Lafayette Slaydon

Experience

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  Queering Indy

  Apr 2019 - Dec 2021

  Organizational Leader

  Wrote multiple state and federal grants totaling over 100k. Managed a large team of 8 core organizers and 250+ volunteers across diverse service landscapes, including through remote and in person work.Created a volunteer-based food pantry and soup kitchen in response to the Covid-19 crisis - which fed more than 1000 participants per week as well as providing hygiene and harm reduction supplies.Created and facilitated a Queer Partners in Sobriety program to connect LGBTQIA people with other individuals struggling with substance use outside of the setting of AA or NA meetings.Partnered with local harm reduction organizations and stakeholders to provide Narcan and other harm reduction supplies to the Indianapolis LGBTQIA community. Show less

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  The Bail Project

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2022

  Bail Disruptor

  Large scale project management in a Salesforce environment, including the creation and implementation of workflowsPerforming case management duties with a 100+ active client caseload, including a youth and young adults caseload.Public speaking, media relations and engagement on behalf of the organization, both at in person events and via Zoom.Created a novel intake and data collection tool to manage client data, broaden our reach with community stakeholders, and to allow for more precise tracking of client metrics. Show less

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  Damien Center

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  Harm Reduction Intern

  Created data metric tool to measure the incidences of harm reduction engagement in sex worker populations.Engaged in harm reduction outreach in vulnerable LGTBQIA communities to prevent overdoses and the spread of HIV and HCV infections.Acted as a community liaison between The Damien Center harm reduction team and other key community players.

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  Indiana Youth Group

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Youth Services Intern

  Created a harm reduction toolkit to assist staff in navigating substance use discussions with LGBTQIA youth.Created and sustained partnerships with community HIV/AIDS services organizations to bring testing access points to the center.Created internal and external documents to educate community partners and stakeholders on the vital nature of harm reduction and the effects that it has on the lives of LGBTQIA youth and young adults.

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  Community Solutions, Inc

  Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

  Project Associate

  Large scale Asana based project management, with multiple competing priorities across multiple simultaneous projects.Grant writing and development on both state and federal grants.Developing copy for both internal and external communications with contractors and community stakeholders.Organizational calendar, office, and email management across a team of 10+ people.

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  Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI)

  Jul 2023 - Nov 2023

  Testing Coordinator

  Hiring, training, managing, and professionally developing a large and diverse team of testers.Office administration tasks using Outlook, Zoom, and Google suite.Writing and developing novel testing projects in order to test for systemic discrimination. Analyzing test results and parameters and using resulting data to inform investigative and enforcement activities.

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  Center For Congregations

  Nov 2023 - Jul 2024

  Project Administrator

  Office administrative tasks including supply management and ordering, shipping and receiving, and vendor managementCreated and operationalized systems to effectively manage the center’s external facing communications. Large scale event planning and execution, including off site and virtual events. Financial project management tasks, including the creation and implementation of digital financial record keeping systems. Board and executive administration, including calendar management, travel coordination, and confidential record keeping. Show less