Experience

University of Wisconsin Law School

• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Clinical Student, Immigrant Justice Clinic

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Harvard Law School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern, Food Law & Policy Clinic

  • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022



Springer Journal of Child and Family Studies

• Editorial Assistant

  • Apr 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Answered inquiries from authors, drafted and sent hundreds of correspondence to Associate Editors and Editorial Board members • Processed new and revised manuscript submissions, assigned reviewers or sent out decision for approx. 140 manuscripts • Provided support for guest editors, tracked and coordinated development of special collections • Answered inquiries from authors, drafted and sent hundreds of correspondence to Associate Editors and Editorial Board members • Processed new and revised manuscript submissions, assigned reviewers or sent out decision for approx. 140 manuscripts • Provided support for guest editors, tracked and coordinated development of special collections



Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago

• United States
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant, Office of Director of Research

  • Nov 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Performed literature reviews, co-authored issue brief, wrote summaries and reports for research and policy teams on family regulation (child welfare) systems, federal and city legislation, homelessness, behavioral health interventions, and program evaluations • Developed resource trainings and presentations for staff and external partners, edited internal resource site • Contributed to CQI process development and equity review of policies • Trained new staff members in Office of… Show more • Performed literature reviews, co-authored issue brief, wrote summaries and reports for research and policy teams on family regulation (child welfare) systems, federal and city legislation, homelessness, behavioral health interventions, and program evaluations • Developed resource trainings and presentations for staff and external partners, edited internal resource site • Contributed to CQI process development and equity review of policies • Trained new staff members in Office of Research Show less • Performed literature reviews, co-authored issue brief, wrote summaries and reports for research and policy teams on family regulation (child welfare) systems, federal and city legislation, homelessness, behavioral health interventions, and program evaluations • Developed resource trainings and presentations for staff and external partners, edited internal resource site • Contributed to CQI process development and equity review of policies • Trained new staff members in Office of… Show more • Performed literature reviews, co-authored issue brief, wrote summaries and reports for research and policy teams on family regulation (child welfare) systems, federal and city legislation, homelessness, behavioral health interventions, and program evaluations • Developed resource trainings and presentations for staff and external partners, edited internal resource site • Contributed to CQI process development and equity review of policies • Trained new staff members in Office of Research Show less



The Smart is Strong Foundation

• Ithaca, New York Area

• Vice President, Founding Executive Board Member

  • Aug 2017 - May 2019

  • Served as Vice President and helped establish a non-profit striving for gender equality and social change in upstate NY through women's educational empowerment, mentorship programs, professional development, scholarships, and media advocacy of feminist causes • Chaired Vice President's Committee for special projects, led weekly meetings, coordinated fundraisers for scholarship fund benefiting college-bound women interested in underrepresented fields • Established annual International… Show more • Served as Vice President and helped establish a non-profit striving for gender equality and social change in upstate NY through women's educational empowerment, mentorship programs, professional development, scholarships, and media advocacy of feminist causes • Chaired Vice President's Committee for special projects, led weekly meetings, coordinated fundraisers for scholarship fund benefiting college-bound women interested in underrepresented fields • Established annual International Women’s Day Conference with fellow members, recruited speakers, procured grants, directed event and served twice as MC • Helped to film and organize video campaign against sexual assault at Cornell University with cohort of students, met with Title IX office, and collaborated with student leaders to plan long-term campaign • Mentors VP Committee members on strategies, professional skills, and recruitment of speakers to support annual International Women's Day Conference Show less • Served as Vice President and helped establish a non-profit striving for gender equality and social change in upstate NY through women's educational empowerment, mentorship programs, professional development, scholarships, and media advocacy of feminist causes • Chaired Vice President's Committee for special projects, led weekly meetings, coordinated fundraisers for scholarship fund benefiting college-bound women interested in underrepresented fields • Established annual International… Show more • Served as Vice President and helped establish a non-profit striving for gender equality and social change in upstate NY through women's educational empowerment, mentorship programs, professional development, scholarships, and media advocacy of feminist causes • Chaired Vice President's Committee for special projects, led weekly meetings, coordinated fundraisers for scholarship fund benefiting college-bound women interested in underrepresented fields • Established annual International Women’s Day Conference with fellow members, recruited speakers, procured grants, directed event and served twice as MC • Helped to film and organize video campaign against sexual assault at Cornell University with cohort of students, met with Title IX office, and collaborated with student leaders to plan long-term campaign • Mentors VP Committee members on strategies, professional skills, and recruitment of speakers to support annual International Women's Day Conference Show less



