Experience

Equality North Carolina

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

• Education Policy Associate

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Supporting and implementing Equality North Carolina education policy strategy to improve school environments, stronger advocates for LGBTQ youth and inform inclusive school board policies and state laws. - Managing recruitment and programming for the Rural Youth Empowerment Fellowship - Leading college campus engagement and outreach - Designing and supervising the Equality NC internship program - Creating and facilitating professional development trainings for K-12 school staff, families, and elected officials - Tracking and analyzing national, state, and district level policy impacting LGBTQ+ youth and families Show less



Peace First

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

• Fellow-in-Residence: Regional Manager, U.S. & Canada

  • Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

  Leading Peace First's programs in the U.S. and Canada region by: - Guiding recruitment and outreach for young people ages 13-25 to start peacemaking projects on the Peace First platform - Providing feedback, coaching, and support to young people as they design and carry out projects - Planning and facilitating online and in-person workshops and trainings to support young people to launch, lead, and scale peacemaking projects - Building key partnerships with organizations, governments, and influencers to elevate youth leadership in the region Show less



Equality North Carolina

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

• Organizer

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  Supported Equality North Carolina's public policy and community organizing efforts across the state through: - Organized volunteer engagement, training, and member recruitment. - Researched state policy impacting LGBTQ residents. - Led the Rural Youth Empowerment Fellows program through mentorship, event planning, and program design. - Assisted with event management for the Out Electeds and Electeds for Equality programs. - Oversaw community outreach efforts through Pride festivals, social media, and social events. Show less



Human Rights Campaign

• Political Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Government Affairs Intern

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Supported the Human Rights Campaign Government Affairs Team by: - Drafting summaries of congressional hearings for senior lobbyists; tracking key legislation. - Assisted in planning HRC’s Spring Lobby Day, including updating fact sheets, drafting summaries of key congressional votes and cosponsorships, and running registration. - Updating HRC’s Salesforce database by contacting more than 250 congressional offices. Supported the Human Rights Campaign Government Affairs Team by: - Drafting summaries of congressional hearings for senior lobbyists; tracking key legislation. - Assisted in planning HRC’s Spring Lobby Day, including updating fact sheets, drafting summaries of key congressional votes and cosponsorships, and running registration. - Updating HRC’s Salesforce database by contacting more than 250 congressional offices.



Campaign for Southern Equality

• Asheville, North Carolina Area

• Summer Intern

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Worked with healthcare and legal providers across the U.S. south to update the Trans in the South resource guide for 2017, researched North Carolina magistrate recusals for a legal case against Senate Bill 2, and organized voter registration efforts for the 2017 local election cycle. Worked with healthcare and legal providers across the U.S. south to update the Trans in the South resource guide for 2017, researched North Carolina magistrate recusals for a legal case against Senate Bill 2, and organized voter registration efforts for the 2017 local election cycle.



Delta Arts Alliance

• Cleveland, Mississippi

• Summer Intern

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Managed Summer Arts Workshops and Theatre Program, maintained website and social media profiles, coordinated volunteers and instructors, evaluated and identified opportunities for growth, and developed nondiscrimination policy and successfully presented to the organization board for adoption. Managed Summer Arts Workshops and Theatre Program, maintained website and social media profiles, coordinated volunteers and instructors, evaluated and identified opportunities for growth, and developed nondiscrimination policy and successfully presented to the organization board for adoption.