Experience

Kentucky Youth Advocates

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

• Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives

  • Aug 2023 - Present



Covington Independent Schools Board of Education

• School Board Member

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  • Research best practices for continuous improvement for strategic district planning • Oversee district’s budget and ensure fiscal responsibility • Collaborate with community stakeholders to build strong relationships and promote community engagement • Work closely with board members to ensure effective governance



Kentucky Department of Education

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Council Member, Kentucky United We Learn Council

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  The council was created to give a broad stakeholder voice to the process of learning in Kentucky. This will go along with the Kentucky United We Learn work already underway in the field, and the council will evaluate and recommend strategic practice, policy and investment ideas to state policymakers and the citizens of Kentucky. The state commissioner of education and the council’s chair will work with KDE staff, KBE and if necessary, the Kentucky General Assembly to respond to the United We… Show more The council was created to give a broad stakeholder voice to the process of learning in Kentucky. This will go along with the Kentucky United We Learn work already underway in the field, and the council will evaluate and recommend strategic practice, policy and investment ideas to state policymakers and the citizens of Kentucky. The state commissioner of education and the council’s chair will work with KDE staff, KBE and if necessary, the Kentucky General Assembly to respond to the United We Learn Council’s recommendations. https://education.ky.gov/UnitedWeLearn/Pages/United-We-Learn-Council.aspx Show less



The Miss America Opportunity

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Miss Kentucky 2022

  • Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

  The Miss Kentucky Scholarship Organization is a non-profit foundation devoted to empowering the women of Kentucky to achieve their personal and professional goals that will benefit them, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and our country for the rest of their lives. Miss Kentucky serves as the Official Spokesperson for Kentucky Proud with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture as well as a champion for her own cause.



University of Kentucky College of Education

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Lexington, Kentucky, United States • Conducted extensive literature reviews and synthesized research findings • Prepared reports and presentations summarizing research findings and policy recommendations • Assisted in designing and implementing research studies, including developing research questions, designing surveys, and collecting and analyzing data



COVINGTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

• 6th Grade Teacher, Social Studies

  • Jan 2020 - Jun 2022



Teach For America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher

  • Oct 2019 - Jun 2022

  Southwest Ohio



Kentucky Derby Festival

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Kentucky Derby Festival Princess

  • Jan 2020 - Jan 2022



Northern Kentucky University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Presidential Fellow

  • Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  Office of the President NKU's First-Ever Presidential Fellow under the leadership of President Dr. Vaidya in the Office of the President

• Honors College

  • Aug 2016 - May 2020

  Member of the Honor's College

• Office of Corporate, Government, and Foundation Engagement Intern

  • Aug 2018 - Jan 2020

• Board of Regents Member

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  Highland Heights, KY

• Student Government Association President

  • Mar 2018 - Apr 2019

  Highland Heights, KY Eta Eta's Kappa Delta Sorority First SGA President

• Resident Assistant

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Highland Heights, KY

• Student Government Association Secretary of Public Relations

  • May 2017 - Mar 2018

  - Served as the official spokesperson for SGA. - Prepared and coordinated all external SGA publicity. - Coordinated and assist in public relation efforts of all Student Senate committees. - Oversaw all SGA-related media. - Coordinated all communication with other institutions. - Assisted in the publicity of all election notices and materials. - Coordinated with the University Administration on the local businesses student discount program, “NorseRates”.

