Deputy Legislative Counsel

• Sep 2021 - Present

Teaching Assistant in the Legal Writing & Research Program

• Aug 2019 - May 2021

Support 1Ls in developing their written and oral advocacy abilities, provide feedback on legal research assignments, and hold regular office hours on predictive and persuasive writing.

Co-Chair of the Name and Gender-Marker Change Clinic

• Jul 2018 - Apr 2021

Assist transgender and non-binary San Diegans seeking name and/or gender-marker changes. Train student and attorney volunteers on the laws affecting our clients and on trans-inclusive and trauma-informed lawyering. Promoted to the position of Clinic Co-Chair in September 2019. Transformed the clinic's service delivery model from an in-person model to a remote model during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Graduate Student Assistant

• May 2020 - Aug 2020

Provided oral and written advice on issues of statutory interpretation and other legal matters. Prepared amendments for introduction in the State Senate and Assembly. Provided oral and written advice on issues of statutory interpretation and other legal matters. Prepared amendments for introduction in the State Senate and Assembly.

Legal Intern

• Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

Provided legal research and drafted motions and memoranda to support both the civil advisory and litigation divisions. Assisted the City Attorney at City Council meetings. Attended court, client meetings, and other proceedings. Provided legal research and drafted motions and memoranda to support both the civil advisory and litigation divisions. Assisted the City Attorney at City Council meetings. Attended court, client meetings, and other proceedings.

Legal Intern

• Aug 2019 - Nov 2019

Conducted legal research on sexual orientation and gender identity law to support the Williams Institute’s scholars in authoring public policy studies. Conducted legal research on sexual orientation and gender identity law to support the Williams Institute’s scholars in authoring public policy studies.

Judicial Extern for the Honorable Jill L. Burkhardt

• May 2019 - Aug 2019

Co-Director

• Sep 2014 - Aug 2018

Volunteered to manage and direct an online storytelling platform for survivors of sexual violence occurring on college campuses. Launched advocacy and educational campaigns regarding Title IX using print media, social media, and large media outlets such as NBC News. Conducted phone calls and interviews to launch It Happens Here chapters across the country. Volunteered to manage and direct an online storytelling platform for survivors of sexual violence occurring on college campuses. Launched advocacy and educational campaigns regarding Title IX using print media, social media, and large media outlets such as NBC News. Conducted phone calls and interviews to launch It Happens Here chapters across the country.

Camp HOPE America - California Coordinator

• Aug 2016 - Apr 2018

Coordinated and led programming related to Camp HOPE California, an evidence-based camping and mentoring program for youth who have been exposed to domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or child abuse. Worked with over 400 trauma-exposed youth (ages 7-17) from 13 Family Justice Centers across the state of California annually. Co-authored nationally-used curricula for children on breaking intergenerational cycles of violence and abuse. Coordinated and led programming related to Camp HOPE California, an evidence-based camping and mentoring program for youth who have been exposed to domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or child abuse. Worked with over 400 trauma-exposed youth (ages 7-17) from 13 Family Justice Centers across the state of California annually. Co-authored nationally-used curricula for children on breaking intergenerational cycles of violence and abuse.

Truman Summer Institute Intern

• Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

Conducted research on the United Nations and other multilateral development topics, including the Convention on the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEDAW) and UN Security Council Resolution 1325. Assisted staff on client cases, including cases involving international child abduction and prisoners of conscience. Provided Spanish translation support. Conducted research on the United Nations and other multilateral development topics, including the Convention on the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEDAW) and UN Security Council Resolution 1325. Assisted staff on client cases, including cases involving international child abduction and prisoners of conscience. Provided Spanish translation support.

Head First Year Seminar Mentor

• Feb 2014 - May 2016

Worked intensively with first year students to develop their time management, oral presentation, and academic writing abilities. Promoted to Head First Year Seminar Mentor in May 2015. Worked intensively with first year students to develop their time management, oral presentation, and academic writing abilities. Promoted to Head First Year Seminar Mentor in May 2015.

Summer Research Intern

• Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

Transcribed relevant lectures and meetings, wrote reports for the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace, and Security, and developed systems to streamline knowledge management. Transcribed relevant lectures and meetings, wrote reports for the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace, and Security, and developed systems to streamline knowledge management.

United States Senate Page

• Sep 2010 - Feb 2011

Appointed to a term as a United States Senate Page. Assisted staff and Senators on the Senate floor and became familiar with Senate rules. Promoted to Head Page in October 2010. Attended the United States Senate Page School. Appointed to a term as a United States Senate Page. Assisted staff and Senators on the Senate floor and became familiar with Senate rules. Promoted to Head Page in October 2010. Attended the United States Senate Page School.