Experience

Real Change Homeless Empowerment Project

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

• Advocacy Director

  • Mar 2021 - Present

• Lead Organizer

  • May 2017 - Present



WAmend I-735

• Field Director

  • Jan 2016 - Nov 2016

• State Field Organizer

  • Mar 2015 - Jan 2016



Integrity Washington's Initiative 1464

• Consultant

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2016



Genocide Film Library

• Intern

  • May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Researched potential funding sources. Worked on WWI Commemoration Event. Assisted with newsletters and various communication pieces.



United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

• Consultant

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  • Researched and reported on women’s status in post-conflict countries• Worked closely with two colleagues to research, edit, and produce report• Held weekly client meetings to support project outcome



Southern Connecticut State University

• Adjunct Professor of Anthropology

  • Jan 2012 - May 2013

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011



Sponsored Programs and Research

• Grant Research Assistant

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

  •Researched potential grant opportunities for faculty members•Prepared and routed sign-off paperwork for grant process•Prepared application forms for grant opportunities



Oregon School Employees Association

• United States
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Government Relations Organizer

  • Aug 2008 - Oct 2009

  • Lobbyist for the 2009 Legislative Session• Drafted, structured, and executed effective statewide ballot initiative campaigns • Worked with membership to strengthen their local influence through a Government Relations Committee• Promoted progressive education and labor policy with membership at the local, state and federal level• Advocated for OSEA’s federal legislative program with OSEA members and the American Association of Classified School Employees



Associated Students of Western Oregon University

• Student Body President

  • Jun 2007 - Jun 2008

• Director of State and Federal Affairs

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2007



Oregon Student Association

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Delegate

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2008

  • Advanced policies and organizational stances that represented low-income and first generation students of Oregon • Fought for lower tuition and higher financial aid at the state and federal level• Lobbied legislators at the state and federal level on OSA’s agenda