Screened, completed applications for, and referred clients and community members for eligibility and interest in benefits across a variety of public services. Collaborated with and supported attorneys and advocates in the civil, criminal, family, and immigration practices by responding to benefits-based referrals.Assisted in maintaining systems of data collection and case management to capture and track benefits work including, but not limited to, entering and maintaining accurate client data and tracking information and notes regarding formal and informal advocacy.

Assisted in teaching Columbia University courses offered at Sing Sing, Taconic, and Queensboro correctional facilities by preparing weekly readings, grading student assignments, and writing end-of-semester report cards.Assisted newly-released formerly-incarcerated scholars in navigating new technology, such as the Google suite, Adobe Cloud, smartphone and laptop functionalities, as well as how to craft professional emails, write biographies and resumes, and prepare and execute a post-incarceration 5-year plan.Provided administrative, technical, and operational support alongside Center staff and across an array of initiatives.

Justice Ambassadors is a program for justice-involved youth to co-author policy proposals with New York City officials with the aim of transforming the legal system to be more equitable and justice-oriented. Refined curriculum and coordinated email and text communications, sessions overviews, session notes, preparing weekly slide deck and lesson plan, and assists program facilitators with on-site support.

Showcased relevant content and social justice art through the organization’s social media platforms, newsletter, and website by developing social media deliverables and sustaining a social media posting schedule.Conducted internal and external communications between departments, directors, and partners.