Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Annie E Casey Foundation Baltimore, Maryland January 2016 – January 2020
Council member/ Youth expert
● Develop intimate knowledge of and contribute substantively to the Juvenile Justice Strategy Group’s system reform efforts regarding detention, probation, residential facilities, and dispositional decision-making reform.
● Attend four or eight in-person council meetings per year and participate in the JJSG’s annual Juvenile Detention
Alternatives Initiative Inter-Site Conference and CJJ’s annual Youth Summit.
● Develop a guide on youth engagement for state and local juvenile justice systems.
● Work with the Juvenile Justice Strategy Group and the Coalition for Juvenile Justice to create an individualized development plan to reach professional goals, develop skills, and explore interests.
Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice Chicago, IL January 2016 – Present
Youth Advisory Board member/Commissioner
● Informed the development and evaluation of Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice policies and practices.
● Created a survey to gather feedback from youth incarcerated in Department Juvenile Justice facilities.
● Provided recommendations for a new Aftercare case management process.
● Participated as an Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice representative for various community and professional events.
● Presented a workshop at the National Annie. E. Casey JDAI conference.
● Assisted the youth advisory board Coordinator in organizing board agendas and activities.