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Washington D.C. Metro Area

Synthesized research on federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks governing commercial dog breeding practices and drafted position papers. Developed and maintained effective relationships with the pet industry, non-profit organizations, government agencies, public research universities, and other stakeholders. Developed and maintained broad knowledge, as well as subject matter expertise, of the science, policies, and politics of commercial dog breeding.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Analyzed case law involving National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) challenges to USFS decisions, to assist with development of a litigation strategy. Analyzed draft legislation that would modify the application of NEPA, the Endangered Species Act, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act to USFS activities. Read and summarized Circuit Court decisions for inclusion in the USFS's Litigation Weekly Newsletter. Attended weekly meetings to brief the Forest Chiefs on the progress of new and ongoing litigation.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Reviewed Information Collection Requests from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), United States Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), and United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure compliance under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Corresponded with employees from USDA, VA, and HHS to ensure oversight of compliance. Aided in the review of VA regulations under Executive Order 12866.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Reviewed investigative reports collected by the Investigative and Enforcement Services for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and prepared a draft complaint in an administrative proceeding relating to violations of the Animal Welfare Act. Helped prepare exhibits for trial.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Drafted a comment in response to the USDA' s Thresholds for De Minimis Activity and Exemptions from Licensing under the Animal Welfare Act Rule. Attended federal legislative and agency meetings and hearings. Corresponded with congressional staffers from the Animal Protection Caucus to ensure that members were updated on all legislative issues pertaining to animal welfare.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Tracked animal agricultural projects financed by the International Finance Corporation, European Investment Bank, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, so Humane Society International could lobby the European Union Parliament to establish animal welfare standards for these projects. Researched and corresponded with egg suppliers and agricultural ministries in Dominican Republic, Peru, and Venezuela for Sodexo, so that Sodexo could fulfill its commitment to source only cage-free eggs by 2025.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Drafted a grant proposal to the Freeman Foundation securing $20,000 in funding for the South Carolina Gay¬ Straight Alliance Network (SCGSAN). Expanded SCGSAN student chapters from ten gay-straight alliances to forty-three, to lay a foundation for the Safe Schools program. Conducted bi-monthly statewide site-visits on academic campuses to meet with student leaders and school officials to assist in establishing and maintaining alliances in their schools. Organized annual statewide safe schools' summits.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Screened, reviewed, researched, and responded to requests for legal assistance relating to a broad spectrum of civil liberties and constitutional law issues. Coordinated social justice outreach initiatives pertaining to LGBT Equality, Racial Justice, Immigrant's Rights, Voting Rights, and Prisoners' Rights.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Animal Protection & Environmental Law

Activities and Societies: Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law (Vol. 26 Publication Editor); Animal Legal Defense Fund Advancement.

Bachelor'S Degree, Government, World Politics Concentration

Activities and Societies: Women’s Soccer Team Member (Division 1 Southern Conference); The Nature Conservancy Marine Restoration Project.

Urban Sustainable Development, Mediterranean Politics, And Politics Of The European Union.

High School