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Philadelphia, Pa, Us

The Economic Growth and Mobility Project is an initiative of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia dedicated to promoting equal access to economic opportunity for all. The project leverages research to form catalytic partnerships among private, public, and philathropic partners around long-term economic solutions. EGMP is a multilevel effort to bring entrepreneurial solutions to achieve inclusive economic growth and create pathways out of poverty.

New York, Us

Oversaw implementation of Career Pathways recommendations for New York City’s workforce development system, including collaboration across agencies to improve system coordination and create pathways into middle class jobs with family supporting wages. Managed HireNYC, New York City’s targeted hiring program that connects economic development and city investments to job opportunities for New Yorkers. Facilitated conversations on sector specific needs for growth and a skilled workforce, including financial services, construction and labor, and social service workforce. Served as a liaison between neighborhood and economic development planning and workforce intermediaries.

New York, New York, Us

Founded public policy fellowship program which focuses on issues of urban poverty and workforce development. Managed workforce development programs across five locations including staff, fellows, and curriculum. Oversaw recruitment efforts to engage young people interested in social impact and policy work. Directed team of fellows in creation of programs to improve literacy skills through job-related training. Provided feedback on curriculum and program implementation in Queens, Bronx, and Brooklyn. Lead research on workforce development policy, including job placement for individuals with criminal backgrounds and career pathways training for individuals without a high school diploma. Marketed programs to employers and clients based on opportunity for advancement in career paths. Oversaw impact evaluation and presented findings to relevant stakeholders in city government.

Washington, D.C., Us

Responsible for research and analysis of innovative approaches to long-term housing problems. Translated research into policy implications for HUD stakeholders. Contributor to The Edge magazine.

Directed development and strategy of private donor program. Managed relationships with major donors, including cultivation strategy, insight trips and individual asks. Planned and executed donor trips to Guatemala connecting American business leaders with rural women entrepreneurs. Provided insight into to Mercado Global programs, model, and communities served. Oversaw staffing for in-country fellow positions. Recruited and directed summer internship program. Provided advice regarding staffing and five-year business plan.

New York, New York, Us

Coordinated with city agencies such as New York City Housing Authority and Department of Sanitation to help individuals living below the poverty level become self-sufficient through employment. Guided clients in resume writing, interview etiquette, and job search. Developed individualized employability plans based on participant's skills and interests; assisted clients with referrals for emergency housing, interview attire, childcare, and legal services. Provided financial planning and post-employment counsel to clients in Spanish and English. Recruited and screened mid and upper level staff for offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Oversaw general election efforts in 98 precincts of rural and urban areas in Blair County, built and managed a grassroots organization of more than 250 volunteers, established and supervised a student organization which registered over 900 new voters in two weeks, managed 5 locations and trained 15 staff-level volunteers to implement get-out-the-vote initiatives

Princeton, Nj, Us

Hired and trained teachers for Berlitz Kids, Immerse and Converse, and semi-private instruction; managed over thirty instructors and language programs including Spanish, Japanese and Indonesian; oversaw administrative operations, coordinated classes and schedules; taught English-immersion classes and after-school Spanish classes

Master Of Public Administration (M.P.A.), International Policy And Management

B.A., Anthropology, Spanish