Brianna Denae Booker

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She/Her Pronouns

Open For Relocation

Highly motivated woman whose academic background along with past experiences have prepared perfectly for a position in public policy and advocacy.

Education

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY, Prairie View,Texas

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, December 2021

Minor in African American Studies

• GPA 3.53, cum laude

Professional Experience 

FAIR ELECTIONS CENTER

HBCU Coordinator, 2022

• developing and managing relationships with campus administrators and faculty leadership
• Supervise HBCU democracy fellows (student positions committed to carrying out democratic engagement on their campuses)

PVAMU RSVP PROGRAM

Sociological Advocacy Intern, 2021

• Researching sexual assault, bystander interventions and dating violence
• Researching the effects of sexual violence on people of color
• Assisting with the preparation of grants
• Participating in face to face outreach with students, faculty and staff
• Creating reports based on empirical data

STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Sociological Research Assistant, 2020-2021

• Conducted research concerning

• COVID-19’s effect on minority student’s perceptions on science
• BIPOC students’ views on STEM and online scientific research/ science identity
• Perceptions of science at HBCUs vs. PWIs

NAACP

Texas Youth and College Division Community Coordinator/Programs and Research Chairman  2019– 2021 

Vice President 2021-2023

• Enlisted the support of other community organizations on issues affecting the interests of African Americans and other communities of color

• Sought to educate the campus of Prairie View A&M University about political and social issues going on at the university and within the nation

• Studied local and national issues affecting Black youth and other minority groups and recommended for discussion and action by the Division

UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

Intern, 2019-2021

• Produced Professional and error-free letters, and presentations
• Managed Daily Social Media Activities

REACHING HIGHER HEIGHTS

Educator, 2019-2020

• Presented Public talks geared to promote the work of the Franklin County Alcohol, Drugs, and Mental Health Board

• Taught Children Ages 10-12, primarily youth of color,  an array of subject areas
• Encouraged Positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling the joy of learning and discovery

Certifications, Special Projects, and Volunteer Affiliation

• Columbus, Ohio HBCU Ambassador 2019-Present
• Presenter at the “Reflecting Black” Research Symposium 2019
• Licking Heights Gun Violence Lie-In Coordinator 2018
• Speaker at the National Association of African American Studies 2019, 2021
• Beacon 360 Mgmt. (non-profit for affordable and section 8 housing) intern, Summer 2014
• ACLU Advocacy University participant 2019
• Safe and Healthy Ohio/Free the People Campaign petitioner 2018
• Prairie View A&M University Social Justice House Leader 2020-2021
• Blackpast.org contributor
• CITI IRB Certified
• Dean's Honors 2018-2021
• Certificate of Congressional Recognition for HBCU ambassadorship