Experience

League of Conservation Voters

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

• State Democracy Policy Director

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Lead state democracy policy and strategy as part of the Conservation Voters Movement network across 33+ state league affiliates.



Tenth Circle

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Founded nonprofit: Tenth Circle provides community, support, and resources to jobseekers in public service careers to encourage more inclusive workplaces, elevate equitable practices, and advance a more diverse workforce.



Research Collaborative

• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior State Partnership Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

  Supported messaging alignment in building state partnerships through race-class narrative framework. Provided partners and coalitions with guidance, content, and communications strategy. Launched and trained staff on CRM, while managing digital programming and strategy. Advised on strategic planning to formalize long and short-term goals to align with our mission as a new organization in the movement for a reflective & equitable democracy.



PICO California

• Communications Consultant

  • Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

  Produced and edited video content for PICO California.



Progress Texas

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legislative Consultant

  • Apr 2021 - May 2021

  Voting Rights consultant for Progress Texas during tumultuous 2021 Texas Legislative Session, combatting harmful anti-voter bills.



Common Cause

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

• National Election Protection Manager

  • Aug 2020 - Feb 2021

  Los Angeles, California, United States Led Common Cause’s Election Protection field and virtual grassroots volunteer program nationally. Facilitated national coalition relationships. Developed state legal materials and training programs for grassroots volunteers. Consulted with state coalitions to expand field programs. Supported peer-to-peer texting, mis & disinformation, and social media monitoring programs. Trained staff on digital tools and resources.

• Texas Deputy Director

  • Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  Austin, Texas Area Developed strategies for engagement in racially, politically, and culturally diverse communities around voting rights reform. Led legislative advocacy with inclusive coalition management. Managed all social and media communications. Coordinated Election Protection efforts across the state, managing over 500 volunteers. Managed contractors, interns, and fellowship program. Maintained long-term nonprofit viability through grant-writing and donor prospects.

• Southwest Organizer

  • Apr 2018 - Aug 2019

  Austin, Texas Area



New Leaders Council

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fellow

  • Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  Austin, Texas, United States Leadership training program designed to develop, connect, and uplift inclusive, cross-sector leaders to transform our country through social and political change rooted in equity.



Lone Star Justice Alliance

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Attorney, Organizer

  • Apr 2017 - Feb 2018

  Austin, Texas Area



Texas Criminal Justice Coalition

• Long Career Launch Law Fellow

  • Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

  Austin, Texas



American Constitution Society

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Washington D.C. Metro Area



Travis County District Attorney's Office

• Law Clerk

  • Mar 2014 - Oct 2014



Cornucopia Popcorn

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services

• Employee

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

  Developed a life-long love for chili lime popcorn.



Texas House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Director

  • Mar 2012 - Jan 2013