Experience

Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA)

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy Intern

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  >Track policy that affects maternal mental health to ensure MMHLA is up to date on current policy initiatives.>Prepare materials for legislators so they can advocate on behalf of MMHLA.>Organize meetings with partners to maintain a strong coalition of maternal mental health advocates.>Research maternal mental health policies to determine their impact. >Track policy that affects maternal mental health to ensure MMHLA is up to date on current policy initiatives.>Prepare materials for legislators so they can advocate on behalf of MMHLA.>Organize meetings with partners to maintain a strong coalition of maternal mental health advocates.>Research maternal mental health policies to determine their impact.



University of Michigan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Research Assistant

  • May 2022 - Present

  >Assist with the project “Potential Impact of an Abortion Ban in Michigan on Driving Distance for Out-of-State Services” to educate stakeholders about how overturning Roe v. Wade will affect health and abortion access in Michigan.>Conduct literature search to provide background on the health impacts of abortion access.>Ensure the research team is on the same page and meeting appropriate deadlines.>Write a policy brief in collaboration with IHPI to disseminate findings broadly.



University of Michigan Depression Center

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Peer to Peer Program Assistant

  • Sep 2021 - May 2022

  >Served as liaison between the Depression Center and three middle/high schools in Washtenaw County as student-led groups implement mental health awareness campaigns.>Conducted research on mental health issues affecting adolescents. >Served as liaison between the Depression Center and three middle/high schools in Washtenaw County as student-led groups implement mental health awareness campaigns.>Conducted research on mental health issues affecting adolescents.



University of Michigan - School of Information

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• External Engagement Coordinator

  • May 2019 - Jul 2021

  >Coordinated the entire lifecycle of client recruitment for client-based courses and programs. This included identifying prospects and conducting initial discovery meetings, scoping projects, and working with faculty members to match projects to courses and programs.>Built and cultivated sustainable relationships between the School of Information and over 400 external partners each year.>Managed a database of over 10,000 contacts and 3,000 project proposals.>Wrote and sent regular communication pieces to targeted lists.>Planned a virtual student exposition event in GatherTown that engaged over 300 attendees.



Washington Wild

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Membership and Engagement Manager

  • Nov 2017 - Feb 2019

  Re-evaluated and built Membership and Engagement Program: >Planned and executed 2 major fundraising campaigns tailored to segmented audiences>Cultivated 9 new corporate relationships in a year>Wrote speeches and presented orally at Lunch & Learns and community events>Produced over 10 community engagement events>Built relationships with community and coalition partners>Led the production of 2 bi-annual print newsletters>Managed a successful volunteer program of close to 30 committed volunteers.



Chicago Parks Foundation

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

• Manager of Communications and Donor Relations

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

• Communications Specialist

  • Nov 2015 - Jun 2017

  >Collaborated with enthusiastic donors and dedicated park volunteers, and produced relevant and productive digital content to share on social media channels, the Chicago Parks Foundation blog "Seeing Green", and in emails. >Maintained positive relationships with community members and donors to ensure they were supported and informed about the Chicago Parks Foundation's initiatives. >Spearheaded digital fundraising campaigns and encouraged crowdfunding among park advocates. >Promoted Chicago Parks Foundation's signature events by designing online and print advertisements, creating promotional material including event posters, managing relationship with press, photographing events, and producing event videos. >Managed email marketing campaigns on Constant Contact including a quarterly newsletter, a biweekly marathon team newsletter, a Board of Directors newsletter, and event emails.



Media Process Group

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Associate

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

  Production Associate for PBS American Masters documentary “Maya Angelou | And Still I Rise”: >Organized and managed digital photo and video logs>Formatted interviews for editing>Conducted research on Dr. Angelou's life Production Associate for PBS American Masters documentary “Maya Angelou | And Still I Rise”: >Organized and managed digital photo and video logs>Formatted interviews for editing>Conducted research on Dr. Angelou's life



Albany Park Community Center

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

• Teen Reach Group Leader

  • Oct 2014 - Apr 2015

  >Led a group of up to 30 elementary aged young people in various educational activities>Produced unique daily programs to supplement school curriculum>Served as a positive role model for program participants >Led a group of up to 30 elementary aged young people in various educational activities>Produced unique daily programs to supplement school curriculum>Served as a positive role model for program participants