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Dylyn Turner-Keener

@dylynturner-keener

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I build racial equity frameworks, community engagement tools, and education policy research for public institutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to advance racial equity, education access, and community-informed public policy through research, program development, and meaningful collaboration with communities and government partners.

I'm designing the Racial Equity Framework and Community Engagement Toolkit for the Racial Equity Commission, helping state agencies and local governments embed equity into policies, programs, and practices. I coordinate statewide Commission activities, public meetings, roadshows, and equity-centered listening sessions that turn community feedback into actionable guidance.

I've also supported higher education research at The Education Trust, including UC access, diversity, anti-DEI legislation, and MSI appropriations analysis. As co-founder of the Black Wellness Package, I developed equitable learning and wellness resources for Black college students, conducted mixed-methods research, piloted the initiative with Mills College STEM faculty and students, and presented the work at the American Sociological Association Annual Meeting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Program Analyst

Current

Racial Equity Commission

Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Designed and developed the Racial Equity Framework (REF) to support state agencies and local governments in advancing racial equity. Presented key findings during a statewide Roadshow and developed a Community Engagement Toolkit.

Policy Analysis Community Engagement Research Project Management Public Speaking Data Analysis

Current

Content Expert, Social Justice Scholar

Current

BWP

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Continued development of BWP in research and operations. Conducted data analysis and program assessment using SPSS and presented workshops for BWP at Northeastern.

Research Data Analysis SPSS Workshop Facilitation Academic Mentorship

Intern

Education Trust

Sep 2023 - Jun 2024 (9 months)

Provided research assistance for the higher education research team, including developing blog posts on diversity and tracking anti-DEI legislation. Analyzed data on state and federal appropriations for MSIs.

Research Data Collection Data Analysis Writing Policy Analysis

Fellow

EMILY's List

Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 (2 months)

Participated in campaign development, strategic planning, public speaking, and fundraising. Delivered final campaign presentations for candidacy.

Campaign Development Strategic Planning Public Speaking Fundraising

Co Founder

Black Wellness Package (BWP)

Aug 2020 - Aug 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Co-founded a policy providing equitable learning initiatives for Black students in higher education. Conducted mixed methods research and facilitated faculty seminars.

Policy Development Research Data Analysis Public Speaking Community Engagement

Judicial

ASMC (Associated Students of Mills College Student Governmen

Feb 2022 - May 2022 (3 months)

Participated in weekly Full Board meetings and co-facilitated a Sense of Belonging Event Series. Managed office hours and stipend processing.

Event Planning Facilitation

Internship

State Legislator Mia Bonta AD 18

Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 (2 months)

Conducted gun violence research with a public health equity focus and developed a memo on its impact on the LGBTQIA+ community. Presented a DEI higher education policy proposal.

Research Policy Analysis Public Health Writing And Presentations

Summer Organizer

APIENC (Asian and Pacific Islander Equality Northern Califor

Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 (2 months)

Led and facilitated workshops centered on reimagining vulnerability for queer people of Oceania. Participated in weekly organizing meetings and leadership exchange workshops.

Workshop Facilitation Outreach Program Planning Community Organizing Public Speaking

President

ASMC (Associated Students of Mills College Student Governmen

Aug 2020 - May 2021 (9 months)

Led and facilitated Full and Executive Board meetings, oversaw financial requests, and developed agendas. Collaborated with the Dean of Student Life and President of Mills College.

Leadership Event Planning Collaboration Public Speaking