citizens interested in the functions of public sector performance measurement.Courses:◾SPM 100: Performance Management and Government◾SPM 200: Strategic Planning for Performance Management◾SPM 300: Measuring and Reporting Performance◾SPM 400: Evidence-Based Management

Walden university
2016 - 2020Master of philosophy - mphil public policy and administration, public management and leadership specialization 3.4 aActivities and Societies: PhD Candidate; ICMA; Sigma Alpha Pi The National Society of Leadership and Success; Golden Key International Honor Society; Phi Delta Kappa Honor Society; ASPA; Doctoral Residency 2 - Virtual (Sep 23, 2017 to Oct 21, 2017); Doctoral Residency 3 - Orlando (Oct 26, 2017 to Oct 29, 2017); Doctoral Residency 4 - Virtual (Jan 27, 2019 - Feb 7, 2019); Doctoral Writing Intensive - Miami/Virtual (Jun 3, 2020 - Jun 7, 2020); Obtained a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Public Policy and Administration en route to my Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Policy and Administration at Walden University.Courses:PPPA 8405 Ethics and Social Justice PPPA 8431 Finance and Budgeting for the Public SectorPPPA 8465 Strategic Planning: Collaboration, Cooperation, and CoordinationPPPA 8111 Leadership and Organizational Change PPPA 8392 The Language of Leadership PPPA 8112 Governance and Public… Show more Obtained a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Public Policy and Administration en route to my Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Policy and Administration at Walden University.Courses:PPPA 8405 Ethics and Social Justice PPPA 8431 Finance and Budgeting for the Public SectorPPPA 8465 Strategic Planning: Collaboration, Cooperation, and CoordinationPPPA 8111 Leadership and Organizational Change PPPA 8392 The Language of Leadership PPPA 8112 Governance and Public PolicyPPPA 8115 Writing a Quality ProspectusRSCH 8110 Research Theory, Design, & MethodsRSCH 8210 Quantitative Reasoning and AnalysisRSCH 8310 Qualitative Reasoning and AnalysisRSCH 8350 Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and AnalysisPPPA 9000 Dissertation Show less

Eastern gateway community college
-Associate of applied sciences (aas) - summa cum laude criminal justice/law enforcement administration 3.92 aActivities and Societies: American Federation for Government Employees (AFGE), Phi Theta Kappa - Alpha Omicron Nu chapter, Golden Key International Honors Society (GK), Dean's List - Fall 2018 Semester, President's List - Fall 2019 Semester, Dean's List - Spring 2020 Semester, President's List - Summer 2020 Semester, Dean's List - Fall 2020 Semester, President's List - Spring 2021 Semester; The Criminal Justice Program has been developed into an interdisciplinary course of study merging the liberal arts and technical studies into a well-balanced curriculum. A degree in criminal justice provides a foundation for employment in the criminal justice field, for continuation to a four-year degree-granting institution, and serves as a basis for advanced studies.Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Golden Key, & Phi Theta Kappa Honors- Awarded AFGE Union College Credit Full… Show more The Criminal Justice Program has been developed into an interdisciplinary course of study merging the liberal arts and technical studies into a well-balanced curriculum. A degree in criminal justice provides a foundation for employment in the criminal justice field, for continuation to a four-year degree-granting institution, and serves as a basis for advanced studies.Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Golden Key, & Phi Theta Kappa Honors- Awarded AFGE Union College Credit Full Scholarship- Dean's List (Fall 2018, Spring 2020, & Fall 2020 Semesters)- President's List (Fall 2019, Summer 2020, & Spring 2021 Semesters)- Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society (PTK)- Summa Cum Laude Academic Honors- Golden Key International Honors Society (GK)Courses:English CompositionStatisticsPersonal Computer ApplicationsAmerican GovernmentCriminologyLegal Research and WritingEthicsVictimologySociology Show less

York university
2003 - 2008Honours bachelor of arts (ba (sp. hon)), specialized honours political scienceActivities and Societies: Celebrity Host for the JCA Boonoonoonos 2008 attended by Hon. Dalton McGuinty Premier of Ontario and the Hon. Howard Hampton, New Democratic Party Leader of Ontario, Deputy Returning Officer for the Canadian Federal Election 2008, Election Official for the Ontario Provincial Election 2007, College Liberal Party Club, Participated in the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 York University McLaughlin College Political science lecture series, and member of the York University Business and Society Club. My love for Government began here in my undergrad at York University. I stuided Canadian politics in a North American context; how our politics is effected by the U.S. and Mexico. I studied Aboriginal Politics, specifically Aboriginal Women rights in First Nation communities across the country. Graduated with Specialized Honours- Awarded 2003 York University Entrance Scholarship- Awarded 2003 Congress of Black Women Scholarship- Awarded 2007 York University Grant… Show more My love for Government began here in my undergrad at York University. I stuided Canadian politics in a North American context; how our politics is effected by the U.S. and Mexico. I studied Aboriginal Politics, specifically Aboriginal Women rights in First Nation communities across the country. Graduated with Specialized Honours- Awarded 2003 York University Entrance Scholarship- Awarded 2003 Congress of Black Women Scholarship- Awarded 2007 York University Grant Award- Recipient of 2006-2007 York University McLaughlin College Political Science Lecture Series Award- Recipient of 2007-2008 York University McLaughlin College Political Science Lecture Series Honours AwardCourses:POLS 1000 Introduction to PoliticsPOLS 2910 Canadian Democracy in a North American ContextPOLS 3110 Process of Urban Politics IPOLS 3125 The Political Economy of CanadaPOLS 3190 Public AdministrationPOLS 4115 The Political Economy of State FinancePOLS 4903 Canada North American Context Capstone Show less

