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.

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Select Published Works

 

• Author, “Work-Based Learning: A talent solution for employers and young adults,” Forbes.com Grads of Life. 2016.

• Author, “Getting employers on board for work-based learning for at risk youth,” New America. 2016.

• Author, “Apprenticeship can help us build our STEM workforce,” New America. 2016.

• Co-Author, "Recasting American Apprenticeship,” The Aspen Institute. 2015.

• Author, “Collaborate in the Classroom. Compete in the Marketplace,” The Aspen Institute. 2015.

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High Caliber Organizations

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TJX Companies US and Canada     

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Jobs for the Future

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New America               

 

The Aspen Institute - Economic Opportunities Program  

 

Commonwealth Corporation - Sector & Regional Strategies                  

 

More Than Words     

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Dress for Success                                                                        

 

                           

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​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.

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Honors

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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.

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