Public policy researcher focusing on workforce development and education policy for AI talent. Emphasis on increasing access to quality AI jobs and careers through alternative training pipelines.

Staff lead for the Center for Exploration, Enterprise, and Defense in Space (CEEDS). Leading author of inaugural report, American Space: Enterprise and Defense. Authored dozens of white papers on variety of space-related subjects for dissemination to high-level policymakers in the government space enterprise, managed 3-5 staff and coordinated activities with over 30 senior advisors. Summarized and disseminated national space news to company management daily and the staff at large when pertinent.Managed a contract to determine the optimal structure for a government program to facilitate start-up activity and technology transition in a niche technology market. Extensive analysis of commercial sector innovation practices, government incentive structures, and legal interrelation between the two. Developed work plans, set priorities, and achieved deadlines while managing the study team. Submitted a 60-page report and presented an accompanying briefing to senior government officials.Conducted research and analysis on best practices for hundred-million-dollar public-private partnerships, resulting in a 60-page report for the sponsoring government agency. Yielded deep knowledge on public-private partnerships including government and commercial interaction. Contributing writer and researcher on fifteen separate multi-month studies for various S&T-focused government agencies. Wide-ranging nature of the projects honed ability to digest novel, complex subjects at speed and provide substantial analysis and writing on reports and briefings on short timescales. Completed the Center for Revolutionary Scientific Thought (CReST) Fellowship program at the Institute. Underwent rigorous policy analysis and writing training while participating in group discussions with leading experts on big-picture solutions to broad science and technology challenges of national and global significance, ranging from existential threats and space colonization to artificial intelligence.

Created weekly newsletter that was sent to over 75,000 recipients, using messaging tailored to target legislative priorities. Regularly analyzed complex legislation and created easy to understand summaries. Managed and created content for the official website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube and photographed all DC events for these social media platforms. Partook in weekly House leadership meetings and Press Secretary briefings, and coordinated messaging and language accordingly. Drafted and sent out numerous letters on behalf of the congressman in response to constituents' legislative inquiries regarding all manner of public policy. Attended House committee hearings and staff briefings on various subjects and relayed all information to the congressman and senior staff. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, and managing 3 to 4 interns per season. Scheduled and directed over 500 tours for constituents.

Monitored key developments in policy issues for the congressman, drafted congressional correspondence, addressed policy inquiries from constituents, and supported legislative staff by writing policy memos and attending briefings.

Assisted with various projects on behalf of the President, including creation of Board of Trustees agendas and management of BoardEffect software, scheduling, drafting correspondence, facilitation of interoffice coordination, tracking and reconciling company expenses using Concur software, and more.

Drafted correspondence to constituents on behalf of the senator on a wide variety of issues, collaborated with press secretary on press releases, aided legislative staff in formation of legislation and advised the senator on upcoming votes.

Assisting with special projects for the offices of the Provost, President, and General Counsel and facilitating interdepartmental communication and cooperation.

Active role as a research assistant for Jane Curry, Ph.D. for a new edition of her book, "Central and East European Politics: From Communism to Democracy." Extensively researched and analyzed United States foreign economic aid activities and compiled relevant data for presentation.