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Housing and LGBTQ policy advocate and public sector management consultant with core…
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DST Dallas Almunae chapter's first gathering of the new sorority year and there were too many "VOTE" shirts to count including Madame Dallas Alumnae…
DST Dallas Almunae chapter's first gathering of the new sorority year and there were too many "VOTE" shirts to count including Madame Dallas Alumnae…
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Two vibrant rainbow murals now adorn 23rd Street in Crystal City! These stunning installations at S. Fern Street and S. Eads Street are the first of…
Two vibrant rainbow murals now adorn 23rd Street in Crystal City! These stunning installations at S. Fern Street and S. Eads Street are the first of…
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I am proud to be a part of the multi-office effort as HUD seeks to address barriers faced by the overwhelming number of LGBTQI youth and young…
I am proud to be a part of the multi-office effort as HUD seeks to address barriers faced by the overwhelming number of LGBTQI youth and young…
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Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Chair and Commissioner
Citizens' Advisory Commission on Housing, Arlington County
- Present 3 years 3 months
Social Services
I serve as the Chair of the Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Housing which is the chief advisor to the County Board on housing issues in Arlington County. The Commission serves a variety of functions aimed at expanding the County Board’s knowledge about County housing conditions, trends and needs, and developing policy recommendations.
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President and Founder
Equality Arlington
- Present 1 year 9 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
I founded Equality Arlington, a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, or Questioning (LGBTQ ) residents in Arlington, Virginia. We advocate for policies, programs, and services that meet the needs of the LGBTQ community whether provided by the government, non-profit, or private sector.
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Executive Committee Member, At-Large
NAACP Arlington Branch
- Present 1 year 8 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
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Member, Board of Directors & Policy Committee
Alliance for Housing Solutions
- 3 years 5 months
Social Services
I served on the Board of Directors for the Alliance for Housing Solutions helping to oversee the nonprofit's strategic direction and providing advice and guidance on the organization's housing policy and advocacy agenda within Arlington County and the Commonwealth of Virginia through the Policy Committee.
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Chair, Housing Committee
Arlington Chapter of the NAACP
- 2 years
Civil Rights and Social Action
I chair the Arlington NAACP's Housing Committee which studies housing conditions in the local community, addresses complaints of discrimination, advocates for fair housing policies and practices, and seeks to eliminate discrimination in housing.
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Chair and Commissioner
Tenant-Landlord Commission, Arlington County
- 3 years 3 months
Social Services
I served as Commission Chair with a focus on reducing evictions, eliminating housing discrimination, increasing access to affordable housing, and working collaboratively with partners in and out of government to advance the equitable treatment of tenants and landlords. Notable accomplishments include structural changes to the Arlington General District Court eviction proceedings and practices to connect tenants facing evictions with eviction prevention resources, passage of a tax credit…
I served as Commission Chair with a focus on reducing evictions, eliminating housing discrimination, increasing access to affordable housing, and working collaboratively with partners in and out of government to advance the equitable treatment of tenants and landlords. Notable accomplishments include structural changes to the Arlington General District Court eviction proceedings and practices to connect tenants facing evictions with eviction prevention resources, passage of a tax credit expansion promoting the acceptance of Housing Choice Vouchers in low poverty neighborhoods within the Virginia General Assembly, and passage of a source of income protection law within the Virginia General Assembly (in my personal capacity).
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Board Member
Arlington Thrive
- 2 years 11 months
Social Services
I served as a member of the Board of Directors for Arlington Thrive supporting its mission to prevent homelessness through same day emergency financial assistance to Arlington residents in crisis.
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Board Member
Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families
- 4 years 2 months
Children
As an appointed board member, I represented the community and advised the Arlington County Board and School Board on issues involving children, youth, and families. I focused on issues relating to teen and youth empowerment and budget advocacy.
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Board Member
Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington
- 9 years
Poverty Alleviation
I served as a member of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS)/Catholic Campaign for Human Development Board. I assisted with the vetting and review of grants for two annual grant cycles aimed at empowering low-income individuals and groups to lift themselves out of poverty.
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Vice President
Marymount University Alumni Association Advisory Board
- 3 years
Education
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Founder
GiveArlington
- 1 year 9 months
I founded and served as the Executive Director for GiveArlington, a philanthropic giving circle for young professionals in Arlington, Virginia. In this role I monitored the organization's grant-making, fundraising, outreach, and daily operations. Additionally, I represented GiveArlington before the public and our community partners.
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Team Lead, 8th Congressional District
Virginia for Pete
- 7 months
Politics
I served as the volunteer team lead for the 8th Congressional District in Virginia within Virginia for Pete, a grassroots organization supporting Pete Buttigieg's 2020 presidential campaign. I recruited and organized a team of 200 volunteers, devised and coordinated strategy with Congressional District Team Leads across Virginia, coordinated the collection of signatures to get Pete Buttigieg on the Virginia Democratic Primary ballot, organized grassroots campaign events, organized voter…
I served as the volunteer team lead for the 8th Congressional District in Virginia within Virginia for Pete, a grassroots organization supporting Pete Buttigieg's 2020 presidential campaign. I recruited and organized a team of 200 volunteers, devised and coordinated strategy with Congressional District Team Leads across Virginia, coordinated the collection of signatures to get Pete Buttigieg on the Virginia Democratic Primary ballot, organized grassroots campaign events, organized voter outreach, organized phone/text banking, organized door-to-door canvassing, and liaised with Pete for America campaign staff.
Honors & Awards
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Charles P. Monroe Civil Rights Award
NAACP Arlington Branch
The Charles P. Monroe Civil Rights Award honors the former County Board Chairman, Charles P. Monroe. He was a community activist engaged in increasing public participation in County government and politics. He was also an advocate for affordable housing and other issues affecting the financially disadvantaged. Mr. Monroe had good reason for his deep pride in his family. His mother was the first African American member of the county School Board, and his father was the county's first African…
The Charles P. Monroe Civil Rights Award honors the former County Board Chairman, Charles P. Monroe. He was a community activist engaged in increasing public participation in County government and politics. He was also an advocate for affordable housing and other issues affecting the financially disadvantaged. Mr. Monroe had good reason for his deep pride in his family. His mother was the first African American member of the county School Board, and his father was the county's first African American judge. His own dedication to public service began early, as an advocate for the working poor and a member of human rights and housing organizations. This award is granted to an individual or group/organization that has advocated for the civil rights of those living in Arlington County.
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Political Leaders Program
The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership
The Sorensen Institute’s flagship Political Leaders Program (PLP) is a leadership development program designed for residents of Virginia already engaged in the political, civic, business, nonprofit or governing life of their locality, region or the Commonwealth.
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NAACP Arlington Branch President’s Award for Distinguished Service for Civil Rights and Social Justice
NAACP Arlington Branch
The NAACP Arlington Branch President’s Award is a distinguished honor given to an individual or group/organization that is “actively challenging others to embrace diversity and ensure greater opportunity for all people.” Granted at the discretion of the Branch President.
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