Highlighted Projects
Agency-wide Assessment of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Oversee needs assessment of policies, procedures, and practices related to recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and compensation using organizational and employee engagement survey data
Conduct focus groups across divisions and offices to gather stakeholder input in state agency
Develop recommendations for cabinet-commissioned initiative and create report and presentation for cabinet members
Community-based Resource Analysis
Led data analysis process in order to develop final report for School Board of Trustees
Coordinated research process with external consultants and cross-departmental stakeholders to create resource recommendations for marginalized communities
Developed and led community meetings as part of input process
Research Design for Federal Grant Project
Develop review of relevant literature to establish research-based protocols within study and budget parameters
Establish an interdisciplinary approach to family-school partnerships, focusing on feasibility and efficacy
Strategic Planning and Capital Development Plan
Built long-term strategic plan including consistent mission and vision statements, organizational goals and timelines, business plan, and marketing packages
Developed new funding sources through marketing campaigns, new programs, self-generating revenue, corporate sponsorships, and grants utilizing fundraising programs and social media
Education Service Planning
Review current community operations and conduct a needs assessment using community feedback and input
Identify community partners for holistic educational benefit to create resident resource list and on-site services
Develop implementation plan for on-site services with requisite training and alignment of non-profit and partner services
Literature Review on Effective Teacher Data-Use
Review relevant peer-reviewed articles to synthesize into a final product for lead author’s future project use
Editor for Ethical Dilemmas in Schools: Collaborative Inquiry, Decision-Making, and Action
Reviewed manuscript for grammar errors, concise language, and adherence to APA citation procedures
Educational Program Evaluation of Implementation of FHSP
Examined the implementation of the Foundation High School Program in Fort Worth Independent School District from the perspective of the counselors
Provided recommendations to the district for improving the implementation of the new graduation program