Central state university
-Bachelor of science (bsc) - summa cum laude criminal justice/law enforcement administration 3.93 aActivities and Societies: National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), Phi Theta Kappa - Alpha Omicron Nu chapter, Golden Key International Honors Society (GK), National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA), Academy for Criminal Justice Scholars (ACJS), Alpha Kappa Mu Honors Society Kappa Tau Chapter (AKM), Dean's List - Fall 2022 Semester In-Class Honors Projects: Enron and Lessons for Society, Environmental Crimes Research Methods, and Senior Capstone Research Project. The major in Criminal Justice provides an overview of the criminal justice system, the causes of crime, and issues relating to social control. The program is structured around a core of courses that include topics in law enforcement, the judicial process, and the correctional system. It is a general overview of the components of the criminal justice system with the overall goal of exposing students to a wide variety of academic disciplines: business, political science, psychology, social work… Show more The major in Criminal Justice provides an overview of the criminal justice system, the causes of crime, and issues relating to social control. The program is structured around a core of courses that include topics in law enforcement, the judicial process, and the correctional system. It is a general overview of the components of the criminal justice system with the overall goal of exposing students to a wide variety of academic disciplines: business, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology.Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Honors College, & Alpha Kappa Mu HS- Awarded NTEU Union College Credit Full Scholarship- Golden Key International Honors Society (GK)- National Society for Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)- International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA)- Academy for Criminal Justice Scholars (ACJS)- Honors College- Alpha Kappa Mu Honors Society Kappa Tau Chapter (AKM)Courses:English StatisticsCriminologyLegal Research and WritingEthicsVictimologySociology Show less

Florida international university
2010 - 2011Master of science (msc) criminal justice, policy analysis 3.6 aActivities and Societies: Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honors Society, Pi Alpha Alpha Int'l Public Affairs and Administration Honors Society, Sigma Alpha Lambda Nat'l Leadership & Honors Society, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, FIU Student Government Association, FIU College Democrats, the FIU Student Alumni Association, the FIU Black Student Union, and the Caribbean Students Association. I studied the Criminal Justice system here in the United States. I learned about sentencing practices, historic rulings in Supreme Court, and legal problems currently within the justice system. I also took advance seminars in Criminal Law, Research Methods, and Data Analysis. I also received the opportunity to teach an undergraduate course called "Crime and the Media". Courses:•CCJ 6025 Theory in Administration of Justice•CCJ 6705 Research Methods in Criminal Justice•CCJ… Show more I studied the Criminal Justice system here in the United States. I learned about sentencing practices, historic rulings in Supreme Court, and legal problems currently within the justice system. I also took advance seminars in Criminal Law, Research Methods, and Data Analysis. I also received the opportunity to teach an undergraduate course called "Crime and the Media". Courses:•CCJ 6025 Theory in Administration of Justice•CCJ 6705 Research Methods in Criminal Justice•CCJ 6706 Data Analysis in Criminal Justice•CCJ 6676 Transnational Crime and National Security•CCJ 6485 Criminal Justice Policy Analysis•CCJ 5489 Ethics in Criminal Justice •CJL 5421 Legal Issues in Criminal Justice•CJL 5422 Advanced Seminar in Criminal Law•CCJ 6926 Supervised Teaching - Assisted in teaching "Crime in the Media" course Show less