• Orientation Leader - Office of Orientation

  • Oct 2016 - Sep 2017

  - Partnered with 30 other peers in order to successfully complete tasks and solve problems - Mentored over 100 incoming students in small group settings to aid in the transition to college - Represented Northern Kentucky University in a positive light and was knowledgeable about its resources



Kappa Delta Sorority

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

• Member

  • Sep 2016 - May 2020

• Eta Eta Chapter Vice President of Operations

  • Nov 2018 - Oct 2019

  Northern Kentucky University • Facilitated the task of completing the Nautilus Chapter Development Program (NCDP) rubric with incoming council, outgoing council and CAB. • Ensured chapter activities and programming address areas of improvement identified in the NCDP rubric and were incorporated into NCDP action plan. • Ensured members are educated on NCDP action plan and progress. • Facilitated creation of master calendar, ensuring meetings and member education workshops are scheduled on calendar. •… Show more • Facilitated the task of completing the Nautilus Chapter Development Program (NCDP) rubric with incoming council, outgoing council and CAB. • Ensured chapter activities and programming address areas of improvement identified in the NCDP rubric and were incorporated into NCDP action plan. • Ensured members are educated on NCDP action plan and progress. • Facilitated creation of master calendar, ensuring meetings and member education workshops are scheduled on calendar. • Executed annual officer transition with council (Parts One and Two) and appointed officers (Part Three). • Ensure officers elected outside of the fall formal election period are trained as quickly and efficiently as possible.

• Kappa Delta National Campaign

  • Apr 2019 - Apr 2019

  Memphis, TN 1 of 12 selected to fly to National HQ to participate in the first ever marketing campaign.



City of Covington, Kentucky

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communications Intern

  • Oct 2019 - Jan 2020



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Congressional Intern

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States Public Policy Henry Clay Scholar with the Kentucky Society of Washington



Four Entertainment Group

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Server

  • Dec 2017 - May 2019

  Worked part-time at Mt. Adams Pavilion where I served as a cocktail waitress, bottle-service host, food server, as well as, helped serve at events like Wild About Wine!



Kappa Delta Sorority

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

• Eta Eta Vice President of Member Education

  • Nov 2017 - Oct 2018

  Northern Kentucky University • Ensured health of chapter by implementing well-organized new-member education • Manage a team of 15 SET Leaders who mentor and supported new members • Regulated integration of new members into chapter by scheduling events and leading workshops • Coordinated an education program for chapter on topics such as risk management, leadership development, academic excellence and national policies • Oversaw chapter's academic progress through close collaboration with Academic Excellence… Show more • Ensured health of chapter by implementing well-organized new-member education • Manage a team of 15 SET Leaders who mentor and supported new members • Regulated integration of new members into chapter by scheduling events and leading workshops • Coordinated an education program for chapter on topics such as risk management, leadership development, academic excellence and national policies • Oversaw chapter's academic progress through close collaboration with Academic Excellence chairman • Communicated regularly with members of National Leadership Team and Chapter Advisory Board • Prepared in-depth reports tot national Kappa Delta detailing current new member status Show less



KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN LAUREL FESTIVAL INC

• United States

• Kentucky Mt. Laurel Festival Queen Candidate

  • May 2018 - May 2018

  Pineville, Kentucky The Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival is one of Kentucky's oldest festivals, finding its start in 1931, when Mrs. Annie Walker Burns established the festival as a way to honor her famous ancestor, Dr. Thomas Walker, a pioneer explore. Since that time, the devotion and hospitality of so many, along with the resonant history of the festival, have enabled this beautiful event to thrive for eighty years. I had the opportunity to compete in the festival as a Queen Candidate in May of 2018… Show more The Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival is one of Kentucky's oldest festivals, finding its start in 1931, when Mrs. Annie Walker Burns established the festival as a way to honor her famous ancestor, Dr. Thomas Walker, a pioneer explore. Since that time, the devotion and hospitality of so many, along with the resonant history of the festival, have enabled this beautiful event to thrive for eighty years. I had the opportunity to compete in the festival as a Queen Candidate in May of 2018 representing Northern Kentucky University. Show less



Commonwealth of Kentucky

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Intern

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Frankfort, KY As Legislative Intern in the Office of State Senator Chris McDanel, Chair of the Appropriations and Revenue Committee (KY-23), duties included research on policies, tracking legislation using spreadsheets, attending Senate and House committee meetings, caucus meetings, and assisting with constituent services.