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New York, Ny

New York, New York

Greater New York City Area

•Provided technical assistance to 66 Second Chance Pell sites which include colleges and Department of Corrections (DOC) around the country as part of the Second Chance Pell Experimental Sites Initiative by helping to plan two national convenings, researching best practices in the field of correctional education, and tracking data on all sites to expand access to postsecondary education in prison.•Provided technical assistance to public housing authorities (PHA) as part of the Open Doors to Public Housing initiative by performing literature reviews, reviewing policies and procedures, and preparing materials for PHAs to implement new policies or programs to support formerly incarcerated persons reentry into the community.•Published a blog post on Vera’s website about a Request for Proposals that would increase public housing access for formerly incarcerated people.•Created a detailed reentry guide for people in California to use after leaving prison which provided an overview of the California school system, explained how to transfer credits, reviewed financial aid options, and identified community support groups.•Prepared a memo about national reentry housing models for formerly incarcerated women.•Curated a bi-weekly newsletter sent to all 65 Second Chance Pell sites and DOC partners that included news articles, research publications, job postings, and upcoming events.•Conducted four semi-structured interviews of students who are formerly incarcerated for a Vera publication.•Actively participated in the Race and Justice workgroup.

• Advocated for indigent clients as part of a multidisciplinary defense team consisting of attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and investigators.• Supported reentry efforts for clients in the community or for incarcerated clients who are soon to be released by writing letters to clients in jail, calling clients in the community, or meeting face-to-face; Referred clients to necessary resources such as mental health treatment or organizations that work with formerly incarcerated populations.• Completed 2 extensive bio-psycho-socials of clients and reported results to attorneys.• Performed a literature review of recidivism risk factors for female sex offenders.• Incorporated LGBTQ+ sensitive greetings into every day practice such as greeting clients by their full name and asking for their gender preference as informed by several trainings provided by Legal Aid.

Austin, Texas Area

•Processed reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children, the elderly, and adults with disabilities for the entire state of Texas.•Provided professional assessment and referral services to Texans in need of protection.

8201 S. Congress Austin, Tx 78745

•Completed a comprehensive community health needs assessment in order to identify the health/dietary health needs of food bank clients. This assessment included analyzing and interpreting existing data, conducting my own research through surveys, and developing recommendations for the food bank on how to fill the gaps in health/nutrition services with new health partnerships.•Incorporated client voice through a story banking initiative; Conducted approximately 27 in-depth interviews of food bank clients.•Grant writing experience.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Brought Health Leads program to American University campus. Interviewed and recruited 12 new advocates. Volunteered at Children's National Medical Center to intake clients, create action plans, and research resources in DC area. Created 3 newsletters of DC and MD resources for families at the hospital.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Investigated criminal cases by interviewing witnesses, taking statements, serving subpoenas, writing detailed memos, observing court hearings, and visiting clients in jail. Experience with handling legal documents. Communicated closely with two staff attorneys and one staff investigator.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Tutored students in Introductory Psychology and Criminology Courses.

Austin, Texas Area

Summarized and researched state bills passed in the 2013 Legislative Session in a non-partisan manner.

Bethesda, Md

Assisted researchers on mild traumatic brain injury/post-traumatic stress disorder study. Scored and quality-checked neurocognitive tests.

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Policy

B.A. In Psychology, B.A. In Law And Society