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Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Washington, United States

* Awarded Financial Management and Budgeting Prize for UW Evans School capstone projects* Evaluated the impact of WSHFC cost containment policies on public benefits provided by affordable housing real estate developments financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)* Conducted interviews with a variety relevant stakeholders to identify cost drivers, trends, and market access issues, coded qualitative data and developed a written analysis* Analyzed internal WSHFC tax credit allocation data to identify key cost drivers, including developer fees, material costs, and soft development costs* Developed strategic recommendations for WSHFC cost-efficiency policies to maximize and promote equitable allocation of LIHTC resources

Bellevue, Washington, United States

* Managed financial reporting and forecasting for rental assistance and financial assistance contracts using Excel* Led development of equitable financial and housing assistance allocation policies across contracts, centering racial equity* Onboarded new staff across multiple teams and led trainings for advocates and volunteers on eviction moratoriums, tenant rights, community housing resources, and financial assistance protocols* Supervised UW School of Social Work intern, providing trainings, mentorship, and project guidance * Developed partnerships with other community based organizations and attended community meetings for more equitable access to community housing resources

* Managed disbursement of a flexible financial assistance portfolio for domestic violence survivors, providing guidance and technical assistance to LifeWire advocates* Ensured compliance with contract and reporting requirements across grants and contracts* Developed financial assistance distribution strategies to optimize agency resources in response to ongoing COVID-19 and housing crises* Provided trauma-informed advocacy to high-risk survivors, with a focus on maintaining stable housing through rental assistance programs, transitional housing programs, LIHTC properties, and Section 8 vouchers

Bellevue, Wa

* Managed a caseload of 150+ domestic violence survivors, including trauma-informed systems navigation, safety planning, community resources, housing advocacy, and emotional support* Coordinated with DSHS social workers to administer Family Violence Service Plan paperwork to 150+ survivors, record and schedule appointments, and help survivors navigate public benefits* Facilitated agency partnership with DSHS to develop supportive policies for wraparound survivor services * Provided crisis intervention and emergency support to survivors through LifeWire’s helpline and one-on-one advocacy sessions* Reported monthly program data, from tracking daily advocacy to monthly client participation hours

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Public Financial Management

Course highlights: * Advanced Quantitative Methods for Policy Analysis * Nonprofit Financial Management * Managing Public Grants.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Stamps Family Charitable Foundation