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Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

Responsible for providing guidance on compliance of - and city-wide trainings on the Providence Code of Ethics, Access to Public Records Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Develop educational trainings and resources for city officials and employees on municipal ethics.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Lead the vision and implementation of Mayor Jorge O. Elorza’s priorities on immigration, education, and restorative justice. Alongside the Chief of Policy, managed the day-to-day operations of the policy department's four (4) person staff.

Rhode Island, United States

• House Committee:
• Judiciary Committee, Member (2021-Present)
• State Government and Elections Committee, Member (2021-2022)National Conference of State Legislatures:
• Vice-Chair of the Law, Criminal Justice, and Public Safety Standing Committee (2024)
• Opioid Policy Fellow (2022)

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

The Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Network (TILN) fellowship is an empowering program for young diverse elected leaders, with select civil society and business leaders, who collaborate, peer mentor, and educate each other in working to advance inclusive policies and strengthen social cohesion. The program also features dedicated coaches and partners. The.

Rhode Island

A nonpartisan center for leadership and intellectual growth, Rodel helps America’s most promising leaders reach their full potential as public servants, deepen their commitment to democracy and the rule of law, and work together to address some of our nation’s most important domestic and international challenges. The institute’s programs convene diverse.

Central Falls, RI

Provided strategic analysis for the creation of a Policy & Advocacy Department and developed systems for the organization to increase its role in legislative affairs at the state level including research, providing testimony, and making recommendations on specific bills. Worked with adults and youth in the Blackstone Valley to shape legislative priorities.

Boston, MA

Developed factual and legal premises for motions and briefs including Motion to Reopen Removal Proceedings and Provisional Waivers. Researched case law and drafted an appellate brief before the Massachusetts Court of Appeals relating to a denial of a motion for special findings of facts and rulings of law concerning a case of neglect and abandonment of a.

Boston, MA

Supported a four-attorney firm specializing in Family Law and Immigration Law with drafting filings, motions and briefs for relief before the Boston Immigration Court, U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Offices, and Family Courts.

Boston, MA

Boston, MA

Providence, RI

Supported a three-attorney firm conducted extensive legal and country condition research, as well as conducted substantial client interviews in support of claims for immigration relief.

Juris Doctorate, 3.0

Activities and Societies: President Anna E. Hirsch Award 2018, Charles Hamilton Houston Honor Society Recipient 2017; Dean’s List Fall.

Bachelors Of Arts, Double Major In Justice Studies And Sociology, Cum Laude, 3.33

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Honors Society, 2012 -2013

Associate Of Arts - Aa, General Studies