Experiences
Conference Presentations
UPCEA Marketing, Enrollment, Management, and Student Success Conference
Reframing Orientation & Welcome Programs as a Yield and Belonging Strategy
This presentation explored how orientation and welcome programs can serve as powerful tools for student retention, belonging, and enrollment yield. Participants learned strategies to create intentional experiences that helped students feel connected, supported, and invested in their campus community from day one.
Bentley University’s Community Learning Conference
Leading with Heart: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in Higher Education.
This workshop focused on the role emotional intelligence plays in leadership, communication, and relationship-building within higher education. Attendees gained practical tools for self-awareness, empathy, conflict management, and fostering inclusive and emotionally supportive environments.
Bentley University’s Community Learning Conference
Intersections of Identity: Navigating Race, Gender, and Sexuality in Higher Education
This session examined how intersecting identities shape the experiences of students, faculty, and staff within higher education spaces. Through discussion and reflection, participants explored challenges, resilience, and ways institutions can create more inclusive and affirming environments.
NAAAP Leadership Convention
The Intersectionality of Identities - Making Space for Unique Stories
This panel highlighted the importance of recognizing and honoring the complexity of individual identities and lived experiences. Participants learned from conversations from top leaders about intersectionality, representation, and creating spaces where people feel seen, valued, and heard.
Workshops Facilitated
This workshop explored strategies for overcoming challenges, adapting to change, and maintaining motivation through personal and professional adversity. Participants reflected on resilience, mindset, and goal-setting practices that support long-term growth and success.
Building Resilience for Purpose & Achievement
This session provided insight to student academic tutors into the unique experiences, challenges, and realities students of color may navigate at predominantly white institutions. Participants discussed identity, belonging, microaggressions, and actionable ways to foster more inclusive and supportive campus communities.
The Experience of Students of Color at a PWI
This workshop equipped participants with tools to navigate challenging conversations with empathy, confidence, and emotional intelligence. Attendees learned communication strategies for addressing conflict, providing feedback, and engaging in meaningful dialogue across differences.
The Art of Difficult Conversations
From Margin to Center: Building Belonging on Campus
This workshop explored how colleges and universities can move beyond performative inclusion efforts to intentionally create spaces where all students feel valued, supported, and connected. Through reflection, discussion, and practical strategies, participants examined the role of belonging, identity, community, and institutional culture in shaping the student experience on campus.
Program Management
Bentley University’s Mosaic Experience (Pre-Orientation Program For Students of Color)
The Mosaic Experience is a pre-orientation program designed to support incoming students of color as they transition into college life at Bentley University. Through workshops, mentorship, community-building, and campus resource connections, the program helps students build confidence, belonging, and meaningful relationships before the academic year begins.
University At Albany’s Speech Composition and Presentation Course
This course focused on developing public speaking, presentation delivery, and effective communication skills in both academic and professional settings. Students learned how to craft impactful speeches, strengthen audience engagement, and communicate ideas with confidence and clarity.
Boston College’s Admitted Student of Color Day
Admitted Student of Color Day at Boston College is a program designed to welcome and connect admitted Graduate students from diverse backgrounds to the university community. The event provides opportunities for students and families to engage with faculty, staff, current students, and campus resources while exploring belonging and support systems at BC.
Speeches
Bentley University’s Annual Juneteeth Celebration
Bentley University’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration honors the history, significance, and cultural impact of Juneteenth through education, reflection, and community engagement. The program brings together students, faculty, staff, and alumni to celebrate Black history, resilience, liberation, and culture. Selected to speak at this event.
