- Created and led development of the Child Welfare Youth Representation Bias Test & Child Welfare Parent Representation Bias Test- Provide support to strategic and content documents developed by the ABA Family Justice Initiative relating to anti-racism and appellate toolkits and resources- Partner with ABA senior staff to develop strategies on supporting TA for state and jurisdiction child welfare law offices

- Supported federal offices directly including Head Start, Food & Drug Administration, OCCHE and OASH with change management around equity, prevention, and engaging lived experience- Provided direct support and capacity building to ASPE and Mathematica staff to empower a programmatic shift from a staff-led model to a lived experience led model (within six months)- Developed a coaching model for 30 lived expert consultants to deliver impactful and effective TA- Served as the lead… Show more - Supported federal offices directly including Head Start, Food & Drug Administration, OCCHE and OASH with change management around equity, prevention, and engaging lived experience- Provided direct support and capacity building to ASPE and Mathematica staff to empower a programmatic shift from a staff-led model to a lived experience led model (within six months)- Developed a coaching model for 30 lived expert consultants to deliver impactful and effective TA- Served as the lead writer to a logic model on lived experience expert partners and co-writer for ETAC’s logic model at-large- Developed tools including ETAC’s core components of effective TA and their first annual lived experience engagement report - Supported development of documents such as the lived experience engagement tipsheet for government staff/contractors and a revised screening tool to assess TA requests - Supported the development of agendas and slides for monthly lived expert partner meetings - Facilitated monthly lived expert partner meetings and trained other consultants in facilitation best practices - Presented at ACF/OPRE Research and Evaluation Conference around equity assessment usage and implementation - Supported a plethora of TA screening calls for requests from HHS offices- Informed budgetary decisions including TA engagements at-large, as well as lived expert engagement Show less

- Project managed a team of eight lived experts and engaged staff to develop grant deliverables for the Exercise Your Rights project- Served as lead writer to Exercise Your Rights guide, interactive journal, and tipsheet- Published in Guardian twice for articles on youth rights and equity- Contributed heavily to lived experience tipsheet- Developed video with the American Bar Association on authentic engagement - Presented in conference alongside NACC cohort - Developed… Show more - Project managed a team of eight lived experts and engaged staff to develop grant deliverables for the Exercise Your Rights project- Served as lead writer to Exercise Your Rights guide, interactive journal, and tipsheet- Published in Guardian twice for articles on youth rights and equity- Contributed heavily to lived experience tipsheet- Developed video with the American Bar Association on authentic engagement - Presented in conference alongside NACC cohort - Developed recommendations webinar and presented - Published in the Children’s Law Office Guidebook as an author for the chapter on communications - Presented in the Race Equity Series: “How Redefining Neglect Can Shift Outcomes for Children and Families”- Presented with Executive Director around youth rights at the Beau Biden Foundation conference- Served as project manager and communications lead for the Exercise Your Rights project- Served as an abstract reviewer for 2023 conference- Helped inform ED speech for 2023 conference - Served on training and policy teams Show less

- Serve as the Project Manager to six jurisdictional brief services and intensive projects, including the development of agency-wide equity-based frameworks- Served as project manager as for engagement of over 40 FTE (including executive leadership) and 10 SMEs to develop a second edition of the Tailored Services Capacity Building Practice Model, updated to include Race Equity, Lived Experience and Expertise, CQI/evaluation findings from the Center fidelity study, and workstream areas… Show more - Serve as the Project Manager to six jurisdictional brief services and intensive projects, including the development of agency-wide equity-based frameworks- Served as project manager as for engagement of over 40 FTE (including executive leadership) and 10 SMEs to develop a second edition of the Tailored Services Capacity Building Practice Model, updated to include Race Equity, Lived Experience and Expertise, CQI/evaluation findings from the Center fidelity study, and workstream areas (FFPSA/Prevention, Workforce, CFSR). - Developing a department-wide CQI system to define and manage workflow from Liaisons and management to coordination and support staff regarding project management, project coordination, and administrative assistance. - Develop Gantt charts and project management outlines for jurisdictions based on approved Children’s Bureau workplans.- Offer project coordination and administrative assistance through the development of virtual engagement strategies, resource consultations, data entry, and interactive tailored virtual templates and tools for projects across regions.- Serve as a project lead and partner for interdepartmental collaborations, which include committee appointments related to Infrastructure, Technology, Evaluation, Racial Equity (Tailored Services co-lead), as well as the development of Center-wide products (i.e., virtual engagement toolkit, articles focusing on jurisdictional projects, and knowledge management resources for consultants).- Developed communications tools and processes including AP articles on state agencies, the development of topical tipsheets, and communications/production guidance on facilitating the Child Welfare Virtual Expo and child welfare conferences. Show less

-Offering technical assistance for strategic planning and capacity building efforts in child welfare for the Department of Health and Human Services and the Children’s Bureau through statistical analysis, assessing qualitative and quantitative data, and communicating through my personal advocacy experience.-Consulting on various training projects including webinars, evaluation events, and summits, and conference calls with federal stakeholders.

- Managed deliverables and reporting for a philanthropic grant which expands access for mental health services in youth peer support. Tasks included tracking quantitative data from stakeholder engagement surveys, drafting monthly reports and a final report, software management, and coordinating focus groups.- Spearheaded the “start-to-finish” product development process for three agency-serving DEI tools including a CQI assessment for hiring practices and barriers, an updated comprehensive… Show more - Managed deliverables and reporting for a philanthropic grant which expands access for mental health services in youth peer support. Tasks included tracking quantitative data from stakeholder engagement surveys, drafting monthly reports and a final report, software management, and coordinating focus groups.- Spearheaded the “start-to-finish” product development process for three agency-serving DEI tools including a CQI assessment for hiring practices and barriers, an updated comprehensive shared language glossary, and a training curriculum tool centered on equity for youth engagement in mental health systems. - Oversaw a budget to stipend and engage over 20 BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth with lived experience in the mental health system to inform the organization’s internal product development process. Show less

- Coached and managed a group of interns to create an expansive database of over 500 local and national resources.- Developed a digital marketing portfolio as well as content/strategies to exceed Key Performance Indicators to increase social media by over 180%. - Provided support in organizational development through donor research, media/communications strategy building, and writing grants.

