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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Tucson, Arizona, United States

- T visas- VAWA petitions & cancellation- AOS & I-192- SIJS - Asylum

Domestic Violence Family Law Clinic

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

-Wage & hour claims-EEOC & discrimination-Wrongful termination-Collective action

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

-Intake and screen clients for eligibility for U and T visas, VAWA self-petition and removal of conditions, and other forms of relief.-Prepare filings for U visa, U adjustment, and VAWA self-petition and removal of conditions.-Communicate with police departments and district attorneys' offices to obtain law enforcement certification of U crimes.-Draft forms I-918, I-192, I-765, and I-360.-Draft client statements of support for favorable exercise of discretion.-Document collection for continuous presence and joint residence requirements.-Translation of documents between English and Spanish.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Health and Social Services Department staff member.*Coordinated Digital Navigators, a grant-funded pilot project to provide a community resource helpline with on-demand interpretation offering guidance and assistance to individuals and families in adjusting to remote working and learning. Services provided included: connecting low-income families to free or low-cost Internet access and devices; referrals to digital literacy education and resources; one-on-one instruction and basic troubleshooting in setting up and using devices and software; coordination with local school to ensure students' access to online learning; frequent referrals to other community organizations for services such as public benefits enrollment; developing creative solutions to unique issues.*Planned and executed phone banking and door-to-door canvassing efforts to enroll community members in PHLConnectED, a free internet service available to City residents with children enrolled in school.*Provided staffing, logistical, and translation support to a newly implemented and constantly evolving community food distribution program (weekly food pantry, daily prepared meals, grocery delivery to community elders) serving all community members regardless of legal status.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Full-time AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer assigned to build capacity within SEAMAAC's Community Development department. *Managed social media and suggested and implemented business improvements for the SoPhiE Food Truck, a business incubator program for local immigrant chefs; increased online followership by 130%. *Assisted in the management of Growing Home Gardens, a community garden program serving as a source of culturally relevant food and community for over 100 immigrants and refugees; helping to secure a $50,000 grant for renovation. *Built long-term sustainable community programming at Mifflin Square Park, the largest green space in Philadelphia's most densely-populated and diverse neighborhood, designed to increase community participation and engagement; secured funding for an annual month-long series of free, family-friendly community activities; assisted in conducting focus groups of community members in the development of an upcoming $4M park redesign project. *Within Health and Social Services department, designed a system for immigrant employment assistance by connecting with local employers and referring job seekers; served as point of contact for Spanish speaking community members; facilitated meetings and conducted outreach to Latinx community on behalf of the organization.*Covid-19 response priorities: work closely with immigrant-owned small businesses to obtain emergency funding through PPP and other state and local funding sources; designed and managed a program to sell gift certificates on behalf of small businesses with a 50% match paid directly to the business, generating over $15000 in revenue within four months.

Taught online English classes ranging from beginner to advanced levels using an online platform.

La Cruz, Costa Rica

Taught English language to low-income adults in rural Costa Rica in order to increase employability. My responsibilities included lesson planning and modifying curriculum to adapt to current student needs, assessing level of fluency and making enrollment changes as needed, while working within an extremely underfunded, low-resource teaching environment. This position also exposed me to grant and proposal writing.

Taught English lessons online to prospective students ages 4-12 located in China.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Digitization of medical records

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Oversaw three assistant coaches and a team of 10-15 third-grade girls participating in GOTR, an after-school enrichment program; implemented a curriculum of social skills and self-confidence development as well as give students the opportunity to be physically active through running practices culminating in a 5K; led reflection/thought sessions following each class and supervised students in a community service project.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Supervised volunteer undergrad students in maintenance of an on-campus community garden. This project, maintaining a campus community garden, produced a variety of seasonal crops which were donated to the Carolina Survivors' Clinic. Educated volunteers about the background and mission of the CSC and the communities it serves, and led post-service reflection sessions with students.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Liaison and coordinator role between clinic and the University of South Carolina in order to create and maintain a refugee-centered on-campus community garden and source for culturally relevant foods. Oversaw transfer of project management from myself to a student organization in order to ensure continuance of the project.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Planned monthly events for 300+ member organization; working with local venues to book spaces and catering services; responsible for approx. $50,000 annual budget.

Columbia, South Carolina

Promoted study abroad programs at the University of South Carolina. Hosted information sessions for potential study abroad students at campus events and wrote blog and other social media posts on behalf of SAI. Connected with students enrolled in SAI programs to offer pre-departure assistance.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Planned and executed activities in English-language classes for intermediate-level English speakers. Substitute-taught classes in lieu of head teacher. Offered one-on-one tutoring for students.

J.D., Immigration, Refugee, & Human Rights Law

Senior Articles Editor, Arizona Journal of International & Comparative Law Clinical Practice, Workers' Rights Clinic President.

Bachelor'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs

Activities and Societies: Gamma Phi Beta Sorority; Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honors Organization; Order of Omega Leadership Society; Sigma.

International Relations And Affairs

Four month international exchange through SAI Programs. Completed coursework in political economy, foreign policy, art history.