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Charlottesville, Va, Us

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

• Cleans, manages, and constructs datasets surrounding education systems in the Albemarle-Charlottesville area using R• Conducts interviews and surveys of educators, students, and families participating in the Starr Hill Pathways program, a college and career readiness program for minoritized middle and high school students• Contributes to grant writing efforts to accrue funds for Equity Center research and outreach projects• Performs literature reviews and write reports for community partners, such as Albemarle County Public Schools

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Answered queries from team members using quantitative and qualitative research techniques, providing information about the implementation and quality of postsecondary education within the prison system • Conducted survey of 130 prison education programs across 42 states to understand how federal money is used to implement college education within the carceral context • Performed literature reviews and desk research at the intersection of education and incarceration to inform ongoing research projects across 2 teams• Cleaned and analyzed data using Stata to assist ongoing research projects

New Haven, Ct

• Acted as the primary data analyst on the team, translating numbers into trends that were digestible for non data-literate team members and audiences• Responded to journalist inquiries by providing specific data slices and visual aids to highlight demographic trends and support data-driven storytelling• Performed the analysis, aided in the write-up, and completed the quality assurance of 9 reports over my 3 year tenure, covering the racial demographics of elected officials at all governmental levels• Translated complex data sets into easy-to-understand visual aids that the team posted on social media for a general audience • Analyzed and organized RDC datasets from 2012-2020 into a comprehensive data library, improving accessibility for the team's ongoing research and analysis• Created a state matrix by collating and synthesizing state-by-state laws and policies related to the RDC's research areas, improving the team's understanding of the policy landscape

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

• Conducted extensive research on policy proposals to develop an information deck for a state House of Representatives candidate, showcasing their position on critical issues• Composed and refined policy proposals aimed at addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing strong writing skills to present compelling solutions

Monroe, Ct

• Provided customer services, answering questions and providing information to patrons via reference desk, serving a population of over 19,000 community members • Increased library engagement through community programming for adults and teenagers, teaching computer skills through 5 series' of classes specifically designed for senior patrons • Honed community outreach skills that emphasized tailoring messages to a particular audience

Montreal, Canada Area

• Provided note-taking services for 10 classes at McGill University from 2015-2018, ensuring that students with disabilities had access to the information they needed to succeed academically • Synthesized information in class to communicate in a digestible way for students

Hartford, Connecticut Area

• Performed customer service and communication tasks by maintaining phone lines to answer legal questions and refer clients to attorneys and organizations, aiding women through legal concerns about divorce, evictions, and child custody • Developed relationships with more than 50 Connecticut non-profit organizations to create partnerships across non-profit groups and source potential resources for clients • Created and maintained relationships with Connecticut attorneys to assist our clients

Trumbull, Connecticut, United States

• Tutored children aged 3 to 16 on an individual basis, improving their math and reading skills• Graded the work of students and applied the data accrued from their work to their future lesson plans

Master'S Degree, Public Policy

Bachelor Of Arts And Science (Basc), Cognitive Science

Activities and Societies: Les Muses Chorale All Girls Choir, Redpath Museum Society Minor in Gender, Sexuality, Feminisms, and Social.

4.97 Gpa

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Science National Honors Society, Chamber and Camerata Select Choirs, Varsity Tennis.