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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

Performed high-level fiscal and policy analysis and presented recommendations to the Governor to inform the annual Governor's Budget submission. Collaborated with the Governor's office and Executive departmental staff to refine proposals and troubleshoot emerging issues. Ensured the quality of the department's budget submission through technical analysis of budget schedules and data entry in state accounting applications (Performance Budgeting and CORE). Led the supplemental and passback process for the Department of Early Childhood and Office of Information Technology. Developed expertise in the areas of early childhood policy, including Colorado's Universal Preschool Program, and information technology, including the coordination of IT Capital project requests.

Sacramento, California, United States

Conducted high-level fiscal and policy analysis, formulated recommendations and collaborated with executive staff at the Department of Health Care Services and the Governor's Office to inform the annual Governor's Budget for Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid Program, which serves over one-third of all Californians; defended the Governor's proposed budget and associated policy changes in public hearings in legislative budget committees and negotiated the final enacted budget with legislative staff; advised departmental staff on the completion of various state-level accounting and fiscal requirements; and coordinated the completion of internal deliverables for the team of analysts sharing the Medi-Cal assignment. Policy areas: managed care, adult benefits and eligibility, women's issues, and provider rates

Sacramento, California, United States

Conducted nonpartisan research for Senate offices and committee staff; researched and prepared confidential reports; identified and monitored emerging issues in my policy areas; wrote and prepared analyses for the Senate Rules Committee to inform confirmation of Governor's appointees to state agencies; tracked and communicated federal policy and budgetary developments affecting California to Senate staffPolicy areas: public health, developmental services, aging and long-term care, and disabilities and rehabilitation

Davis, Ca

Graded student assignments for class sizes from 30-80, assisted students with course assignments during regularly scheduled office hours, met with the Professor to assess course goals and grading requirements, and taught class sessions when necessary. Courses included:o POL 108 – Public Sector Policy (Winter 2017)o POL 104 – California Politics (Fall 2016)o POL 195 – California Policy Seminar at UCCS (Summer 2016)o POL 162 – Elections and Voting Behavior (Spring 2016)o POL 4 – Introduction to Political Theory (Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Fall 2019, Winter 2020)o POL 168 – Chicano Politics (Summer Session 1, 2015)o POL 118C – Contemporary Political Thought (Spring, 2015)o POL 113 – American Political Thought (Winter, 2015)

Researched and wrote a confidential report in response to an inquiry by a California Senator on housing for Californians with developmental disabilities. Communicated with and interviewed key stakeholders for the purposes of information gathering. Attended relevant legislative committee meetings and tracked legislation. Also assisted Policy Consultants in the office with their research projects as needed.

Sacramento, California Area

Coordinated the weekly speaker series and occasional special events, such as the Capitol Insights series and Workshops, on topics pertinent to the capitol community in Sacramento. Communicated with the UC campuses and various departments to invite speakers, prepare presentations, and edit policy briefs meant to concisely summarize the speaker’s main findings. Advertised and organized the annual Emerging Scholars Award for Excellence in Research and Public Policy, recognizing outstanding graduate students whose research has a direct impact on public policy.

Sacramento, California Area

Assisted the research section in the development of measures to track racial disparities in the provision of services. Facilitated in data management and analysis used for compiling reports on the population served by the department. Developed various deliverables for use in communicating the research section’s findings to the public.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Political Science And Government

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Economics, And Philosophy