Profile

Ms. Cecilia (CeCe) Regina Octavia Boyd

Research/Scholarship
Education

Year		Degree		Institution
2007		BS, Education and Social Policy		Northwestern University

Research Interests

critical race theory; Latina/Black feminist theory; multiculturalism; 'latinegra' experience; public health; AIDS/HIV research; community development; youth organization; school-community relationships; labor movements; labor leadership; latin american governments

Internships

AIDS Foundation of Chicago November, 2006 - January, 2007 Development/Fundraising Intern Assisted in the planning of the organization's annual holiday benefit, World of Chocolate

American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO April, 2006 - April, 2006 Spring Break Intern Met with workers and community leaders to seek advice and support for a Childcare Provider and Home Care Provider Campaign

Service Employees International Union Local 1 March, 2005 - June, 2005 Communications Intern/ SESP Practicum Site Conducted research projects for the Communications and Political Departments; provided ideas that were used in the organization's newsletter

Student Organizations

Alianza

FELP (Freshmen Emerging Leaders Program)

Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., Beta Psi Chapter

Promote 360: a cycle of minority empowerment and support

Undergraduate Leadership Program

Professional
Employment History

2007 - 2008		Program Associate, Chicago Federation of Labor Chicago IL Northwestern University Public Interest Program Fellowship 2007-2008 placement
		Program Associate, Chicago Federation of Labor Chicago IL