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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Advanced Farm Sanctuary’s advocacy agenda by managing strategic policy initiatives, lobbying federal Congressional offices and agencies, organizing and facilitating events with Congressional Members and staff, and leading other federal opportunities designed to advance policy supporting just, sustainable, community-driven, plant-based food system transformations. - Managed high-impact advocacy partnerships, including Farm Sanctuary’s federal coalitional work to support systems-level food system transformation. - Supported internal coordination to ensure effective and equitable implementation of policy advocacy and external advocacy communications.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Co-created and co-developed the advocacy department's approach, agenda, and programs for just and sustainable food system transformations supporting people, animals, and the planet. - Lobbied federal and state Congressional offices and agencies to advance the organization's legislative agenda. Managed a policy portfolio including working relationships with 40+ offices (bipartisan).- Identified and advanced mission-aligned legislation and federal opportunities. Secured the organization's official endorsements of transformative legislation, including the only animal-centered organization invited to endorse funding of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. - Collaborated with farmer, worker, environment, health, justice, and animal-centered stakeholders to build a "big-tent" approach to food system transformation, including co-authoring comments signed by more than 90 organizations representing 20 million members.- Co-wrote novel state (introduced) and federal legislation (pending) to shift food system assets in support of just, sustainable, plant-based food system supply chains.- Contributed to the drafting of successful grant applications that secured additional funding for the program’s capacity and growth.- Drafted official letters, agency comments, and fact sheets.

New York, New York

- Supported teaching philosophical and scientific principles to 40 students.- Graded students’ various written assignments and provide constructive feedback for improvement.

New York, New York

- Conducted research for a paper critically addressing the language used to describe aquatic animals and analyzing their consequential representation and protections in conservation efforts.

New York, New York, United States

- Analyzed research findings to support farm diversifications and transitions, particularly towards more sustainable forms of agriculture. - Investigated the economic state of the U.S. farming industry and co-authored official factsheets. - Collaborated in developing the Transfarmation Certification Program and its Product Standards.

Brooklyn, New York

- Executed and evaluated initiatives for food, public health, the environment, and animal welfare in New York City through rigorous research of studies, current events, and laws. - Drafted op-eds, official letters, memos, and public comments to advance public policy and discourse on these issues.- Met with constituents, agency representatives, and other stakeholders to maintain strong relationships in support of a comprehensive agenda for the city.

New Orleans, La

- Developed educational programs, such as workshops and thesis forums, for Honors students to hone their research, writing, and professional communication skills.- Met with current and prospective Honors students to provide counsel for their projects and to answer questions about the Honors Program and other scholarly opportunities.

New Orleans, Louisiana

- Prepared and ran lab-based experiments with human subjects in order to collect and code data for a study examining unconscious implicit biases in racial stereotypes.

Concord, Massachusetts

- Wrote and produced a community educational video pertaining to psychological research findings and displaying beneficial parent-child interactions to enhance child well-being. - Co-led a Continuing Education workshop at the APA 2019 Annual Conference in Chicago.

Concord, Massachusetts

- Managed patient files and supported the delivery of care throughout intakes and treatment sessions.

Greater Boston Area

- Researched 160 Canadian food corporations’ humane policies for their supply chain animals to better inform corporate campaigns for welfare policies. - Supported the Boston grassroots office’s corporate welfare campaigns and restaurant outreach.

Acton, Massachusetts

- Taught pre-ballet to 3-6 year-old children and rehearsed students for annual performances.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Dept Of Environmental Studies, Animal Studies

4.0/4.0 GPA

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology And French, Honors Program

Activities and Societies: Newcomb Dance Company, Psi Chi Intl Honor Society in Psychology, Veg Club, Phi Mu Delta Chpt, Service Dog.

French

Direct enrollment semester for study of French history, art history, Parisian immigration, French literature, sociology, and psychology..