“Keara is a top notch team player and continually seeks education to be an expert in her craft. While working together at Tessi Consulting, I was able to see her output of work first hand and it was filled with attention to detail, passion, and a willingness to help our clients succeed. She is personable and exhibits what it means to be part of a team both internally and while working directly with clients. Keara has been one of the BEST people to work alongside in my career. Anyone is lucky to have her.”
About
With over a decade of experience in the field of civic engagement, I have dedicated my…
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Virginia Commonwealth University Wilder School assistant professor @Charity Scott, Ph.D. analyzed various philanthropic organizations that —…
Virginia Commonwealth University Wilder School assistant professor @Charity Scott, Ph.D. analyzed various philanthropic organizations that —…
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The Community Foundation’s ‘Evening with Black Philanthropists,’ a conversation moderated by Robert L. Dortch, Jr. with donors William “Bill”…
The Community Foundation’s ‘Evening with Black Philanthropists,’ a conversation moderated by Robert L. Dortch, Jr. with donors William “Bill”…
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Tomorrow is #Give828 Day – but the online fundraising campaign is already underway! Built on the momentum created by Black Philanthropy Month…
Tomorrow is #Give828 Day – but the online fundraising campaign is already underway! Built on the momentum created by Black Philanthropy Month…
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Leadership Development, The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Volunteer Experience
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Community Outreach & SMART Volunteer
Safe Harbor
- Present 6 years 9 months
Social Services
Safe Harbor community volunteers support domestic violence survivors and the main office through outreach and administrative assignments.
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Regional Hospital Accompaniment Response Team (RHART) Volunteer
Safe Harbor
- 5 years 2 months
Social Services
RHART is a regional collaboration between Safe Harbor, Hanover Safe Place, and the YWCA of Richmond. Volunteers respond to hospital accompaniment requests 24/7 and connect survivors with community resources, follow-up services, and supports.
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Supporting Tech Achievement for Richmond Students (STARS) Career Coach
Virginia Commonwealth University - College of Engineering
- 9 months
Education
STARS aims to support students from populations typically underrepresented in engineering and computer science with a long-term goal of increasing diversity of the tech talent workforce in Virginia.
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Mentor
UMFS
- 3 years 2 months
Social Services
UMFS mentors establish permanent connections and support youth in foster care.
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Grief and Loss Retreat Volunteer
UMFS
- 1 year 1 month
Social Services
Retreat volunteers provide camp support to staff and youth in foster care who have experienced grief and loss of a loved one.
Publications
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Use of a Climate and Culture Survey to Assess Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives at the VCU School of Social Work
THE GRACE E. HARRIS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PUBLICATIONS
Honors & Awards
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Benchmark Award for New Employee Nominee
Virginia Commonwealth University Staff Senate
The VCU Staff Senate awards focus on six key areas: Integrity, Diversity & Inclusion, New Employees, Staff Advocacy, Career Achievement and Customer Service. The awards provide the deserved exposure and recognition of the hard work and extraordinary achievements of staff, which make VCU the great place it is today.
VCU knows that recognition is an important factor in maintaining a great workplace, and it is our hope that our awards will add to that sense of greatness and strengthen the…The VCU Staff Senate awards focus on six key areas: Integrity, Diversity & Inclusion, New Employees, Staff Advocacy, Career Achievement and Customer Service. The awards provide the deserved exposure and recognition of the hard work and extraordinary achievements of staff, which make VCU the great place it is today.
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Black History Month Honoree
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
In celebration of Black History Month, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School honors and highlights local Black and African Americans in STEM fields.
Organizations
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Engineering Drives Inclusive Excellence Council (EDIE)
Chair
-Engineering Drives Inclusive Excellence Council’s vision is to cultivate an environment to advance diversity and inclusion as well as transform our research, culture, and community into an inclusive environment where individuals are valued for their talents, celebrated for their differences, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. The work of the EDIE is supported by VCU Engineering’s Office of Govt. & Community Outreach and sponsored by the VCU Engineering Dean’s Office.
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Recruitment Inclusive Champion (RIC)
RIC, VCU College of Engineering
-Champions assist their units with developing and implementing strategic recruitment plans. This may include identifying potential search committee members, establishing strategies targeting faculty candidates from underrepresented groups, integrating inclusive language into written documents and making suggestions for campus visit itineraries.
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Safety & Well-being Advisory Committee (SWAC)
Committee & Subcommittee Member
-The VCU Safety and Well-being Advisory Committee (SWAC) is charged with defining and instituting the components of a new transformational model for public safety and wellness across VCU, while leveraging a transdisciplinary approach, to better meet the safety and wellness needs of the VCU community. The committee operates within a purview independent of VCU Police.
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