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San Diego, California, United States

I was most recently a teaching assistant for Quantitative Methods III, covering causal inference and analyzing cross-sectional, time series, and panel data in R. This involved teaching related models such as ARIMA, fixed effects, and random effects. I also independently led weekly discussion sections for a class of 100+ students.I was a teaching assistant for Quantitative Methods II, which covered linear regression models and the assumptions and mathematical proofs required for them to function. This class also involves teaching a class of over 150 students linear and multivariable regression analysis using R. I was a teaching assistant for Quantitative Methods I, which covers introductory statistics, hypothesis testing, and data analysis for first-year graduate students.

I worked on various projects with the newly formed ESG team during my internship. I prepared business plans for potential green manufacturing projects, assisted in fostering potential relationships with global textile waste management pioneers, prepared presentations given to executives, and assisted in research for the annual ESG report.

Livermore, California, United States

I reported and tracked user data insights using Google Analytics to help direct the marketing strategy of the 2020 Adina's Deck brand relaunch. I also fully managed the creation and monitoring of our monthly newsletters using MailChimp.

San Diego, California, United States

I oversaw a team of 12 UX consultants to improve a City of San Diego maintenance reporting platform: Get It Done (GID). In this position I assisted in researching and compiling different design methodologies and problems with the GID platform in order to help guide UX consultants with their work.

San Diego, California, United States

I assisted in building a classifier in R to determine if Congress representatives have adjusted their staff demographic to better serve constituents and their needs. I also assessed Congress representatives in plurality districts’ performance in serving congressional districts.

Greater San Diego Area

I oversaw hiring and training a 13-coordinator team, including long and short-term road mapping. I coordinated with students of color, LGBTQIA+ identifying students, first-generation college students, and undocumented students to address issues with student retention in these communities. I also managed and allocated funds for programming coming from a budget of over $125,000.

Greater San Diego Area

I planned and executed events to support the retention of minority students at UCSD. I served as a board member for a minority students organization; facilitated events for these students. I also coordinated retention events including a 50-person mentorship program, career and self-development workshops, community advocacy, and heading the planning of a personal development retreat serving 50 students.

Master Of Public Policy, Policy Design And Evaluation, Inequality And Social Policy

Activities and Societies: Appointed GPS Graduate and Professional Student Association Representative, VP of Operations for GPS Data.

Bachelor'S Degree, Data Science

Activities and Societies: Warren College Student Council, Data Science Students Society at UCSD

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Political Science Students Association