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KAYLA L. HENNING

Baltimore

Summary

  • Founded and spearheaded the Radical Love project, a community-driven initiative
    aimed at mobilizing college students to redistribute resources to the communities in
    which they inhabited, driven by love and community contribution, gaining recognition from the NCAA.
    •Orchestrated a series of both on-campus and off-campus fundraising endeavors,
    resulting in the successful mobilization of over $1,000 and over 50 individual
    donations within 50 hours of fundraising efforts
    •Collaborated with artists to create visuals and media to promote the project and its
    purpose

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Community School Director

Y of Central Maryland
11.2024 - Current
  • Lead the implementation of a full-service community school model, aligning academic and enrichment supports for over 400 students and families.
  • Cultivate and manage partnerships with local nonprofits, service providers, and funders to expand school-based services including adding 15 new partners in first year
  • Oversee after-school and weekend programming focused on youth leadership, academic support, and cultural enrichment.
  • Coordinate budget planning, approve expenditures, and track grant-funded activities. Spearheaded grant proposals that resulted in $60,000 in grant money over first 6 months.
  • Design and execute school-wide events and youth empowerment initiatives.
  • Collaborate with school leadership and families to address needs and implement responsive programming.
  • - Conducted and track programmatic impact through a data needs assessment to ensure that programming and partnership were specific to the needs of the community.

Learning Experience Designer

847 Series
02.2023 - Current
  • Designed a 40-hour, 8 session curriculum/cohort learning experience including
    conversations, writing and experimental activities.
  • Brainstormed methods to engage Evanston residents in conversations centering
    culture, race, identity and experience
  • Strategically blended scholarly literature and real-life experience to cultivate both
    dynamic and historically based lesson plans that promoted the imagination and
    organization of better futures.
  • Collaborated with Co-Writer by setting and hitting deadlines, effectively
    communicating via email and meetings
    Attended networking events as an ambassador of the organization to promote the
    mission as well as fundraising
  • Enhanced learning experiences by designing and implementing interactive multimedia content.

Consultant

Camp Kuumba
04.2023 - 07.2024
  • Assisted project management for the inaugural KUUMBA Olympics, successfully
    hosting 250 youth over two weeks with participation in 15 sports. This event is now being hosted annually and is a staple event in the Evanston community.
    •Coordinated efforts among volunteers, sponsors, and families to organize the largest
    event in KUUMBA's history.
    •Achieved $70,000 in fundraising, making a significant impact on the community and
    enriching the lives of over 200 Evanston youth.


Camp Director

EatPlayLearn Summer Camp
04.2018 - 08.2019
  • Directed a 30-day summer camp program for 70+ students experiencing generational poverty.
  • Designed curriculum focused on entrepreneurship, STEM, and community building.
  • Trained and managed a staff team to improve program effectiveness and retention.
  • Led recruitment campaigns that exceeded enrollment goals.
  • Handled sensitive family and staff concerns with care and professionalism.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - African American and African Diaspora Studies

American University
Washington, DC
05.2024

Skills

  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Fundraising strategies
  • Partnership building
  • Grant writing
  • Budget Management

Timeline

Community School Director

Y of Central Maryland
11.2024 - Current

Consultant

Camp Kuumba
04.2023 - 07.2024

Learning Experience Designer

847 Series
02.2023 - Current

Camp Director

EatPlayLearn Summer Camp
04.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - African American and African Diaspora Studies

American University

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