Experience

Metro21: Smart Cities Institute

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Intern

  • Jul 2023 - Present



Center for Law and Social Policy

• United States
• Public Policy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy Analyst

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  Produced policy research and advocacy focused on improving economic opportunities and outcomes for people with low incomes and BIPOC populations, particularly related to postsecondary education access and workforce development. Staffed national coalitions and represented CLASP and the Education, Labor, and Worker Justice (ELWJ) team in external meetings. Researched, wrote, and published written materials including blogs, fact sheets, and whitepapers. Quoted in Marketwatch, TODAY, US News & World Report, LAist, and BET. Show less



National Democratic Institute (NDI)

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• • May 2021 - Jul 2021

  Managed civic and political programming totaling over $11 million USD under funding from foreign and US donors, including independent media, youth, women’s political participation, and party building programs. Developed budgets and financial projections, reconciled expenses, wrote grant proposals and reports, created data management and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans, and built relationships with in-country and regional subgrant partners. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) working group member. Show less

• • Nov 2020 - May 2021

• • Dec 2019 - Nov 2020

• • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019



All for All

• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• Education Coordinator

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

  Managed all educational programming, including professional learning community (PLC) for English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers and multiple professional development trainings. Led PLC teachers in conducting Participatory Action Research (PAR) projects to better meet needs of immigrant and refugee students and families. Developed relationships with new partners including local universities and nonprofit organizations, and tripled programming to reach new groups including early childhood teachers, paraprofessionals, and social workers. Helped create counselor training curriculum for ARYSE, Pittsburgh’s only refugee youth summer program, including culturally responsive practices, restorative justice, and scaffolding for English learners. Researched and provided team updates on education and immigration policy, particularly related to legal rights of English Language Learners (ELLs). Created content for social media pages, public press releases, and monthly newsletter. Show less



Bike Pittsburgh

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

• Positive Spin Instructor

  • Mar 2018 - Aug 2018

  Taught grade 6-9 youth bike safety and maintenance, route planning, basic mobility and nutrition during daily 4-hour sessions. Led daily bike rides of 5-30 miles. Developed lesson plans with a focus on cultural relevance and positive racial identity within the context of transportation accessibility and the biking community. Managed team of five college and high school interns including leading daily pre-class planning sessions, identifying strengths and contributions, and assessing performance. Show less



University of Pittsburgh School of Education

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Heinz Fellow

  • Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  Social-justice-focused fellowship emphasizing the intersections of racism, poverty, and education. Participated in ongoing graduate-level coursework and training in racial justice, education policy, and culturally responsive pedagogy. Provided full-time behavioral and social support in Title I elementary school in Pittsburgh. Led focus groups with students, parents and caregivers, and school staff to identify needs and goals and improve home-school communication. Created and led after-school art and mentorship program by student request. Show less



University of Pittsburgh

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

  Developed and taught a full unit on Russian history and culture for a 7th grade class. Partnered with School of Education faculty and graduate mentor to study variouspedagogical approaches, adaptations for different learners including students with IEPs.

• • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Researched policy to provide recommendations on new nightlife regulations. Designed and created first Oakland neighborhood newsletter to communicate with previously under-reached constituents. Interviewed community leaders for special features. Responded to constituent calls, monitored and followed up on 311 requests, and assisted with other day-to-day office duties.