
I am a social justice proponent with 15 years of expertise in training and facilitation, curriculum development, coaching, business development and fundraising, project management, program management, communications, and forging cross-cultural teams and partnerships in the nonprofit, entrepreneurship incubation, and government sectors. I am known for my positivity, persistence, accuracy, drive to improve processes, sense of initiative, creativity, and ability to keep calm under pressure. As a strong believer in the contact hypothesis, I am especially passionate about initiatives and organizations that provide the space for diverse individuals and groups to interact, dialogue, learn from, and collaborate with one another - resulting in the ultimate realization of our shared humanity and reduction of prejudice. Equally important is the leveling of the playing field for marginalized and underrepresented communities - whether that's leadership development programs for these populations or organizational interventions that facilitate inclusive mindsets and practices among the powers that be. My sectoral experience and interests range from global health, education, peace and conflict resolution, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) and environmental sustainability to empowerment of women, youth, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ folks. I had the great pleasure of living and working in Uganda and Namibia and I miss both greatly. Viv Character Strengths Top 5: love, forgiveness, leadership, honesty, fairness CliftonStrengths Top 5: developer, includer, wins over others (WOO), positivity, communications
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jsi.org
dialoguedirect.com
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Coach
Self-employed
May 2025 - Present
Organizational Development/Training Consultant
Training Resources Group, Inc.
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Jun 2021 - Jun 2025
Adult Learning Specialist, LTLGP Project
Training Resources Group, Inc.
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Feb 2022 - Jan 2025
Senior Business Development Associate
Training Resources Group, Inc.
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Jun 2017 - May 2021
Arlington, VA
Business Development Associate
Training Resources Group, Inc.
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Nov 2015 - May 2017
Arlington, VA
Day Programme Intern
Onyose Trust
Jan 2009 - Apr 2009
Khomasdal, Windhoek, Namibia