Experience

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  Hennepin Public Defender

  • Assistant Public Defender

    • Aug 2021 - Present

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  Hennepin Public Defender

  • Law Clerk

    • May 2019 - May 2021

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  College Possible

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organization Management
  • 500 - 600 Employee

  • Senior Coach

    • Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Junior Coach

    • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

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  Critical Resistance

  • Oakland, California

  • Intern

    • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
    • Oakland, California

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  University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    • May 2015 - Jul 2016

    • Undergraduate Research Assistant for Professor Robert Markley• Participate in interdisciplinary research to aid the development of the Great Lakes Aggregator database in collaboration with scholars at the University of Michigan• Obtain experience analyzing the efficacy and accuracy of analytical software when applied to publications in the humanities

  • Public Relations Coordinator

    • May 2014 - May 2015

    • Plan and moderate Quad Day, Informational Nights, and Trip Orientation• Promote ASB by speaking in front of 50+ people at various RSO meetings and 100+ people at various Trip Orientations• Utilize social networks to network and share regular information about ASB service trips• Collaborate with on-campus cultural houses and professors to raise awareness about social justice and service work

  • Student Assistant at Center for International Business Education and Research

    • Aug 2012 - May 2014

    • Aided the program director with projects, clerical work, and the planning of study abroad programs.• Oversaw the 2014 Professional Responsibility Strategy Competition• Obtained experience with Excel while compiling extensive mailing lists

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  Prison Justice Project

  • Justice Projects Editor

    • Dec 2014 - Apr 2016

    As Justice Projects Editor:- Find, assign, and edit articles that provide information and analyze social justice issues in the news, while also examining criminality and other incarceration related issues- Facilitate a welcoming, educational space for staff members (as well as the campus community) to learn about issues surrounding incarceration and alternatives such as restorative justiceAs a Board Member:- Attend weekly meetings and engage regularly in conversations about criminal justice practices and incarceration reform- Support the various initiatives underway at Prison Justice Project, including the C-U Succeed mentoring program, guest speakers, and movie screenings

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  Illini Media

  • United States
  • Media Production
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Editor in Chief of Buzz Magazine

    • Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

    • Direct the production of buzz, an arts and culture alt-weekly distributing 8,000+ print copies throughout campus and the surrounding community• Create a dialogue about art, politics, current events, and social justice through weekly editorials•Serve as a liaison between student writers, photographers, designers, and the professional staff at IMC

  • Arts and Entertainment Editor at buzz Magazine

    • May 2014 - Mar 2015

    • Find and assign stories regarding the arts in Champaign-Urbana• Organize a 15-person staff using weekly meetings and effective communication• Edit and review articles on a weekly basis while meeting a strict deadline• Encourage staff creativity with the maintenance of a creative writing column

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  Espresso Royale

  • Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

  • Barista

    • Aug 2013 - Jan 2015
    • Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

    • Collaborated with coworkers to efficiently serve rushes of customers• Prepared high-quality espresso-based beverages and hand-crafted sodas• Strengthened communication skills through daily interaction with customers

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  Champaign Park District

  • Champaign, IL

  • Leader at Prairie Farm

    • May 2011 - Aug 2013
    • Champaign, IL