Experience

World Food Program USA

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Public Policy Program Associate

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  • Conducting qualitative research for academic reports, Congressional appropriations and agriculture information, and subsequent policy advocacy.• Communicating with Congressional offices to continue supporting the mission of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) through appropriations legislation.• Planning and executing field visit trips to demonstrate the efficacy of UN WFP programming. • Conducting qualitative research for academic reports, Congressional appropriations and agriculture information, and subsequent policy advocacy.• Communicating with Congressional offices to continue supporting the mission of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) through appropriations legislation.• Planning and executing field visit trips to demonstrate the efficacy of UN WFP programming.



Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Research and Events Intern, Global Food Security Program

  • Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

  • Conducting qualitative and quantitative research for policy publications, potential partnerships, and meeting preparation.• Tracking legislation relevant to the program, including the development of the 2023 Farm Bill.• Event planning, including correspondence with panelists, creating invitations, guestlists, and event webpages, and day-of-event support.• Providing communicative and administrative support for scheduling meetings, attending roundtable discussion and events, and writing detailed notes.



Loyola Marymount University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

  Global Policy Institute is a new interdisciplinary think tank in Los Angeles that applies rigorous academic research to help solve global policy challenges. Global Policy Institute and its Fellows are developing a scholarly policy network in Los Angeles, producing scholarship and hosting events to engage policy leaders, opinion makers, and researchers on emerging issues in global affairs.• Conducted independent and collaborative research projects; Qualitative research and historical analysis• Published findings via multimedia formats including a podcast and short documentary.• Assisted planning political events on campus and via Zoom; Identified and interviewed keynote speakers including Ben Rhodes, Former Deputy National Security Advisor.• Assisted with event logistics and day-of-event management; Created and disseminated digital and physical event-marketing materials.

• Director's Research Assistant

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  •Assisted the Director of International Relations and Peace and Justice Studies Program.• Identified nontraditional peace-building groups and approaches during and following Northern Ireland's Irish "Troubles.• Prepared detailed written summaries of findings.



Asia Media International

• United States
• Online Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contributing Editor

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Monitored and researched breaking news on Asia-related incidents and significant events.• Authored monthly political analysis pieces providing insight on critical Asian issues. • Monitored and researched breaking news on Asia-related incidents and significant events.• Authored monthly political analysis pieces providing insight on critical Asian issues.



Tocaya Modern Mexican

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cashier, Barista/Bartender

  • Jul 2018 - May 2019



Shakespeare and Co.

• United Arab Emirates
• Food and Beverage Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Hostess/Expeditor

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2017



Fowler Bell PLLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Front Desk Receptionist

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015