Invited Talks and Presentations

Invited talk, “Whose Culture Has Capital?: Let’s Talk About Social Class in the Academy,” Diversity and Student Success Carolina Cultivation Advancing Narratives Speaker Series UNC at Chapel Hill 2020

Invited talk, First-Generation Student Learning Community Speaker Series, UNC at Pembroke 2019

Invited panelist, Leadership Institute Guest Leader Forum, UNC at Chapel, Hill 2019

“Mattering and Marginality,” Bell Student Leadership Symposium, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2018

Invited panelist, “Improving Outcomes for First Gen and Underserved Populations: Innovations in Predictive Analytics, Big Data, and Evidenced Based Outcomes,” Global MindEd Conference, Denver, CO 2016

Invited talk, “Best Practices for First Generation Student Retention,” Appalachian Higher Education Network spring meeting, Washington, DC.  2014

Service to Profession

Socioeconomic and Class Issues in Higher Education Knowledge Community Co-Chair, NASPA 2020-2022

Socioeconomic and Class Issues in Higher Education Knowledge Community, Diversity and Equity Liaison, NASPA 2019-2022

 Signature Events Committee Chairperson, Carolina Black Caucus  2017-2020

National Council of Negro Women – UNC Section, Advisor 2018-2020

Socioeconomic and Class Issues in Higher Education Knowledge Community, Conference Co-Chairperson, NASPA  2018-2019

First Generation Interest Group Co-Chairperson, National Academic Advising Association  2012-2015

President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusion, The George Washington University 2014-2016

Conference Presentations

Conference Presentation, “This Womxn’s Worth: Results of a Program Evaluation of an Initiative in Support of Womxn of Color, NASPA Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA  2019

 Presentation, “Sense of Belonging and Low-Income Students: The Results,” Great Lakes Regional Student Success Conference, Detroit, MI  2018

Presentation, “Literature Review - Sense of Belonging and the Economically Challenged Student,” Great Lakes Regional Student Success Conference, Detroit, MI  2017

Social Class, Belonging, and Affirmative Action: A Multi-State Analysis of College Adjustment, Educational Symposium for Research and Innovation, Washington, D.C.  2015

Professional Memberships

NASPA

Working Class Studies Association

Campus and Community Presentations

Invited Talk, “Custom Fit: Creating a Bespoke Collegiate Experience,” College Bound, Inc. Senior Retreat, Washington, D.C. 2018

Facilitator, “Our Stories, Our Voices: Women’s Leadership in Higher Education,” Diversity Summit, The George Washington University 2017

Invited presentation, “Home Away from Home” KIPP DC, Alumni Success Summit, Washington, DC.  2016

Panelist, “Adulting 101,” First Generation 2 College (student organization), The George Washington University 2016

Presentation, “Putting People First: Advising our Diverse Community,” Professional Academic Advisors Network, The George Washington University  2015

Panelist, “What Happens When Advising Isn’t Enough: How to Help Academic Advisors Help you,” Multicultural Student Services Center, The George Washington University 2014

 Keynote address, Black Women’s Forum Senior Sendoff, The George Washington University 2014

Panelist, “Late Registration: The Black Presence in Higher Education,” The George Washington University Black Heritage Celebration 2014

Presentation, “How to Talk with Your Professors,” The George Washington University CCAS Academic Success Series 2014

 Presentation, “Minding Your Business Before Someone Else Does, Managing Your Online

Presence,” Women’s Leadership Conference, The George Washington University 2014