Below is my work and volunteer experience that have helped me to build my insight into different cultural and JEDI related topics. I only include jobs here where that was their primary focus and not just dealing with people from those groups and communities where they are just a part of the larger population. If you look at the work experience of most people in the DEI/JEDI/IDEA field they only have experience with people as a part of a larger population an not as a target focus of their scope of work. Also don't trust people that just have experience doing their own consulting unless they have other formal experience to back up their consulting. Also look at what they were doing before they got their first formal job in a DEI specific position. Did they have formal education in a DEI topic or just HR/other non-topic specific field. Did they at least have volunteer experience before they got that job. These are all things you need to look out for. For example, I already had my degree in anthropology with certification in Asian studies before I got my first full time job in a DEI specific position.
Geeked Colorado
•Founder and Content Creator: April 2019-Present
Leads Geeked Colorado. Created articles for the blog that ranged anywhere from reviews (movies, cons, to products) to educational articles that looked not only at issues in the geek universe, but also took a dive into how JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) play into geek topics. Maintained and ran all social media including Facebook page and Instagram. Created videos/content for YouTube and TikTok channels. Ran geeky events like trivia, educational panels both online and at conventions, Pokemon Go Community Day get togethers, and volunteer events. Ran educational panels at conventions on different topics including those related to JEDI. Networked both within and outside of the geek community to create events and do activist work in the hope of making more safe places where geeks could be geeks.
Culture in Colorado
•Founder and Content Creator: October 2019-Present
Leads Culture in Colorado. Created articles for the blog that educated people on different topics and news around culture and JEDI issues. Covered major cultural events and shared not only my personal activism in all of its forms, but also educated readers on steps they could try to use to be advocates and support their community. Maintained and ran all social media including the associated Instagram page.
Community College of Denver
• International Principal Designated School Official (PDSO): October 2021-June 2024
• International Principal Designated School Official (PDSO): October 2021-June 2024
Managed the admissions and enrollment processes for all international students. Provided oversight of records maintenance for international students in accordance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and college/system policies, procedures, and regulations; served as a liaison between students, DHS, Student Exchange Visitors Program (SEVP), faculty, and staff. Created events, activities, and workshops that meet the unique needs of international students and boosted retention of students by acclimating them to life in the U.S. Advocated for the international student population at all levels of the college and helped staff to understand the international student experience in relation to topics around diversity, equity, and inclusion. This also required expertise on other immigrant groups and visas since many students in other similar situations were funneled to the department eve though they were not on the F1 visa. Supervised the International Coordinator position.
FanExpo
•Fan Meetups Fan Ambassador: July 2021-April 2022
Created and ran events every month to help build a stronger geek community and foster diversity in all its geeky forms. This is also linked to Geeked Colorado where I write on many topics within the geek community that apply to JEDI topics. The events also help to get the Fan Expo name out into the geek community for marketing purposes, and reminds people about the main convention throughout the year. I worked with partners in the community to arrange locations
and prizes for the events. Also found professionals in different fields to come as guest speakers to help educate people on different topics. Events ranged anywhere from Pokemon get-togethers, to themed trivia, to panel discussions, and others. (I actually left FanExpo when I found out that their support of different people in the community was only lip service and if standing up for those people could cost them money, they would rather have the money then support minorities in the community.)
Colorado Community College System
•International Committee: July 2018-March 2022
Work with both the system office and sister schools on federal rules/regulation roll out and best practices and research on issues that can impact international students.
Community College of Aurora
•International Principal Designated School Official (PDSO): July 2018-September 2021
Handled all processes related to international admissions. Reviewed and approved documents prior to issuing I-20 forms for international students. Responsible for managing SEVIS Alerts and initiate actions. Responsible for administering SEVIS activity and staying in compliance with the Department of Homeland Security (also Department of State and Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)), advising international students and scholars in matters related to immigration (including but not limited to policy/procedures/regulations/etc.), academics/testing, and issues of personal and social adjustment. Advocated for international students at all levels of the college while training staff on issues relating to DEI and the international student experience.
•Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Committee: October 2020-September 2021
Work with peers from around the school in different departments to talk about how to best serve our students and create policies to make their experiences better. A Key part of this group is educating staff on key issues relating to diversity and equity.
Denver Scholarship Foundation
•Volunteer: September 2010-February 2014
Helping students complete college applications, submitting scholarship applications, grant researcher, calling students about events, career advising, resume and cover letter writing workshops, FAFSA trained. This position required me to be able to adapt to different minority groups and their needs while also working with parents in workshops where English was not their primary language.
Ashford University
•Emergency Team Sweeper(Volunteer): May 2017 – November 2017
Was responsible for clearing the floor of all employees and staying with disabled employees during drills. This also included being trained on how to help people with disabilities under emergency situations. Took part in all emergency meetings and trainings.
•Student Financial Specialist: March 2013-August 2013
Doing the A/R position working exclusively with students under the Access & Wellness department. Additional responsibilities: using professional judgment on financial matters/ issues on accounts, running NSLDS checks, and doing reentries. Also included the understanding of health issues and how they can influence the student lifecycle. Helped students get accommodations to help with both long term disabilities and short term health issues. Full circle advising. (The Department of Access & Wellness was the name of the department that focused on getting students accommodations for both disabilities and other health issues, both long term and short term, so that they could be successful in their classes).
•Bridgepoint Education Heroes: April 2011-August 2013
Junior Achievement days (teaching cultural/financial/economic programs to Denver Public Schools’ students) and random volunteer events. Not only was the curriculum I was teaching culturally and globally focused, but DPS is the school district in Colorado that is the most diverse with minorities making the majority in many if not most of its schools.
University of Denver (DU)
•Executive Assistant, Center for China-US Cooperation: January 2010-March 2010
Responsible for providing support to the Executive Director in managing daily operation of the China Center and its program. Work with E.D. to prepare and coordinate Jackson/Ho China Forum (manage an RSVP system), Annual May Conference, and other China Center sponsored events. Coordinate travel and work with budgets. Perform related office management, including editing and distributing China Center’s Newsletter and brochures, maintaining China Center’s website, and assisting the center’s visiting scholars. Supervise work-study and other volunteer staff and coordinate with Josef Korbel support staff.
•Assistant Editor, Journal of Contemporary China: January 2010-March 2010
Coordinate authors and professor referees. Process paper work. Responsible for peer notifications and mailings of journal. Maintain speedy contact with publisher, authors, and referees.
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