Experience

Massachusetts Advocates for Children

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Racial Equity and Access Project (REAP) Program Assistant

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  -I write blog posts about the intersection of race and disability on MAC's website.-I represent REAP at internal staff meetings and program meetings.-I participate in external community meetings in Boston on issues of interest to REAP.-I participate as an active member on the Hiring Committee for a new REAP Program Lead.-I collaborate with other MAC programs to advance racial equity in Boston Public Schools.-I consult with other MAC staff on transition issues facing students with disabilities in Boston Public Schools.

• Young Adult Leaders Fellow

  • Sep 2020 - Aug 2021

  -I wrote blog posts about the intersection of race and disability on MAC's website.-I participated in staff meetings and shared my perspective and knowledge about the experiences of students of color with disabilities.-I testified at legislative hearings in favor of bills that would benefit students of color with disabilities.-I observed legislative and policy meetings at the State House, parent and professional trainings, and individualized education program (IEP) team meetings. -I learned about special education laws and policies.

• Young Adult Leaders Fellow

  • May 2017 - Jul 2018

  -I observed legislative and policy meetings at the State House, parent and professional trainings, and individualized education program (IEP) team meetings.-I learned to advocate on behalf of youth with disabilities. -I wrote blog posts about special education laws and self-advocacy on MAC's website as a final project. -I participated in staff meetings and shared perspectives about the academic and occupational rewards and challenges experienced by students with disabilities. -I answered questions from law interns about the academic and occupational rewards and challenges experienced by students with disabilities. -I performed administrative tasks around the office.



Technical Assistance Collaborative, Inc.

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

• Office Assistant Intern

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  -I filed documents, printed labels, created spreadsheets, and copied important documents. -I helped maintain the organization of the office. -I filed documents, printed labels, created spreadsheets, and copied important documents. -I helped maintain the organization of the office.