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New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

After working with the Research Institute for the Study of Language in Urban Society (RISLUS) team as a research assistant, I now work with the RISLUS team to support administrators of the Multilingual Literacy SIFE Screener (MLS). The MLS test evaluates newcomer students in New York State on literacy, math and vocabulary in their home language. My role is to answer technical questions from teachers and test proctors, identify and coordinate quality control fixes and develop teacher-facing materials.

New York, United States

I am working with the Research Institute for the Study of Language in Urban Society (RISLUS) team to track and document internal processes, through their annual reports and project management platform. Together we have updated the RISLUS and Second Language Acquisition Lab (SLAL) websites. Using my research of their project development, I have drafted and edited content for their websites. Part of my work is testing their Multilingual Literacy SIFE Screener (MLS) student literacy tests for quality control.

Fort Morgan, Co

I worked as a reporter for the The Fort Morgan Times, a daily newspaper, the Brush News-Tribune, a weekly newspaper, and for a weekly 'Brush Beet' paper highlighting a Brush resident with a one to two thousand word article on their life in the city.Technically, my 'beat' included the city and county government in Morgan County, local business, health and agriculture, among others. However, my work covered whatever happened in the county, from the appearance of a gaggle of geese at a local pond to a high school athlete signing onto a prestigious university. I wrote one to two articles a day, on a slow day, for our six-days-a-week news. Later during my time with the paper, I began regularly editing and building several newspapers per week.This position was a lesson in developing sources, understanding the workings of city and county government and asking questions about what is 'newsworthy' for Morgan County. I've learned to prioritize my work for our tight daily deadlines, to ask questions of everyone - from the mayor to surveyor - and to process complex information into straightforward, relatable articles.

Greater Boston Area

I managed the front desk at Ferriter Scobbo & Rodophele, PC for almost two months as a temporary placement. I connected to F, S & R through Beacon Hill Staffing.At the front desk, I managed the phone lines, directed visitors and callers to the appropriate staff member and organized files, among other administrative tasks. I also took on the task of summarizing and labelling hundreds of saved email communications, as part of their existing communication records system. Though I only worked there for a couple of months, I got to know the office and fellow staff well. As I adopted their system quickly, I received positive feedback that I helped ease their transition as they sought out a long-term front desk staff person.

New Delhi Area, India

Through the AIF Clinton Fellowship program, I spent ten months filming and telling the stories of fair trade across India. After several weeks of training with fair trade media organization Fair Trade Connection, I had my first site visit at Literacy India, a Fair Trade Organization (FTO) based in Gurgaon, Haryana, south of Delhi. At each site, all members of Fair Trade Forum - India, I interviewed artisans, managers, and founders, photograph and film through the FTO. Following each visit, I edited the content and create visual marketing material for the organization, including photos, short videos, and case studies. I collaborated with five of our member organizations, where I conducted 47 interviews, produced 28 marketing videos, and shot and edited more than 300 photographs. To hear more about my experience, check out my pieces on the AIF Fellowship blog below.

-Create audiovisual and written content for media organization through the George Washington University, focused on stories of environmental innovation, change, and justice-Interviewed government officials, fellow students, and everyday students about their connections to climate change and the environment-Awarded Finalist for 'Innovator' category for Planet Forward's 2017 Storyfest Conference

The Hague Area, Netherlands

-Create and analyze results of survey to evaluate effectiveness and usability of internal and external court databases- Collaborate to propose and develop social media campaign- Draft press releases and publicize news items through social media accounts, alongside monitoring of social media interaction and activity -Track and gather relevant news items and distribute through tribunal-wide daily newsletter and bi-weekly regional briefings

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Researched and presented science and math education standards and Environmental Literacy Plans throughout the United States and its territories-Evaluated online resources available to environmental education students and educators-Acquired contact and background information of 300 environmental organizations and institutions -Designed and edited flyers to disseminate environmental stewardship grant and resource information

Sarajevo, Bosnia And Herzegovina

-Composed more than 75 daily news briefs and several blog posts on crime and corruption in southeastern Europe, published on the website and by the Global Investigative Journalism Network -Corresponded with prosecutors’ offices, organizations, and institutions throughout the region in pursuit of newsworthy updates-Promoted features and engaged with regional partners through OCCRP's Facebook and Twitter accounts-Compiled articles in which OCCRP is referenced for organizational database

Greater Boston Area

-Analyzed and drafted comments on local and international carbon pricing policy-Conducted daily social media outreach through Instagram, Facebook and Twitter-Engaged member businesses via phone and email -Edited briefing material on sustainable business practices

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

-Drafted briefing notes, factsheets, and press releases on Cambodian freedom of expression-Edited documents translated from Khmer to English to prepare for public release-Researched international defamation laws, media regulation and cyber legislation-Evaluated, edited and completed international donor applications

Boston, Ma

-Conducted alumni outreach and update accurate alumni records-Fundraised over $12,500 for Northeastern University

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And International Affairs

Activities and Societies: University Scholars Program, Study Abroad Ambassador, Honors Mentor, NU Circle K Vice President of Service

Education record

Activities and Societies: Mustang Messenger, Drama Club, Medway Micro-finance Club