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• Managed state-level bill research and analysis of a robust policy portfolio, including abortion, telehealth, and sex education, to inform the development and implementation of policy and advocacy strategies at the national office.• Created talking points, fact sheets, policy reports, and briefing memos that synthesize complex policy issues, trends, and legal landscapes for internal and external audiences, including PPFA board and leadership, donors, legislators, and coalition partners.• Designed, researched, and drafted patient-centered analyses and tools predicting health care access at the state level in response to key events to guide PPFA policy and investments in protecting and expanding abortion access.

* Conducted in-depth research for Michigan State University’s debate team on the yearly policy topic, which focused on the benefits and disadvantages of establishing a national health insurance system. * Authored objective research reports and written materials analyzing health reform proposals, synthesizing complex data into concise summaries and outlines.

Washington Dc

* Conducted numerous analytical studies of national and state-level media coverage of health policy. * Participated in team research projects, including long-term collaborative projects and time pressured teamwork on emerging issues in the media. * Monitored and analyzed large amounts of information from key media outlets, tracked evolving narratives and outlined key trends.

* Conducted advanced research on the interactions between the President, Congress, and various agencies as it relates to the Congressional legislative agenda.* Prepared extensive briefs for each tournament, produce rapid response research during tournaments, and tracked argument evolutions over the course of the year.* Coached the champions of the 2009 University of Kentucky Tournament, the 2010 National Debate Tournament, the 2015 University of Texas-Austin Tournament, and the 2015 Kentucky Round Robin.

Washington Dc

* Externally funded fellowship in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA) and the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).* Prepared reports and presentations for special events, coordination with other agencies, and summaries from Congressional hearings.* Assisted with the implementation of a new strategic communications tool within ASPA, writing planning documents and briefs.

Sandstone, Mn

* Member of the Board of Directors, in charge of recruiting young women from around the country to attend the summer workshop to promote female participation in policy debate.* Worked at the annual summer institute, teaching students the fundamentals of argumentation, strategy, and research.* Collaborated with Board members to create the Collegiate Scholars program, expanding the focus of the WDI to foster female participation at the college level in addition to the high school institute.

Atlanta, Georgia

* Traveled to 5-10 competitions per year to provide coaching during the tournament.* Edited student work with the goal of fostering stronger student writing and argumentation.* Coached teams to elimination rounds of major tournaments such as the champions of the 2013 Barkley Forum and the finalists of the 2012 Glenbrooks Tournament and the University of Michigan Tournament.

Winston Salem Nc

* Conducted extensive research and wrote arguments and strategies on the debate topics – domestic energy production and foreign democracy assistance.* Provided instruction and coaching to undergraduate students focused on honing their argumentation skills and debate knowledge.* Coached multiple teams to the elimination rounds at every major tournament.

Washington D.C.

* Instructed students on cutting-edge research techniques, approaches to argument innovation, and delivery and execution of speeches.* Lectured on arguments specific to political affairs, including the congressional agenda, electoral politics, and presidential power.* Chaperoned educational field trips, past examples include visiting the Supreme Court for the June decision announcements.

East Lansing, Mi

* Taught high school students of all age levels in a classroom setting and on an individual basis on a range of debate subjects to prepare them for the upcoming academic year.* Supervised daily practices including speech practices and revisions, full debates, and lectures about argumentation and debate theory.* Created daily lesson plans that developed a comprehensive curriculum for the duration of the camp

East Lansing

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Political Communication

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Speech Communication And Rhetoric

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Relations And Affairs