Senior Government Innovation Manager

• Jun 2023 - Present

Government Innovation Manager

• Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

New York Engagement Manager

• Nov 2019 - Sep 2021

- Build and maintain relationships with current and potential partners in non-profit, local government, and social tech organizations- Lead external communication with key partners and funders- Lead relationship development, contracting, onboarding, and regular convenings for network of 40+ community-based organizations (CBOs) as part of a tech-enabled benefits access collaborative

Program Manager

• Apr 2018 - Oct 2019

- Maintain a state presence through the development of community relationships with key non-profit, private sector, and local government partners- Oversee all external communication, and coordinate evaluation/reporting for all projects related to outreach and public benefits enrollment strategies- Support new business development and build program strength through identification of new cross-sector partnership opportunities- Facilitate internal, cross-departmental communication.- Supervise Program Coordinator, including training, support, and professional development Show less

Program Coordinator

• Dec 2015 - Apr 2018

- Manage relationships with government, non-profit, and private sector partners to implement outreach projects that have resulted in thousands of enrollments in public benefits programs- Manage contractual obligations to state and philanthropic funding partners to ensure program quality and sustainability- Implement program launch timelines in coordination with internal departments

Business Analyst

• Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

- Act as a liaison between Policy Researchers and Application Programmers to develop specifications for a software platform that helps low-income clients conveniently apply for multiple public benefits - Consult with partners and executive management regarding project progress and best practices - Assist with Quality Assurance testing in English and Spanish - Act as a liaison between Policy Researchers and Application Programmers to develop specifications for a software platform that helps low-income clients conveniently apply for multiple public benefits - Consult with partners and executive management regarding project progress and best practices - Assist with Quality Assurance testing in English and Spanish

Public Housing Unit Paralegal

• Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

- Conduct intake in English and Spanish and manage a caseload of 60-70 public housing tenants - Prepare cases for representation in Municipal Court through document gathering, summarizing cases, and briefing attorneys - Provide legal representation for tenants at administrative hearings with the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) - Advocate for the successful implementation of the PHA Language Access Policy by participating in monthly meetings with PHA’s Policy Director and other community partners - This work was made possible through the Haverford House Fellowship, a program from the Center for Peace and Global Citizenship of Haverford College. Show less

Student Advocate

• Jul 2012 - Feb 2014

- Conduct one-on-one appointments with Philadelphia residents to secure housing, public benefits and employment - Construct resumes, identify needs and complete applications to connect clients to public benefits, assist with tax filing with an emphasis on accessing the EITC - Conduct one-on-one appointments with Philadelphia residents to secure housing, public benefits and employment - Construct resumes, identify needs and complete applications to connect clients to public benefits, assist with tax filing with an emphasis on accessing the EITC

Research Intern

• Mar 2012 - Jul 2012

- Conduct research project on comparative legislations for accommodations for students with disabilities in public schools for legal advocacy group - Conduct research project on comparative legislations for accommodations for students with disabilities in public schools for legal advocacy group