Strategic community affairs and workforce development leader with 15+ years of driving high-impact community engagement and large-scale workforce initiatives. Proven ability to build trust with communities, lead cross‑functional planning, and deliver measurable outcomes across jobs, workforce pipelines, emergency response, and neighborhood revitalization. Award-winning professional recognized for excellence in STEM technology leadership and a dedicated commitment to building a diverse, future-ready energy workforce.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Workforce Development Manager
Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI)
Washington
12.2022 - Current
Serves as a primary representative of PHI in regional communities, advancing long‑term workforce and economic development priorities.
Oversees the full lifecycle of energy workforce and technical training programs, strengthening the pipeline of skilled, future-ready utility talent.
Leads cross‑functional planning with operations, communications, legal, sustainability, regulatory, and external affairs teams to align workforce initiatives with corporate strategy.
Manages budget allocations to ensure resource optimization across various programs.
Develops and delivers STEM education and technical training strategies that expand local talent pipelines for high‑demand utility and infrastructure roles.
Manages partnerships and strategic outreach with federal, state, and local workforce agencies, and industry suppliers to support regional economic development.
Spearheads PHI’s community college engagement strategy, launching the System Operator/Power Distribution (SOPD) test preparation program with UDC CC and advancing engineering and project management pathway programs across multiple Maryland community colleges.
Applies advanced analytics to evaluate program performance and placement outcomes, equipping executive leadership with insights that inform workforce planning and investment decisions.
Supported 275+ graduates of PHI workforce programs in securing employment and pursuing further education.
Contributed subject matter expertise to the national working group that developed the CTE Energy & Natural Resources Career Cluster standards, launched In August 2025.
Recipient - 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) Modern‑Day Technology Leader Award for STEM engagement.
Community Mobilization Lead / Program Analyst, Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Office of the City Administrator
Washington
02.2021 - 05.2022
Led community strategy for high‑priority neighborhoods, coordinating across District, Federal, and community partners to deliver measurable violence prevention outcomes.
Served as a spokesperson and public representative in community meetings, stakeholder briefings, and cross‑agency engagements.
Built and executed community programs informed by data on crime, human services, and government service delivery.
Developed interactive dashboards and mapping tools to report neighborhood data, trends, and community needs, supporting transparent communication with residents and partners.
Ensured community priorities were translated into actionable strategies across government agencies.
Director of Operations, MOCRS
Executive Office of the Mayor
Washington
03.2019 - 02.2021
Acted as a representative of the Executive Office of the Mayor, engaging residents, businesses, and local leaders to address community concerns, strengthen trust in government, and advance Mayoral initiatives.
Oversaw the daily operations of a 22‑member team and led cross‑functional coordination with communications, legal, operations, and emergency management teams.
Coordinated an interagency working group to develop an Emergency Response tracker and establish standardized protocols for crisis response across multiple agencies.
Managed high‑visibility public events, hearings, and site visits, ensuring clear communication and alignment with community expectations.
Conducted citywide assessments of community sentiment and issues to inform budget, policy, and engagement priorities.
Supported COVID‑19 emergency operations, coordinating on‑site response and community engagement.
Outreach Specialist, MOCRS
Executive Office of the Mayor
Washington
08.2018 - 03.2019
Served as the District’s Ward 6 liaison, acting as the primary point of contact for residents, businesses, and community organizations.
Represented the Executive Office of the Mayor at 75+ public meetings and community events.
Led interagency task forces to address neighborhood issues, improve service delivery, and align government resources with community priorities.
Provided crisis response support during fires, natural disasters, and violent incidents, coordinating with local and federal partners.
Delinquency Prevention Specialist
District of Columbia Courts
Washington
01.2018 - 08.2018
Collaborated with schools, law enforcement, and community groups to reduce youth recidivism and improve public safety outcomes.
Monitored compliance and analyzed GPS data to support investigations and court decisions.
GPS Program Manager
Sentinel Offender Services LLC
Washington
11.2015 - 01.2018
Directed GPS monitoring operations for a large‑scale federal contract supporting public safety across Washington, D.C.
Implemented cloud‑based field service management systems, optimizing work processes and increasing contract compliance by 50%, with a sustained compliance rate of over 95%.
Served as an expert witness in federal and local court proceedings.
Secured three federal contract extensions valued at over $1M annually.
Community Detention Officer III
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
Baltimore
11.2009 - 11.2015
Supervised youth under community detention and collaborated with law enforcement and government partners to ensure compliance and public safety.
Co‑developed and instructed training programs on GPS monitoring and community supervision.
Awarded Community Detention Officer of the Year (2014).
Workforce Development Manager at Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES)Workforce Development Manager at Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES)
Workforce Development Manager at Commonwealth of Kentucky-Education and Labor CabinetWorkforce Development Manager at Commonwealth of Kentucky-Education and Labor Cabinet
Workforce Development Manager at American Society for Nondestructive TestingWorkforce Development Manager at American Society for Nondestructive Testing