Experience

NASHP | National Academy for State Health Policy

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

• Director, Maternal and Family Health

  • May 2023 - Present



findhelp

• United States
• Software Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Policy Director, Government Relations

  • Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

• Policy Manager, Government Relations

  • Jun 2021 - Apr 2022



Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Services Director

  • Dec 2017 - Sep 2020

  Managed the operations of a nonpartisan policy research center that specializes in collaborative partnerships with government agencies and non-profit organizations. Supported the Director during a phase of substantial growth to launch the National Prenatal-to-Three Policy Impact Center, while maintaining the robust evaluation research portfolio. Served as a member of the leadership team responsible for strategic planning and decision-making. Provided technical expertise on study design, data collection, and analysis. Show less

• Senior Research Associate (Child and Family Research Partnership)

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2017

  Senior researcher providing rigorous and objective research and evaluation work for federal, state and local partners in Texas with a focus on policy areas related to children and families. Led the center's program evaluation and research studies on child welfare, and adolescent health and wellbeing. Oversaw a team of researchers and student research assistants to provide meaningful and impactful research for our partners in state agencies and the non-profit sector, with a focus on strengthening program implementation and improving outcomes for children and families. Served as lead researcher on a multi-year evaluation of the Texas Child Protective Service's workforce initiatives. Show less

• Research Associate (Child and Family Research Partnership)

  • May 2013 - Sep 2014

  Served as a member of a research team evaluating the Texas Home Visiting program, working in partnership with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to conduct a process and implementation evaluation and to use the research findings to strengthen service delivery and father engagement.



The University of Texas at Austin

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  Conducted research on historical reformations of the U.S. Congress and supported a year-long policy research project that culminated in a report providing actionable recommendations for reforming Congress. Conducted research on historical reformations of the U.S. Congress and supported a year-long policy research project that culminated in a report providing actionable recommendations for reforming Congress.



Texas Appleseed

• Austin, Texas, United States

• Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Conducted data collection and analysis for studies on school discipline and juvenile detention in Texas to inform state-level advocacy. Conducted data collection and analysis for studies on school discipline and juvenile detention in Texas to inform state-level advocacy.



National Democratic Institute (NDI)

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Program Assistant

  • Oct 2010 - May 2011

  Supported the implementation of legislative strengthening and election related programming in West Africa. Contributed to grant applications, managed purchasing and contracts, reconciled monthly expenditures, completed reporting for funders to facilitate operations of Liberia office with a staff of 20 and multi-million dollar operating budget.

• Program Assistant

  • Mar 2009 - Oct 2010

  Organized international legislative strengthening programs in partnership with the House Democracy Assistance Commission. Independently coordinated event logistics and programming, including international travel, visas, venues, and accommodations. Responsible for managing and reconciling event budgets and reporting to funders. Facilitated the renovation of the library of the Legislature of Liberia, managing procurement, vendors, and project timelines to ensure successful completion for a visiting Congressional delegation. Show less

• Governance Intern

  • Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

  Supported the operations of the governance division, which provides technical assistance to legislative strengthening programs around the world.