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Memphis, Tennessee, United States

District Of Columbia, United States

+ Through a consultancy project, I worked with A Step Ahead Chattanooga (ASAC) to overcome barriers that limit access to sexual health resources in rural communities+ Developed and presented six best practices used to expand the non-profits capabilities and outreach+ Researched and drafted needs-based assessment to survey health needs within rural communities

Sewanee, Tennessee, United States

+ Maintain community relationships to track organizational progress in achieving identified goals+ Support grant allocation process and impact reporting through administrative organization+ Manage, organize, and research relevant data for grant application processes

Sewanee, Tennessee, United States

+ Implemented an initiative to close the resource gap on campus that provided over $19,500 worth of emergency contraception for students with financial need+ Trained as a peer supporter to help students in mental health crises+ Work closely with the Title IX coordinator to identify potential threats on campus and support the affected parties

Sewanee, Tennessee, United States

Politics Major, Spanish Minor, and pursuing a Certificate of Civic and Global Leadership

Sewanee, Tennessee, United States

+ Established three bylaws that incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the chapter's charter and responsibilities of all executive members+ Set DEI goals for executive members and supported their efforts to achieve their respective goals+ Created five values for members to follow and facilitated dialogue on how they can live out these values

+ Hosted transcribe-a-thons where participants collaborate to transcribe the names of inmates who passed away in one of the South’s most prolific convict-leasing programs+ Serve as an advocate to those whose names were forgotten to connect them to their ancestry+ Engage students and community members in conversations about our history of injustices

District Of Columbia, United States

+ Collaborated with organizations and clients to execute a seamless, memorable, and impactful event experience

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

+ Raised over $24,000 by contacting 30 companies for donations to support incoming refugees+ Worked closely with the director of development to plan an annual fundraising dinner+ Created the theme, programming, and PR packages for the virtual dinner+ Collected raffle prizes that generated an additional $2,000 in donations to support NICE’s mission

Education record

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honorary.

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