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Washington, Dc, Us

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

• Supervised day-to-day operations of the Office of Councilman Mark Conway by managing two full-time staff members, the office’s constituent service program, and the office budget.• Headed up the councilman’s City Hall work, including providing support for his chairmanship of the Public Safety and Government Operations Committee, and maintain his calendar.• Provided key strategic advice and support on a yearlong campaign to create a new Business Improvement District, which passed with 80% support.• Collaborated with community leaders, constituents, city government officials and agencies, and other stakeholders to deliver results and funding for the Fourth District.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

• Oversaw the councilman’s policy operation, helping pass local ordinances on police accountability, climate change, and city government operations.• Served as office lead on zoning, liquor board, Planning Commission, and Board of Estimates matters. • Coordinated the office’s communications operation: handling press inquiries, drafting op-eds, and managing social media and the office newsletter.• Arranged regular town halls for the councilman to share updates and resources, and brainstormed new practices to keep the office in touch with community issues and concerns.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

• Founded and wrote nightly newsletter rounding up city news in a digestible format.• Subscriber base included local, state, and federal officials; journalists; political staffers, lobbyists, and everyday Baltimore residents.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Worked in the office of Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-03), lead sponsor of the campaign finance reform and good governance bill H.R. 1.• Researched policy issues, transcribed the congressman's remarks, drafted responses to letters from constituents on areas and bills of concern, and logged voicemails from the Hill and district offices.

College Park, Maryland, United States

• Wrote and passed legislation calling on the university to protect students from harassment and intimidation by hate groups, prompting the university to amend its policy.• Served on the Sexual Misconduct Prevention, Student Affairs, and Diversity & Inclusion Committees.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

• Served as top aide to candidate in closely watched citywide race: maintaining his calendar, staffing him at events and in meetings, and coordinating volunteers.• Assisted with research, drafting, editing, and rollouts for policies on violence reduction, police accountability, and juvenile justice.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Interned for the Office of Delegate Mary Washington (D-43).• Administered legislative scholarship program for local students and helped process fund disbursement.• Conducted research and compiled data for the delegate and her staff on various topics.

Juris Doctor

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba

International Baccalaureate (Ib) Diploma