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New York, New York, United States

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Supports leadership and student recruitment for the Dwight Hall Civic Allyship Initiative in its partnership with the Full Citizens CoalitionDevelop story and research mapping project to assess correlations between civic engagement and health outcome disparities across the state of Connecticut, particularly for formerly incarcerated individuals Organizes community events and actions with a team of activists and policymakers to advocate for civic empowerment and accessibility for… Show more Supports leadership and student recruitment for the Dwight Hall Civic Allyship Initiative in its partnership with the Full Citizens CoalitionDevelop story and research mapping project to assess correlations between civic engagement and health outcome disparities across the state of Connecticut, particularly for formerly incarcerated individuals Organizes community events and actions with a team of activists and policymakers to advocate for civic empowerment and accessibility for formerly incarcerated individuals, prioritizing building collective power and agency within community Show less

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Partakes in bi-monthly workshops with esteemed local Community Organizers and Advocates to self-educate about the deep history of exploitation between Ivy League colleges and the cities they reside in to propose a more equitable future relationship for both parties Partners individually with New Haven Nonprofits to build long-term relationships and explore sustainably impactful community action in an urban setting

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Coordinates large groups of first-year undergraduate students through volunteer service within the city of New Haven and leads discussions concerning its complicated relationship with Yale University in order to foster awareness and curiosity about positions of privilege and responsibilityMentors and counsels new students as they begin their transition to undergraduate education and facilitates team and relationship-building

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Pioneered research on affordable housing and homelessness in Connecticut to analyze and develop supportive state policy Enthusiastically worked with a team of interns to operationalize The Housing Collective’s Results Framework into community outreach and organizing, as developed by The Urban Institute Communicated long-term affordable housing goals with partner organizations to foster collective momentum toward policy change Obtained an in-depth education on affordable… Show more Pioneered research on affordable housing and homelessness in Connecticut to analyze and develop supportive state policy Enthusiastically worked with a team of interns to operationalize The Housing Collective’s Results Framework into community outreach and organizing, as developed by The Urban Institute Communicated long-term affordable housing goals with partner organizations to foster collective momentum toward policy change Obtained an in-depth education on affordable housing advocacy and policy through coalition work with the Fairfield County Center for Housing Opportunity, Regional Plan Association, and DesegregateCT Show less

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Collaborates with fellow board members on the Yale College Democrats Executive Board to plan, enact, and coordinate a mission-based semester for members through action items, speaker events, workshops, and community socials Coordinates and maintains community relations on behalf of Yale Democrats with 5-7 New Haven partners each semester, facilitating joint efforts with these groups for events, advocacy, and other collaborative and coalition-based work Responsible for the… Show more Collaborates with fellow board members on the Yale College Democrats Executive Board to plan, enact, and coordinate a mission-based semester for members through action items, speaker events, workshops, and community socials Coordinates and maintains community relations on behalf of Yale Democrats with 5-7 New Haven partners each semester, facilitating joint efforts with these groups for events, advocacy, and other collaborative and coalition-based work Responsible for the leadership and oversight of the Yale College Democrats City Engagement Program, through which I oversee and pair upwards of 25 fellows with the opportunity to work for and learn from instrumental community organizations and individuals in the city of New Haven Show less

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Collaborated with the New Haven Mayor's Office and the New Haven Board of Alders as a Policy Researcher to support the city's affordable housing and accessible transportation initiatives

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Assisted several North Carolina State House campaigns in their campaign strategy development and implementation leading up to the 2022 election cycle

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Supported constituent needs by relaying legislative information, connecting individuals with caseworkers, and filing opinions for Senator MurphyExecuted planning for community panels, roundtables, and forums through staff-wide teamwork and brainstormingManaged office administrative tasks including research, office organization, constituent outreach, and scheduling

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Responsible for coordinating the two biggest TWN events every year: the NYC Networking Trip, and the Career Symposium, both of which connect college women to professional development opportunitiesCoordinates with a team of associates to plan, fund, and market necessary events for the fostering of a supportive female campus space, successfully planned and executed 10 new events with increasing turnout this past semester

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Worked with a team of associates to develop diversified biweekly events and fundraising campaigns for the Yale University chapter of The Women's Network, doubling membership in my first year of involvement

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Engaged in weekly chapter community outreach planning, resulting in state-wide relationship-building and civic action toward the passage of both federal and state legislation supporting affordable housing and voter enfranchisementCollaboratively authored and edited a disenfranchised voter inclusive guide to Virginia’s 2021 General Election, since posted and distributed on Virginia Organizing’s official website Facilitated biweekly community chapter meetings across multiple… Show more Engaged in weekly chapter community outreach planning, resulting in state-wide relationship-building and civic action toward the passage of both federal and state legislation supporting affordable housing and voter enfranchisementCollaboratively authored and edited a disenfranchised voter inclusive guide to Virginia’s 2021 General Election, since posted and distributed on Virginia Organizing’s official website Facilitated biweekly community chapter meetings across multiple Virginia cities leading to the proposed installation of three Police Civilian Review Boards, an Environmental Justice Strategy Committee, and new affordable housing policies Show less

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Authored innovative promotional materials resulting in exponential increases toward annual fundraising, volunteer, and donation goalsStrategically coordinated volunteers and donors to benefit the humanitarian goals of the organization through programs such as the “Power of 1 Annual Fundraising Dinner” and “Building Better Communities Luncheon”Led volunteer events within the Volunteers of America Family Homeless Shelters including sexual health workshops, meal preparation and… Show more Authored innovative promotional materials resulting in exponential increases toward annual fundraising, volunteer, and donation goalsStrategically coordinated volunteers and donors to benefit the humanitarian goals of the organization through programs such as the “Power of 1 Annual Fundraising Dinner” and “Building Better Communities Luncheon”Led volunteer events within the Volunteers of America Family Homeless Shelters including sexual health workshops, meal preparation and service, family game nights, and after-school homework assistance resulting in local news coverage and funding Show less

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Led weekly phone banking, canvassing, and community outreach initiatives overseeing multiple teams of personally recruited volunteers resulting in our candidate's electoral win and record-breaking volunteer sign-upStrategically organized and restructured the campaign's voter information database for maximum efficiency toward fundraising and constituency engagementAcquired hands-on training regarding the grassroots organizing and outreach work needed for the success of a local… Show more Led weekly phone banking, canvassing, and community outreach initiatives overseeing multiple teams of personally recruited volunteers resulting in our candidate's electoral win and record-breaking volunteer sign-upStrategically organized and restructured the campaign's voter information database for maximum efficiency toward fundraising and constituency engagementAcquired hands-on training regarding the grassroots organizing and outreach work needed for the success of a local political campaign Show less

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Women/Gender/Sexuality Studies

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