aaliyah phillips
Engagement Associate at Austin Coming Together
engagement associate austin coming together
supportive , empathetic , persistent professional bringing 7+ year experience working disadvantaged youth . currently majoring political science look forward continuing education undergrad going law school . recently finished serving year commitment americorps servicing west side chicago working within austin area . year service , wa able support effort connecting resident within serviced community resource need restore faith within resident community helping build relationship community member . recently finished serving another year commitment americorps . year service , wa able serve served community south side chicago . helped prepare adult seeking education ged hiset test well connected resource need . wa able strengthen empower family effort . would love connect individual involved community engagement , outreach , legal service , criminal justice , social work field . reached email : aaliyah.anniece @ gmail.com
Austin Coming Together
https://www.linkedin.com/company/actchicago
● Work with the Engagement team to research the Austin community in order to understand the landscape and identify trends at a local, state, and national level that will
inform engagement related initiatives
● Assist the Engagement Coordinator and Engagement Specialist(s) with maintaining strong working relationships with a minimum of 15 leaders in the Austin community
including faith leaders, block club presidents, community resource center administrators, outreach workers, etc. through regular one-to-one meetings and by supporting
their work
● Support the Engagement Coordinator and Engagement Specialist(s) to strategically plan and execute community outreach in order to identify at least 35 new contacts for
the Austin Community Hub per quarter through direct community outreach and indirect referrals made through other community leaders and residents
● Participate in Austin Response Team (ART) mobilizations on behalf of ACT with the Hub team
● Provide information about ACT member resources and supports (i.e. ACT Hub calendar, MMRP subsidies, ACT member programs, etc.) to key stakeholders like school
principals, real estate brokers, block club presidents, and other influential leaders
● Assist with accompanying Hub participants to access the resources of ACT and our member organizations as needed in coordination with the Austin Community Hub
team
● Support the MMRP team with quarterly troubled and vacant property inventories within the MMRP Target Area and research contact information for property owners;
assist with field surveys, canvassing and outreach efforts on a weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly basis
● Attend and co-facilitate 1 monthly circle or event at the Austin Community Hub to engage our network of community leaders and partners
● Collaborate with Hub staff (SDE and Engagement teams) to prepare, coordinate and at times facilitate youth, family, community, ACT member and partner engagement
events; track and record outcomes
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Engagement Associate
Enlace Chicago
https://www.linkedin.com/company/enlace-chicago
● Maintain regular communication with their mentees via text message, email, social
media, phone call, in person, or other methods they find best.
● Support mentee with any academic/social issues* they may have by referring them to
resources as needed within their college/ university
● Schedule and attend mandatory 2-3 meetings per month with their mentees. Meetings are defined as social
activities, workshops and group check-ins with all their mentees that are planned and
hosted by the mentor OR activities/ events hosted by the University.
● Attend mandatory 30 min 1:1 meetings monthly with each mentee to talk more in depth about
college, academics, successes and struggles they may be facing.
● Make sure mentees are meeting with their advisors.
● Regularly communicate and update the College Pipeline Specialist/ College Pipeline
Advocate about students in their caseload.
● Attend and be on time to all Peer Mentor meetings, professional development
opportunities, team building activities and celebrations.
● Actively participate in Equity Response Team meetings, bringing to the forefront
challenges experienced by students as well as provide innovative solutions. Take notes of conversations within the meeting and report back to Peer Mentor meetings.
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Peer Mentor
UIC IMARA Program
• Communicate with 10+ youth members, ages 14 – 18, conducting self-assessments, allowing youth to understand feelings and communicate those feelings in an appropriate manner 
• Encourage open discussion on various topics on safe sexual health, establishing healthy relationships, and identifying dangerous situations. Answer all questions, inspiring hope, change, and positive mindset.
• Facilitate activities with youth that encourage anger management and self-coping skills. Debrief after activities to showcase alternative coping styles and skills 
• Assess learning by opening conversation on topics discussed
Chicago, Illinois
Youth Representative
Family Start FAST Learning and Support Center for Literacy
Supported efforts towards strengthening and empowering Chicago families through adult education by providing HSE/GED prep courses, improving job security through employment readiness, and dismantling the generational setbacks by increasing family literacy.
4314 South Cottage Grove
Adult Education Specialist
Austin Coming Together
https://www.linkedin.com/company/actchicago
-Work with ACT Community Engagement Coordinator to strategically plan/execute community outreach and identify potential Austin Community Hub participants
-Attend regularly scheduled community meetings as assigned by the Austin Community Engagement Coordinator in order to share and collect information about community-based programs.
-Help recruit for and support facilitation of Austin Community Hub community events
-Enter Austin Community Hub referral data into the ACT Google form to connect participants to the Hub Coordinator
-Assist Youth Engagement Coordinator in planning/execution of youth circles and events
-Enter Austin Community Hub youth data into the RJ Hub system to track attendance of youth for circles.
-Attend all required internal ACT meetings
-Support Community Engagement Coordinator and Hub team to carry out any events, workshops, meetings and planning related to the Austin Community Hub’s long term goals
5049 West Harrison St
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Engagement/Hub Associate
AmeriCorps
https://www.linkedin.com/company/americorps
-Provide service and support towards nonprofit organizations during service days.
-Attend all required professional development trainings
-Attend all required supervisions between program manager and site supervisor.
-Record and submit a weekly Smartsheet highlighting the  accomplishments and challenges faced.
-Record direct service into a timelog to monitor my service hours.
-1823 volunteer hours served.
333 S Wabash Ave
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United Way of Metro Chicago Americorps Member
Community Human Resources Inc
• Assisted 10-20 youth, finding and locating them into open positions for employment. 
