Experience

Vibrant Emotional Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Policy and Strategy Coordinator

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Vibrant Emotional Health runs innovative community programs for people at all stages of life and state-of-the-art crisis lines like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Vibrant's advocacy and education work strives for systemic change. • Assess policy trends and best practices in the mental health industry to strategize areas of improvement for meeting Vibrant's diversity and equity goals. • Attend local and national policy forums, workshops, trainings and seminars on behalf of… Show more Vibrant Emotional Health runs innovative community programs for people at all stages of life and state-of-the-art crisis lines like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Vibrant's advocacy and education work strives for systemic change. • Assess policy trends and best practices in the mental health industry to strategize areas of improvement for meeting Vibrant's diversity and equity goals. • Attend local and national policy forums, workshops, trainings and seminars on behalf of Vibrant. • Liaise with external organizations and governmental entities to build positive working relationships and identify opportunities for collaboration. • Analyze legislation and policies across the U.S. and assess for potential impact on well-being of underserved and marginalized communities. • Collaborate with other teams within Vibrant to ensure a holistic implementation of equity & belonging principles is being achieved. Show less Vibrant Emotional Health runs innovative community programs for people at all stages of life and state-of-the-art crisis lines like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Vibrant's advocacy and education work strives for systemic change. • Assess policy trends and best practices in the mental health industry to strategize areas of improvement for meeting Vibrant's diversity and equity goals. • Attend local and national policy forums, workshops, trainings and seminars on behalf of… Show more Vibrant Emotional Health runs innovative community programs for people at all stages of life and state-of-the-art crisis lines like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Vibrant's advocacy and education work strives for systemic change. • Assess policy trends and best practices in the mental health industry to strategize areas of improvement for meeting Vibrant's diversity and equity goals. • Attend local and national policy forums, workshops, trainings and seminars on behalf of Vibrant. • Liaise with external organizations and governmental entities to build positive working relationships and identify opportunities for collaboration. • Analyze legislation and policies across the U.S. and assess for potential impact on well-being of underserved and marginalized communities. • Collaborate with other teams within Vibrant to ensure a holistic implementation of equity & belonging principles is being achieved. Show less



New York City Fire Department

• United States
• Public Safety
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intergovernmental Coordinator

  • May 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Analyze legislation at the municipal and state levels, determining impact on the department and New York City life and fire safety, and track bill progress in order to inform agency positioning. • Prepare for agency appearance at city council and congressional hearings through researching relevant information, strategically formulating anticipated questions and answers, and collaborating with agency leadership to deliver testimony. • Manage relationships with New York city, state and… Show more • Analyze legislation at the municipal and state levels, determining impact on the department and New York City life and fire safety, and track bill progress in order to inform agency positioning. • Prepare for agency appearance at city council and congressional hearings through researching relevant information, strategically formulating anticipated questions and answers, and collaborating with agency leadership to deliver testimony. • Manage relationships with New York city, state and federal elected officials and agency partners through tracking, responding to, and managing a high volume of inquiries and strategizing for long-term relationship building. • Responsible for organizing annual New York City Council capital and expense funding efforts by soliciting needs from Department leadership and working with legislators to advocate for project funding.

• NYC Urban Fellow

  • Sep 2019 - May 2021

  The NYC Urban Fellows Program is a highly selective fellowship which combines work in Mayoral offices and City agencies with volunteer service opportunities and a seminar series that explores current urban issues impacting public policy.



