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As the legal fellow at RAINN, I analyzed and drafted legislation, performed statutory research and analysis on sexual assault in police custody, and researched state policies on sexual assault forensic exams and nurses.

As the legal fellow at NARAL, I tracked and analyzed legislation and cases related to reproductive rights at the state and federal levels. I also performed statutory research and analysis related to maternal and reproductive healthcare and researched federal judicial nominees and tracked nominees through the nomination process.

As a legal intern at Network for Victim Recovery of DC, I primarily conducted legal research and wrote legal memos on a variety of topics related to crime victim rights, Title IX hearings, and civil protection orders. I also assisted with client intakes for Title IX hearings and legal representation for crime victims.

As a legal intern at AEquitas, I conducted legal research related to case specific sexual violence issues and researched and compiled an annotated bibliography on conviction integrity units. I also analyzed state statutes on sexual assault laws and created a chart organizing laws by offense gradation

As a SAVES facilitator, I created and presented educational presentations on sexual assault, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and intimate partner violence to other. I facilitated dialogues around these topics to make students feel more comfortable talking about them and taking action in our campus community. I also advocated to university.

As a lab staff employee of the Virginia Tech math department, I assisted students using the campus's math emporium. My responsibilities included greeting each user in a courteous and professional manner, proctoring exams, resolving technology issues, and general daily management activities.

Blacksburg, VA

As a Women's Center Programming Intern, I helped the Women's Center coordinate events such as Start Smart salary negotiation workshops and Get Out the Vote efforts. I also planned and executed the LeadHership Conference for two years (2017 and 2018), where local officials and professors gave workshops on skills related to running for office and community.

Arlington, VA

As an intern with Arlington Economic Development, I researched information, compiled content, and created a wireframe for the organization's new website. I also wrote tangible objectives for each internal department and matched them to county initiatives and policies.

As an intern through the VSFS program, I read, analyzed and responded to inquiries on policies within the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Master Of Public Policy

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: •If/When/How: Vice-President of Finance and Administration (2019-2021), Member (2018-2021)

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Public And Urban Affairs, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: •Student Government Association- Director of Academic Affairs (2017-2018), Legislative Representative.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science, Magna Cum Laude

High School Diploma