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Lexington, Ky, Us

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

• Conduct policy analysis for grant-funded projects on education, workforce development, youth, and disability policy. • Write policy briefs, blogs, social media posts, and reports to engage policymakers in the development and implementation of policies and programs that improve employment outcomes for states. • Lead research projects on mental health equity, justice-involved youth, and intersectionality for The Center for Advancing Policy on Employment for Youth (CAPE-Youth). • Present evidence-based research and policy publications at national conferences throughout the year. • Provide feedback to staff and collaborate on projects and the drafting of grants and proposals.

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

• Host, script, and plan a monthly podcast highlighting leaders in Kentucky. • Interview changemakers in the commonwealth about leadership development, local initiatives, and global influence.

• Coordinated fundraising, grant application, and outreach efforts with board members. • Sought partnerships and collaborations with media, disability, and private sector organizations.• Presided over and set agenda for board meetings and committees.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Drafted legal memoranda on state amendments that impose strict scrutiny analysis of gun control laws.• Produced legislative language that addresses law enforcement accountability and improves police training practices.• Revised policy materials and drafted testimony on ghost guns, assault weapons, and guns at polling places.

Hauppauge, New York, United States

• Collaborated with prosecutors and law enforcement on special programs and community policing.• Evaluated new diversion programs and community projects aimed at reducing violent crime.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Collaborated with attorneys and diverse stakeholders in litigation involving automotive defects, crash tests, self-driving vehicles, products liability, and safety ratings.• Researched and presented legislative language on criminal liability for selling dangerous vehicles.• Wrote and tracked Freedom of Information Act requests and appeals.• Analyzed federal rulemakings on automotive safety standards and consumer protection.• Substantiated comments for Public Notices on the New Car Assessment Program and AV Test Initiative.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Coordinated with the General Counsel and the Director of Policy & Legislation to address security priorities with private and public partners.• Monitored the Covid-19 pandemic to consolidate public health emergency initiatives.• Reviewed and updated pandemic reports; conducted outreach to public health agencies and district partners.• Drafted legal memoranda on agency discretion and congressional appropriations for emergency funds.

Pikeville, Kentucky, United States

• Conducted legal research on property conveyance, contract disputes, and inheritance rights.

Memphis, Tennessee

• Selected from approximately 40,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps comprised of leaders who commit a minimum of two years to teach in public schools.• Taught Grades 6-12 at Memphis Business Academy, including Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, ACT Math, and Statistics.• Designed and implemented a challenging, student-friendly and culturally responsive curriculum.• Helped initiate professional development workshops on data analysis, learning methods, and standardized testing.

Louisville, Kentucky

• Taught weekly citizenship classes for refugees to become American citizens. • Assisted attorneys in helping immigrants through the naturalization process.• Mailed out approval forms and cover letters to clients who applied for US Citizenship, Green Cards, and Employment Authorization Documents.

Louisville, Kentucky

• Inspected foreign regulations, markets, logistics, customs, and geopolitics to update clients about current trade issues and make recommendations on global market entry.• Organized workshops that introduced potential clients to international trade regulations and how businesses in Kentucky enter foreign markets.• Developed “Import 101” instructional materials to train clients on the US import system.

Louisville, Ky

• Researched constitutional rights, privacy law, and the death penalty.• Managed communications with the Kentucky Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty on outreach strategies. • Helped coordinate community events dedicated to civic activism.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

• Leadership: Student Representative - Equal Justice Works • Activities: Mock Trial, Antitrust Law Association, American Constitution.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics

• Minors: Political Science and Finance • Honors: McConnell Scholarship (one of ten selected, full-tuition) • Leadership: Director.

Summer Study Abroad, International Relations

• Took courses in International Studies and US-China Relations at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Xi’an International Studies University.

Education record

• Valedictorian • National Tournament of Academic Excellence Quizbowl Champion • 4th Place in Social Studies at KAAC State Governor's Cup.