Directs government relations and public partnerships for one of LA’s largest afterschool programs, serving 25,000 children at nearly 200 Title 1 LAUSD elementary schools with an organizational annual budget of more than $35M, including more than 90% public funding. Advocates for funding and policies at the local, state, and federal level to benefit the children, families, and communities served by LA's BEST -- including working with partners on a successful campaign to increase state afterschool funding, resulting in nearly $2B in new funding in 2021.

Managed components of expanded learning initiatives, including communications, advocacy, evaluation, event planning, and fiscal management. Key accomplishments include generating significant fee-for-service revenue, planning and coordinating numerous events, and managing writing and research projects including newsletters, articles, grant proposals, evaluation reports and policy briefs.

Worked in the Government Affairs Division of the Executive Office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson. Primary duties include staffing, monitoring and analyzing legislation, with additional responsibilities for drafting talking points, reports and correspondence. Issue areas include education technology, student health and higher education. Gained experience staffing elected officials, testifying to the legislature, and coordinating events.

Provided support to Reading Centers in seven Title I elementary schools across three school districts in Los Angeles. Responsibilities included recruiting and training volunteers, tutoring students, collecting and analyzing data, providing administrative assistance and conducting research on education and non-profit management.