Deputy Director

• Nov 2021 - Present

• Lead and manage the IRI’s communications work • Work with director on financial planning and management of IRI • Assist in grant writing and grant reporting. • Help create a climate of continuing education and improvement in race equity and inclusion in our internal operations, our relation to partners, and the content of our work. • Assist as needed in research • Collaborate in or oversee the creation of one-pagers, infographics, etc. • Work with community, labor, and advocacy partners to develop policy proposals to enhance immigrant integration. • Speak in the media and in public forums about IRI’s immigration work. • Write blog posts, social media, and other pieces about immigration. • Lead the development of release plans for reports to draw attention to them in the media, social media, and SPP and EARN networks. • Help in representing IRI in national and local immigration partnerships. • Work to continually broaden and diversify the range of constituencies and organizations in IRI’s network, and to develop personal relationships of trust with new partners and allies. • Network with leaders and experts to enhance understanding of immigration work, and of race equity and inclusion analysis. Show less

Policy Analyst

• Jun 2016 - Nov 2021

•Collaborate and conduct and/or manage research in order to create reports, briefs, fact sheets and other written materials for the public •Develop local and state-level policy options and analyze budget implications and impact on immigrant communities and local economies in order to propose better and more supportive policies for all New Yorkers •Monitor the states of local, state and federal legislation, public policy developments and local and national research in immigration and other policy areas in order to stay up to date and develop policies relevant to the current political climate •Proofread, fact checking, verifying data integrity and edit of reports and materials in order to ensure that the organization releases accurate material •Build relationships and perform outreach duties to immigration allies, community groups, labor unions, public officials throughout New York •Collaborate with policy analysts in other states conducting fiscal analysis of immigration related proposals in order to produce national material •Prepare clear and concise materials for public presentations and to educate others on difficult topics •Create content for Facebook and Twitter, such as infographics and visually appealing charts and tables, in order to promote the organization's work while maintaining the organization's online presence Show less

Student Intern for the Dean of College

• Jan 2016 - May 2016

Research Assistant

• Jan 2015 - May 2016

● Constructed interview protocol and conducted 30 face-to-face interviews with college students in order to understand the first generation college student experience● Transcribed and coded interviews using attention to detail with the goal of uncovering themes

Front Desk Monitor

• Aug 2013 - May 2016

● Address patrons’ needs and provide knowledge of the gym while serving approximately 100 people per shift● Enforce facility policies and procedures to create a safe environment and to ensure the wellbeing of the guests

Autism Support Assitant

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

Provided support to autistic child with daily activities and social skill development with the goal of enhancing life quality. Provided support to autistic child with daily activities and social skill development with the goal of enhancing life quality.

Front End Cashier

• Nov 2011 - Jan 2016

● Demonstrate responsibility by executing financial transactions totaling approximately $800 a day at a cash register while conversing with a diverse clientele to provide friendly, fast, and efficient service ● Attention to detail while tagging all items on the shelf by abbreviated codes to maintain organization ● Applied artistic skills to create eye catching signs to advertise price specials ● Demonstrate responsibility by executing financial transactions totaling approximately $800 a day at a cash register while conversing with a diverse clientele to provide friendly, fast, and efficient service ● Attention to detail while tagging all items on the shelf by abbreviated codes to maintain organization ● Applied artistic skills to create eye catching signs to advertise price specials

Teaching Assistant

• Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

Assist teachers by providing support to students with disabilities to promote a healthy and effective learning environment Assist teachers by providing support to students with disabilities to promote a healthy and effective learning environment

Front Desk Monitor

• Sep 2014 - May 2015

● Utilized communication skills to answer students' questions and requests ● Demonstrate responsibility by securing the building at closing and maintain cleanliness to provide a productive study space ● Utilized communication skills to answer students' questions and requests ● Demonstrate responsibility by securing the building at closing and maintain cleanliness to provide a productive study space

Residential Academic Coach

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

● Mentored First-Year students as they transitioned into life at Colgate to help them prepare to excel on campus by providing guidance and assistance when academic or personal issues arose ● Facilitated study groups sessions and reviewed and edited academic papers for grammar, structure, and content to demonstrate scholarly work and academic success for incoming students ● Mentored First-Year students as they transitioned into life at Colgate to help them prepare to excel on campus by providing guidance and assistance when academic or personal issues arose ● Facilitated study groups sessions and reviewed and edited academic papers for grammar, structure, and content to demonstrate scholarly work and academic success for incoming students