Florida international university
2010 - 2011Master of public administration (m.p.a.) public administration, public policy 3.6 aActivities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha Int'l Public Affairs and Administration Honor Society, Sigma Alpha Lambda Nat'l Leadership & Honors Society, Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honors Society, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, FIU Student Government Association, National Association of Graduate-Professional Students, FIU College Democrats, the FIU Student Alumni Association, the FIU Black Student Union, and the Caribbean Students Association. Taking my love for Government and Administration to the next level. I studied Budgeting, Finance, Non-Profit Management, and the impact of IT on Government. I researched the effects of politics on administration and wrote papers on administering aid to Colombia.Courses:•PAD 6053 Political, Social & Economic Context of Public Administration•PAD 6306 Policy Analysis & Program Planning•PAD 6417 Human Resources Management & Policy•PAD 6227 Public Finance & the Budgetary… Show more Taking my love for Government and Administration to the next level. I studied Budgeting, Finance, Non-Profit Management, and the impact of IT on Government. I researched the effects of politics on administration and wrote papers on administering aid to Colombia.Courses:•PAD 6053 Political, Social & Economic Context of Public Administration•PAD 6306 Policy Analysis & Program Planning•PAD 6417 Human Resources Management & Policy•PAD 6227 Public Finance & the Budgetary Process•PAD 6434 Leadership & Decision Making•PAD 6436 Professionalism & Ethics•PAD 6710 IT & E-Management•PAD 6056 The Practice of Public ManagementThesis/Research Paper: Democratic Institutional Building Assistance to the National Government of Colombia - Request For ProposalI received FIU Medallion Award for Excellence in Civic Engagement for my community service. Show less
Experience

American society for public administration
May 2014 - nowColumnist
U.s. customs and border protection
Oct 2021 - nowCustoms entry officer - entry specialist
Licenses & Certifications

Harvardx hks101a_4 u.s. public policy: social, economic, and foreign policies online certificate
Harvard universityJun 2019
Harvardx hks101a_3 citizen politics in america public opinion, elections, interest groups, and media
Harvard universityAug 2020
Harvardx hks101a_2 u.s. political institutions: congress, presidency, courts, and bureaucracy
Harvard universityMay 2020
Golden key international honor society digital certification
Golden key international honour societyMar 2022
Harvardx hks101a_1 american government: constitutional foundations online certificate
Harvard universityFeb 2019- View certificate

Doctoral student researchers
Citi programJan 2022 
Certificate of recognition
Miami-dade democratic partyApr 2012
Lean six sigma white belt (lsswb)
Management and strategy instituteFeb 2018
Certificate of graduation
Greater miami convention & visitors bureauMay 2015
Business organizations and the law
Rutgers universityAug 2014
Harvardx er22.1x justice online certificate
Harvard universityJun 2018
Property, regulation and commercial paper
Rutgers universityJan 2015
Lean six sigma yellow belt (lssyb)
Florida international university - college of businessJan 2018
Emergency management preparedness
FemaJun 2014
Social science education
Florida department of educationMay 2019
Certificate of commodation
Us department of homeland securityJun 2014
Emergency preparedness for federal employees
FemaMay 2014
Contract law
Rutgers universityDec 2014
Fema eeo employee course 2014
FemaJul 2014
Certificate of achievement
U.s. department of homeland securityMay 2015
Ethics and the law graduate certificate
Rutgers universityAug 2013
Fema performance management program
FemaJun 2014
Certificate of achievement
Us department of homeland securityJan 2014
Basic workplace security awareness
FemaJul 2014
Intro and overview - homeland security geospatial concepts-of-operations (geoconops)
FemaMay 2014
Campaign academy certificate - democracy for america
Democratic national committeeMar 2012
Active shooter - what you can do
FemaFeb 2014
Excellence in civic engagement
Florida international universityAug 2011
Introduction to law graduate certificate
Rutgers universityOct 2013
Legal research and writing graduate certificate
Rutgers universityDec 2013
Continuity of operations (coop) awareness course
FemaJul 2013
Volunteer Experience
Lecturer - Alpha Phi Sigma 2010 Criminal Justice Symposium
Issued by Florida International University on Jul 2010
Associated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.Volunteer
Issued by Relay For Life of Greater Heights on Feb 2011
Associated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.Lecturer - 2011 FIU LGBT Human Rights Symposium
Issued by Florida International University on Jul 2011
Associated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.Program and Communications Board Committee Member
Issued by American Society for Public Administration on Jul 2015
Associated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.Member
Issued by Beta Theta Pi on May 2011
Associated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.Fundraiser
Issued by Heart and Stroke Foundation on Mar 1998
Associated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.Volunteer - Woodhill Park Retirement Village
Issued by Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services on Feb 2002
Associated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.Volunteer
Issued by Habitat for Humanity International on Jul 2010
Associated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.Volunteer
Issued by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on Nov 2010
Associated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.GLBT Advocacy Committee and Task Force Member
Issued by Florida International University on Jan 2011
Associated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.Committeman - Precinct 719
Issued by Miami-Dade Democratic Party on Apr 2012
Associated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.Diversity Day Council - Member
Issued by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Sept 2015
Associated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.Steward
Issued by AFGE on Jun 2017
Associated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.Member - Group of Employee Morale (GEM)
Issued by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Nov 2017
Associated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.Scholarship Chairman
Issued by Beta Theta Pi on May 2011
Associated with Dr. Andrew R. Vaz, Ph.D.
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