James Alford
Higher Education & Nonprofit Leader, Champion for Student Success, Trio Advocate and Alumni
- Role
- Legislation and Education Chair at Educational Opportunity Association Eoa
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Alford
Top 5 strengths \"Restorative*Input*Strategic*Responsibility*Arranger\"Higher Education Professional with Specialties in: Public Speaking, Mentoring, Policy and Recommendation Creation, Government Liaison, Facilitation of meetings, and Academic Advising.
Experience
Legislation and Education Chair
Educational Opportunity Association Eoa
Nov 2024 — Present
Directed legislative monitoring and advocacy strategy for TRIO/EOP programs, empowering members to influence education policy at the federal, state, and local levels. Monitored and analyzed policy developments affecting TRIO/EOP. Delivered advocacy training for effective legislative outreach. Authored position statements and coordinated action alerts. Integrated advocacy skill-building into professional development programs.
Education
Northern Illinois University
Master of Science in Education, Adult and Higher Education
2015 — 2017
Kenwood Academy
Diploma
2006
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of arts, Politcal Science Minor Black Studies
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