Education
American University | School of Public Affairs | May 2021
- BA, Interdisciplinary Studies: Communications, Law, Economics, & Government (CLEG) and Minor in Art History
- Honors: Cumulative GPA: 3.85, Dean’s List (Fall 2018 – Spring 2020), SPA Leadership Program, AU Scholars Program, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, Presidential Scholarship RecipientRelevant Courses and Projects:
- Intensive College Writing: Authored a 10-page research essay on the role of elitism and social class at the annual art fair, Art Basel
- Latin American Art History: Created a 10-page writing portfolio with formal analyses, interpreting evidence, and critical writing on various pre-Columbian artifacts and created on a 12-page research paper on the use of the Chavín object “Spoon with Profile Face with Ornate Head Decoration”
- Approaches to Art History: Worked with a team of 2 others to collect 5 critical interpretations of Picasso’s “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon”, culminating in a 40-minute presentation
EXPERIENCE
ASSOCIATE PODCAST PRODUCER AND INTERVIEWER | THE CREATIVE PROCESS | JANUARY 2021 –PRESENT
- Collaborate with Founder and Artist Mia Funk on interviews concerning curation, art history, and sustainability
- Use Descript and Garage Band software to edit audio and add transitions and creative dialogue interludes
- Finalize and promote podcast episodes that receive over 4,500 active daily plays
EDUCATION INTERN | HEURICH HOUSE MUSEUM | JANUARY 2021 – PRESENT
- Assist with archival research concerning the history of the Heurich House
- Create educational content for exhibits and events to be held in the future and to engage visitors virtually
- Learn the function of small-scale museums and assist with other projects as necessary
ADVANCEMENT OFFICE ASSISTANT & AUCTION COORDINATOR | THE BRIGHT SCHOOL | JULY 2020 – AUGUST 2020
- Generated $48,000+ in annual auction on team of 4 for auction to support financial aid and scholarships
- Communicated with 250+ local, national, and global businesses to coordinate donations
- Held position prior during Summer 2018 and 2019
EDUCATION OFFICE INTERN FOR SENATE HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR & PENSIONS COMMITTEE | UNITED STATES SENATE | AUGUST 2019 – DECEMBER 2019
- Worked with Chairman Lamar Alexander for Senate HELP Committee Education Office
- Researched current education policy updates including K-12 and Higher Education
- Attended meetings and hearings concerning issues of student loans, federal college funding, and college courses and funding for people in prisons to brief wider office staff
CAMPUS CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR | TEACH FOR AMERICA | SEPTEMBER 2018 – MAY 2019
- Communicated to rising seniors about the organization’s mission and application process
- Edited resumes and application statements, promoting the organization’s mission
- Distributed information through presentations, tabling, and meetings with student leaders
Extracurricular activities
CO-EVENT COORDINATOR | AMERICAN UNIVERSITY CHAARG| AUGUST 2020 – PRESENT
- Organize events for CHAARG, a national organization empowering woman to take control of their health and wellness in a holistic way
- Work with local businesses to host weekly workouts for the entire chapter and learn to organize events
- Lead a small group session weekly in a workout and bonding experiences
TUTOR | DC READS – AMERICAN UNIVERSITY | SEPTEMBER 2020 – PRESENT
- Develop literacy skills of students aged kindergarten through second grade who are reading below grade level benchmarks
- Participate in AmeriCorps Reading Partners program currently online, in person September 2018-May 2019
- Build relationships with students and faculty at Dorothy I. Height Elementary 4 hours weekly
COUNSELOR | AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY VOLUNTEER GIRLS STATE | JUNE 2020
- Modified online session due to COVID-19
- Educated rising senior girls from around Tennessee on the importance of active local and state citizenship
- Led students in programs to learn about state and city government hands on
- Collaborated with councilor team and staff to ensure program runs smoothly
- Invited to return after delegate year (2017) and served as a counselor June 2018, June 2019
COMMUNICATIONS CO-CHAIR | SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | APRIL 2019 – MAY 2020
- Worked with the Steering Committee to promote events and engagement from students in the program, Freshmen-Seniors
- Created graphics using Canva, managing social media accounts, and sending newsletters via Mail Chimp
- Collaborated with students across all grade levels to encourage personal and professional relationships
Additional Information
For Unofficial Transcript (As of January 2021), Click Here: Current Transcript
For Microsoft Word Document, Click Here: Spring 2021 Resume
For LinkedIn Profile, Click here