[email protected] +1 (510) 472-5354 LAJUANDA M. @Lajuanda_Marie Mountain View, CA ASEMOTA MULTI-TALENTED PROGRAM INNOVATOR & STRATEGIST I have a strong and proven aptitude for targeted , live event production, educational program development, and building high- powered teams. I am a problem solver with extensive experience in complex project management and improving processes by executing innovative approaches. I am deeply passionate about cross-cultural community building and leadership development and look forward to bringing these skills and passions to a dynamic team.

KEY SKILLS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • Adobe InDesign & Photoshop Singularity University Mountain View, CA • Google Apps Director, Diversity & Inclusion Oct 2015 - Present • Project management • Work closely with Chief Impact Officer, Head of People Operations, • Grassroots fundraising and Marketing VP to develop strategies for newly created diversity and • Accounting software: Quicken, inclusion programs, campaigns, and initiatives Expensify, Neat Works and FreshBooks • Overall ownership of diversity-related programming and campaigns that • Youth programming and mentoring target women and other traditionally underrepresented communities • Identify, track, and report diversity metrics, including customer demographics, gender parity in salary, and regional application trends • Collaborate with the Community team to drive global diversity • Drive diversity marketing outcomes for product teams by supporting product launches and contributing to plans using targeted email and social media campaigns, as well as event marketing EDUCATION Director, Strategic Relations for Diversity & Youth April 2014 – Sept 2015 University of California, • Created and implemented first corporate diversity and inclusion strategy • Increased access, engagement, and partnerships with diversity-focused Berkeley individuals and organizations by 10x, 300%, and 600% respectively BA, (American Studies) & • Track diversity metrics and act as an internal advisor and resource African American Studies • Collaborate cross-functionally to implement programs and initiatives to attract and retain underrepresented customers and staff, including 2+ • Developed custom degree curriculum staff trainings and 3+ new events with 1,000+ total participants • Thesis: The Coloniality of Advertising: • Work closely with Product Managers and the Academics team to attract, Race and Gender Collide source, and retain a balanced and diverse speaker pool for SU programs • Completed coursework while holding • Own product roadmap for youth education offerings for B2C markets, 3 jobs including management of marketing, development, and implementation of successful beta program (with 15 students from 7 countries) • Promote the use of exponential technologies to solve global challenges

