MEF Associates is a small social policy research firm specializing in rigorous research and analysis to shape the design and implementation of social programs.

1 in 68: Autism Spectrum Disorders is a student-run course on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through the Department of Psychology at UC Berkeley.Duties include:- Developing a syllabus and semester-long lesson plan under the guidance of Dr. Stephen Hinshaw - Instructing over 25 students on a range of topics related to ASD, including neurobiological backgrounds, employment outcomes, and family care practices- Coordinating with guest speakers to hear from an array of knowledgeable scholars on their experience and research related to ASD

Spectrum: Autism at Cal aims to spread awareness of autism throughout the Berkeley community. We work to build a more inclusive, respectful, and understanding environment throughout the local and campus community.Duties include:- Organizing a team of facilitators and communicating with the Psychology department to run a student-led course on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)- Overseeing marketing and branding for Spectrum: Autism at Cal - Assisting with fundraising for the Annual 5K to raise over $15,000 for local non-profits such as E-Soccer and S.N.A.P.

The Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP) at UC Berkeley involves Berkeley undergraduates more deeply in the research life of the University. The Program provides opportunities to work with faculty on cutting edge research projects. Duties included:- Assisted Michael Rosenblum in his research under Dr. Dana Carney on status, political correctness, and workplace burnout- Designed study conditions and questions on Qualtrics and assisted with data cleaning to aid the process of data analysis- Ran multiple studies in the B-Lab in Haas School of Business

Berkeley United in Literacy Development (BUILD) is one of the largest reading programs in the East Bay, with 215 UC Berkeley student mentors providing one-to-one literacy support to 850 youth at 20 locations in Oakland and Berkeley. Duties as a director included:- Supervised a team of mentors to work with over 30 elementary school students enrolled in a summer recreation center program- Facilitated literacy games and workshops with groups of 5-10 students at a time to promote their relationship with reading and improve their skill levels and confidence- Mentored three elementary school students in the academic year to boost their confidence and enjoyment of reading

Critical Theory in Education explores the United States education system through race, class, and power dynamics. We implore students to be critical of their background and experiences in roles they may take. Duties included:- Collaborated with a team of course assistants to design and implement interactive lesson plans to engage students in critical discussions surrounding the current United States education system- Graded and gave detailed feedback on students’ work to improve their writing and understanding of course material