Operation D.E.E.P. (Developing Elementary Education Possibilities in Rural China)

• Ithaca, New York Area

• Co-President, Chinese Rural Education Organization

  • Aug 2017 - May 2019

  • Served as Co-President of a Cornell University-based organization addressing Chinese rural/urban disparities in educational opportunities by expanding worldviews through non-traditional learning, cultural exchange, and innovative English-medium summer programs led by student volunteers • Facilitated new partnerships and helped develop reciprocal relationships with Chinese partner schools, and coordinated with team and school input to plan several-week, tuition-free programs for… Show more • Served as Co-President of a Cornell University-based organization addressing Chinese rural/urban disparities in educational opportunities by expanding worldviews through non-traditional learning, cultural exchange, and innovative English-medium summer programs led by student volunteers • Facilitated new partnerships and helped develop reciprocal relationships with Chinese partner schools, and coordinated with team and school input to plan several-week, tuition-free programs for elementary-school students in Anhui, China • Led weekly Executive Board meetings and general body meetings, information sessions, collaborations with other organizations, and training sessions for volunteer teachers • Created and executed on-campus fundraisers and cultural events to finance student volunteer teaching programs, raised thousands of dollars and helped to procure grants • Publicized social media campaigns, planned events and collaborations, built relationships with like-minded Cornell organizations as Public Relations Chair (Fall 2016-Spring 2017) Show less • Served as Co-President of a Cornell University-based organization addressing Chinese rural/urban disparities in educational opportunities by expanding worldviews through non-traditional learning, cultural exchange, and innovative English-medium summer programs led by student volunteers • Facilitated new partnerships and helped develop reciprocal relationships with Chinese partner schools, and coordinated with team and school input to plan several-week, tuition-free programs for… Show more • Served as Co-President of a Cornell University-based organization addressing Chinese rural/urban disparities in educational opportunities by expanding worldviews through non-traditional learning, cultural exchange, and innovative English-medium summer programs led by student volunteers • Facilitated new partnerships and helped develop reciprocal relationships with Chinese partner schools, and coordinated with team and school input to plan several-week, tuition-free programs for elementary-school students in Anhui, China • Led weekly Executive Board meetings and general body meetings, information sessions, collaborations with other organizations, and training sessions for volunteer teachers • Created and executed on-campus fundraisers and cultural events to finance student volunteer teaching programs, raised thousands of dollars and helped to procure grants • Publicized social media campaigns, planned events and collaborations, built relationships with like-minded Cornell organizations as Public Relations Chair (Fall 2016-Spring 2017) Show less



NICCO - Nippon International Cooperation for Community Development

• Kyoto, Japan

• Translator

  • Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

  Unpaid Intern at Japanese International Development NGO • Translated NICCO web pages and project summaries from Japanese to English • Translated government organic farming guidebook from Hindi to English to support new project development in Bihar, India • Provided instructions and materials to participants at public charity run Unpaid Intern at Japanese International Development NGO • Translated NICCO web pages and project summaries from Japanese to English • Translated government organic farming guidebook from Hindi to English to support new project development in Bihar, India • Provided instructions and materials to participants at public charity run



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM)

