maggie lloyd

* Researched and executed development of a five-year strategic plan for inclusion of Sikhism in public school standards nationwide to combat the root causes of discrimination faced by the Sikh community * Authored state-specific, standards-aligned, educational resources for distribution to teachers in top five priority states

Conducted interviews with prospective students and assessed eligibility and fit for academic and community life at Carleton College

* Managed all budgeting, financial reporting, and daily operations for organization’s rapidly growing $1.9 million budget * Spearheaded grassroots advocacy that led to state standards changes in 4 states over 1.5 years * Managed initiative to partner with museums and institutions to host the Sikh Project portrait exhibit in locations nationwide

* Represent the Sikh Coalition at state and national conferences for educators * Conduct teacher trainings on teaching world religions in the classroom * Consult on advocacy strategy for instigating state-level standards changes on behalf of diverse student groups * Author education-related press releases, fundraising materials, and public letters to policy makers * Collaborate with educational leaders and policy makers and articulate benefits of inclusion for both Sikh and non-Sikh students