I hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from William & Mary Law School and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and History from Portland State University. My background encompasses a robust academic foundation coupled with hands-on practical experience.At William & Mary, I served as an Articles Editor and won the Alternative Dispute Resolution New Member Competition, demonstrating my legal research and communication skills. I also held leadership roles in OUTlaw and the Labor & Employment Society, emphasizing my commitment to the communities that have shaped me into who I am today. I have engaged in advocacy work at the Special Education Advocacy Clinic, managing multiple client claims across Virginia alongside a larger team of students and a supervising attorney. I have also honed my legal research and case management skills during an internship at the National Labor Relations Board. Additionally, I have contributed to impactful research projects on artificial reproductive technology, advancing protections for transgender youth, and criminal law at the state and national levels.