MJ (Maleeka Jihad)

Experience

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  Volunteers of America

  Mar 2008 - Mar 2010

  Family Case Manager

  Safe House Case Manager for Children and Family Programming. Developed and implemented Therapeutic Domestic Violence education , and family planning curriculum in safe house setting.

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  New Orleans College Prep Middle School

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  School Social Worker Intern

  Provide therapeutic interventions to students.Facilitate CBITS Therapy (Cognitive Behavior Interventions for Trauma in Schools)

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  The Covenant House

  Sept 2011 - Feb 2012

  Case Manager for Transitional Homeless Youth

  Provideed case management services for Homeless youth transitioning into independent living communities Developed and implemented independent living skills curriculum to transitional youth

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  Tulane University

  Mar 2012 - Sept 2012

  Tutor Coordnator/Educational Assistant

  •Developed and implemented tutoring program•Mentored students to more effectively balance athletic and academic demands

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  Savio House

  Nov 2012 - Aug 2013

  Child Protection Family Therapist

  Provide family preservation and/or family reunification services to Department of Human Services clientsProvide education and or therapy skills to caregivers regarding child development and safety

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  Rocky Mountain Childrens Law Center

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2017

  Director of Community Engagement / Clinical Consultant

  Provide professional consultation, guidance and expertise in areas of child protection , children and family services, education and permanency.

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  MJ Consulting Firm

  Jul 2017 - now

  Director & Consultant

  MJ Consulting is a grassroots organization dedicated to dismantling culturally incompetent practices and mitigating such practices impact on the community by challenging sources of oppression and inequity in the child welfare system. We do this through education, advocacy, partnership and direct services.

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  University of Denver

  Apr 2019 - now

  Adjunct Faculty
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  Emic Cultural Consultant Collectives (EC3)

  Jul 2020 - now

  CEO / Co-Founder / Consultant

  An International Organization that educates and mentors Professional's , Agencies , and Businesses in systemic racism to combat inequalities independently and within institutions.

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  MJCF: Coalition

  Jun 2021 - now

  Executive Director

  To dismantle culturally incompetent practices and mitigating such practices impact on the community by challenging sources of oppression and inequality in the child welfare system. We do this through education, advocacy, partnership and direct services.

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  Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2023

  Director of Family Justice Programming