EDUCATION
American University, School of Public Affairs (SPA) Class of 2023
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Relations & Strategic Communications
Certificate in Advanced Leadership
Relevant Courses:
- Theories of Democracy and Human Rights
- Income and Wealth Inequality in the United States
- The American Constitution
- Public Relations Writing
La Salle Academy (RI), Class of 2019
High School Diploma, Graduated with Honors
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Democratic Governors Association – Communications Intern
June 2022 – Present
- Assemble ~30 pages of relevant press clips every morning for internal distribution
- Research and draft roughly 10 press releases weekly and pitches that cover governors actions nationwide
- Coordinate with the digital and research team to write and publish weekly newsletters
Office of the Secretary at United States Department of Commerce – Intern
January 2022 – May 2022
- Respond to invitations and requests addressed to the Secretary
- Organize meeting and event requests and track their status with senior advisors
- Assist staff with coordination of travel and execution of events
Office of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse – Legislative Intern
September 2021 – December 2021
- Organize and write constituent correspondence
- Assist staff with various projects
- Attend briefings and hearings, take detailed notes and put together meeting memos
SPA Leadership Program – Second Year Teaching Assistant
May 2021 – Present
- Mentor seven students through the process of planning and executing a social action project
- Support students learning surrounding written literature reviews, grant proposals and policy papers
- Collaborate with program faculty and seven teaching assistants to implement a meaningful and effective curriculum
- Facilitate weekly meetings with students to discuss project goals, obstacles, and deadlines
Office of Congressman David Cicilline – Legislative Intern
May 2021 – August 2021
- Write policy memos and constituent letters
- Assist staff with projects, data collection and analysis, and other administrative tasks
- Attend briefings and hearings and take detailed notes
- Research and data collection/organization to summarize and communicate information to legislative staff
SPA Leadership Program — First Year TA
April 2020 – May 2021
- Guide students in a year-long research and social action project
- Review assignments such as literature reviews and policy memos
- Work alongside a team of 5 other TA’s, and the two student co-directors to develop a curriculum, syllabus, and lesson plans for students.
District Court, Warwick — Clerk’s Office Summer Intern
July-August 2018, July-August 2019
- Organized files and prepared them for use in the courtroom.
- Delivered court orders and legal documents between various departments
- Uploaded case files to the court’s database for use by judges and clerks
- Monitor cases in the courtroom alongside the clerk.
Rhode Island House of Representatives, Providence —House Page
January 2018 – June 2019
- Worked on the house floor and in the Judiciary Committee
- Delivered correspondence and legislative material throughout the State House complex
- Carried bills, mail, and amendments to the desk of the legislator to whom it belongs
- Assisted legislators and professional staff as requested
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
SoulCycle Inc. – Studio Crew
July 2021 – Present
- Greet and assist guests in order to maximize customer experience
- Maintain studio sanitation standards and Soulcycle aesthetic
- Support Studio Management and Instructors with tasks in order to function as one cohesive team
Tatte Bakery & Cafe, West End, Washington, DC — Front of House Staff
September 2020 – August 2021
- Assist customers with orders and questions
- Multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Train new employees
Brewed Awakenings Coffee House, Warwick, RI — Counter and Barista
February 2019 – July 2020
- Customer service
- Manage inventory
- Maintain cleanliness
- Making coffee, espresso, and alcoholic beverages
- Assisting the kitchen staff as needed
Dear Hearts Ice Cream, East Greenwich, RI — Assistant Manager
June 2016 – July 2020
- Keeping track of a register
- Keeping the shop tidy, monitoring inventory of supplies
- Fixing machines.
- I was also a trusted key holder at this establishment.
SKILLS
- Communication and Public Speaking
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Social Media and Data Literacy
LEADERSHIP
La Salle Academy Mock Trial: Captain (2017-2019), and Lead Attorney (2016-2019)
FIRST Robotics: Team Manager
SERVICE
Volunteer at Captain Hunt School — Weekly classroom assistant for a class of kids who were developmentally challenged. I forged really close bonds with these kids by reading and playing with them.
Peter Neronha for Attorney General — Campaign Volunteer
Hillary for America — Campaign Volunteer
Gina Raimondo for Governor — Campaign Volunteer
SENEDIA Defense Innovation Days — Event Greeter and Coordinator
AWARDS
National Honor Society, National Italian Honor Society, Rhode Island Honor Society, National History Day 2018 – First Place in Rhode Island
ACTIVITIES
Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Varsity Girls Chess, Academic Decathlon, FIRST Robotics and Engineering Team, String Orchestra, String Ensemble