Chris Won, M.A.T.

Brooklyn College, part of the City University of New York system, is the most ethnically diverse public college in the North region with ~14,000 students. The Brooklyn College AANAPISI Project (BCAP) is a $1.97 million grant from the US Department of Education to support mental health, curriculum development, and leadership for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. ⬧ Led BCAP center operations, including financial management, public relations, and student services (food pantry, multilingual tutoring, outpatient mental health referrals, and peer mentoring). ⬧ Managed detailed grant expenditures and generated comprehensive reports using IES logic models to align programs and grant objectives. Analyzed disaggregated data to optimize resource allocation and improve service delivery. ⬧ Hired and supervised a cross-functional team of 25 who implemented university-wide programs. ⬧ Served as a primary resource for education, training, and advocacy regarding AANHPI student affairs; Consulted executive leadership on the institutionalization of grant initiatives. ⬧ Designed and led a student leaders internship program. ⬧ Cultivated partnerships with 20+ campus entities and 25+ community organizations, implementing culturally relevant programs and services. Started a coalition of affinity office directors to share resources and for collective advocacy. ⬧ Spearheaded branding, outreach campaigns, and social media management, enhancing BCAP's visibility and engagement; Represented BCAP at major campus events.

The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is a public polytech R1 research and federally designated Minority-Serving institute, with 12,000+ students. The Office of Inclusive Excellence, founded in 2023, creates an inclusive community and celebrates the diversity of faculty, staff, and students. ⬧ Designed 20+ community-wide multicultural programs partnering with 20+ campus entities and Employee Resource Groups (ERG); Chaired interdepartmental heritage event committees. ⬧ Managed $80,000 budget for inclusive programming while securing $20,000 additional funding through external grants. ⬧ Led campus-wide evidence-based training on inclusive leadership and trauma-informed practices. ⬧ Created comprehensive resource database for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, enhancing accessibility and mental health support systems. ⬧ Spearheaded strategic branding and communications, managing digital presence and promotional items to increase visibility and engagement; Represented at major campus events. ⬧ Advised 50+ identity-based student organizations on leadership and organizational success; Managed facilities for inclusive student spaces. ⬧ Developed metrics to enhance institutional accountability and champion data-driven policy improvements.

The Center for Black WellBeing LLC. (CBW) is a Black-woman-owned wellness firm that provides coaching, workshops, training, and accountability partnerships for organizations committed to implementing and integrating anti-racist organizational wellness practices and policies. The Florida State University Workforce Wellbeing and Resiliency Project (WWR), with the Florida Institute for Child Welfare's GROW Center-Alliance for Workforce Enhancement Program (AWE), is a one-year grant-funded partnership to support the Florida Department of Children and Family Services (DCF). ⬧ Conducted holistic wellness assessments, identifying key areas for improvement and developing targeted intervention strategies for transformative organizational change. ⬧ Co-created innovative curriculum integrating critical self-awareness, somatics, and radical imagination techniques. ⬧ Facilitated 12 impactful workshops, enhancing professional development for child welfare specialists through in-person and virtual experiences.

The Institute of Human Nutrition (IHN) at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center-Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is a graduate institute that provides academic and professional education in human nutrition and conducts basic science and translational research on the role of nutrition in human health. ⬧ Drafted institutional DEI and communications strategic plans, focusing on administrative accountability and projection-based resource allocation. ⬧ Chaired DEI Committee; Forged partnerships across university networks for cohesive diversity initiatives. ⬧ Consulted Recruitment and Scholarship Committees on employee retention strategies. ⬧ Streamlined branding with uniform templates and curated social media campaigns. ⬧ Designed Continuing Medical Education (CME) material and led website renewal, enhancing user experience and accessibility. ⬧ Developed comprehensive resource lists for crisis management, mental health, and identity-based support; Launched anti-bias reporting system.

The Columbia University School of Social Work (CSSW), one of the oldest social work programs in the US, is a leading graduate institution in social work education, research, and practice, with ~1000 students. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion was founded in 2020 to oversee and develop programming and services that link issues of diversity, multiculturalism, inclusion, intersectionality, and social justice for students, faculty, and staff. ⬧ Served as resource for education and training using the Power, Race, Oppression, & Privilege (PROP) framework. ⬧ Supervised student leaders and affinity caucuses in inclusive programming, including Professional Development Self-Awareness (PDSA) orientation, and the Action Lab for Social Justice. ⬧ Launched the virtual Heritage Month Celebration Panel Series with global researchers, activists, and leaders. ⬧ Managed office administration, virtual instructional technology support, and data analysis, ensuring smooth operations of DEI initiatives

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is an international leader in biomedical education, research, and patient care. The Anti-Racist Transformation in Education (ART), in partnership with medical schools nationwide and with support from the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation, is a three-year project for dismantling systemic racism in medical education. ⬧ Counseled project leadership to craft groundbreaking grant proposal for anti-bias and change management curricula for medical education institutes. ⬧ Designed transformational change management medical education institution curriculum, now implemented across the U.S. ⬧ Executed data-driven research analysis on national anti-racism medical education strategies.

The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS), part of the University of Alaska system, is a public regional university with ~3,000 students, with programs of distinction in Alaska Native Studies, Teacher Education, etc. The Alaska College of Education works cooperatively with P–12 schools and the community to identify, prepare, and strengthen effective teachers for sustained contributions to the education profession in rural and urban settings in Alaska and the nation. ⬧ Designed and delivered accelerated graduate-level Educational Psychology seminar using culturally responsive and place-based pedagogies. Integrated Indigenous perspectives including Native Youth Olympics and Elder mentorship. ⬧ Advised 20+ student teachers through certification process, guiding development of teacher work portfolios and Alaska state cultural standards-based curricula. ⬧ Orchestrated comprehensive assessment frameworks integrating human development theories, motivation concepts, and inclusive teaching methodologies.

The Juneau School District (JSD) is the fifth largest district in the State of Alaska, with ~4,800 students. The District has six elementary schools; two middle schools, two medium-sized high schools, an alternative high school, a Pre-K-8 Montessori School, and a K-8 Charter School. ⬧ Delivered differentiated and inquiry-driven instruction in Social Studies, Mathematics, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) subjects. ⬧ Designed culturally responsive and place-based curriculum using Alaska Native perspectives and Kennedy Center Artful Teaching methodologies. ⬧ Implemented a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) with IEP and 504 protocols for holistic student support. ⬧ Built partnerships with 15+ local organizations to build support networks that enhanced student welfare. ⬧ Orchestrated first-year orientation programs with rotating workshops for students and families, easing the transition and promoting an inclusive school environment. ⬧ Mentored Student Government in leadership development, community engagement, and civic responsibility. ⬧ Served as Tech Champ to enhance digital education learning system integration.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska (BBBSAK) serves ~400 children and young people annually. It matches children with adult mentors to help them develop confidence, avoid risky behaviors, and succeed in school. ⬧ Successfully matched 50+ yearly mentor-mentee matches while maintaining rigorous safety protocols. ⬧ Streamlined volunteer recruitment and training, improving retention across multiple program sites. ⬧ Expanded outreach to underserved communities and increased program visibility across rural Alaska.