Pregnancy Justice

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Intern

  • Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

  Pregnancy Justice (formerly National Advocates for Pregnant Women) is a non-profit organization that works to secure the human and civil rights, health and welfare of all people, focusing particularly on pregnant and parenting women. • Conducted research for ongoing litigation and monitored cases and new laws across the country concerning human and civil rights injustices against pregnant and parenting individuals • Researched and identified individual experts and organizations that… Show more Pregnancy Justice (formerly National Advocates for Pregnant Women) is a non-profit organization that works to secure the human and civil rights, health and welfare of all people, focusing particularly on pregnant and parenting women. • Conducted research for ongoing litigation and monitored cases and new laws across the country concerning human and civil rights injustices against pregnant and parenting individuals • Researched and identified individual experts and organizations that may want to participate as amici curiae in cases • Assisted in organizing and coordinating public education and advocacy events Show less Pregnancy Justice (formerly National Advocates for Pregnant Women) is a non-profit organization that works to secure the human and civil rights, health and welfare of all people, focusing particularly on pregnant and parenting women. • Conducted research for ongoing litigation and monitored cases and new laws across the country concerning human and civil rights injustices against pregnant and parenting individuals • Researched and identified individual experts and organizations that… Show more Pregnancy Justice (formerly National Advocates for Pregnant Women) is a non-profit organization that works to secure the human and civil rights, health and welfare of all people, focusing particularly on pregnant and parenting women. • Conducted research for ongoing litigation and monitored cases and new laws across the country concerning human and civil rights injustices against pregnant and parenting individuals • Researched and identified individual experts and organizations that may want to participate as amici curiae in cases • Assisted in organizing and coordinating public education and advocacy events Show less



Center for Reproductive Rights

• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Development Intern

  • Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

  The Center for Reproductive Rights uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world. • Crafted memos for foundation and major donor meetings, noting key information concerning background information, objectives, and past correspondence to ensure efficient and accurate communication across networks • Assisted in key steps of the grant process, such as preparing attachments for grant proposals and reports and assembling transmittal forms… Show more The Center for Reproductive Rights uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world. • Crafted memos for foundation and major donor meetings, noting key information concerning background information, objectives, and past correspondence to ensure efficient and accurate communication across networks • Assisted in key steps of the grant process, such as preparing attachments for grant proposals and reports and assembling transmittal forms for grant processing. • Recorded and maintained sensitive donor data including biographies, relationships, addresses, giving history and meeting notes in Raiser’s Edge to improve internal tracking systems • Conducted prospect research on individuals, foundations, and governmental institutions with high giving capacities Show less The Center for Reproductive Rights uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world. • Crafted memos for foundation and major donor meetings, noting key information concerning background information, objectives, and past correspondence to ensure efficient and accurate communication across networks • Assisted in key steps of the grant process, such as preparing attachments for grant proposals and reports and assembling transmittal forms… Show more The Center for Reproductive Rights uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world. • Crafted memos for foundation and major donor meetings, noting key information concerning background information, objectives, and past correspondence to ensure efficient and accurate communication across networks • Assisted in key steps of the grant process, such as preparing attachments for grant proposals and reports and assembling transmittal forms for grant processing. • Recorded and maintained sensitive donor data including biographies, relationships, addresses, giving history and meeting notes in Raiser’s Edge to improve internal tracking systems • Conducted prospect research on individuals, foundations, and governmental institutions with high giving capacities Show less



Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Events Intern

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  BBBS of NYC is the founding agency of the nation’s youth mentoring movement. • Carried out execution of various multi-million dollar fundraisers and galas by securing in-kind donations, preparing the venue, tracking guest arrivals, and performing on-site tasks as needed. • Contributed to creative brainstorming on how best to utilize and capitalize on social media platforms • Provided research for outreach and record keeping for donor and volunteer engagement BBBS of NYC is the founding agency of the nation’s youth mentoring movement. • Carried out execution of various multi-million dollar fundraisers and galas by securing in-kind donations, preparing the venue, tracking guest arrivals, and performing on-site tasks as needed. • Contributed to creative brainstorming on how best to utilize and capitalize on social media platforms • Provided research for outreach and record keeping for donor and volunteer engagement



Blush Magazine

• New York, New York

• Web Director

  • Sep 2015 - May 2017

  Blush is FIT's student-ran magazine publication reporting on the latest trends and events in fashion, beauty, music, art and culture. • Managed between 25-30 online writers, assigning and editing articles and leading meetings. • Expanded the magazine’s scope to include coverage on current events, world affairs and politics. Blush is FIT's student-ran magazine publication reporting on the latest trends and events in fashion, beauty, music, art and culture. • Managed between 25-30 online writers, assigning and editing articles and leading meetings. • Expanded the magazine’s scope to include coverage on current events, world affairs and politics.