• Placed all youth in paid positions for the summer. 
• Provided help for youth by assisting them with their homework.
• Completed administrative tasks such as filing, emailing, and conducting orientation sessions for new hires.
1945 West Wilson Avenue, 3rd Floor
Youth Supervisor
Central State University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-state-university
• filing, transporting packages, and sending out emails.
• Assisted in scheduling appointments, addressing problems and providing solutions, and maintaining organization and cleanliness of the office ensuring everyone's safety.
Wilberforce Ohio
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Student Administrative Assistant
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AA
Political Science
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City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
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HS Diploma
General Studies
World Language High School
Bachelor's degree
Political Science and Government
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Central State University
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Social Services
COOK COUNTY JUVENILE TEMPORARY DENTENTION CENTER FOUNDATION
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cook-county-juvenile-temporary-dentention-center-foundation
2019: Cook County Juvenile Court Auditorium - Graduation Ceremony for High Schoolers
• A ceremony for disadvantaged youth who were once involved with the justice system, but has since improved themselves greatly overcoming obstacles and graduating high school.
• Provided them with words of encouragement and tips about becoming college ready, acknowledged each child's accomplishments, and provided them with information on resources and organizations to connect with on their campuses.
• provided self coping skills and tips on staying organized.
Public Speaker
Education
COOK COUNTY JUVENILE TEMPORARY DENTENTION CENTER FOUNDATION
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cook-county-juvenile-temporary-dentention-center-foundation
2019: Cook County Juvenile Detention Center - Project Lifeline Scholarship Assembly for high schoolers who have excelled in their classes and have been awarded a scholarship to apply towards the two or four year institution of their choice.
• Provided tips about being college ready and resources to connect to on any college campus.
• Led open discussions about mental health and conducted self assessments, allowing youth to recognized their feelings and learn self coping skills.
Public Speaker
Education
COOK COUNTY JUVENILE TEMPORARY DENTENTION CENTER FOUNDATION
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cook-county-juvenile-temporary-dentention-center-foundation
2018: Cook County Juvenile Detention Center - Project Lifeline Scholarship Assembly for high schoolers who have excelled in their classes and have been awarded a scholarship to apply towards the two or four year institution of their choice.
• Provided tips about being college ready and resources to connect to on any college campus.
• Addressed concerns and provided solutions.
• Led open discussions about mental health and conducted self assessments, allowing youth to recognized their feelings and learn self coping skills.
• Encouraged open discussions on health, establishing healthy relationships, and balancing class work and social life.
Public Speaker
Social Services
COOK COUNTY JUVENILE TEMPORARY DENTENTION CENTER FOUNDATION
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cook-county-juvenile-temporary-dentention-center-foundation
• Conducted self assessments between 5-10 girls, allowing youth to understand feelings and communicate those feelings in appropriate manner.
• Led open discussions about goals and aspirations and the steps to take to accomplish those goals.
Public Speaker
Social Services
COOK COUNTY JUVENILE TEMPORARY DENTENTION CENTER FOUNDATION
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cook-county-juvenile-temporary-dentention-center-foundation
2018: Cook County Juvenile Court Auditorium - Graduation Ceremony for High Schoolers
• A ceremony for disadvantaged youth who were once involved with the justice system, but has since improved themselves greatly overcoming obstacles and graduating high school.  
• Provided them with words of encouragement and tips about becoming college ready, acknowledged each child's accomplishments, and provided them with information on resources and organizations to connect with on their campuses.
Public Speaker
Central State University
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Student
Environment
BBF Family Services (formerly known as Better Boys Foundation)
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Gardener
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Greater Chicago Area
Rajanese Tate
Correctional Treatment Officer at Illinois Department of Corrections
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Greater Chicago Area
Ciera Jones
sales Associate
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Chicago, IL
Araya Clanton, M.Ed.
Early Childhood Professional
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Greater Chicago Area
Jannae Williams
People-oriented, outstanding communication skills.
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Greater Chicago Area
Latrell Riley
Event Coordinator, Marketing, and Management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambur-bradford-6976aab5
Greater Chicago Area
Ambur Bradford
Student at Central State Univerty
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Greater Chicago Area
Victoria Eulingbourgh
Inventory Operations Specialist
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-j-martinez-4169ba171
San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area
Richard J. Martinez
President at RJ Martinez Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-p-velez-25735584
Greater Chicago Area
J.P. Velez
Field Training Officer at CPD
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Moline, IL
Bill Lundie
Engineering and Project Management Consultant, Retired
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United States
Ken Krupowicz
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Greater Chicago Area
Pat Williams
President, Surrounded by Children Inc
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Rock Island, IL
stephanie hoyt
Juvenile Probation Officer at rock island county
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Normal, IL
Ed Duran
Senior Engineer PSBA at PSBA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dividea
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Dea-Mallika Divi
Global Business and Marketing student at The University of Texas at Dallas
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynaking
Auburn, AL
Kathryn King
Supply Chain Management Graduate at Auburn University
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St Paul, MN
Sunny Barkley
Social Worker, Musician, Educator
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Elizabeth S.
College of Mount Saint Vincent Honor Student
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Chicago, IL
Aaliyah Phillips
JP Morgan Chase
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Los Angeles, CA
Aaliyah P.
Equitable & Inclusive Recruiting
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Dallas, TX
Aaliyah Phillips
Credentialing Coordinator at AMN Healthcare
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Bronx, NY
Aaliyah Phillips
Student at Bronx Arena
Women in War & International Politics
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Public Relations and Communications Professionals
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Women Influence & Power in Law
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OxWiP - Oxford Women in Politics
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Women In Politics
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Running Start
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The Law Society's Women Lawyers Division
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