Experience

Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Co-founded a Puerto Rico non-profit to build better relationships with government and a more inclusive local crypto community. Created “CryptoCurious” a free bilingual education program designed to make Web3 and crypto accessible to local Puerto Ricans. Check us out on instagram @cryptocuriouspr. She is leading the organization PR Blockchain Week, including a 400 person 1 day conference and 8 satellite events. She raised $500k for blockchain legislation and to liase with government about the need to modernize antiquated paper systems. She also stood up the PRBTA relief to assist communities hit the hardest by Hurricane Fiona and published all spending ($100k+). Show less



The Yoshino Group

• United States
• Government Relations Services

• Founder

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Provide crisis management, strategic communications, and government lobbying services Provide crisis management, strategic communications, and government lobbying services



DC Housing Authority

• United States
• Real Estate
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Legislative Strategist

  • Mar 2020 - Mar 2021

  Lead settlement agreement negotiations with Office of the Attorney General’s lawsuit over safety concerns; increased the agency’s FY’21 $15M capital budget to $50M by building a coalition of community support. Lead settlement agreement negotiations with Office of the Attorney General’s lawsuit over safety concerns; increased the agency’s FY’21 $15M capital budget to $50M by building a coalition of community support.



Democratic Attorneys General Association

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Political Director

  • Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

  •Revived a stagnant women’s initiative by directing rebranding and fully developing the Committee’s first-ever sustainable recruitment strategy, including conference selection and coordinated regional fundraising efforts. •Reviewed 25 state delegation selection plans for the DNC’s 2020 convention, learned each state’s unique process for electing Party Leader Elected Officials (PLEOs), coordinated attendance plans with each State Party’s Executive Director and AGs Office, and presented the fundamentals of delegate selection to DAGA. •Analyzed DNC Charter and Bylaws to determine actionable opportunities; drafted conforming amendments. •Orchestrated private conference calls between the AGs and Democratic Presidential Candidates. Show less



Council of the District of Columbia

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Legislative Director

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2019

  •Crafted strategic communications on controversial issues and votes, including testimony on the dais, talking points for press and messaging on social media for constituents. •Analyzed and evaluating proposed public policy and legislation pertaining to economic development, education, finance, labor, transportation, and the federal government. •Distilled complex primary sources into simple, clear, brief bullets and summaries for the Member. •Built relationships and Office credibility by working closely with agencies and Council Offices. Show less



Causeumentary

• United States
• Entertainment Providers

• CFO & General Counsel

  • Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

  Causeumentary is a film marketing company “where causes and documentaries meet.” Causeumentary partners with filmmakers to create meaningful social change and measurable outcomes because we believe we can change the culture through film. We build and execute community-focused strategies and measure the impact the film has on audiences around the world. We specialize in leveraging Tugg’s crowd-source platform to amplify the core mission of our clients’ documentaries. Causeumentary is a film marketing company “where causes and documentaries meet.” Causeumentary partners with filmmakers to create meaningful social change and measurable outcomes because we believe we can change the culture through film. We build and execute community-focused strategies and measure the impact the film has on audiences around the world. We specialize in leveraging Tugg’s crowd-source platform to amplify the core mission of our clients’ documentaries.



Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

• United States
• Leasing Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legislative Director for the Office of the Deputy Mayor of Planning & Economic Development

  • Feb 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Acted as primary liaison for all requests and discussions between the Agency and the Council. • Identified, examined and assessed proposed bills, wrote memos summarizing their adverse impact to current law, and coordinated amendments and responses. • Successfully managed a Legislative Strategy that included drafting and introduction of 10 bills and resolutions; all 10 were passed, including high profile projects like Walter Reed Redevelopment. • Organized murder boards to prepare the Deputy Mayor for hostile Council hearings. Show less



Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

• United States
• Leasing Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legislative Affairs Specialist to the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development

  • Feb 2014 - Dec 2014

  •Drafted legislation, mayoral orders, analyzed and revised city agency regulations. •Tracked legislation for 31 City agencies, intercepted and facilitated amendments to troublesome legislation, and monitored Council committee hearing calendars. •Drafted issue briefing memoranda, talking points and testimony for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. •Drafted the Agency’s FOIA Training Manual and conducted FOIA training for 60 employees and issued timely legal responses to media FOIA requests on short deadlines. Show less



Terry McAuliffe Inaugural Committee

• Rosslyn, VA

• Hotel Coordinator

  • Nov 2013 - Jan 2014

  Managing reservations for hundreds of guests at three different hotels Managing reservations for hundreds of guests at three different hotels



Terry McAuliffe For Governor

• Rosslyn, VA

• Communications & Research Fellow

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2013

  •Worked with research and press to drive narrative about opponent. •Assembled morning press clips that were distributed campaign wide. •Wrote summary bullets for campaign related stories and events. •Produced opposition research on strict deadlines and collaborated in rapid response efforts. •Vetted major donors using public records and Nexis. •Managed voter protection operations for over 70 attorneys on Election Day. •Worked with research and press to drive narrative about opponent. •Assembled morning press clips that were distributed campaign wide. •Wrote summary bullets for campaign related stories and events. •Produced opposition research on strict deadlines and collaborated in rapid response efforts. •Vetted major donors using public records and Nexis. •Managed voter protection operations for over 70 attorneys on Election Day.



U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Indiana

• Hammond, Indiana

• Law Clerk for Chief Judge Simon

  • Aug 2012 - May 2013

  •Assisted clerks with research and writing for summary judgment opinions. •Cite-checked orders on social security, fraud, and pro-se prisoner grievances. •Assisted clerks with research and writing for summary judgment opinions. •Cite-checked orders on social security, fraud, and pro-se prisoner grievances.



U.S. Department of Justice

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Law Clerk for the U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of Texas

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  •Handled an issue of first impression on definitions, effects and resulting applicable sentencing of synthetic cathinones (“bath salts”) and synthetic cannabinoids (fake marijuana). •Drafted a synthetic drug memo that was circulated to numerous federal governmental agencies across the country.•Selected to research and analyze significant narcotics threats within the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Southwest region of the US.

• Law Clerk for the U.S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Indiana

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  •Reviewed mail/wire fraud case files with the FBI and selected the offenses to pursue.•Drafted indictments for conspiracy and mail/wire fraud.



EMILY's List

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Intern Major Gifts & Events

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008



US Congress

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern for Senator Clinton

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007