-Assisted with the production of “Meet the Press” and “MTP Daily” through guest and audience greeting, control room assistance, electronic journalism transcription, and social media outreach.-Developed research packets on various Democratic presidential candidates, and Congressional members, as well as policies on foreign and domestic affairs, gun control, climate change, and the 2020 race.

-Written and published over 170 AP-style public affairs and current events articles for the website’s left-leaning vertical audience on topics, including the 2020 presidential election, the Trump administration, and Democratic policies.-Managed the success and engagement of stories through interpersonal communication with other site writers, SEO management, google analytics, and various storytelling software.-Conducted political and legislative research and fact-checks to assure the… Show more -Written and published over 170 AP-style public affairs and current events articles for the website’s left-leaning vertical audience on topics, including the 2020 presidential election, the Trump administration, and Democratic policies.-Managed the success and engagement of stories through interpersonal communication with other site writers, SEO management, google analytics, and various storytelling software.-Conducted political and legislative research and fact-checks to assure the publication of honest and transparent news articles. Show less

-Developed a comprehensive new media database with over three thousand public and educational media television and radio stations nationwide with a national college/community media engagement marketing strategy.-Provided C-SPAN 1, C-SPAN 2, and C-SPAN 3 programming to national and local news outlets to generate press coverage on topics including presidential speeches, Supreme Court confirmation, congressional debates, and midterm elections.-Visited schools, colleges, book festivals… Show more -Developed a comprehensive new media database with over three thousand public and educational media television and radio stations nationwide with a national college/community media engagement marketing strategy.-Provided C-SPAN 1, C-SPAN 2, and C-SPAN 3 programming to national and local news outlets to generate press coverage on topics including presidential speeches, Supreme Court confirmation, congressional debates, and midterm elections.-Visited schools, colleges, book festivals, conferences, and nationwide public events to inform students and community members on education and politics. Show less

-Wrote news and features articles and created a storytelling action plan for the department to target key stories about students, faculty, and staff. Stories include intersex advocacy, food stability and health, student organizations, cultural diversity, politics, and international non-profits. -Collaborated on special development projects with the college communications committees and the school newspaper.

-Facilitated the development and drafting for the first-ever organizational strategic plan with a mission, vision, values, strategic business goals and researched impact strategies managing a process of 8 PTE, 2 FTE, and over 40 community members in stakeholder engagement.-Revived and led the local appreciation program consisting of over one-hundred different interviews and public service announcements with non-profit organizations, local businesses, and student clubs; while raising over… Show more -Facilitated the development and drafting for the first-ever organizational strategic plan with a mission, vision, values, strategic business goals and researched impact strategies managing a process of 8 PTE, 2 FTE, and over 40 community members in stakeholder engagement.-Revived and led the local appreciation program consisting of over one-hundred different interviews and public service announcements with non-profit organizations, local businesses, and student clubs; while raising over $20,000 through campaigns. -Directed efforts in promotions and outreach through tracking web analytics, social media outreach and management, event coordination, website creation, and college/community networking. Show less

-Facilitated national summer conferences and camps for foster youth and child welfare professionals, including: National Independent Living Program and Adoption conferences, Oregon Teen Camp, Idaho Teen Camp, Montana Youth Conference, and various panels. -Participated in over 25 outreach and development meetings about families and children to policy stakeholders, professionals, and youth.-Worked in an office with other interns to execute duties including website blog writing/research… Show more -Facilitated national summer conferences and camps for foster youth and child welfare professionals, including: National Independent Living Program and Adoption conferences, Oregon Teen Camp, Idaho Teen Camp, Montana Youth Conference, and various panels. -Participated in over 25 outreach and development meetings about families and children to policy stakeholders, professionals, and youth.-Worked in an office with other interns to execute duties including website blog writing/research, business donation outreach, workshop curriculum development, and advisory board assembly. Show less

-Assisted in developing legislation/policy on juvenile justice, ILP services, adoption and sibling rights, education, and sexual health.-Revived and led a local chapter of youth, while teaching monthly workshops on legislative and policy processes, youth advocacy, strategic sharing, relationship building, personal branding, non-verbal communication, LGBTQ rights, and the foster care bill of rights.

-Attended over forty meetings at the California state legislature and the Department of Social Services to advocate for the implementation of over a dozen statewide and national child welfare laws and policies regarding congregate care, LGBTQ rights, foster parent outreach, sibling connection and visitation, education, housing/homelessness, foster youth bill of rights, and extended foster care.-Served on the statewide youth-led legislative advocacy committee, and set foundation the first… Show more -Attended over forty meetings at the California state legislature and the Department of Social Services to advocate for the implementation of over a dozen statewide and national child welfare laws and policies regarding congregate care, LGBTQ rights, foster parent outreach, sibling connection and visitation, education, housing/homelessness, foster youth bill of rights, and extended foster care.-Served on the statewide youth-led legislative advocacy committee, and set foundation the first policy advocacy committee leader.-Developed a workshop curriculum and facilitated bi-annual youth advocacy conferences and over twenty-five other statewide conferences for social workers and child welfare professionals. Show less