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Conduct research and analysis for federal government projects related to rural health and information literacy.Use mixed-methods to research policies and programs (including social media research, surveys, literature reviews, focus groups, and interviews)Author reports, lead original research; present findings to technical audiences and the public.Translate research findings to recommendations and actionable steps.Coordinate with developers to create, deploy, and improve both internal and external products.Manage a team of junior and senior staff, integrate tasks across a large project, and deliver on-time products.Collaborate with diverse teams to define problems and iterate solutions for complex issues.Implement equitable research processes and apply an equity lens to all analysis.

Analyze and brief findings on social media manipulation. Research policies related to mis- and disinformation, especially related to health. Detect and analyze disinformation related to COVID-19, vaccine hesitancy, and international issues. Research policy solutions to build climate resilience, further equity, and decarbonize the healthcare system. Support the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity at HHS.

Collaborate with two federal agencies to research and evaluate policy options related to healthcare, commercial space, and communications policy. Summarize and brief findings to various stakeholders including federal sponsors.Research price transparency in healthcare and incentivizes for patient behavioral change to support CMS rule-writing.

Bogotá D.C. Area, Colombia

Served as a Senior English Language Assistant and cultural ambassador for the Fulbright program at the Department of State.Worked at Universidad Libre in Bogotá teaching classes, tutorials, and conversation clubs. Supervised and mentored 5 first-year Fulbright English Teaching Assistants. Designed engaging classes and activities to promote English learning and bilingualism in Colombia. Participated in Colombia Bilingue and the Colombian government's goals of post-conflict social development.

Tunja, Boyacá, Colombia

Worked at the Universidad de Boyacá in rural Colombia as an English Teaching Assistant.Taught 15 classes to a variety of levels including continuing education classes for other English professors. Worked with students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds. Created a weekly virtual radio show, "The Exchange", to facilitate cross-cultural communication for students, the local community, and to create an authentic teaching resource.

San Antonio, Tx

Worked with asylum-seeking families in a transitional shelter after they were released from family detention centers.Helped with case management, organized volunteers, and managed the shelter.

San Antonio, Tx

Helped manage constituent relations by facilitating communication between the community and the Congressman. Assisted with casework in regards to Veterans Affairs, immigration, and other concerns. Supported administrative tasks and managed databases.

Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

Directed calls to the office and assisted patients with scheduling.Worked closely with the billing office, office managers, and medical staff.

Master Of Arts In Global Policy Studies

Completing coursework and research in international development, health policy, and Latin America.

Bachelor’S Degree, Economics And Spanish

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Chi Lambda, Social Sorority Trinity Distinguished Representatives Trinity University.