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HCD Fellow
Blight Authority of Memphis
2020 - Present (4 years)
Developed Adopt-a-Lot program. Participated in Board meetings, site inspections, and events focused on furthering BAM's goals. Assisted with organizational policy development, survey creation, and grant writing.
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GIS Specialist
Friends for Life
Memphis, TN
2020 - Present (4 years)
Analyzed survey data and census data to develop relevant maps to express HIV stigma in Memphis and possible locations for future PrEP clinic. Communicated with FFL staff to address mapping concerns and best represent their research. Practicum Research, Neighborhood Preservation Inc.
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HCD Fellow
Hospitality Hub
Memphis, TN
2018 - 2020 (2 years)
Assisted with improving intake process.
Conducted interviews and ethnographic research to analyze communication culture and researched the use of space within the Hospitality Hub.
Acted as case worker through intake process, worked front and mail desk.
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Research Intern
Neighborhood Preservation Inc.
Memphis, TN
2020 - 2020
Conducted interviews and focus groups. Participated in staff and outside organizational meetings. Produced and presented a Network map to NPI and Blight Produced and presented an implementation guide focused on community-oriented data gathering and analysis.
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Anthropologist
CoPED Summer School
Italy
2019 - 2019
Participated in an interdisciplinary planning workshop in Sicily through a partnership between University of Memphis, University of Boston, University of Catania, and the Simeto River Valley community. Collaborated with university students and professors, community leaders, and community members to develop zero waste strategies to reduce waste in the Simeto River Valley and develop economic benefits jointly.
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Director
Abilene Boys & Girls Club
Abilene, TX
2017 - 2019 (2 years)
Launched new location in Clyde, Tx. Ran new location and assisted in fundraising and events. Organized information in data system and produced syntactical analysis. Managed and collaborated with staff to create an environment of learning and safety for after school program. Arranged programs and functions throughout school year and summer program. Communicated with parents and staff to address the needs of the students and success of our individual location.
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Participant
British Isle Field School
Denton, TX
2016 - 2016
Participated in group analysis at various field sites Physical field work included data collection and analysis of stream morphology, beach morphology, and mapping of cliff erosion. Cultural field work included interviews, historical comparison of past and present spatial use, and analysis of city layout and meaning of space. Produced Reports of findings on both physical and cultural field work. Lead Instructor, Extended School Day DISD - Denton, TX
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Intern
Abilene Boys & Girls Club
Abilene, TX
2012 - 2012
Instructed Students on activities to stimulate learning and physical health. Designed lessons plans for location. Implemented lesson plans and managed and collaborated with other instructors on campus. Created and maintained positive relationship with students parents and teachers on campus as well as staff at ESD main office. Adapted to abrupt changes in schedule and availability of locations.