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New York City Metropolitan Area

Kreindler & Kreindler LLP is a leading law firm representing victims of the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001. ❑ Manage approximately 250+ claims as part of the firm’s 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund claims division.❑ Translate and coordinate client meetings for attorneys with “Spanish only” clients.❑ Request documents for employment verification, insurance/medical records, and confirmation of residence.❑ Interview witnesses for affidavits to build strong claims for clients.❑ Maintain regular contact with clients in order to inform and update them on their claim status.❑ Assist in training and mentoring new paralegals.

New York, United States

❑ Conducted research on advocacy for gun control historically in New York for an op-ed leading up to the June 2022 decision on the Supreme Court case, New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen.

New York, United States

Grupo Quisqueyano is a student organization at Columbia University that represents Dominican students, heritage and culture on both Columbia University's and Barnard College's campuses and in the broader New York City community.❑ Coordinated weekly seminars on the Dominican identity ranging from colorism to immigration’s impact on culture.❑ Co-chair of the committee for the National Dominican Students Conference (NDSC) in 2019.❑ Managed social media and outreach, answering emails sent to the board, and keeping track of dates for group programs and outreach events.❑ Created posters and promo materials for event to post on social media to advertise future programming.

Greater New York City Area

Summer Search is a non-profit organization that provides high school students with mentoring and summer experiential learning opportunities, in addition to individualized college & post-secondary advising, and career supports.❑ Chosen to participate in a 24 day Southwest Rafting & Mountaineering course in order to develop my leadership skills, independence, and promote environmental consciousness.

New York, United States

Carmen De La Rosa is an active Member of the New York City Council, elected in 2022, becoming the first Dominican woman elected to represent District 10 at City Hall.❑ Planned and executed voter engagement strategies targeting social media platforms.❑ Conducted research on gentrification, institutional racism, and workers’ rights, among other issues, to assist with developing a progressive platform for Carmen De La Rosa’s campaign for New York City Council.❑ Assisted in canvassing for Carmen De La Rosa's campaign by handing out flyers, door knocking, and phone banking throughout the primary election.

Bronx, New York, United States

The Bronx Defenders provides innovative, holistic, and client-centered criminal defense, family defense, civil legal services, social work support and advocacy to indigent people of the Bronx.❑ Conducted legal research to aid in advocacy for clients facing deportation.❑ Coordinated between clients and attorneys for case updates, translations, and interviews.

Palestinian Territory

The Ramallah Friends School is a Pre-Kindergarten through 12, co-educational Quaker school in Ramallah that hosts the I Know I Can (IKIC) summer youth camp.❑ Co-created and implemented a creative arts curriculum for 24 middle school students.❑ Attended trips and community talks for an immersion in the social/political climate of the region.

New York, New York

The National Dominican Student Conference is a student-led, worldwide event dedicated to empowering and celebrating our community and the Dominican Diaspora.❑ Co-chair for the organizing committee, reaching out to various influencers and organizations to facilitate cultural workshops during the 3 day long event.

Greater New York City Area

buildOn is a global nonprofit organization that runs youth service after school programs in the United States high schools and builds schools in economically emerging countries.❑ Served hot meals at the Holy Tabernacle Soup Kitchen.❑ Acted as a “Big Brother” to disabled children at Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN).❑ Performed manual labor and served as a speaker during a two-week long service trip to Senegal in 2017.

Greater New York City Area

Kenneth Gilbert law is a New York Based law firm, providing legal representation in criminal, family and civil litigations.Internship duties included, but were not limited to:❑ organizing case files.❑ analyzing and summarizing 2-4 weekly cases for the firm.❑ communicating with clients, district attorneys, and others for case updates and meetings.❑ interviewing clients and witnesses for potential legal aid.

Greater New York City Area

Futures and Options is a nonprofit in New York City that connects high school students to paid, mentored internships and career development opportunities.

Colorado

Colorado Outward Bound School is a non-profit organization and is part of an international network of Outward Bound schools that offers character-building outdoor excursions in ice climbing, backpacking, snowboarding, mountaineering, white water rafting, an more.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science

High School Diploma