Experience

Advancing Pretrial Policy & Research (APPR)
• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Communications Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Present


National Criminal Justice Association

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

• Program Manager (Policy & Practice)

  • Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  The Program Manager (Policy & Practice) position complements the skillset of the SAA TTA team, bringing experience with researching, analyzing and presenting findings on evidence-based, best and promising practices, policies, trends and funding strategies within the criminal justice system.

• Senior Program Analyst

  • Aug 2020 - Oct 2021



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Criminal Justice Analyst, Independent Consultant

  • Nov 2018 - Sep 2020

  I provide a wide range of services to organizations performing justice-focused technical assistance and advocacy. I have more than 15 years’ experience conducting policy and data analysis and translating results into clear, accessible materials targeted to strategic audiences. My strong background in justice research, content production, communications, presentation and collaborative partnerships makes me a valuable resource to lead projects or provide additional capacity when needed. I am an innovative, thoughtful and reliable professional. I have performed work for the Pretrial Justice Institute, the Vera Institute of Justice, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Californians for Safety and Justice, and the Alliance for Safety and Justice. I have expertise in: Policy Analysis, Data Collection & Analysis, Powerful & Clear Writing, Strategy Development, Relationship Building, Speaking & Presentations, Project Management, Content Production, Training & Teaching, Content Production Management, Making Complex issues Clear to Audiences, Project & Campaign Support. Show less



Children's Hospital Foundation - Children's National

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director, Marketing and Communications

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

  Produced written content to support donor acquisition and retention—stewardship reports, giving needs priorities menus, event remarks and talking points, donor correspondence. Short-term hire to provide added capacity. Produced written content to support donor acquisition and retention—stewardship reports, giving needs priorities menus, event remarks and talking points, donor correspondence. Short-term hire to provide added capacity.



Pretrial Justice Institute

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Editor-in-Chief

  • Jan 2014 - Nov 2017

  • Produced wide range of content—issue briefs & reports, talking points, press releases, op-eds, internal process documentation, e-newsletters & blogs, internal written style & editorial guidelines, grant proposals & reports, more (see List of Key Products below) • Developed multi-focused communications strategies (internal/ external/ media/ project-based) in partnership with communications and leadership teams • Ensured alignment of content with organizational and communications strategies, messaging and brand • Worked closely with public relations firms on media outreach and response • Created social media content, managed social media campaigns, increased earned media • Provided timely and accurate information to national and jurisdictional partners engaged in pretrial improvement efforts • Monitored social media presence and activity of oppositional organizations and individuals to inform strategy (2018 consultant services) Show less



Justice Policy Institute

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

• Senior Research Associate

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Authored research publications; assisted with grant proposals and reporting, developed strategies and ideas for future research • Presented research findings to internal and external stakeholders • Assisted communications staff on report production, editing, design, and outreach • Reviewed, edited and assisted in the design of publications and online content • Attended justice coalition events and meetings, reported significant news and developments to staff • Authored research publications; assisted with grant proposals and reporting, developed strategies and ideas for future research • Presented research findings to internal and external stakeholders • Assisted communications staff on report production, editing, design, and outreach • Reviewed, edited and assisted in the design of publications and online content • Attended justice coalition events and meetings, reported significant news and developments to staff



various

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Consultant

  • 2005 - 2011

  While living in East Africa I performed part-time data analysis, writing/editing/proofreading work for NGOs such as the Population Council and PATH. ° Analyzed data and evaluation results for reproductive health projects and programs ° Proofread, edited and formatted project reports, work plans, and proposals, working within tight deadlines and style guidelines ° Maintained attention to detail under short turn-around requirements While living in East Africa I performed part-time data analysis, writing/editing/proofreading work for NGOs such as the Population Council and PATH. ° Analyzed data and evaluation results for reproductive health projects and programs ° Proofread, edited and formatted project reports, work plans, and proposals, working within tight deadlines and style guidelines ° Maintained attention to detail under short turn-around requirements



Magellan Behavioral Health

• Retail Art Supplies
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Research Associate

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

  ° Managed projects for company’s in-house satisfaction survey branch, specialized in ad hoc projects requiring development of frameworks and guidelines ° Oversaw all aspects of surveying: design, production, distribution, collection, data cleaning, analysis, report writing ° Managed projects for company’s in-house satisfaction survey branch, specialized in ad hoc projects requiring development of frameworks and guidelines ° Oversaw all aspects of surveying: design, production, distribution, collection, data cleaning, analysis, report writing



Marijuana Policy Project

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Membership Director

  • Jan 2003 - Dec 2003

  ° Conceived and drafted membership correspondence; developed membership retention strategy ° Designed and created member/donation database; streamlined data input ° Conceived and drafted membership correspondence; developed membership retention strategy ° Designed and created member/donation database; streamlined data input



Department of the Attorney General

• Australia
• Administration of Justice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Statistician

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2002

  ° Managed participation in Federal Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program; collected, recorded, and analyzed criminal justice data° Authored Crime in Hawaii 2001, an annual analysis of state UCR statistics° Conducted state-wide trainings and presentations to administrative and criminal justice personnel on data entry and criminal justice trends

• Research Analyst

  • Jan 2000 - Dec 2001

  ° Principal Investigator on two-year, juvenile incarceration and recidivism project ° Responsibilities: study design, data collection and analysis, report writing° Conducted interviews with state and county-level juvenile justice stakeholders and policymakers: judges, legislators, police, prosecutors, administrators° Presented and defended findings and policy recommendations