Position:
Policy Analyst at The Office of Texas Representative Garnet Coleman
Work:
The Office of Texas Representative Garnet Coleman
- Texas State Capital since Jan 2013
Policy Analyst
Easter Seals Greater Houston
- Houston, Texas Area Oct 2008 - Dec 2012
THRIVE Program Coordinator/Financial Coach
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
- NRCDC Sep 2006 - Aug 2008
AmeriCorps Member
Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation (NRCDC)
Sep 2006 - Aug 2008
Asset Builder Counselor
Education:
University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work 2007 - 2013
Master's, Social Work
Texas Southern University, Houston,TX
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), General Business
Skills:
Personal Finance, Affordable Housing, Program Development, Budget Setting, Community Organizing, Workshops, Non-profits, Financial Coaching, Workshop Facilitation, Community Development, Project Planning, Coordination, Project Management, Program Management, Event Planning, Focus Groups, Facilitators, Capacity Building, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Community Outreach
Interests:
Financial Coaching and Education, Program Development and Planning, Motivational Speaking, Facilitating, Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR), Community Development, Community Organizing
Honor & Awards:
Houston Money Week "BENJY" Award - 2011-2012
United Way THRIVE - Congeniality Award 2011-2012