Right to Democracy is building a movement to confront and dismantle the undemocratic colonial framework that impacts 3.6 million people in U.S. territories - 98% of whom are people of color. We believe that people in U.S. territories should have power and agency over the decisions that impact their lives - there should be no colonies in the United States. We do not play politics, and we do not take a position on political status, other than to reject the present colonial relationship.—Drafting press releases, issue briefs, and other public-facing materials—Coordinating logistics for advocacy events and media outreach efforts—Conducting legal and policy research to support ongoing campaigns

Summer of 2025 I will be working in an embassy/consulate abroad

—Contributed to the Indo-Pacific policy by authoring press guidances for public dissemination.—Drafted detailed readout notes from high-level meetings with Pacific NGOs, regional governing bodies, andU.S. Pacific territorial leaders; these notes informed embassies and broader State Department—Drafted talking points on Indo-Pacific policies for resident ambassadors in Pacific Island Countries.—Evaluated and voted on grant proposals for NGOs focusing on Pacific programming.—In the second summer (2025) I will have a ten-week assignment to a U.S. embassy overseas

2024-2025 Academic Year—Oversee the Undergraduate Student Government, ensuring clear communication of initiatives, events, goals, and important updates to the college community.—Convene, set agendas, and preside over Cabinet meetings, ensuring the efficient execution of all projects and legislation.— Prepare and present policy proposals to the College Council and Committees, maintaining a strong liaison with graduate student governing bodies.—Maintain the Undergraduate Student Government Office and advise members in their efforts to achieve our long-term vision and mission.—Manage a $2,000,000+ budget, overseeing logistics and fund allocation to all student-run organizations.—Regularly meet with University Administration, including the President, Dean, Provost, and other staff, to advocate for student needs on issues such as policing, budget allocations, divestment, transportation, and student life.

—Lead all 20 undergraduate delegates in weekly meetings; craft agendas and set legislative expectations —Advise student representatives on their initiatives; advocate for campus improvements in meetings with administrators—Regularly meet with University Administration such as the President, Dean, Provost, and other relevant staff to present ideas and solutions catered to the educational and personal needs of the student body

—One of five students elected, with the highest number of votes, to represent the Class of 2026 on College Council—Work alongside council members and administrators to address the needs of the student body, specifically focusing on first-generation issues and diversity of The College’s curriculum— Strategized with Chicago Language Center to launch The College's first-ever African Language Pilot Program

— Engage in strategic partnerships with local government officials to support and promote the organization's goals.— Plan and execute a variety of events, ensuring seamless operations and impactful experiences for participants.— Hosted three 3-day Youth Teen Conferences, impacting over 400 Phoenix youth: Led the organization and delivery of multi-day conferences, providing valuable educational and leadership opportunities to local teens.— Direct the creation of promotional videos for social media and weekly informative videos highlighting significant Black historical figures, enhancing the organization's digital presence.— Supervise the maintenance and updating of the organization's website, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience.— Manage the planning and execution of major fundraising events, generating significant financial support for the organization's initiatives. Including three 5k Marathons & Festivals, raising funds for youth outreach programs and scholarships

—Conducted comprehensive legal research and wrote a section of a Human Rights Watch report with the clinic, focusing on the self-determination of Guam and the Chamorro people, and the right to health of indigenous healers on the island due to U.S military expansion (To be published).—Analyze legal cases, legislation, and policy documents pertaining to human rights to aid in strategic litigation and advocacy efforts.—Prepare comprehensive legal memos and reports summarizing research findings—Collaborate with Law Clerks and assist in their tasks

–Conducted a thorough comparative analysis of educational-based non-profit organizations within the DMV area, identifying key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.–Generated tailored recommendations for SGAP Leaders based on the comparative analysis findings, aimed at enhancing strategic decision-making and organizational effectiveness.– One of six students selected to present a comprehensive case study to the SGAP board, showcasing expertise in strategic consulting and problem-solving within the non-profit sector.–Employed advanced analytical techniques to address complex challenges such as fundraising strategies, stakeholder engagement, and impact assessment, utilizing consulting frameworks to propose actionable solutions

—Assist in inviting south side businesses to apply for IJ Clinic on Entrepreneurship South Side Pitch 2023—Expand the IJ Clinic on Entrepreneurship's social media network by sharing articles and events relevant to Chicago entrepreneurs—Attend community events to connect with new audiences of entrepreneurs—Identify local media outlets and publications for publicity purposes—Collaborate with the clinic to develop effective strategies for spreading awareness of legal implications to Chicago businesses —Contribute to the planning and execution of outreach events —Identify and engage key community stakeholders to amplify advocacy efforts—Support the organization and implementation of advocacy and outreach campaigns

—Connect with lawyers, law students, and other individuals passionate about addressing issues of injustice—Attend lectures surrounding the importance of law and social justice— Co-Authored a joint report on the systemic issues of Chicago's Foster Care system. Specifically focused on issues regarding racial disparities.— Conducted research under Professor Futterman at UChicago Law’s Police Accountability Clinic

VSFS Internship with U.S Department of State—Responsible for developing social media strategy content with specific campaigns on Facebook, and Instagram to increase the awareness of higher education in the U.S.

—Strategized in creating programs that benefit the Phoenix community— Worked directly with Vice Mayor Laura Pastor's staff—Learned about obtaining sponsorships and funding for non-profit work