Experience

American Bar Association ProBAR

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outreach Associate

  • Apr 2022 - Present



Archer Fellowship Alumni Association (AFAA)

• United States
• Higher Education

• Graduate Fellow

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021



National LGBTQ+ Bar Association

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

• Summer Intern

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Provided case study analysis and policy research for current events surrounding the LGBTQ+ Panic Defense legal strategy • Drafted press releases on the status of legislation affecting LGBTQ+ rights for the 2022 Consortium for Advancing Women Lawyers and Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy • Established criteria for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion department to improve programs designed to promote equity across law firm and law schools through consultation • Tracked LGBTQ+ news and researched legal resources to write memos with information that supports decision making • Contributed to building the virtual platform for sponsors of the 33rd annual National Lavender Law Conference, with approximately 1700 attendees Show less



The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• AHEC Scholars Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Coordinated communication for a team of 30 healthcare providers in order to ensure best patient outcomes • Frequently contacted local government offices to collaborate on community workshops and provide resources such as transportation and affordable healthcare options • Facilitated high school pipeline program workshops to encourage students to pursue a healthcare career • Developed relationships with local government offices to collaborate on community workshops • Provided status reports to team on the state of healthcare access barriers for families living near the U.S.-Mexico border • Proposed solutions to accessibility issues through the lens of social determinants of health Show less



Planned Parenthood of Greater New York

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• • Nov 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Connected individuals with immigration attorney services, empowering them to make informeddecisions during times of changing legislature• Created and distributed outreach materials; collected 300 signatures to maintain grant funding • Effectively communicated with partner organizations to collaborate on workshops and events• Created and distributed outreach materials with the goal of educating individuals and collectingsignatures to maintain grant funding• Collaborated with elected officials to strategize improving the progress of LGBTQ+ equality in their agenda• Led a team of 10 volunteers per semester to facilitate policy and advocacy workshops to educate students on health policies• Facilitated evidence-based workshops, focused on autonomy, contraceptive options, and healthy relationships Show less

• • 2017 - Nov 2018



CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government & Public Affairs

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Model Senator

  • May 2017 - Jul 2017

  • Debated relevant public policy issues in the New York State Senate Chamber • Learned how to dissect complex legal policies through group discussions • Built public speaking skills through rigorous conversations and debates • Researched constituent demographics to formulate strategic plans for passing legislature • Developed leadership in legislative affairs through extensive policy and field research • Collaborated with the New York Puerto Rican/Hispanic Caucus, becoming versed in how to center the voices of those affected by studying the issues faced by the Latinx community Show less



New York City Council

• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Community Liaison for Councilmember Ritchie Torres

  • Apr 2016 - Feb 2017

  • Communicated with constituents about local issues and guided them to appropriate services • Produced weekly reports and presented them to committee meetings as a community representative • Attended city hall hearings to gather information on legislative policies and reported back to team • Created and managed files for those seeking assistance in applying for immigration law services • Communicated with constituents about local issues and guided them to appropriate services • Produced weekly reports and presented them to committee meetings as a community representative • Attended city hall hearings to gather information on legislative policies and reported back to team • Created and managed files for those seeking assistance in applying for immigration law services