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Research funding opportunities and identify appropriate Write and compile private, county, state, and federal grantsEnter grants data into grants management systemComplete grant reports for private, county, state, and federal funders

Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Create research agenda with senior leadership and program staff to better inform organizational policy Research, write, and lay out a monthly newsletter on topics relevant to the organization, such as voting, data disaggregation, voting, affordable housing, and Adverse Childhood ExperiencesDisaggregate organizational data by race, ethnicity, and income levels to uncover systemic inequitiesDevelop, maintain, and utilize relevant data tracking methods in Excel and Google SheetsCreate and conduct presentations at staff meetings and trainingsSupport Shelter House leadership and program staff in gathering, analyzing and reporting data for grant and impact reports

Fairfax, Virginia

Research voting rights history (15th amendment, civil rights movement, the women's movement, people with disabilities) and compile into draft textbook chapter.Research campaign finance laws, focusing on contribution limits, landmark Supreme Court cases, Super PACs, and undisclosed contributions.Edit and organize textbook chapters and compile additional textbook chapters.Assist with social policy board meeting, including set-up and documentation of the senior leaders' brainstorming session.Complete annotated bibliographies and literature reviews.

Fairfax, Virginia

Worked with participants to collect quantitative and qualitative data on the effect of listening to music on individuals with dementia.

Fairfax County, Virginia

Work with policy and research at a non-profit that addresses domestic violence, family homelessness, and related issues.Research federal and state policies related to family homelessness and domestic violence. Inform Shelter House leadership team and staff on policy proposals relevant to the organization.Analyze policies to educate Shelter House leadership on the impacts of national and state policies on the social and economic well-being of clients.Track legislation relevant to the organization and provide bi-monthly updates to leadership.Analyze client and organizational data, looking for service and outcome differences by program, race, family size, etc.Work with the grant management team to write and edit federal, state, local, and private grants.Research housing first, harm reduction, person-first, and inclusionary language. Apply research findings to evaluation of Shelter House forms and recommend language changes to better demonstrate Shelter House policies.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Worked in the intersection between state and federal government. Attended meetings with congressional staffers and congressional briefings. Primary researcher and. co-author of a legislative brief.Gained an understanding of how social work policy is applied at the state and national levels.Attended policy and research events (on prescription drug prices, access to contraception, artificial intelligence, rare diseases, etc.) and compiled reports on the events to staff across the organization.Completed a legislative brief on maternal healthcare in rural communities, looking at state and federal policies working to address care deficiencies.Tracked legislation and completed bill summaries regarding HHS legislation.Researched and reported on an executive order intended to address youth’s falling engagement in sports.

Herndon, Virginia

Case management with a focus on housing, financial assistance, food insecurity, clothing, or other necessities for a primarily immigrant population.Conducted a year-long research project focused on the needs of youth experiencing high social barriers in regard to academic achievement and connectedness. The project included a literature review, statistical review, and qualitative research to culminate in a new program design. Policy analysis of housing, immigration, and education issues. Clinical training that included Trauma Informed Care and learning to conduct an active assessment of the differential impact of policies on undocumented immigrants and temporary protected status immigrants

Falls Church, Va

Assisted CRMC legal team with the review of asbestos claims Analysis and evaluation of legal material for relevance and consistencyDocumented findings in the company database

St. Mary'S City, Maryland

Bethesda, Md

Wrote blog posts and magazine articles. Copyedited and proofread magazine copy. Copyedited advertising copy. Event organizing and promotion. Maintained Excel spreadsheet for events, classes, advertisements, and the Center's art collection. Correspondence with authors, editors, and agents. Conducted author interviews. Maintained regional literary event calendar for the Center.

Purcellville, Virginia

Advertised home events and showings through various social media sites including Facebook and Twitter.Composed marketing strategies and promoted business through web design and social media.Assisted managers with daily operations, including drafting content for social media and other digital content.Aided communication between homebuyers and sellers.Corresponded with clients.

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Public Policy Analysis

Bachelor'S Degree, Magna Cum Laude, English And Anthropology, 3.87

Activities and Societies: AVATAR, St. Mary's College of Maryland literary magazine. Club Soccer Recreational sailing Study abroad.