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City Of Berkeley, District 5

Researched innovative approaches to addressing various issues pertaining to civic wellbeing: public health; housing and homelessness; education; income inequality. Collaborated with city staff, other public agencies and private organizations to initiate city-wide water campaign. Designed and implemented city-wide survey relating to residents' perspectives on inclusionary vs. fully affordable housing units. Research and collaborated on Berkeley's first-in-the-nation Sugar Sweetened Beverage tax. Investigated best practices and city resources for youth, specializing in children ages birth to 5. Represented the district office on the City-wide Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs task force.

Berkeley, Ca

District 1 commission appointee dedicated to reviewing policies, programs, planning efforts, and funding associated with recreation, youth, families, early childhood education, and to advising City Council. Developed white paper for Mayor and Council regarding budget allocations and program priorities and evaluation processes. Helped redesign commission approach to RFP's and participated in grantee prioritization process. Collaborated with City staff on program assessment and strategic planning,

Longfellow Middle School, Berkeley Ca

Administrative lynchpin coordinating between middle school teachers, administration, host organization and writing coaches. WriterCoach Connection sends teams of trained community volunteers into secondary school English classrooms to work one on one with students on their writing assignments. Coordinated with school on program assessments, data collection, fundraising, public relations and special events. Designed and managed coaching schedules for upwards of 80 volunteers coaches. Mentored writing coaches and facilitated smooth functionality of program.

Berkeley, Ca

Program aid at non-profit organization dedicated to activating and engaging the Berkeley community to support teaching excellence and student achievement in all Berkeley schools. Interim events chair for annual fundraising lunch hosting over 450 attendees. Assisted in all aspects of grant application process and program evaluations.

Berkeley, Ca

Research assistant to Robert Shireman, former CEO of The Institute for College Access and Success and Undersecretary of Education for Arne Duncan. Researched and analyzed impediments to post-secondary success for low-income students. Helped formulate innovative approaches for institutional and individual educational success.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Anthropology

Department of Cultural and Social Anthropology. Conducted research and compiled ethnographic research on cultural constructions of rape.

Master'S Of Theological Studies, Comparative Religion

Concentration in women's studies and religion.

Major: Religious Studies; Minor: Anthropology

Major: Religious Studies; Minor: Anthropology with a focus in religion. Study abroad: Hebrew University in Jerusalem American University.