Experience

Poverty & Race Research Action Council (PRRAC)

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, State and Local Engagement

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States Building on PRRAC’s relationships with state and local civil rights advocates, grassroots and community-based organizations, and progressive local governments, to support innovative state and local housing policy solutions and to better connect PRRAC's federal housing policy work with local communities.



Center for Popular Democracy

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy and Campaign Manager - Justice Transformation

  • Sep 2019 - Mar 2022

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Lead CPD’s federal, state, and local policy advocacy regarding the criminal legal system, including policy analysis and development of key stakeholders including a cohort of 53 affiliates and partners in 131 cities across 34 states. Lead multiple coalitions of over 30 national organizations to move federal policy across multiple issue areas. Garnered support of over 60 cosponsors for key legislation in the House of Representatives and United States Senate, the most in the history of the… Show more Lead CPD’s federal, state, and local policy advocacy regarding the criminal legal system, including policy analysis and development of key stakeholders including a cohort of 53 affiliates and partners in 131 cities across 34 states. Lead multiple coalitions of over 30 national organizations to move federal policy across multiple issue areas. Garnered support of over 60 cosponsors for key legislation in the House of Representatives and United States Senate, the most in the history of the proposed legislations multiple introductions. Drafted policy analysis utilized by more than ten municipal, state, and federal campaigns to examine law enforcement budgets and investment in social services which resulted in increased grant funding over $300,000 for local and affiliate partners. Show less

• Law and Policy Extern

  • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Participated in D.C. Semester Externship on Federal Policymaking. Researching and analyzing federal housing policy to update comprehensive list of federal, state, and local income discrimination laws ‘Appendix B.’ Developing case studies on local government authority’s failure to respond to pollution and housing displacement in communities of color.



Advancement Project

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Analyzed impact of felon disenfranchisement on electoral outcomes specifically in Black and other marginalized communities in report titled ‘Democracy Disappeared.’ Performed legal research and writing on FOIA litigation against the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Participated in ‘Action Camp’ to train organizing partners on movement building and community engagement around immigrant justice and power and democracy.



University of Miami School of Law

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Legal Intern - Immigration Clinic

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Miami, Florida Conducted client and family interviews in detention facilities, wrote motions and briefs for clients including a Motion to Reopen to the Board of Immigration Appeals, and observed court proceedings for ongoing litigation.



Community Justice Project, Inc.

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Extern

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Miami, Florida Conducted investigations, wrote legal memos, attended meetings with government officials, and supported community organizers to promote the rights of underserved communities in Miami-Dade, especially as they relate to achieving racial, gender, and economic justice.



Southern Poverty Law Center

• United States
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Summer Associate

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Jackson, Mississippi Legal Intern - Criminal Justice Reform Practice Group Performed substantive research and legal writing regarding Criminal Justice Reform and practice, specifically regarding prison conditions. Interacted with clients in detention facilities, working to determine actionable claims. Assisted with discovery process and observed litigation strategy. Analyzed legislation regarding criminal justice reform.



Law Offices of Public Defender Carlos J. Martinez

• Executive Intern - Research and Policy Analyst

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Miami, Florida • Report to Miami-Dade County Public Defender Carlos J. Martinez • Examine current statutes regarding misdemeanor courts and arraignment processes • Examine Juvenile Delinquency and "Direct File" policy • Utilize Microsoft Excel and other data collection tools to analyze arraignment, conviction, and county court calendar data including but not limited to uncounseled pleas, offers of diversion where no counsel appointed, waiver of counsel, right to trial by jury, existence of written… Show more • Report to Miami-Dade County Public Defender Carlos J. Martinez • Examine current statutes regarding misdemeanor courts and arraignment processes • Examine Juvenile Delinquency and "Direct File" policy • Utilize Microsoft Excel and other data collection tools to analyze arraignment, conviction, and county court calendar data including but not limited to uncounseled pleas, offers of diversion where no counsel appointed, waiver of counsel, right to trial by jury, existence of written orders of no incarceration, and adequacy of individualized colloquy • Observe misdemeanor arraignment and juvenile court proceedings Show less



City Year

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2016

  • Supervised diverse teams of up to 13 AmeriCorps Members in two Miami-Dade County Middle Schools • Developed and facilitated professional development sessions and trainings for 207 AmeriCorps Members • Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Outstanding Community Partner Liaison, 2015 • Cultivated founding school partnership while leading team in service initiatives including tutoring and curriculum preparation, project planning, participant recruitment, volunteer engagement, advanced… Show more • Supervised diverse teams of up to 13 AmeriCorps Members in two Miami-Dade County Middle Schools • Developed and facilitated professional development sessions and trainings for 207 AmeriCorps Members • Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Outstanding Community Partner Liaison, 2015 • Cultivated founding school partnership while leading team in service initiatives including tutoring and curriculum preparation, project planning, participant recruitment, volunteer engagement, advanced logistics, and fundraising • Analyzed progress monitoring data of over 1000 students over three years utilizing internal software applications and Microsoft Excel, consistently making strategic decisions in real time in response to evolving needs of students • Ensured team members met AmeriCorps graduation requirements and post-graduation expectations employing performance management tools that identified strengths and development opportunities while partnering with each team member to develop a plan to maximize leadership potential • Engaged sponsors as an organizational ambassador sharing metrics and compelling arguments to drive fundraising • Elected to lead staff and AmeriCorps Members in culture reflection practices and values explorations • Civic Engagement Portfolio Team, participated in asset mapping to increase voice in public policy regarding education reform while conducting advocacy training Show less



Fund for the Public Interest

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Director

  • Apr 2012 - Jul 2013

  Miami, Florida • Directed campaign offices to raise funds, recruit membership, and mobilize public support to win national and local campaigns for non-profit organizations including Work for Progress, The Community Voters Project, Human Rights Campaign, Environment Florida, and the Florida Public Interest Research Group • Supported campaigns of members of congress; Lois Frankel, Patrick Murphy, Supported re-election of President Obama, worked to enfranchise historically underrepresented populations through… Show more • Directed campaign offices to raise funds, recruit membership, and mobilize public support to win national and local campaigns for non-profit organizations including Work for Progress, The Community Voters Project, Human Rights Campaign, Environment Florida, and the Florida Public Interest Research Group • Supported campaigns of members of congress; Lois Frankel, Patrick Murphy, Supported re-election of President Obama, worked to enfranchise historically underrepresented populations through voter registration drives • Director of Turf Operations utilizing Voter Activation Network • Mobilized public support for Employment Non-Discrimination Act, raised over $200,000 during Winter 2012 season • Managerial and human resources experience, Knowledge of the R2 data entry system for fundraising and membership services, Hundreds of hours using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for data entry and analysis, staff payroll management and budget maintenance Show less



The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Organizer Trainee

  • 2010 - 2010

  Dayton, Ohio Area One of seventeen of over 800 applicants selected to build networks capable of large scale mobilization, expanded the power of a local organization, and launched winnable issue campaigns