| Master of Arts in Cross Cultural Studies, August 2002 University of Houston - Clear Lake, Houston, TX |
Academy of Student Affairs Professionals (ASAP), Spring 2005 Texas A & M University, College Station, TX |
| State of Texas Mediation Certificate, July 2001 University of Houston - Clear Lake, Houston, TX |
Musical Theater, 1993 - 1994 Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL |
| Bachelor of Arts in Communication, August 1989 Aurora University, Aurora, IL |
The Oxford School of Drama, Summer 1994 Oxford, England - United Kingdom |
| Provide introductory and advanced level workshops on racism, domestic diversity, cross-cultural communication, conflict resolution/mediation, personal leadership, teambuilding and group dynamics. | |
| Provide highly interactive simulations, group and individual exercises, role-playing, case studies and mini-lectures. | |
| Consult and train individuals and groups on managing workplace diversity and cultural competency. | |
| Facilitate small and large group discussion on film topics such as racism and cross-cultural conflict. |
| State of Texas certified Mediator. | |
| Resolved roommate disputes for the Residence Halls at the University of Minnesota, Roosevelt University and Illinois Benedictine College. | |
| Successfully resolved dispute between committee members for Sorority Rush Week at the University of Houston. | |
| Mediated dispute between Student Government Executive Committee and full-time professional Secretary at the University of Houston. | |
| Served as facilitator for residential student judicial board at the University of Minnesota. |
| Coordinated, facilitated and increased attendance and scope of The Leadership Challenge, Leadership Lunch Series and Activities Marts at the University of Houston. | |
| Conducted numerous Organization Orientations detailing structure, policies and procedures for newly developed student organizations. | |
| Coordinated and facilitated organization development programs including retreats, conferences and workshops. | |
| Provided teambuilding workshops for Latino fraternity conference, resident assistants, UHCL Leadership Conference and San Jacinto College-North, Upward Bound program. |
| Wrote and directed a musical, "An Evening with Lady Day." | |
| Wrote, perform and provide debriefing workshops for "Anything but Black" (a one-woman show about the negative messages she received growing up about being Black). | |
| Wrote, perform and provide debriefing workshops for "A Letter to a Friend" (an intimate message to a friend from a survivor of domestic abuse). | |
| Compiled and developed "Oppression Monologues" (a one-woman show based on a collection of poems and short stories written by women of color on the topic of racism). |
| Independent Cross-Cultural Consultant KMS Consulting - Houston, TX |
2001 - Present |
| Diversity Education Specialist Texas A & M University - College Station, TX |
2005 - 2007 |
| Adjunct Professor University of Houston - Clear Lake - Houston, TX |
2003 - 2005 |
| Graduate Intern The Center for the Healing of Racism - Houston, TX |
Summer 2002 |
| Coordinator of Multicultural and International Student Services University of Houston, Clear Lake - Houston, TX |
2000 - 2001 |
| Coordinator of Campus Activities University of Houston, Main Campus - Houston, TX |
1997 - 2000 |
| Associate Program Director University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Minneapolis, MN |
1995 - 1997 |
| Acting Director of Multicultural Affairs North Central College - Naperville, IL |
1994 - 1995 |
| Resident Hall Coordinator Roosevelt University - Chicago, IL |
1993 - 1994 |
| Assistant Director of Student Activities North Central College |
1991 - 1993 |
| Resident Hall Director Illinois Benedictine College - Lisle, IL |
1989 - 1991 |
The Center for the Healing of Racism, member & facilitator, 2002 - Present
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., member - 1989 - Present
Society of Intercultural Education, Training and Research, SIETAR Houston, member since 2001, President 2005-2006
Society of Intercultural Education, Training and Research, SIETAR USA, member since 2001, Board member 2003-Present
| Aurora University: | Dean's List Senior Award |
University Of Houston, Clear Lake: Jesse H. Jones Scholarship 2001-2002 |
| University of Houston, Clear Lake: 2002-2003 Outstanding Graduate Student in Cross Cultural Studies |
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| Date of Birth: January 31, 1968 | Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA |