Current Projects
LA Youth Platform, Co-Director
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LA Youth Platform is a non-partisan coalition of young adults from across Louisiana who created a policy platform of priorities for our state's young adults. The platform envisions improvements in education, economic development, criminal justice, and environmental outcomes in Louisiana.
The largest function of the group is meeting with Louisiana's leaders and officials to promote the tenants of the policy platform. |
National Pan-Hellenic Undergraduate Council, Co-Chairman
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The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated (NPHC) is currently composed of nine (9) International Greek letter Sororities and Fraternities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. NPHC promotes interaction through forums, meetings and other mediums for the exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions.
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REEP Now, Coordinator
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REEP Now’s vision is a world with a fair chance of life after prison. Currently, in Louisiana, those currently incarcerated are afforded no assistance in the parole process. In California, on the other hand, parole representation is a right. In Louisiana, the lack of counsel through the parole process results in unfair outcomes for those caught in the system of incarceration. At REEP Now we believe in the right to representation for parole hearings and this is why we have organized to provide parole support, advocacy and representation for those unable to access such services.
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Louisiana Center for Health Equity, Board Member
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Louisiana Center for Health Equity works to address the increasing disparities in health and health care across Louisiana. LCHE represents the interest of health equity by promoting the elimination of health disparities caused by poverty, lack of access to quality health care and unhealthy environmental conditions with a focus on wellness and community health.
LCHE is a statewide nonpartisan nonprofit organization with IRS status as a 501 (C) (3) tax exempt public charity established in January 2010. The Center functions primarily as an "eco-friendly virtual center," meaning as paperless as practical, with plans of evolving capability through this website. LCHE is independently governed by a Board of Directors with a unique approach to improving community health through service to and for the people of Louisiana. |
Youth Peace Olympics, Youth Mentor
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The Youth Peace Olympics (YPO) is a South Baton Rouge and North Philadelphia collaboration that began under the watchful eye of the Rev. Mary L. Wade, Ph.D. and members of Building Respect in Communities. The unique three-fold focus of the YPO that began in 2011 in Philadelphia are character-building, sportsmanship and commitment to peace and non-violence. With that focus, YPO began in 2014 in the South Baton Rouge area and is a youth violence prevention program for youth ages 10-16. YPO seeks to educate and empower participants to make healthy lifestyle choices and curb violence. YPO is an initiative of the Louisiana Center for Health Equity (LCHE) and the Together We Are More Adolescent Health Collaborative.
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