Professional Experience

Policy Organizer

Know Your IX

 

September 2020-Present / Washington, D.C.

  • Develops KYIX’s federal policy strategy: drafts recommendations and memos; interfaces with ED, lawyers, activists.

  • Works with Congress members and Women’s Democratic Caucus to introduce federal sexual violence policy.

  • Trains student survivors to organize around sexual violence policy in their states.

Executive Director

Coalition Z

 

Exec. Director: April 2019-June 2021 / NYS Director: September 2018-April 2019 Chapter Leader: March 2018-June 2021 / New York, NY

  • Grew policy organization from 4 chapters in 2 states in 2019 to 30 chapters in 10 states; oversaw 26-person leadership.

  • Paired and trained 200 students to volunteer weekly on the Biden campaign in swing states, 50+ to NYC campaigns.

  • Led a Youth Policy Council that researched and developed policy and advised candidates. Developed “policy action toolkits” for chapters to lobby for criminal justice reform policy and education policy.

  • Organized informative events with activists and a combined turnout of 100s, including a 3-day Speaker Series

Lead South Coast Field Fellow

Ed Markey for U.S. Senate

 

June 2020-September 2020 / Fall River, MA.

  • Recruited 173 volunteers to a total of 390 shifts. #1 in state for volunteer recruitment during the final 2 weeks.

  • Led weekly phone banks and several events/day during final 2 weeks. Trained 6 community leads in organizing skills.

  • Strategized weekly with regional leads on methods to increase supporters; region frequently ranked #1 in state.

Finance Intern

Theresa Greenfield for U.S. Senate

 

July 2020-November 2020 / Des Moines, IA

  • Donor research for a candidate for US Senate in Iowa, assisted the candidate in calling donors.

U.S. Senate Page

United States Senate

 

January 2020-June 2020 / Washington D.C.

  • Selected as one of thirty students nationwide to serve as a Senate Page in Washington, DC.

  • Worked full-time preparing the chamber for daily sessions and providing support services for Senators.

  • Provided assistance during Roll Call votes, Senate speeches, and caucus meetings.

Policy Intern

Helen Rosenthal for NYC Comptroller

 

June 2019-September 2019 / New York, NY

  • Developed candidate’s platform on human services providers.

  • Presented policy reports on pay disparities in NYC.

Constituent Services Intern

NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson

 

September 2018-June 2019 / New York, NY

  • Handled constituent input for Council Speaker Johnson. Helped organize and run events.