of COMEUNITY Importance

Workshops and Other:

• Keynote Presenter (2015), Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

• Keynote Presenter (2013), Congresswoman Robin Kelly 1^st STEM Advisory Council Meeting

• Panelist (2013), US Ignite Application Summit

• Moderator (2013), South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association eTeam Meeting

• Presenter and Panelist (2012), e-Chicago, Broadband Research: Insights and Implications: Session 14

• Presenter (2012) at the 64th Annual American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. This is a national alliance of educator preparation programs dedicated to the highest level of professional development for teachers and school leaders working with students from Pre-K through high school. See page 25 of program booklet

• Keynote Speaker (2011), State of Illinois Neighborhood Recovery Initiative educating African American teenagers about the importance of community development, sustainable careers, and good decision-making skills necessary to remain free of the prison pipeline and negative perceptions that exist with their age group and race

• Presenter (2011), National Guild for Community Arts Education, a forum and dialogue regarding the vision for arts and incorporate it and culture into many aspects of community life-through the library, public events and “arts oriented” business development that ultimately enriches the daily lives of residents from youth to seniors

• Keynote Speaker (2010), Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy’s National Honor Society Luncheon

• Panelist (2009), e-Chicago 2009, Cybernavigating our Cultures

• Panelist and Co-facilitator (2008), LISC/Chicago’s Getting It Done: New Tools for Communities National Conference, pages 13, 37-38 Summary of Proceedings

• Presenter (2007-2011), The Cara Program’s Cleanslate Intern Lifestyles Training regarding the importance of maintaining a solid recovery plan during job search and employment

Media Briefings:

• Presenter (2010) at the University of Chicago’s Urban Health Initiative media press briefing regarding Asset Resource Mapping project in Auburn Gresham and Englewood communities

• Presenter (2009) at City of Chicago Press Conference, Smart Communities announcement with Mayor Richard M. Daley