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Dallas, Texas, United States

I support the Policy and State Coalition members as we coordinate with partner organizations and Texas legislators to advocate for policies that promote positive student outcomes in Texas.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Working with the Office of Student Recruitment and Global Outreach, I serve as the student point of contact for the Admissions office, conducting tours, coordinating correspondence, and providing a student perspective of life at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.

Dallas, Texas, United States

Through the Education Pioneers Summer Impact Program, I was matched with The Commit Partnership, an education-based nonprofit serving Texas schools. In addition to the professional and leadership development programs administered by Education Pioneers, I worked with Commit’s Policy and State Coalition to innovate data-driven policy solutions to improve student outcomes in Texas. My work included producing policy memos on PK-12 and postsecondary education policy alignment and national school choice programs to support the policy team’s advocacy work in the upcoming legislative session. Additionally, I analyzed campaign finance data for over 500 candidates for state and local officials to inform Commit’s PAC operations.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I worked weekly as a Lead Chef Instructor for Sticky Fingers, which was contracted as an after school enrichment program provider at elementary schools in the Chicago area.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

I represented my college and interacted with prospective students as well as donors, faculty, and alumni.

I directed operations projects as well as accessibility and promotional initiatives.

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

I developed a summer camp for first generation Latinx students, providing college readiness resources, art and cultural identity workshops, and professional guidance.

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Through the George Kaiser Family Foundation in Tulsa, I was placed with Reading Partners to assist with project management and summer tutoring. In this role, I prepared 26 local schools for the upcoming school year, including managing their curriculum materials, creating a database for inventory management, and creating support materials for AmeriCorps partners.

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

I worked summers at this role and managed sales, customer relations, route scheduling, technician management, and training of new employees.

Master'S Degree, Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Co-President of Education Policy Student Association; Committee on Education 2024 Fellow; Graduate Assistant.

Bachelor'S Degree, International Relations; Spanish

Activities and Societies: National Merit Scholar; Blount Scholars Initiative; UA College of Arts and Sciences Ambassadors; International.

Minor In Liberal Arts