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John Harris III
Community Artist, Authentic Reflection
Location: Washington, DC United States
Joined: Aug 4th, 2014

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I graduated summa cum laude from Howard University with a degree in psychology and a minor in community development while attaining the Certified Nonprofit Professional credential (CNP). I have done lots of community work, including acting as the first campus ambassador and student board member of Operation HOPE, teaching at Title I schools in DC and working as an AmeriCorps VISTA building the capacity and sustainability of Friendship Place, a nonprofit working to end homelessness in DC. According to my mother, I have been writing creatively since I was about 8 years old living in the south suburbs of Chicago as a first generation suburbanite. All of my family hails from the Southside of Chicago by way of Alabama. All my life, I've just wanted to write and help people. I envision a Utopian society where everyone is free to live as their authentic selves and improve the world around them. I first started working towards that mission by founding Creative Thought with my best friend James Couch. Creative Thought was a life skills seminar program we used to bridge the cultural gap between the youth ministry and the elder educators of a Christian ministry in Hazel Crest, IL. Creative Thought was a faith-based organization with no religion but love, education and progress. That is why we were able to successfully bridge that gap. Creative Thought eventually grew into Authentic Reflection and here we are today.

Education (request update)

Howard University class of 2012

Undergrad Major: Psychology

Claim To Fame:

Published Evolution of Love: A See you Be you. Do more Story Launched Authentic Movements on Mentor Monday with Paul Brunson Featured in Associated Press for Job Link, a community event that provided job intakes for 70 people Creative Expression Workshop with AimHire Job Placement featured in WUSA9 News Educated 100+ youth ages 12-23 in alternative schools and adult learning. Partnered with Google on Authentic Movements Application.

Experience

I currently work with Authentic Reflection as Community Artist
I have years of experience working in the Arts, Entertainment, and Media industry.

Chairman, Director of Identity Development & Financial Dignity | Authentic Reflection LLC
From February 2011 to Current • 15 year(s)
Developed cloud-based mentoring program and custom curriculum based on research at Howard University. Writes weekly blog posts to 700+ subscribers including White House executives and nonprofit directors.

AmeriCorps VISTA | National Corporation for Community Service, Friendship Place
From August 2012 to August 2013 • 1 year(s)
Led Help The Homeless program engaging 4,100+ registrants and raising over $121,000. Organized partnerships and participated in lobbying efforts for minimum wage increase.

Teacher | People Animals Love at DC Scholars Stanton Elementary School
From June 2011 to March 2012 • 1 year(s)
Oversaw third grade in after-school program designed to enrich math and reading skills at Title I elementary school.

Job Club and Business Education Specialist | Maya Angelou Public Charter School
From June 2011 to March 2012 • 1 year(s)
Taught 100+ students weekly at alternative school in partnership with DC Public Schools, awarded 'The Mentos Award' for excellence.

Site Assistant | Howard University Center for Urban Progress
From January 2009 to November 2011 • 2 year(s)
Facilitated productive learning environment for students in after-school program at Cardozo Senior High School. Tutored students from AP to Special Education courses.

Intern | Greater Washington Urban League
From January 2011 to June 2011 • 0 year(s)
Assisted COO with administrative tasks and grant proposal research. Developed yearly strategic plan outline using Microsoft Excel.

Intern & Executive Assistant | Development Corporation of Columbia Heights
From February 2010 to November 2010 • 0 year(s)
Assisted with executive duties, developed property spreadsheets, and acted as liaison with Howard University student body.

Research Intern | Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program
From January 2010 to June 2010 • 0 year(s)
Developed research project exploring relationships between self-regulated learning, meaningful learning, and self-efficacy in Bahamian elementary students.

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