Objective:
Community Engagement - Executive Director – Director of Youth Services/Early Education
Leadership Narrative:
Information and knowledge are growing at a far more rapid rate than ever before in the history of humankind. The meaning of knowing has shifted from being able to remember and repeat information to being able to find and use it. Creating self-sustaining lifelong learners that are motivated to achieve goals collaboratively is my leadership narrative.
April 2023 - Present
Councilor At Large, City of Lynn
As a Councilor at Large, I serve as a link between residents of Lynn and the local government.
Helping Lynn residents by connecting them to resources, services and city departments.
I also weigh in when top administrators for the city are hired. Passing local ordinance/legislation, and
approving the city budget also encompass my responsibilities.
July 2017 to Present
Founder and President, NORTH SHORE JUNETEENTH ASSOCIATION INC. Lynn, MA
North Shore Juneteenth Association is a non-profit organization that focuses on sharing positive images and aspects African Americans with our community. It was founded in 2017. We began with organizing the first Juneteenth festival in Lynn, Ma and have since organized many more community events such as the black excellence 5k, Hats and Heels High Tea and Kid friendly paint night. All our events raise awareness of the Juneteenth holiday and the positive contributions African Americans have made to society.
March 2022 – November 2023
Director, Salvation Army Smart Center Lynn, Ma.
Marketing, client acquisition, maintain files, curriculum planning, meal planning, bookkeeping, Program planning, supervising a small team, schedule creation
Additional Relevant Experience:
Marketing, client acquisition, maintain files, curriculum planning, meal planning, bookkeeping
Maintain the children’s Dept. Book collection. Collaborate with community organizations to create programming for families of Lynn, Ma. Work with department head to create and organize programming for patrons 0-5 years of age.
Nov. 2018- July 2019 Toddler Teacher, LEO Head Start
Create curriculum, facilitate play and teach children ages 0-5 years old. Engage with parents by answering all questions they might have concerning their child’s day or development, conduct meetings to discuss the development of children in my care.
Aug 2012-Aug 2018 Owner/Operator, Rising Stars Childcare
Marketing, client acquisition, maintain files, curriculum planning, meal planning, bookkeeping, relationship building with other organizations such as Yours for Children, Catholic Charities Lynn, Ma., Aspire, and fellow home-based childcare providers.