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New York, New York, United States

Reimagine how to increase civic engagement by underserved women during time of organizational culture change for 110-year-old nonprofit. Serve as thought partner and strategic advisor to President/CEO, including developing and operationalizing a strategic plan. Actively participate in fundraising efforts. Lead multifaceted partnership with WNBA's NY Liberty to encourage voting in support of reproductive justice. Forge first of its kind partnership to bring civic leadership training to staff and clients of the nation's oldest settlement house.

New York, United States

Represent plaintiffs in high-profile employment discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual assault cases. Serve as thought leader on responses to gender-based violence and discrimination with the press and in public forums.

New York, Ny

Recruited and led diverse team of 30 senior-level attorneys tasked with breaking down inter-agency silos. Collaborated with executive leadership across dozens of agencies. Drove team's crisis response to COVID-19 pandemic: designed and implemented process to vet 80,000+ volunteer medical professionals, conducted high-profile investigations into alleged violations of COVID-19 protocols, and helped launch first-in-the-nation telehealth group therapy for those affected by pandemic. Established multi-agency Racial Equity Working Group: instituted implicit bias training, convened racial equity speaker series, and drafted proposal to promote racial equity across state programs and services.

Brooklyn, New York

Pioneered innovative investigative strategies by leveraging cyber investigative tools, partnerships with the private sector and money laundering statutes. Co-chaired Brooklyn Human Trafficking Task Force, funded with $600,000 grant from the United States Department of Justice and comprised of 35 federal, state and local law enforcement partners and non-governmental agencies. Awarded 2017 Citizens Legacy Award from Homeland Security Investigations for anti-trafficking leadership. Drafted anti-trafficking legislation and successfully advocated with elected officials for its passage. In-demand speaker here and abroad, and frequent collaborator with artists working to end trafficking.

Brooklyn, New York

Prosecuted police misconduct and hate crimes as founding member of innovative unit.

New York, New York

Built country's first police misconduct prosecution unit housed in a civilian oversight agency from pilot project to historic permanent unit. More than doubled the rate at which NYPD officers were found guilty of police misconduct at administrative trials. Worked closely with board members appointed by the Mayor of New York, the New York City Council and the NYPD. Promoted twice in two years to positions of increasing responsibility.

Brooklyn, New York

New York, New York

Served as the founding Director of Legal Services for the country's largest LGBTQ crime victim agency. Successfully represented civil rights protestors denied HIV medication while in police custody, leading to a change in NYPD policy.

New York, New York

Westbury, Ny

Chief executive of local Democratic party organization.

Hicksville, Ny

Managed congressional campaign in hotly contested race.

J.D.

Activities and Societies: Hinton Moot Court champion, University of Chicago Legal Forum staff member.

B.A., International Relations, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior, founding member of Tufts Black Theater Company.

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