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Denver, CO, US

Research and development of grant proposals for three emerging Austin nonprofits, securing over $250,000 in multi-year funding. Design and implement robust metrics and data-collection strategies to empower new organizations in effectively managing and utilizing their data. Foster strong relationships with external funders through regular performance.

Responsible for managing the post-award process, including contract negotiation and comprehensive reporting for a variety of grants spanning federal, municipal, county, and private funding sources. Ensure compliance with funder requirements through internal program monitoring and leads external funder reviews by preparing essential documentation..

Performed comprehensive on-site Monitoring Occupancy Review (MOR) of Section 8 project-based federally subsidized contracts across the states of Texas and Arkansas. MOR review included auditing selected tenant files to determine accurate use of HUD funding and compliance with outlined property operations. Additionally, REAC inspection results are followed.

Promoted to Housing Eligibility Specialist II which includes additional responsibility working closely to management. Responsibilities include performing quality control screenings on completed files to ensure correct calculation and rent payment to participating landlords. Evaluate and process movers based on rent estimates, requesting initial.

Started my first full-time position in Austin, TX as a caseworker for over 400 Housing Choice Voucher holders. Conducted approximately 40 in-person annual re-certification appointments monthly to update household income and family composition. Processed interim changes for household income and family composition as needed. Calculated affordability and.

Took part in a year-long Policy Research Project in which the Harris County Sheriffs Office tasked LBJ students with providing a report focused on improving the current experiences of women in custody at the Harris County Jail. I focused on consolidating national research on reentry programming, case management, and needs assessment procedures centered.

Took part in a year-long Policy Research Project through the LBJ School of Public Affairs in which the City of Austin sought to evaluate their return on investment for three local workforce development programs. I performed outreach to approximately 100 graduates from each workforce development program to gather qualitative data on the individual impact of.

Bloomington, Indiana Area

LIFEDesigns, Inc. provides supportive affordable housing and wrap-around services for adults with disabilities in Bloomington, Indiana with the goal to promote self-sufficiency for its clients. I was hired on as a Quality Assurance intern for their Human Rights Committee to improve the efficiency of their behavioral health plan approval practices. I gained.

Manhattan, New York

Created an organizational system for costumes while managing the front desk as a receptionist. Worked on a major project collecting and consolidating on-site information for the company's summer tour throughout Italy.

Master Of Public Affairs

Activities and Societies: RGK Center's Nonprofit Portfolio Program

Master'S Degree, Public Affairs

Bachelor’S Degree, Sociology

Psychology Minor, Certificate in Nonprofit Management

Poverty And Development, Community Engagement

Six week summer study abroad program