Experience

University of Maryland School of Public Policy

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Serves as a teaching assistant for undergraduate students. Facilitates discussions centered around policy issues, assists with compiling class materials, and provides feedback on assignments. Serves as a teaching assistant for undergraduate students. Facilitates discussions centered around policy issues, assists with compiling class materials, and provides feedback on assignments.



International Rescue Committee

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Immigration Legal Services Intern

  • May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Worked with clients via Google Meets and phone calls to gather the necessary information and supporting documents to complete their applications for U.S. citizenship. Successfully submitted one citizenship application to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, as well as completed substantial work on seven other applications for citizenship. Transcribed N-648 (Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions) documents into a PDF format for ILS staff to review. Uploaded copies of mail with updates about immigration applications to clients’ files and updated ILS client spreadsheets to track cases’ progress. Compiled research on and presented the policy implications of Title 42 to the ILS staff. Show less



Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley

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

• Refugee Resettlement Intern

  • Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Completed qualitative research on refugee perceptions of police officers, as well as refugees’ views on racism in Ohio, particularly Dayton. Presented research to law enforcement and refugee resettlement agencies, as well as to students and faculty at the University of Dayton at the University's Stander Research Symposium. Completed qualitative research on refugee perceptions of police officers, as well as refugees’ views on racism in Ohio, particularly Dayton. Presented research to law enforcement and refugee resettlement agencies, as well as to students and faculty at the University of Dayton at the University's Stander Research Symposium.



University of Dayton

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Criminal Justice Studies Program, Director's Research Assistant

  • Aug 2019 - May 2021

  Created policy recommendations for local Ohio policy departments on equitable policing practices. Researched social justice issues related to the criminal justice system, including bail, probation, and traffic stop practices. Collaborated with Associates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE) about inequitable practices in law and policy.

• Neighborhood Fellow/Resident Assistant

  • Aug 2018 - May 2021

  Assisted residents in their transition, integration, and growth through the community living experience. On call 24 hours a day to address any emergencies on assigned floor. Responsible for approximately 18 duty shifts every semester that included patrolling assigned area, writing any reports necessary, answering questions from residents, and responding to emergency situations. Helped facilitate diversity and inclusion by volunteering to be a Cross Cultural Connections Resident Assistant.

• Dean’s Summer Fellow

  • May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Selected by the Dean’s Summer Fellowship Program within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Dayton. Worked with Dr. Martha Hurley, the Director of the Criminal Justice Studies Program, to research material related to hate crimes and political rhetoric. Completed a minimum of 20 research hours per week.



Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Legislative Intern

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Tracked legislation centered around veteran’s issues and wrote policy memos concerning the legislation. Engaged in research on military issues, especially military sexual assault, harassment, and domestic violence. Attended Congressional meetings and hearings on Capitol Hill, as well as wrote memos about these events. Assisted with and completed logistical work for IAVA’s largest advocacy event, Storm the Hill. Wrote and published multiple blog posts on behalf of IAVA. Tracked legislation centered around veteran’s issues and wrote policy memos concerning the legislation. Engaged in research on military issues, especially military sexual assault, harassment, and domestic violence. Attended Congressional meetings and hearings on Capitol Hill, as well as wrote memos about these events. Assisted with and completed logistical work for IAVA’s largest advocacy event, Storm the Hill. Wrote and published multiple blog posts on behalf of IAVA.



Monroe County Prosecutor's Office

• Monroe, Michigan

• Criminal Justice Intern

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Shadowed prosecuting attorneys, while gaining experience in making exhibit and witness lists. Utilized critical reading skills to identify important details in case summaries, and learned about the everyday proceedings of the criminal justice system. Shadowed prosecuting attorneys, while gaining experience in making exhibit and witness lists. Utilized critical reading skills to identify important details in case summaries, and learned about the everyday proceedings of the criminal justice system.