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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

-Develop and write policy submissions, briefs, reports, talking points and other outputs on matters related to refugee and migrant settlement-Undertake research on issues related to settlement and liaise with stakeholders to arrange meetings and plan events-Contribute to the design of projects and programs to ensure they are evidence-based while keeping abreast of key issues in settlement, multiculturalism, migration, and refugee protection.

Fresno, California, United States

-Mentored LGBTQ+ high school students at Fresno Unified.-Fostered social, emotional, and academic well-being through weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions.-Designed and implemented mentoring session curricula to support social & emotional learning and academics.-Tailored curricula to students needs.-Promoted LGBTQ+ initiatives through public outreach with California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.-Planned and executed 10+ events with partnered organizations-Collaborated closely with full-time staff both remotely and in-person

Sacramento, California, United States

-Collaborated directly with various clients at both Boston and Sacramento offices for a leading political consulting firm.-Conducted ally and opposition research on behalf of corporate clients such as Weedmaps, American Beverage Association, and BlueCross.-Contacted supporters and organized events on behalf of Boston-based politicians including Maura Healey and Ayanna Pressley.-Worked full-time for two successful Massachusetts-based ballot initiatives: Save Our Public Schools and No on 1, which yielded 62.1% and 70.4% statewide results, respectively.-Devised and executed campaign strategies to enhance community outreach for clients.-Authored news summaries, conducted research, and handled administrative duties to streamline campaign efforts

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Maintained Excel databases for delegate counts during the 2020 Democratic presidential primary.-Tracked pledged delegates as they were assigned throughout primary process.-Recorded unpledged delegates ahead of Democratic National Convention.-Took inventory of elector slates as they were nominated by state parties.-Developed and revised comprehensive state briefings for Democratic Party representatives. Briefings included demography and electoral history of all 50 states.-Composed speeches for Democratic Party officials including DNC Secretary Jason Rae ahead of various state conventions.-Tracked media narratives concerning DNC officials including DNC Chair Tom Perez and Associate Chair Jaime Harrison and provided timely briefs to leadership. Centralized this coverage to make it easier to brief leaders.

Greater Boston Area

-Managed communications, greeted visitors, and assisted volunteers.-Entered delegate data into NGP VAN ahead of state convention in September.-Actively participated in canvassing, voter registration, and rallies promoting progressive agendas.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

-Spearheaded volunteer recruitment and training for Jason Ball’s campaign in the Higgins electorate.-Managed a team of 40+ volunteers for campaign booths and events.-Oversaw logistics and messaging for campaign gatherings.-Orchestrated door-knocking campaigns and phone banks, including volunteer mobilization.

Master'S Degree, Social Policy, 75.167 (Second Class Hons A)

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Association, Residential Advisor, Settlement Council of Australia InternshipTwo-year master.

Bachelor'S Degree, Government, 3.678

Activities and Societies: Holleran Center in Public Policy and Community Action, Student AdvisingFour-year bachelor’s degree in government.