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Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, WA

Waltham, MA

Conducted policy research and program evaluation across the fields of economic security, workforce development, and career pathways. Particular focus on federal and state policy affecting communities of color, women and LGBTQ people, and low-income and working families. Conducted qualitative data analysis (using Atlas.ti software). Collaborated with other.

Provided instruction and facilitated discussion sections for 23 undergraduate students in an introductory course in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Engaged nuanced theoretical concepts across the fields of feminist theory, queer theory, and critical race theory. Evaluated students’ written work and held office hours to support student learning.

Boston, MA

Conducted evaluation of housing stabilization services for formerly homeless families to document current approaches, identify promising practices, and recommend evidence-based changes.Completed literature review of scholarly research to identify barriers to individual and family stability, existing service models, and best practices. Conducted interviews.

Supported Make it Work -- a national campaign uniting people around the belief that Americans shouldn't have to choose between being there for a family and earning a living -- in their work for progressive child care reform. Focused on increasing affordability, accessibility, and quality for families, and improving wages and working conditions for.

Portland, Oregon Area

Coordinated an Individual Development Account (IDA) program for matched savings, an asset building program for residents of PCRI’s affordable housing. Supported youth and families to access postsecondary education and leveraged the IDA as an anti-displacement tool (supporting low-income people and communities of color to purchase and retain.

Portland, Oregon Area

Coordinated teams of direct and indirect service volunteers. Nurtured community and corporate partnerships to develop robust organizational support. Trained and supervised volunteers to answer Raphael House’s 24-hour crisis line and offer support and crisis management for shelter participants. Facilitated community trainings on root causes of domestic and.

Portland, Oregon Area

Provided safety planning and trauma-informed case management services to survivors of intimate partner violence living in Raphael House's emergency shelter. Offered services in both English and Spanish as the Primary Bilingual Advocate in 2012-13.Supported participants experiencing multiple, systemic barriers (e.g. lack of documentation, criminal history.

Mpp/Ma, Public Policy, Women'S, Gender, And Sexuality Studies

Activities and Societies: MPP Student Association, LGBQTIA Working Group

Bachelor'S Degree, English Language And Literature/Letters

Activities and Societies: Teaching Assistant, 4Boston, Arrupe Immersion.Major in English, Minor in Women's and Gender Studies. Graduated.