Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Justice (EDIJ)
As the daughter of Haitian immigrants to the United States/Massachusetts, I embody the economic, social, and educational disparities of a nationality and ethnic group that has been oppressed by systemic and structural racism and colonialism. My socialization as a child of Haitian immigrants, given the backdrop of the “Haitian boat people and Haitians have AIDS” xenophobic sentiments of the 1980’s, has had an enduring effect on how I view myself in my environments and in relation to those I engage. I understand how my cultural contexts have influenced how I live and has shaped my life within a global community. The juxtaposition of my dual-identity, Haitian-American, reveals both a privileged and marginalized positionality; it underscores the tension at the crux of my insider/outsider status that represents my ethnic and national backgrounds. My lived experiences have contributed to my conceptualization of “EDIJ” and how it is operationalized in my practice; research and scholarship, teaching, leadership, and service. Thus, I embody an EDIJ mindset in the following ways: 1. Interrogating my positionality and adopting critical reflexive practices, 2. Fostering a sense of belonging, 3. Advocating for justice and equity, and 4. Leveraging my privilege.
International
Lesley University Delegate-UNESCO University Twinning and Networking Programme (UniTwin) Meeting, Moscow, Russia | July 2019
Co-Director-Lesley University Institute for English Language Programs Beyond Borders | May 2019-present
Partners:
Authentic Caribbean Foundation
“Teaching for neurodiversity: Building inclusive teaching and learning classrooms”
Country partners: Grenada, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Summer 2021
Country partner: The Bahamas, Summer 2022
Brockton School-Community Engagement Project, Spring 2021, 2022
l'Institut des sciences, des technologies et des études avancées d'Haïti, Summer 2019
Senior Advisor – Climate Scorecard Project
The Global Citizens’ Initiative | June–December 2016
Project Coordinator and Lead Analyst – Country Global Citizenship Report Card Project
The Global Citizens’ Initiative | January–June 2016
Chief Academic Officer – 1Room
Kenya, East Africa (working remotely) | November 2015–August 2016
Council of Graduate Students Representative – University Committee on International Studies and Programs
Michigan State University | September 2013–May 2014
Group Leader – International Teaching Assistant-Undergraduate Buddy Program
Michigan State University | September–December 2012
Consultant – International Association of Student Affairs and Services
Port-au-Prince, Haiti | July 2012
Coordinator – Simmons and Ritsumeikan University Program
Simmons College | Spring 2006–2010
Higher Education/Student Affairs and Non-profit
Graduate Assistant – College Assistance Migrant Program,* Migrant Student Services
Michigan State University | August 2014–May 2015
Graduate Coordinator – Future Collegiate Scholars
Michigan State University, Detroit Public Schools | Summer 2014
Division of Student Affairs and Services Representative – Resource Fair, Academic Orientation Program
Michigan State University | Summer 2014
Graduate Administrative Professional – Judicial Affairs, Department of Student Life
Michigan State University | August 2012–May 2014
Community Director – Residence Education and Housing Services
Michigan State University | October 2010–August 2012
Assistant Hall Director – Department of Residence Life
Michigan State University | July–October 2010
Assistant Director – Office of Residence Life
Simmons College | July 2009–July 2010
Assistant Director – Office of Student Leadership and Activities
Simmons College | July 2005–July 2010
Assistant Director – Sports Camps
Michigan State University – Summer 2004
Assistant Hall Director – Department of Residence Life
Michigan State University | August 2003–May 2005
Education Director – Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester
Dorchester, MA | August 2000–July 2003
Residence Supervisor – Upward Bound Math/Science Program*
Simmons College | Summer 2000
*Federally funded program through the U.S. Department of Education