consulting & speaking
I have shared my expertise with large crowds and small groups, in-person and remote settings nationwide.
Learn how I can work with your team.
speaking.
I am available for guest speaking opportunities, from conference speeches to student-facing events and more. I tailor my talks to highlight key themes and topics that impact first-gens today.
Notable talking points include:
Digital Technology & Social Media
representations of first-gens in pop culture
black first-gen college students
emerging trends in first-gen studies
consulting.
I typically consult with organizations and institutions who want to build new programs or are seeking fresh ideas to reboot an existing initiative. Most times, clients reach out about customizing first-generation student support, which is my specialty.
EL CAMINO COLLEGE
Notably, LT advised El Camino College, a two-year public community college in Los Angeles County, about supporting their Black first-generation student population. Specifically, they sought to address and improve the sense of belonging, enrollment, and retention of Black first-gen students at El Camino.
First, LT met with a small team of faculty and administrators and discussed their goals and objectives, sharing research about the student population in the process. Then, LT facilitated a larger discussion with a group of campus stakeholders, answering their questions and gathering perspective. Finally, LT was invited back to facilitate a conversation between 40+ faculty, staff, and student representatives.
From here, LT developed a concrete plan to serve the students in mind, which led to:
• the establishment of Black Alumni services
• faculty-driven research group about Black first-gens
• the dedication of ongoing resources and events catered to population
As a result, El Camino is now a leading institution in regards to serving Black first-generation students.
