• Analyzed policies affecting the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to develop a detailed legislative backgrounder for members of Congress, targeting the anticipated 3.4% pay cut for doctors in 2024 and 2025 and the administrative burden of current Medicare Part B payment policies

• Analyzed the impact of economic and health policies on Medicare, public health oversight, price competition, and patient-doctor outcomes• Collaborated with policy experts on research projects that are used for op-eds and policy publications• Staffed policy meetings and congressional hearings, summarizing key points and briefing senior staff on various healthcare issues

• Published op-eds on healthcare policy to influence federal policymaking, facilitate public discourse, and advocate for patients

• Collected and analyzed patient information with the goal of identifying shortcomings in liver fibrosis and cirrhosis treatment and diagnosis• Researched patient insurance plans and addressed the need for government insurance reform, such as the need for government insurance to approve therapies sooner for patients• Research findings published in academic journals and presented projects at national conferences annually

• Assisted district congressional staff with correspondence overseeing 50+ cases, organizing records and inquiries, researching issues, and communicating with relevant agencies to resolve concerns• Collaborated with the representative and staff with town hall event planning and aid in coordinating constituent outreach initiatives• Answered 250+ phone inquiries from district residents on various legislative issues and casework concerns, maintaining professionalism when handling sensitive matters and confidential information

• Analyzed client operations to identify inefficiencies in corporate partnership management. • Designed strategies to establish long-term corporate partnerships through sponsorship packets and new engagement opportunities. • Facilitated the conversion of non-profit volunteers into financial donors, increasing donor retention. • Developed a consistent communication strategy to enhance brand recognition and highlight organizational impact.

• Collaborated with Senator John Cornyn’s health and judicial policy staff in researching the advancements of antitrust laws, federal spending on home-health services, hospital and health system finances, and law enforcement training programs• Attended committee hearings, congressional briefings, and legislative meetings as a notetaker for the senator and his staff• Streamlined the flow of information between constituents, legislative staff, and the senator through policy memorandum writing• Optimized office productivity by organizing 500+ voicemails per week, sorting mail, and performing several administrative duties

• Competitively selected for an undergraduate fellowship program that provides the opportunity to live and intern in Washington, D.C., while taking classes in public policy, government, and advocacy.

• Provided weekly review lectures and office hours for students• Proctored exams and assisted professor in grading tests and quizzes

• Collected data on 250+ children noting specific eating behaviors and family interactions through behavior coding methods• Applied findings to promote healthy eating practices in children and to identify issues such as obesity and weight bias