Experience

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  Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, & Energy

  • Research Director

    • Sep 2016 - Present

    • Facilitated the enactment of "An act to advance clean energy" (Chapter 227 of the Acts of 2018), which makes Massachusetts the first state in the nation to implement a Clean Peak Standard in statute.

  • Senior Research Analyst

    • Dec 2015 - Sep 2016

    • Spearheaded research project on high-profile legislation to advise the Chairman for "An act to promote energy diversity," (Chapter 188 of the Acts of 2016) signed into law on August 8, 2016.

  • Research Analyst

    • Feb 2015 - Dec 2015

    • Analyzed reports, conducted independent research, and examined lobbyist and citizen testimony to identify the intended and unintended consequences of proposed state energy policies. • Crafted written materials to enhance the Chairman’s communications platform. Contributions included a published interview, a magazine article, and over 90 online weekly news roundups.

  • Acting Research Director

    • Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

    • Directed all energy policy research for the Committee during Director’s absence including creating research priorities, setting deadlines, and delegating projects to a research analyst and intern to ensure proper work flow.• Educated members of the House of Representatives on energy policy to explain the legislature’s impact on electricity costs, environmental compliance, and grid reliability.

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  For the Honorable Thomas A. Golden Jr. (16th Middlesex District)

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Legislative Aide

    • Nov 2013 - Feb 2015
    • Greater Boston Area

    • Wrote communication materials to build Representative Golden’s communications platform, including speeches, press releases, newsletters, letters of support, and talking points for television, radio, and newspaper.• Researched all aspects of the state budget including the Representative’s budget priorities and the House’s recommendations to articulate the House’s accomplishments to the Representative’s constituents.

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  Freelance

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Copy-Editor

    • Aug 2013 - Nov 2013
    • Greater Boston Area

    • Developed author’s manuscript from start to finish including rewrites, structural edits, querying literary agents, market analysis, and book cover design.• Wrote blog content to build the author’s platform and bring the book to market.

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  The King's College (New York, NY)

  • St. Cloud, Minnesota Area

  • Research, Writing, and Editorial Assistant | The President's Office

    • Feb 2011 - Aug 2011
    • St. Cloud, Minnesota Area

    • Developed author’s full-length manuscript including book research, copy-editing, and blog content to support the author’s goal of developing college preparatory materials.