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Conducted site visits with schools, civil service organizations, and refugee communities; interviewed refugees, researched and wrote reports and cables relayed to Washington D.C. and global embassies • Organized roundtable for refugee community leaders and educators; presented on how to teach and more effectively engage neurodivergent students in the classroom • Coordinated with UN High Commissioner for Refugees and non-governmental organizations to promote humanitarian diplomacy within… Show more • Conducted site visits with schools, civil service organizations, and refugee communities; interviewed refugees, researched and wrote reports and cables relayed to Washington D.C. and global embassies • Organized roundtable for refugee community leaders and educators; presented on how to teach and more effectively engage neurodivergent students in the classroom • Coordinated with UN High Commissioner for Refugees and non-governmental organizations to promote humanitarian diplomacy within U.S. policy in support of various refugee populations • Assisted advocacy towards Nepali govt. for religious freedom of refugee populations, researched and drafted correspondence for official/Ambassador use •Drafted embassy social media posts for World Refugee Day Show less • Conducted site visits with schools, civil service organizations, and refugee communities; interviewed refugees, researched and wrote reports and cables relayed to Washington D.C. and global embassies • Organized roundtable for refugee community leaders and educators; presented on how to teach and more effectively engage neurodivergent students in the classroom • Coordinated with UN High Commissioner for Refugees and non-governmental organizations to promote humanitarian diplomacy within… Show more • Conducted site visits with schools, civil service organizations, and refugee communities; interviewed refugees, researched and wrote reports and cables relayed to Washington D.C. and global embassies • Organized roundtable for refugee community leaders and educators; presented on how to teach and more effectively engage neurodivergent students in the classroom • Coordinated with UN High Commissioner for Refugees and non-governmental organizations to promote humanitarian diplomacy within U.S. policy in support of various refugee populations • Assisted advocacy towards Nepali govt. for religious freedom of refugee populations, researched and drafted correspondence for official/Ambassador use •Drafted embassy social media posts for World Refugee Day Show less



USAID

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Virtual Intern, Women@AID

  • Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

  Virtual Intern through the Virtual Student Federal Service of U.S. State Dept. based in Washington, D.C. • Researched and reported work-life balance policy suggestions based on existing policy of USAID and government agencies • Created employee surveys, compiled Women@AID newsletters, and performed literature reviews with other interns • Transcribed videos to make special talks available for public viewing on USAID YouTube channel (August – November 2017) Virtual Intern through the Virtual Student Federal Service of U.S. State Dept. based in Washington, D.C. • Researched and reported work-life balance policy suggestions based on existing policy of USAID and government agencies • Created employee surveys, compiled Women@AID newsletters, and performed literature reviews with other interns • Transcribed videos to make special talks available for public viewing on USAID YouTube channel (August – November 2017)



Little Stars School

• Varanasi Area, India

• Elementary School Teacher

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

  Hindi-Medium Elementary School English and Math Volunteer Instructor • Communicated in Hindi to teach English and math to elementary students during three week immersion benefiting local students • Developed curriculum with other student teachers, adjusting lessons and tailoring plans to student needs • Improved student achievement, noted by principal and permanent teachers • Studied Hindi on-campus at Cornell University for several months before participating in culturally… Show more Hindi-Medium Elementary School English and Math Volunteer Instructor • Communicated in Hindi to teach English and math to elementary students during three week immersion benefiting local students • Developed curriculum with other student teachers, adjusting lessons and tailoring plans to student needs • Improved student achievement, noted by principal and permanent teachers • Studied Hindi on-campus at Cornell University for several months before participating in culturally immersive service course Show less Hindi-Medium Elementary School English and Math Volunteer Instructor • Communicated in Hindi to teach English and math to elementary students during three week immersion benefiting local students • Developed curriculum with other student teachers, adjusting lessons and tailoring plans to student needs • Improved student achievement, noted by principal and permanent teachers • Studied Hindi on-campus at Cornell University for several months before participating in culturally… Show more Hindi-Medium Elementary School English and Math Volunteer Instructor • Communicated in Hindi to teach English and math to elementary students during three week immersion benefiting local students • Developed curriculum with other student teachers, adjusting lessons and tailoring plans to student needs • Improved student achievement, noted by principal and permanent teachers • Studied Hindi on-campus at Cornell University for several months before participating in culturally immersive service course Show less



American Councils for International Education

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Hindi Immersion Program and Host Stay - NSLI-Y

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  NSLI-Y (National Security Council’s Language Initiative for Youth) Participant in Hindi language immersion and homestay in Indore, India Daily Coursework – six hours of Hindi study, one hour of traditional dance or art, learned squash NSLI-Y (National Security Council’s Language Initiative for Youth) Participant in Hindi language immersion and homestay in Indore, India Daily Coursework – six hours of Hindi study, one hour of traditional dance or art, learned squash