Experience

The Copper Mark
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Assurance and Impact

  • May 2020 - Present


Responsible Business Alliance

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

• Director of Audit Operations

  • Mar 2019 - May 2020

• Senior Program Manager

  • Oct 2017 - May 2020

• CFSI Audit Program Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Oct 2017


Fontheim International
• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Manager and Counsel

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2015


American Society of International Law

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Law Fellow

  • Nov 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Research, write, edit, and prepare legal, policy, and programmatic reports • Support the Society in international law program design, implementation, and management • Conduct outreach activities including judicial, attorney, and public legal education programs • Design, plan, and implement events related to timely international law topics • Assist in the writing, editing, and management of the Judicial Benchbook on International Law • Established and manage the Women in International Law Mentoring Program Show less



Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy

• India
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• The Forgotten International Law Fellow

  • Jun 2012 - Nov 2012

  Researched and authored a report on the international legal standards violated by the religious repression occurring in Tibet. The report was bound and published, and distributed to the U.N. Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, as well as other international human rights organizations. Drafted and edited a report on the international legal standards violated by the continued practice of enforced disappearances in Tibet. The report was bound and published, and distributed the UN Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances, as well as other international human rights organizations. Conducted interviews with recently arrived refugees. Edited press releases and other Centre reports for publishing. Show less



The AHA Foundation

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

• Legislative Advocate

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Conducted direct advocacy to state and federal legislators to pass proposed state and federal laws, respectively, regarding the abolition of female genital mutilation in the United States and abroad. Conducted direct advocacy to state and federal legislators to pass proposed state and federal laws, respectively, regarding the abolition of female genital mutilation in the United States and abroad.



Connecticut Legal Services, Inc.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Day Laborer Wage Clinic Coordinator

  • Oct 2011 - May 2012

  Coordinated legal and administrative aspects of the Stamford Day Laborer Wage Clinic. Organized Pro Bono Attorney participation and training. Conducted client intake and interviews, advised and educated clients on their legal rights, prepared legal documents to be used in court proceedings, and maintained client files throughout the legal process. Negotiated settlement agreements and payment plans. Researched and wrote policy memoranda regarding collections practices, client claims, and effectiveness of the clinic Show less



Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF)

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

• Volunteer

  • Sep 2011 - Feb 2012

  Imparted legal information regarding family, employment, and immigration law to women and low-income CT residents. Helped clients navigate the legal system in these cases, and provided referrals to attorneys and other service providers. Handled walk-in cases in the New Haven office. Imparted legal information regarding family, employment, and immigration law to women and low-income CT residents. Helped clients navigate the legal system in these cases, and provided referrals to attorneys and other service providers. Handled walk-in cases in the New Haven office.



Human Rights Advocates

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Frank C. Newman International Human Rights Intern

  • Nov 2010 - May 2011

  Researched and authored a report on violence against children in alternative care and juvenile justice institutions. Submitted written statement to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC). Attended the 16th session of the HRC in Geneva, Switzerland. Presented oral statement to the Council. Lobbied NGOs and country delegates about the issue of violence against children. Proposed language to be put in the annual resolution about the rights of the child. The language was adopted. Researched and authored a report on violence against children in alternative care and juvenile justice institutions. Submitted written statement to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC). Attended the 16th session of the HRC in Geneva, Switzerland. Presented oral statement to the Council. Lobbied NGOs and country delegates about the issue of violence against children. Proposed language to be put in the annual resolution about the rights of the child. The language was adopted.



Global Justice Advocacy Program

• Founder, Director

  • Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Founded and directed volunteer-based program coordinating Bay Area NGOs and teams of law students to conduct legal and social justice projects. Established contacts with local human rights NGOs, created and reviewed student applications, appointed and trained administrators. Monitored and expanded upon the continued growth and success of the implementation of the program. Founded and directed volunteer-based program coordinating Bay Area NGOs and teams of law students to conduct legal and social justice projects. Established contacts with local human rights NGOs, created and reviewed student applications, appointed and trained administrators. Monitored and expanded upon the continued growth and success of the implementation of the program.



