Student Attorney, Prisoners' Rights Clinic

• May 2023 - Present

Managing Editor

• May 2023 - Present

Associate Editor

• May 2022 - May 2023

Advocacy Ambassador

• Dec 2020 - Present

I am honored to have been reappointed to serve a second two-year term in the inaugural Komen Center for Public Policy Advocacy Ambassador Program. In this position, I have the opportunity to complete academic advocacy courses, assist in drafting local and state legislation, and engage with federal lawmakers on behalf of Susan G. Komen. Furthermore, I have gained valuable mentors that help me grow in my understanding of the intersections of public health and law. I am honored to have been reappointed to serve a second two-year term in the inaugural Komen Center for Public Policy Advocacy Ambassador Program. In this position, I have the opportunity to complete academic advocacy courses, assist in drafting local and state legislation, and engage with federal lawmakers on behalf of Susan G. Komen. Furthermore, I have gained valuable mentors that help me grow in my understanding of the intersections of public health and law.

Law Clerk

• Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

Drafted various civil and criminal complaints concerning prisoner’s rights, police misconduct, Section 1983 litigation, disability law, felony criminal defense, juvenile delinquency proceeding, and constitutional litigation. Attended juvenile, criminal, and civil hearings. Assisted with managing witnesses at these proceedings. Prepared litigation team members for depositions and oral arguments through legal research and writing. Conducted witness interviews and client intakes alongside team investigators. Show less

Research Assistant

• Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

In this position, I researched factors that impact the cradle-to-prison pipeline, specifically focusing on increases in SRO reliance. This information was incorporated into CPIAC literature as part of the grant initiative to reform the juvenile incarceration system by decreasing environmental factors that place kids at risk of justice system contact. In this position, I researched factors that impact the cradle-to-prison pipeline, specifically focusing on increases in SRO reliance. This information was incorporated into CPIAC literature as part of the grant initiative to reform the juvenile incarceration system by decreasing environmental factors that place kids at risk of justice system contact.

Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

I served as the Legal Writing and Skills teaching assistant for the 1L Legal Skills in Social Context course, co-teaching lessons on the Bluebook rules and mentoring students in their transition to law school. I served as the Legal Writing and Skills teaching assistant for the 1L Legal Skills in Social Context course, co-teaching lessons on the Bluebook rules and mentoring students in their transition to law school.

Litigation Intern

• May 2022 - Aug 2022

As a summer litigation intern, I drafted and filed various motions such as Motion for Summary Judgement, Discovery and Interrogatory Requests, and Opposition to Motion for Judgement on the Pleadings. I attended court on several occasions and supported the litigation team members in their trial preparation. As a summer litigation intern, I drafted and filed various motions such as Motion for Summary Judgement, Discovery and Interrogatory Requests, and Opposition to Motion for Judgement on the Pleadings. I attended court on several occasions and supported the litigation team members in their trial preparation.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2020 - May 2021

As part of the Department of Anthropology, I conducted and analyzed interviews with three diverse cultural communities in the Cayo District of Belize to identify the effects of climate change on health and agricultural production. In addition, I presented my research at the 2021 Society of Applied Anthropology virtual conference. Finally, I created a theoretical intervention that would work to engage local communities in climate change education. In doing so, I hoped to increase the community's climate security and decrease stigma around agricultural adaptation techniques. Show less

Education and Community Outreach Intern

• Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

I served as the 2020 Community Outreach and Education intern for the East and Central Texas division of Susan G. Komen. Here, I created a 58 county health systems analysis to document the barriers faced by uninsured families in Central Texas. I also organized and moderated two Breast Health Forums, which fostered conversations on health equity during Covid between community members, practitioners, and advocates. Furthermore, I administered the FY2020 grant cycle applications, selections, and administration. Finally, I created a working resources guide for individuals burdened by the COVID-19 pandemic in Texas. Show less

Exceptions Claims Pre-Processor

• Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

I assigned product and procedure codes to medical insurance claims. Furthermore, I worked on a team-wide project to organize and recode existing membership blocks within the company software. I assigned product and procedure codes to medical insurance claims. Furthermore, I worked on a team-wide project to organize and recode existing membership blocks within the company software.

Photographer

• Dec 2016 - Apr 2020

I worked as the mainstage commencement photographer for graduation ceremonies across the state of Texas. Additionally, I served as the liaison between the students, faculty, and administrators before, during, and after the ceremony.

Data Entry Associate

• Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

I complied, scanned, and entered graduate information for all of Flash Photography's commencement ceremonies.

Editor and Content Writer

• Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

Editor and content writer for Protocol Magazine: a human rights and international relations publication Editor and content writer for Protocol Magazine: a human rights and international relations publication

EF Tours Global Student Leaders: Human Rights Intern

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

As an intern, I had the responsibility of conducting press conferences with the summit's key note speakers such as Ndaba Mandela, Arun Gandhi, and Nickolas Kristof. I also presented a speech to the 1500+ conference attendees on my view on the current standing of Human Rights on a global scale. Lastly, I had the opportunity to publish an article with the Huffington Post about my experience. As an intern, I had the responsibility of conducting press conferences with the summit's key note speakers such as Ndaba Mandela, Arun Gandhi, and Nickolas Kristof. I also presented a speech to the 1500+ conference attendees on my view on the current standing of Human Rights on a global scale. Lastly, I had the opportunity to publish an article with the Huffington Post about my experience.