Jamal Chevis

Jamal Chevis has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Starting in 2007, Jamal worked as a BA Undergraduate Student at Michigan State University. After completing their undergraduate studies, they joined Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel as a Guest Services Representative and also served as a Community Living Support/Respite Representative at Grand Rapids Family Outreach Center. In 2013, they enrolled as an MPA Graduate Student at American University and worked there as a Media Services Guest Services Representative. Jamal then joined AARP as a State Advocacy & Strategy Integration (Financial Security Consumer Protection Team) Leg Fellow, where they assisted with policy directives and advocacy. Jamal also created a weekly newsletter for the SASI team. Subsequently, Jamal worked at The Equal Rights Center as a Civil Rights Tester and Communications, Development, and Testing & Special Projects Intern. Here, they conducted research and investigations on housing discrimination and supported the development department. In 2015, Jamal held the role of Executive Assistant at Transdev North America and also worked as a Field Organizer at Grassroots Campaigns. Later, they joined The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights as a Development Assistant and then as a Development Associate. Currently, Jamal is employed with THEARC-Building Bridges Across the River, first as the Manager of Corporate Giving and then as the Senior Manager of Corporate Engagement & Fundraising Communications. Presently, they serve as the Director of Development Operations for the organization.

Jamal Chevis completed their education in a chronological order. Jamal first attended Ottawa Hills High School from 2003 to 2007, where they obtained their High School Diploma with a field of study in General Studies. Following this, they enrolled at Michigan State University from 2007 to 2011 to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science Pre Law. Lastly, from 2013 to 2015, Jamal studied at American University and completed a Master's degree in Public Administration.