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Albuquerque, Nm, Us

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

• Conducted policy research, analyzed data, and wrote reports and policy memos to inform WCCNM Board strategy development, workforce program operations, and delivery of service to customers• Extracted and analyzed labor market data, service delivery data, and customer survey data, and presented to administrative and operational leaders for use in setting policy priorities and goals for Central New Mexico• Monitored WIOA Youth program performance and led monitoring and recertification of four American Job Centers in Central Region; prepared monitoring responses for state’s annual WCCNM monitoring• Launched and managed WCCNM Board’s Continuous Improvements (CI) subcommittee; developed expertise in CI planning; wrote, monitored, and reported to committee on WIOA Youth Continuous Improvement plan; developed CI toolkit for board committee and program manager use• Wrote monthly board narrative reports and service data reports, quarterly and annual reports to state administrative entity, budget reports, and other reports as requested• Wrote a successful proposal for a US Department of Labor Reentry Employment Opportunities Grant, winning $2 million in funding to serve justice-involved individuals with employment and training services

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Developed brown bag talk on opportunities and challenges of improving access to postsecondary and workforce data at federal and state level, including integration into state P20W data systems• Assessed options for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 K-12 assessment; tracked positions of stakeholders as well as official state decisions as they developed; wrote internal policy brief for DQC staff• Assisted with development of infographic on credential transparency, to communicate importance of good data in college and career decision-making to state policymakers

College Park, Maryland

• Performed quantitative analyses of longitudinal datasets such as the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership (MSL) for application to student leadership development programs in Stamp• Cleaned and recoded data, assisted with multiple imputation models for missing data, and analyzed data in SPSS• Supported the development of an assessment and data management plan for Veteran Student Life program

College Park, Md

• Oversaw community service-learning program of 100+ participants, focused on semester-long service projects in the local community and weekly community dialogues focused on social issue and identity education• Assisted in managing all T4C projects, including developing project timelines, assigning staff responsibilities, monitoring progress, and evaluating after completion• Supervised 1 additional Graduate Coordinator, 1 AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer, 5 undergraduate interns, and 12 undergraduate volunteer coordinators• Created and managed program assessment plan; created assessment calendar and methods of assessment, trained staff and assigned responsibility for collecting data, created data tracker, and reviewed and shared assessment data internally to staff and externally to department leadership• Developed training curriculum for 4-5 undergraduate interns and 27 undergraduate volunteer coordinators on facilitation, social issue education, logistics and volunteer management, and general professional skills• Facilitated semesterly staff trainings and weekly staff meetings; planned agendas and led meetings

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Led Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) reform policy research and analysis for Task Force on Higher Education Financing and Student Outcomes• Researched existing FAFSA policy and proposals for FAFSA reform• Analyzed policies along dimensions of cost, political feasibility, efficiency, and accessibility for low-income and first generation college students, and developed policy proposals for Task Force consideration• Briefed Task Force on problems with FAFSA and potential policy solutions• Wrote policy memos, issue briefs, blogs, and final report sections on FAFSA reform, both to inform external decision-making and for external consumption• Researched and supported other policy areas as needed, including: postsecondary data and privacy; federal-state partnerships; income-driven repayment plans; and strengthening student loan borrower information

• Worked with School of Public Policy faculty on a project titled "How Did State Revenue Forecasters Manage Uncertainty Arising from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act?"• Characterized state tax revenue forecasting systems based on NASBO Fiscal Survey of the States reports• Assessed state tax law conformity with federal tax law, coded data for 50 states, and compiled into database• Compiled historical state-level data on sales tax revenue estimates and forecasting error• Conducted literature reviews on intergovernmental collaboration and international pension reform

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Provided 1:1 counseling to predominantly college students in Washington, D.C. and Maryland on college access and completion• Coached students and families through financial aid process, including FAFSA and CSS Profile, state grant applications, verification, institutional applications, and comparing financial aid award letters• Counseled college students through social, emotional, financial, and academic challenges during their college careers, with the goal of helping them stay enrolled• Analyzed data on student outcomes and prepared for external reporting; managed data collection system as Salesforce System Administrator

State College, Pennsylvania Area

• Provided 1:1 college access counseling to students in a rural high school, focused on college choice, college application process, and financial aid• Lead workshops for students and families on higher education finance and financial aid, including FAFSA, CSS Profile, state grants, institutional applications, and financial aid package comparison• Developed curriculum for a career-preparatory senior project focused on resumes, cover letters, and job interviews; taught lessons and conducted mock interviews• Planned events including: 2 college fairs, 2 FAFSA completion events, 10 college field trips, 20+ college representative visits, 2 College Signing Day events, and a college application drive• Recruited volunteers and solicited donations from colleges, community organizations, and local businesses to assist with events

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

• Evaluated the best advising practices for rural vs. urban high schools• Developed and administered survey questions to CAC advisers to measure in-school support, most/least effective methods for advising students, and difficulty accomplishing CAC key performance indicators• Conducted interviews with College Advising Corps (CAC) advisers to gather qualitative data on in-school experience and culture• Reviewed literature on post-secondary aspirations and attainment of students from rural and urban settings• Presented results at national conference to 500+ advisers, program directors, national staff, and donors

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

• Developed plan for expanding food bank into food hub, integrating other aspects of hunger relief into LCCC’s work in addition to emergency food• Researched effectiveness of SNAP programs in county farmers markets, to determine opportunities for collaboration between markets and LCCC hunger relief efforts• Identified potential partners in local food community (farmers markets, CSAs) to facilitate the access of Lancaster's food insecure to new sources of fresh, healthy, local food

Kutztown, Pa

• Worked with research team on multiple projects comparing crop yield and soil health resulting from organic versus conventional agricultural methods, including the 34-year Farm Systems Trial study• Took soil cores and analyzed soil samples for microbiological content• Learned organic farming practices such as compost production and pest control• Managed entire organic pumpkin production for duration of internship, which were then sold to raise funds for the institute during annual Apple Festival event

Master Of Public Policy, Social And Education Policy

Capstone project (conducted with Bipartisan Policy Center): "Workforce ISAs: Income-Share Agreements as a Workforce Development Tool"

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Studies, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Varsity Softball, Black Pyramid Senior Honor Society, TEDx Franklin & Marshall College Planning Committee, Pi.

Sustainable Development Studies

A three-month study abroad program in Costa Rica focused on Sustainable Development. Through this program, I gained a multidisciplinary.