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• Leading student-run organization of 60+ writers, editors, and staff members to produce flagship publication of undergraduate legal analysis, blog publication of short-form online content, and podcast interviews with legal experts• Directed recruitment efforts for new BULR staff members, resulting in 61 applicants, a record high and 51.2% increase from the previous fall application cycle• Creator and co-founder of ULR Link, a service that allows undergraduate law reviews to easily share rejected journal submissions with other law reviews to boost author visibility and streamline communication between law reviews

• Led interview and member selection process for 54 new BULR applicants based on critical review of writing sample, editing sample, and resume• Independently supported BULR digital team through frequent meetings with Blog Directors, facilitating coordination between Blog and Podcast teams, and holding all 31 digital team members accountable for upholding responsibilities• Directed initiative to begin publishing submissions from students not attending Brown University in the BULR

• Provided multiple rounds of in-depth content and proofreading notes to maximize clarity, quality of analysis, and legal accuracy for 4 – 6 articles written by BULR staff per semester• Conferenced regularly with BULR staff writers to discuss proposals for blog article topics and for final round of proofreading

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

• Managing $390,000 annual budget for undergraduate class to host events fostering community and tradition among students• Leading preparations for Senior Week, Brown’s $200,000 annual program of 16 events for graduating seniors in the week before Commencement• Navigating Brown’s complex financial and logistical protocols required for event registration, event operations requests, contract and vendor management, and budgeting for large-scale campus events• Supervising activities of CCB’s 24 elected members to ensure cohesion and effective event planning within class boards

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

• Assisted Class President with event planning process for activities including tote bag decorating, campus-wide scavenger hunt, and matchmaking event for Brown juniors• Coordinated annual Winter Festival, requiring preparation and partnership with 16 student organizations to host holiday event with attendance of 800+ undergraduates• Spearheaded extensive revisions to CCB Constitution to standardize procedure for publishing political statements

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

• Co-authored report on stagnation of reimbursement rates for behavioral healthcare services in Rhode Island based on original statistical analysis of RI’s All-Payer Claims Database from 2016 – 2021• Drafted original policy analysis assessing the current state of mental health services in RI schools and their relationship to the “school-to-prison pipeline”• Presented findings about shortcomings in mental health resources at high school and collegiate level to community leaders in Rhode Island, including Brown University professors and the Mental Health Institute of Rhode Island

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

• Selected as inaugural undergraduate fellow for highly selective program (3.7% acceptance rate) to conduct research in the John Hay Library’s Anne S.K. Military & Society Collection, the foremost American collection of material devoted to the history and iconography of soldiers• Conducted 60+ hours of archival research in John Hay Library’s Special Collections Room, with particular focus on Brown’s World War I & II Correspondence Collections, Veterans College papers, and 20th-century presidential papers• Presented findings on Brown University’s evolving role as a nationality and identity for students during World Wars I & II• Drafted collection of short stories to expand on historical themes and recurring characters identified during research

Hanover, New Hampshire, United States

• Mobilized 110 volunteers to boost voter turnout at Dartmouth College and the wider Grafton County area by 6.2% when compared with 2018 turnout, bucking nationwide trend of 3.0% decrease in voter turnout• Exceeded weekly voter outreach goals through phone banking, door to door canvassing, and tabling on Dartmouth’s campus• Led weekly onboarding sessions to familiarize new volunteers with effective outreach strategies and train them for best practices during Get Out The Vote• Coordinated with local officials to organize speaking events that increased visibility of down-ballot candidates

• Coached prospective college students during essay-writing process, from outlining to revisions• Focused on “preserving authenticity” in students’ writing by creating a welcoming environment that would encourage the sharing of personal and introspective narratives• Successfully helped students gain acceptance to Cornell University, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and Northeastern University

Canton, Connecticut, United States

Bachelor'S Degree, History, Senior

Activities and Societies: President of 2025 Class Coordinating Board, Editor-in-Chief of Brown Undergraduate Law Review, Analyst for Brown.

Education record

4.81 GPA Valedictorian