Graduate Fellow - The Justice in Government Project

• May 2020 - Present

• Track federal and state grants, statutes, published rules, and guidance documents and communicate recommendations and possible strategies for leveraging federal pass-through funding to expand legal aid to stakeholders at the local, state, and national levels• Draft memos, letters, articles, and presentations on effective methods of securing COVID-19 emergency funding to address pandemic-related legal needs including eviction and domestic violence representation • Publish 8 case studies on how states and local organizations have utilized federal pass-through grants to fund innovative access to justice programs• With support from The Pew Charitable Trusts, conduct a novel study on the effectiveness of in-person vs. remote parental mediation to resolve disputes including access and visitation, child support, and custody• Remotely train and onboard a newly hired Research Associate and facilitate virtual weekly team meetings • Review and approve revisions to online toolkit resources to verify effective and accurate communication of research and resources to stakeholders at the local, state, and national levels

Managing Print Editor - The Public Purpose

• Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

• Led development of The Public Purpose, the interdisciplinary peer-reviewed graduate student journal of American University School of Public Affairs• Managed an Associate Print Editor and a team of seven Resident Editors to revise and publish 14 peer-reviewed pieces authored by fellow graduate students• Created and design a 150+ page journal template using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop• Coordinated with the Journal’s Editor-in-Chief, School of Public Affairs Administration, Graduate Student Council, and a local publisher to organize finances associated with the print process and launch event

Research Associate - The Justice in Government Project

• May 2019 - May 2020

• Updated and create new resources for an online toolkit that helps policymakers, service providers, advocates, and Courts improve government efficiency and increase access to civil justice • Summarized multidisciplinary research demonstrating the connection between civil legal aid and improved outcomes for individuals, including children at risk of entering foster care, people with disabilities, people experiencing housing instability, and survivors of domestic violence and elder abuse• Summarized relevant information about a wide array of federal grants for legal aid providers and stakeholders by tracking governing statutes, published rules, funding notices, and guidance documents• Identified and disseminate novel ways that civil legal aid providers are leveraging federal funding opportunities to expand services and address unmet civil legal needs• Co-authored Just Research, a monthly newsletter with over 300 subscribers that summarizes key research, useful data sources, legislative updates, and sources of federal funding that can support civil legal aid• Prepare effective presentations, one-pagers, and handouts for meetings with policymakers and stakeholders on state and national levels

Research Associate Intern

• Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

• Supported five research projects aimed at reducing employment and social barriers for children with physical and intellectual disabilities using evidence-based practices • Performed literature reviews on the work-based learning model, technology for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, and vocational rehabilitation for youth and justice-involved individuals with disabilities• Co-authored an international evaluation guide for Special Olympics Unified Schools programs to conduct implementation and impact assessments in Greece, Kenya, India, and China • Constructed qualitative and quantitative surveys to measure engagement among youth with disabilities• Contributed to and edited four program evaluation reports and prepared conference materials under tight deadlines

Intern

• Nov 2017 - Aug 2018

Resident Assistant

• Jul 2016 - May 2018

• Enhanced the sense of community among 25-50 diverse residents on a floor, enforced residence life policies, responded to crises, maintained safety and security of the building, and participated in weekly staff meetings• Organized effective and engaging building-wide events within a budget of $90/semester by coordinating with peer staff members, supervisors, members of the campus community, and local business owners• Interacted with residents and members of the campus community coming from a variety of backgrounds in ways which upheld the mission of the University

Research Assistant (various projects with Alicia H. Nordstrom, PhD and Kelly Filipkowski, PhD)

• Aug 2015 - May 2018

• Supported various faculty-led research projects on academic and psychological adjustment among health science graduate students; maladaptive perfectionism, fear of failure, and quality of life; state anxiety; and the ‘need to belong’ and re-inclusion behaviors among young adults• Performed literature reviews; wrote Institutional Review Board proposals; constructed qualitative and quantitative surveys; and prepared conference materials and final manuscripts• Conducted approximately 90 quantitative surveys and 25 qualitative interviews; cleaned, organized, entered, and analyzed data using Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and SPSS

Psychology Club

• Aug 2014 - May 2018

As a general body member from August 2014 to May of 2016:• Attended monthly meetings and participated in club events, service projects, and fundraisersAs President from May of 2016 to May of 2017:• Planned club service projects and fundraisers, corresponded with officers of other clubs and organizations, recruited members, delegated of tasks to officers, and reported regularly to club’s faculty advisor As Treasurer from May of 2017 to May of 2018: • Tracked finances, organized clothing orders, cooperated with local business owners to hold events and programs, coordinated volunteer opportunities, recruited members, and completing miscellaneous tasks as needed

Intern

• Jan 2018 - Apr 2018