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Washington, DC, US

Washington, District Of Columbia

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Boston, MA

Drafted legal briefs, comment letters, and white papers on environmental and public health issues including coastal property rights, agriculture and land use policy, electric vehicle investment programs, and grid modernization.

Cambridge, MA

Beverly, MA

• Taught high school Humanities (English/History/Social Studies) and Creative Writing, middle school Humanities, and Advanced Algebra.
• Co-taught three-week intensive elective course on American politics and government for high school students, including one-week visit to Washington, D.C.
• Co-led three-week foreign exchange trip to Angers, France with 25 ninth-grade students.

Salem, MA

Analyzed and wrote a memo on the policy and political ramifications of proposed legislation affecting Massachusetts judges.

Falls Village, CT

Intensive agricultural fellowship and leadership training program integrating sustainable organic farming, environmental educator training, community building techniques, and Jewish learning.

Arlington, VA

Worked directly with clients and facilitated production and post-production of political and corporate advertisements at a top-tier Democratic campaign media and public relations firm. Managed accounts, produced TV shoots, directed post-production of ads, and wrote scripts for multiple clients at all levels, including Barack Obama for President and a.

Washington, D.C.

Researched policy issues and wrote memos and recommendations based on that research. Directly briefed the congressman on major cybersecurity legislation and foreign governments' cyber capabilities. Also drafted press releases, responded to constituent mail, greeted visitors, and answered phones.

Wrote a monthly column focused on the legislatures in Washington and Boston, offering in-depth analysis of legislation and ballot initiatives affecting the Jewish community and Middle Eastern affairs. Topics included American responses to Iranian nuclear capabilities and physician-assisted suicide on the Massachusetts ballot in 2012. Wrote up to four.

Gloucester, MA

Reported local news on topics including harbor management, public water quality concerns, and sexual harassment. Stories had to be written and submitted accurately and under tight deadlines. Research involved interviewing public officials and private individuals involved with or of interest to the story.

New York, NY

Coordinated with the News department to identify photo-worthy stories. Assigned stories to staff photographers. Provided feedback to photographers. Managed department camera equipment.Took photos for multiple stories each week, including of French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s visit to Columbia, Congressman Charlie Rangel's meeting with constituents, and a.

New York, NY

Researched potential images for stories online and in the magazine’s photo library, and edited photos using Photoshop for selection and pre-production.

Beverly, MA

Wrote and took photos for up to three stories per issue (weekly) on various local topics. Won a New England Newspaper & Press Association award for Environmental Reporting for a story about potential environmental risks to endangered, migratory birds.

J.D., Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Board of Student Advisors, Teaching Assistant (First-Year Legal Research & Writing) Harvard Food Law Society.

B.A., Religion, Environmental Biology

Activities and Societies: Columbia Daily Spectator, Columbia University Photography Society, CU Swing Dance ClubSelected Honors: Dean’s.