I coached and monitored AmeriCorps State programs for the State of California. In this capacity, I was responsible for evaluating AmeriCorps grant applications for funding, contributing to the development of Governor’s Initiative AmeriCorps programs, and training, assessing, and monitoring an $8.5 million portfolio of AmeriCorps programs. During this time, I guided, coached, and advised well over thirty AmeriCorps programs across California to maximize their community impact while maintaining compliance.

Devoted to serving my hometown community after college, I committed to a year of national service as an AmeriCorps VISTA in the Inland Empire, a region in Southern California. As a VISTA, I served on California First Lady Maria Shriver’s WE Connect campaign, working to connect low-income families with valuable programs and resources to become more financially secure. While serving, I built crucial community partnerships, trained and managed volunteers, and planned and implemented large-scale community events during tax season.