Track Record
Select Public Appearances
Presenter, “Building a Diverse Workforce with Apprenticeship," Diversity Roundtable of Central IN. 2019
Presenter, “Three Reasons to Consider Apprenticeship,” UNCF. 2019.
Presenter, “Tools for Expanding Apprenticeship,” Workforce GPS. 2017.
Panelist, “Workforce in the New Economy,” SHRM and Third Way – Democratic National Convention. 2016.
Presenter, “Cultivating Soft Skills for Workforce Development,” Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. 2016.
Presenter, “Recasting American Apprenticeship: Lessons from The Field,” National Assoc. of Workforce Boards. 2016.
Panelist, “FORUM 2016, A Global Renaissance in Post-secondary Vocational Education,” New America. 2016.
Host, “Beyond the Classroom,” New America. 2016.
Panelist, “Economic Development Strategies: Community Colleges Working with Industry and Workforce,” Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. 2016.
Select Published Works
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Author, “Work-Based Learning: A talent solution for employers and young adults,” Forbes.com Grads of Life. 2016.
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Author, “Getting employers on board for work-based learning for at risk youth,” New America. 2016.
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Author, “Apprenticeship can help us build our STEM workforce,” New America. 2016.
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Co-Author, "Recasting American Apprenticeship,” The Aspen Institute. 2015.
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Author, “Collaborate in the Classroom. Compete in the Marketplace,” The Aspen Institute. 2015.
High Caliber Organizations
TJX Companies US and Canada
Jobs for the Future
New America
The Aspen Institute - Economic Opportunities Program
Commonwealth Corporation - Sector & Regional Strategies
More Than Words
Dress for Success
Top Notch Education
Harvard University - John F. Kennedy School of Government
Master in Public Administration.
National Association of Charter School Authorizers Fellowship
Strategic Initiatives Fellow, D.C.’s Public Charter School Board. Selected as one of three National Fellows.
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth – Charlton College of Business
B.S. in Marketing, magna cum laude.
Honors
Certificate of Recognition. Diversity Roundtable of Central IN. 2019. Recognized for dedication to workforce development and for leading a discussion on preparing individuals for work and building a diverse workforce.