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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Trenton, New Jersey, United States

• Researched conservation investments made by the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; analyzed funding streams, state resource gaps, and barriers to access and implementation.
• Wrote a detailed report (linked below) identifying high-priority grant opportunities to help policymakers and environmental advocates develop a strategy for leveraging federal revenue.

Santa Fe, New Mexico Area

• Conducted in-depth budget analysis and oversight for 9 state agencies, including the Environment Department (with an annual budget of approximately $105 million) and the Department of Energy, Minerals, and Natural.
• Collaborated closely with cabinet secretaries and agency staff to measure performance, shape programmatic priorities, and develop budget and policy recommendations for each fiscal year; presented and defended fiscal.
• Identified and analyzed policy issues of importance to New Mexico and wrote briefing materials for state legislators; developed expertise in high-profile issues, such as emerging contaminants, energy resources.
• Researched and wrote fiscal impact reports that summarized legislation relevant to assigned agencies; flagged potential policy and fiscal issues and estimated cost of implementation.
• Cultivated strong working relationships with executive and legislative leadership as well as diverse stakeholders from across the state, including advocacy groups and industry professionals.

Austin, Texas

• Collaborated with County officials and staff to identify priorities, fund budgetary needs, and evaluate program administration and spending; developed strategic plans for resource allocation.
• Completed budgetary cycles for a wide range of county offices, including the Tax Office, Civil and Criminal Courts, the District Attorney, and the Juvenile Probation Department.
• Wrote Preliminary and Adopted Budget documents, evaluating requests and making recommendations; researched key financial indicators and impacts to the local economy.
• Calculated monthly forecasts for end-of-year balances; projected both current and future accrued expenses for legally mandated attorney fees (an annual cost to the County of over $16 million).
• Analyzed the impact of cuts to grant funding and gave a detailed public presentation to the Commissioners Court to plan for changes in program budgets and staffing levels.
• Provided budget preparation training for all departments following adoption of SAP software for performance management; met with staff to track, critique, and improve performance metrics.

Austin, Texas

• Conducted research on programs throughout Texas that aim to promote responsible fatherhood; contributed to a literature review on similar programs nationwide.

Austin, Texas

• Worked the 84th Legislative Session in the Texas House of Representatives alongside Rep. Wu’s Chief of Staff and Policy Director; collaborated to refine and advance criminal justice proposals.
• Created talking points for Rep. Wu; wrote analyses of bills for staff, lobbyists, and committees.

Washington, D.C.

• Developed a blueprint for changing Maryland’s Medicaid program and overall health care system to provide reimbursement for “healthy homes” interventions to low income residents.

Washington, D.C.

• Conducted research on federal regulations, authored white paper on the “Federal Pathways” hiring program, and wrote letters to members of Congress on behalf of the Partnership’s CEO.

Washington, D.C.

• Researched legislative issues concerning education, health care, gender equality, and civil rights.

Paterson, NJ

• Wrote constituent letters and daily news summaries; helped constituents in person and by phone.

Master Of Public Affairs, Public Policy Analysis

Activities and Societies: Feminist Policy Alliance

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society, Rude Mechanicals Shakespeare Theatre Troupe, Women's Initiative