Works with the Special Litigations Division to conduct mitigation research for Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act (IRAA) cases. Through this legal work I am able to assist clients who were incarcerated at age 24 years old or younger and who have served at least 15 years in asking the court to reduce the sentence of a client. The Special Litigation Division also works of pursuing lawsuits that work to improve the overall health and safety conditions of prisons.Conduct research… Show more Works with the Special Litigations Division to conduct mitigation research for Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act (IRAA) cases. Through this legal work I am able to assist clients who were incarcerated at age 24 years old or younger and who have served at least 15 years in asking the court to reduce the sentence of a client. The Special Litigation Division also works of pursuing lawsuits that work to improve the overall health and safety conditions of prisons.Conduct research, interviews, record collection, and record interpretation on the behalf of eight clients who qualify for the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act (IRAA)/ Second Look Amendment Act (SLAA)Contribute to creating mitigation reports and re-entry plans alongside attorneys, primary investigators, psychologist, re-entry specialties, and mitigation specialist for use as first exhibit in IRAA legal proceedings Show less

Increased student affinity group attendance by 15% through effective facilitation techniquesManage a budget of over $35,000 with meticulous spreadsheet maintenance & departmental purchase reconciliationCoordinated parent volunteer efforts across the library

Only 1 of 6.5% of national candidates selected for a prestigious full-time internship designed to cultivate the next generation of museum based researchers, scholars, and curators. Diversified my museums collection by authoring and cataloging 35 content logs into the museum’s collection management system making previously difficult to navigate African American oral histories accessibleStimulated the emergence of new community partnerships by spearheading a public program to… Show more Only 1 of 6.5% of national candidates selected for a prestigious full-time internship designed to cultivate the next generation of museum based researchers, scholars, and curators. Diversified my museums collection by authoring and cataloging 35 content logs into the museum’s collection management system making previously difficult to navigate African American oral histories accessibleStimulated the emergence of new community partnerships by spearheading a public program to share oral histories and encourage conversationsImplemented strategies to reframe the perception of my host institution by leveraging social media platforms and public programs Show less

Co-authored the Black Action PlanWorked with 10 university departments to achieve university-wide DEI goals & policy changesCoordinated with the Chief Diversity Officer and President of Student Affairs to implement systematic changes like removing the presence of armed police officers in private campus buildingsWrote policies that set precedent for students, faculty, and staff to have representation on directorial and executive search committeesManaged a team of… Show more Co-authored the Black Action PlanWorked with 10 university departments to achieve university-wide DEI goals & policy changesCoordinated with the Chief Diversity Officer and President of Student Affairs to implement systematic changes like removing the presence of armed police officers in private campus buildingsWrote policies that set precedent for students, faculty, and staff to have representation on directorial and executive search committeesManaged a team of 14 to increased the reach and effectiveness of the Black Action Plan Engaged current and “missing” members of the Brandeis community by planning, fundraising, and managing a $15,000 budget used to create a 3 day event celebrating the contributions made by BIPOC alumni and students Show less

Analyzed and interpreted research conducted on the Boston School District’s effectiveness in response to Covid-19Proposed evidence-based solutions to education challenges that were found in our researchPrepared and presented research findings to various community stakeholders

Vertically expanded the impact of the Black Action Plan by writing for and receiving $10,000 in grant funding from the Davis FoundationEmpowered 40 individuals nationwide to identify and strategically fight against structural inequities by constructing an accessible and effective online training curriculum Evaluated the effectiveness of the program curriculum by recruiting, coaching, and receiving feedback from a diverse pool of program participants

Facilitated shift of club model from limited cohort-based focus to broader community-wide focus among Black and Jewish students to accommodate for the Covid-19 pandemic Assisted with transforming the mindset of program participants by facilitating weekly dialogues centered around identity and alliance buildingParticipated in intergroup dialogue with five Black and five Jewish fellows to build community and coalition from a personal and transnational lens

Evaluated wellness needs of students, developed and implemented targeted programmingCreate well organized bi-weekly social media posts sharing best practices to improve wellness Planned five tabling events that served over 500 studentsResearch, write, and present wellness curriculum based on the needs of requesting groupsEquip my peers with healthy living habit resources on topics including sleep, nutrition, body image, and informative substance use.… Show more Evaluated wellness needs of students, developed and implemented targeted programmingCreate well organized bi-weekly social media posts sharing best practices to improve wellness Planned five tabling events that served over 500 studentsResearch, write, and present wellness curriculum based on the needs of requesting groupsEquip my peers with healthy living habit resources on topics including sleep, nutrition, body image, and informative substance use. Utilize social media canvassing, campaigns, and small group workshops to impact community Show less

Guided and advised two first-generation college students throughout their first year of collegePlaned and implemented individual and group activities that assist mentees in navigating BrandeisConnect monthly with other peer mentors to share experience, provide support, and suggest best practices in peer mentorship

Built and taught weekly lesson plans for 30+ 7th grade students in language artsLed special activity courses including public speaking and dance Maintained a supportive learning environment Collaborated with the lead teacher to synchronize learning goals across subject areas