Center for Justice and Accountability

• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Researcher

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

  Researched the command structure and individual biographies of members of a rebel group in a recent conflict zone in Central Africa to be used in Alien Torts Statute litigation against said individuals, for their participation in grave human rights abuses during the conflict. Researched the command structure and individual biographies of members of a rebel group in a recent conflict zone in Central Africa to be used in Alien Torts Statute litigation against said individuals, for their participation in grave human rights abuses during the conflict.



Campaign for Innocent Victims in Conflict

• Legal Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Monitored and reported on civilian casualties in the Somali, Israel-Gaza, Uganda, and various other conflicts. Researched and drafted reports on civilian casualties in war with regards to international humanitarian law and international human rights law. Attended organization meetings, Congressional hearings, and panel discussions on related issues on behalf of CIVIC. Monitored and reported on civilian casualties in the Somali, Israel-Gaza, Uganda, and various other conflicts. Researched and drafted reports on civilian casualties in war with regards to international humanitarian law and international human rights law. Attended organization meetings, Congressional hearings, and panel discussions on related issues on behalf of CIVIC.



Human Rights Watch

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

• Interviewer

  • Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Human Rights Pro Bono Project: Youth Sentenced to Prison. Interviewed inmates at Folsom Prison who were juvenile offenders, sentenced to 25 to life on their backgrounds, the crime, the legal process, their prison experience, and hopes for the future. Prepared notes to be used in Human Rights Watch report on juvenile life sentences in California. Human Rights Pro Bono Project: Youth Sentenced to Prison. Interviewed inmates at Folsom Prison who were juvenile offenders, sentenced to 25 to life on their backgrounds, the crime, the legal process, their prison experience, and hopes for the future. Prepared notes to be used in Human Rights Watch report on juvenile life sentences in California.



The Barocas Law Firm, LLC

• Intern

  • Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

  Researched and drafted memoranda for upcoming litigation and corporate legal matters. Drafted contracts for real estate transactions. Prepared relevant documents to begin a nonprofit company. Worked closely with partner and clients. Researched and drafted memoranda for upcoming litigation and corporate legal matters. Drafted contracts for real estate transactions. Prepared relevant documents to begin a nonprofit company. Worked closely with partner and clients.



Karnataka State Department of Women and Child Development and UNICEF

• Intern

  • Jun 2009 - Jul 2009

  Researched and prepared a detailed report on the Indian laws and customs governing child marriages. Assisted the Child Protection Unit in a presentation of child marriage for a state-wide conference gathered to write State Child Marriage Laws. Researched and prepared a detailed report on the Indian laws and customs governing child marriages. Assisted the Child Protection Unit in a presentation of child marriage for a state-wide conference gathered to write State Child Marriage Laws.



"The Private Lives of Pippa Lee"

• Location Coordinator

  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2008

  Worked with legal department to develop, negotiate, and distribute contracts to set location owners. Handled logistics involved in securing locations for filming including obtaining permits and safety. Managed the department production assistants. Created and maintained budget. Worked with legal department to develop, negotiate, and distribute contracts to set location owners. Handled logistics involved in securing locations for filming including obtaining permits and safety. Managed the department production assistants. Created and maintained budget.



"The International"

• Media Production

• Art Department PA

  • Dec 2007 - Jan 2008

  Worked with international crew in all departments. Organized and conducted research and art assignments. Assisted department with coordinating vendors, product placement, and branding clearance. Maintained art department budget. Worked with international crew in all departments. Organized and conducted research and art assignments. Assisted department with coordinating vendors, product placement, and branding clearance. Maintained art department budget.



"Rachel Getting Married" a.k.a. "Dancing with Shiva"

• Art Department Production Assistant

  • Aug 2007 - Nov 2007

  Worked with all departments on art needs. Organized and conducted research and art assignments. Coordinated vendors, product placement, and branding clearance. Maintained art department budget. Assisted in other artistic projects as needed. Worked with all departments on art needs. Organized and conducted research and art assignments. Coordinated vendors, product placement, and branding clearance. Maintained art department budget. Assisted in other artistic projects as needed.


The Fresh Air Fund
• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Friendly Towner Intern

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007