“Empowering our communities, one project at a time.”
MY EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND
With over seven years of experience in public administration, I am a dedicated community advocate with expertise in policy development, project management, and community engagement. I hold a Master’s in Public Administration from Baruch College’s Marxe School of Public and International Affairs and a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice with a minor in economics and legal studies alongside a concentration in policing from SUNY Buffalo State.
My skills in social networking, cross-sector partnerships, and civic engagement have been honed through my work at both the state and local government levels. I am passionate about collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive positive social change and improve the quality of life for all.
Outside of my professional career, I focus my efforts on addressing long-standing community issues that have often been neglected. I work on creating legislation aimed at making a lasting impact and improving the lives of residents in the community
Motivated by my personal mission to inform and empower communities, I strive to create lasting impact—one block at a time. I bring a unique perspective and a strong commitment to the teams I work with.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND AWARDS
City University of New York 50 Under 50 Notable Alumni
Ladies and gentlemen, here’s to being named one of The City University of New York’s notable alums for its first-ever 50 under 50 in the institution's 177-year history. Congratulations to all the fellow honorees!
Out of hundreds of nominations across 26 institutions, I’m super proud to be included on this list for this historical moment, representing my alma mater, Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College. Thank you to The City University of New York for this prestigious honor.
Baruch Alumni Magazine
I’m happy to announce that I’ve been featured in Baruch Alumni magazine! It’s an honor to be featured in my alma mater’s magazine along with other alumnus who are improving this world. This issue centers on an important topic that impacts us all: “The Future of the Office.” It's a great read, and I highly recommend checking out the unique perspectives on the topic.
Long Island Harold: Roadway Improvement Feature
Thank you to the Long Island Herald for highlighting my story about activism and improving my community. The article covers my work over the past four years regarding street improvements and enhancing pedestrian safety to deliver results for long-standing community issues. It is truly an honor to be featured in my hometown paper.
Being able to give back to my community has been one of the highlights of my life. Seeing firsthand how a community is given a fresh look or how pedestrians feel safer using the crosswalk inspires me to continue this work.
Town of Hempstead: Black History Month Community Service Award
I'm extremely humbled to have received the Town of Hempstead’s Community Service Award for my hamlet during their Black History Month celebration.
Growing up in my community gave me many lessons I still hold dear. My neighborhood also provided me with my life’s passion for restoring communities.
Congratulations to all the honorees recognized at the event. The theme this year for Black History Month is “Black Resilience.” Honoring the spirit to overcome challenges no matter the odds.
Nassau County: Memorial for President Jovenel Moïse
After learning about the assassination of President Moïse of Haiti, Nassau County held a press conference to support the large Haitian community during that difficult time. Local and state elected officials with large Haitian districts attended the event. It was an honor to be brought up on stage by the Nassau County Executive to share a few words during such a difficult time. My message for my community was one of hope and reminding my community of our strength.
Nassau County: Haitian Flag Day Celebration
I'm extremely humbled
RESUME
THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Track state legislation and advise other departments and teams within Pew on the best practices for tracking legislation at the state and local government levels.
Identify operational needs of projects in their final phases, including development and management of contracts and grants; identify and support strategic partnerships.
Create policy memos for potential projects based on legislative research to provide context on the current issue at various levels of government.
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM OFFICER
Trained program managers for compliance visits based on risk assessment scores of grantees’ monthly reports.
Prepared quarterly reports for the United States Treasury Department on the funds spent and the demographics served based on the average median income provided through county data.
Met with county representatives to discuss issues in reporting, provide feedback on trouble areas, and answer questions based on funding allocations.
RE-ELECT DEBRA MULÉ CAMPAIGN
CAMPAIGN MANAGER
Recruited and supervised staff and volunteers for petitioning, door-knocking, and other electioneering.
Organized and scheduled fundraisers and designed palm cards and campaign literature.
Served as the point person for all media and club meeting requests.
Designed campaign strategies to engage with various communities throughout the district.
NASSAU COUNTY MINORITY LEGISLATURE
CHIEF OF STAFF
Prepared briefings on community affairs, social events, and partnership opportunities for the 5th District County Legislator.
Developed relationships with community leaders and stakeholders to assist in tackling community-identified issues.
Designed community events and researched potential partnerships based on the overall subject of the event.
Managed staff operations focusing on response time for constituent concerns, streamlining office efficiency, tracking the progress of community projects, and working with Minority Conference legal staff for pending legislation.