World Bridges Director, Program Operations Sept 2013 – March 2014 Leadership Exchange Program, Ecuador Drafted approved proposal to restructure role and create 2 new departments Environmental Preservation • Managed and implemented multifaceted programs and events through management of project scope, schedule, budget, internal resources, etc. • Scholarship Recipient and leading the production of all program components • Led effective project management focused on ensuring the generation of on-time, on-budget, quality programs that exceeded client AWARDS expectations, earning 90%+ ratings of 4/5 and 5/5 in customer surveys • Collaborated with Business Development team and product managers • Louise Patterson Award for to define project framework and implement planning process Outstanding Community Service, 2009 • Managed technical team of 15 to ensure all AV and staging needs are • Louise Patterson Award for met, including technical staff requirements, show flow, cues, etc. Outstanding Leadership - For Lasting Contributions in Outreach, Retention Director, Logistics Dec 2011 – Aug 2013 and Advocacy, 2010 Promoted from Logistics & AV Coordinator Aug 2012 • MVP, Laney Volleyball, 2006 • Served as liaison for NASA educational partnership • Best Offensive Player, Laney Volleyball, • Led department responsible for event management and production 2011 for 15+ programs per year serving total global audience of 3,000+ • All-Conference Volleyball Team, Bay entrepreneurs/executives with total operating budgets of $11M+ Valley Conference, 2006 • Oversaw HQ operations to ensure quality maintenance, security, fire and safety compliance, office management, venue renovation, food and supply stock; Included 3 buildings, 2 storage facilities, and grounds • Managed 25-person intern program, including facilitating trainings and developing curriculum for a 13-week session • Assembled, operated, and maintained AV equipment for 100+ live presentations in a fast-paced environment World Bridges Oakland, CA SPECIAL PROJECTS Head of Marketing and Development Sept 2011 – Feb 2012 • Cultivated community partnerships for small nonprofit focused on AMPLIFY!OAKLAND low-income youth leadership development via international travel Oakland, CA | November 2015 - Present • Recruited sponsorships and in-kind donations from 20+ donors Co-Founder • Coordinated , social media, and other communications • Implemented Google Apps and other operational solutions Empowering Women of Color Conference • Managed planning and logistics for End-of-Year Gala with 100+ Berkeley, CA | Sept 2010 - Aug 2012 attendees Workshops and Logistics Co-Chair Multicultural Community Center Berkeley, CA Western Regional LGBTQIAA Conference Operations Staff Aug 2010 – Aug 2011 Berkeley, CA | June 2010 - Mar 2011 • Created and engaged in innovative, reflexive and grassroots project Programs and Workshops Co-Chair design, collective decision-making structures, equitable and accessible space management, and evaluation processes Black Student Leadership Training • Served on Community Media, Art, and Hiring Committees Berkeley, CA | June 2010 - Aug 2010 • Founded new Art Gallery & Performing Arts Space by renovating the Co-Founder, Core Planning Team space, recruiting 10+ artists and drafting gallery guidelines • Implemented staff hiring process, including revitalizing outreach efforts resulting in 50+ new applicants, conducting interviews, and ENGAGEMENTS communicating feedback • Designed and implemented new program series entitled “Oral InnovationEQ & Intrapreneurship Conf. Histories & Traditions” Toronto, ON | June 2016 Conference Speaker Incentive Awards Program Berkeley, CA African Diaspora Network & US State Administrative Assistant Aug 2008 – Dec 2010 • Assisted with program logistics and event management for University Department Bureau of African Affairs of California’s largest privately funded direct service scholarship, Mountain View, CA | May 2016 recruitment, and degree-completion support program Conversation Moderator • Supported selection process of 100+ scholarship recipients, including coordinating application intake, aggregating data from 65+ schools, Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs Pitch and managing communications for selection committee of 10+ Competition campus and community partners Berkeley, CA | July 2015 • Supported students with socioeconomic barriers from underserved Competition Judge communities through informal academic and social advising

Astra STEAM Summit Pitch Competition Black Recruitment & Retention Center Berkeley, CA San Jose, CA | August 2015 Executive Director May 2008 - May 2009 Competition Judge • Advocated for underrepresented students, including low-income, first generation, and student of color communities Experience Berkeley • Coordinated and supervise staff of 10 Berkeley, CA | June 2010 - July 2010 • Recruited, trained, and retained 50+ staff and volunteers; including Financial Aid Workshop Facilitator revamping Board selection process and restructuring the Internship Program and Advisory Board Office of Alameda County • Expanded fundraising efforts and programming by 200% Supervisor Keith Clarkson • Facilitated ongoing communication with campus departments, Oakland, CA | May 2010 community partners and alumni, including supporting relationships Panelist, African American Organizations with state and nationwide conferences Making Connections Summit • Collaborated with the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor of Equity & Inclusion, and state and nationwide coalitions to improve campus COMMUNITY SERVICE climate and diversity policies Berkeley Scholars to Cal Marketing and Operations Manager August 2005 - May 2008 Berkeley, CA | Jan 2010 - July 2010 Promoted in May 2007 from Marketing Assistant Summer Program Coordinator & Mentor • Created and implemented marketing plan, including website redesign • Managed $100,000 budget and all financial transactions adn reports Habitot Children’s Museum • Facilitated presentations at over 100 middle schools, high schools and Berkeley, CA | March 2008 - Aug 2008 community colleges throughout California Early Childhood Exhibit Staff • Designed and implemented outreach/yield programs, including Senior Weekend and personal statement workshops • Co-developed and advertised programs for academic and social Moving Forward Oakland retention Oakland, CA | Sept 2007 Voter Registration Canvassing Team

Youth Empowerment Program Richmond, CA | Aug 2005 - Dec 2005 Middle School Mentor