EDUCATION
American University, Washington, DC May 2022
B.S. in Data Sciences for Political Science, and Certificate in Advanced Leadership Studies GPA: 3.97
Honors: American University Honors Program. Deans List all semesters eligible. Dean’s Merit Scholarship.
Relevant Coursework: Statistical Programming in R, Intermediate Statistics, Intro to Political Research, Applied Political Writing, American Public Policy, Politics in the US, Theories of Inquiry (Social Science research methods)
EXPERIENCE
Research Intern, Institute for Women’s Policy Research, Washington, DC
June 2021- December 2021
- Assembled comprehensive literature reviews for reports, and assisted with fact checking and citations
- Compiled information for talking points, policy briefs, newsletters, blog posts, and crafted tweets
- Redesigned team communication and information dissemination to increase collaboration and accessibility
- Researched student parents, higher education policy, support systems, access to childcare, and equity in education
- Qualitative Research Methods: coded focus group transcript data and analyzed survey data
Policy and Advocacy Intern, Generation Hope, Washington, DC
January 2021-May 2021
- Conducted research and analysis on policies that impact student parents in postsecondary degree programs
- Collected and organized data in Excel for reports, articles, and meetings
- Researched and crafted a policy agenda for organization’s priorities and advocacy efforts
- Planned and provided support for online trainings for Higher Education administrators
- Wrote blogposts, tweets, and other materials
Networking & Alumni Relations Coordinator, SPA Leadership Program, Washington, DC
June 2020- June 2021
- Planned Networking Events for 150-student program and alumni
- Developed a program Alumni Database with contact information and emails
- Created an Alumni Mentorship program to connect current students and alumni
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Program Associate (PA), Honors Program, American University
August 2021-Present
- Facilitated class as a teaching assistant for a social science research methods class
- Collaborated with other PA’s to coordinate events to enrich class for the students and build community
Program Leader, Alternative Breaks, American University
May 2021-Present
- Produced a semester long engagement experience on Maternal Health disparities culminating in a trip to New Orleans
- Coordinated a week long trip for 12 people, meeting with 8 organizations, and many changing logistics
- Collaborated with community leaders, medical professionals, and nonprofits to form connections
Member, SPA Leadership Program, American University
August 2019- Present
- Researched how schools’ demographics impact their ability to facilitate adequate online learning (2020)
- Researched the factors driving disproportionate high school dropout rates in some DC schools (2019)
- Created curriculum on professional development and post-high school planning, reached 200+ students
Member, Mock Trial, American University
August 2019-Present
- Developed analytical and critical thinking to craft a case theory and information outlines for both sides of a case
- Collaborated with 20 person team to verbally communicate ideas in a compelling manner
SKILLS
- Computer: STATA; SPSS; R; Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Suite; JSTOR; LexisNexis; Dedoose; Zoom; Microsoft Teams