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San Francisco, California, United States

Designs and implements quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research investigations producing data-backed findings that inform decision making and strategy. Collaborates with stakeholders across Product, Design, Engineering, Marketing, and Leadership to understand goals and design successful investigations that uncover actionable insights.

San Francisco, California, United States

Managed mixed methods research projects including interview studies, surveys, and field research about community harm from development finance projects. Supervised and trained other staff and students in research methods and practices.Collaborated with stakeholders to secure buy-in, and presented research findings to a wide variety of stakeholders and audiences in an effective and compelling manner.Assisted in developing and maintaining the world's first database of complaints filed to Independent Accountability Mechanisms (IAMs) tied to international financial institutions, the Accountability Console.Managed monthly newsletter to deliver data-driven content on topics related to social and environmental issues, and grew engagement by incorporating reader Q/A and feedback mechanisms. Served as Committee Chair and Committee Member for the Staff Wellness Committee.

San Francisco Bay Area

Learned Python and applied programming techniques for data collection and analysis, including web scraping, cleaning, and understanding data structures for an online database in Django.Conducted research on international transmission line projects and produced a research report on global best practices for easements, community compensation, and informed consent.

Berkeley, Ca

Public policy research assistant; researching the personalization of power in Latin AmericaResearch and data collection on “The Personalization of Power in Latin America” with Professor of Public Policy Sarah Anzia and Natalie Ahn.Translated and coded historical data (decrees, policies, how presidents came to and exited power) specializing in VenezuelaCross-analyzed trends of personalization of power in other Latin American countries using R programming

North Lake Tahoe, Ca

Conducted a youth development program for members of the Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe at Kings Beach that promoted youth skills for teamwork and leadership, appreciation of the environment, and importance of physical health. Launched a fundraising campaign through Future Leaders in Action which directly funded my program with the Boys and Girls Club.

Stanford, Ca

Designed new website for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute, collaborated directly with Stanford’s Web Services Team, managed and updated website.Worked directly with founder and director of the King Institute, Dr. Carson, and head of the Liberation Curriculum, Andrea McEvoy Spero, on implementing new curriculums and lesson plans for teachers on relating historic civil rights to relevant movements/topics today.Cataloged and archived documents from King’s personal records for research on past and future publications by the Institute, namely the seven volumes of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Paper’s Project edited by Dr. Carson.Organized and assisted in facilitating public and private events for the Liberation Curriculum by managing advertising, attendance, and program agendas for workshops for students of all ages as well as instructors from high school and college professions.

Master Of Information And Data Science

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Development Economics And International Development, Public Policy, High Distinction In General Scholarship, Dean'S List

Activities and Societies: Alpha Delta Pi

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