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- Serves as project manager and lead author of the NAMI’s annual state legislation publication(s)- Contributes to the development of high-quality resources for NAMI field leaders, including new legislative session materials, toolkits, and research on state policy actions on key issues- Tracks and summarizes state legislative and policy developments related to NAMI’s policy priorities, covering legislation across all 50 states and territories- Represents NAMI to external groups and internal audiences on key state policy priorities- Provides in-depth policy overviews, legislative session reports, and public-facing, real-time legislative tracking resources

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

- Reviews, analyzes and summarizes state legislation related to NAMI’s priority issues, like 988/crisis response, access to mental health care and youth mental health in all 50 states- Develops, manages and maintains NAMI’s platforms and tools for sharing model state legislation with NAMI field leaders, partners, the public and media (such as: tracking maps, reports/issue briefs, infographics, etc.)Serves as project manager and lead author of the NAMI’s annual state legislation publication(s)- Responds to technical assistance requests from NAMI state organizations and NAMI field leaders to advance key initiatives- Represents NAMI in presentations to external groups and internal audiences on key state policy priorities- Contributes to the development of high-quality resources for NAMI field leaders, including new legislative session materials, toolkits and research on state policy actions on key issues.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

- Supported the Government Relations, Policy & Advocacy team in advancing advocacy and policy priorities- Assisted in technical assistance requests and outreach to NAMI affiliates, NAMI state organizations, and advocates- Spearheaded the creation of the 988 Crisis Response State Legislation Map and Chart - Leveraged tracking software (Quorum) and other tools to monitor, research, and analyze mental health-related state legislation - Facilitated research and data collection to support NAMI’s advocacy and policy priorities- Attended coalition meetings to establish NAMI’s presence in key spaces to support our NAMI State Organizations - Provided assistance in the write-up of the 2020-2021 State Legislation Report

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Selected to participate in a highly competitive fellowship aimed at developing emerging leaders in public affairs, with a focus on advocacy, communications and public policy engagement- Participated in professional development workshops, collaborated and exchanged ideas with a cohort of 12 public affairs professionals - Engaged in small group mentorship with seasoned public affairs professionals, receiving personalized guidance on career development and leadership in the public affairs sector

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team in a longitudinal mixed-methods study- Analyzed and harmonized data as well as supported the team in planning, execution, and write-up- Examined and evaluated the qualitative responses of the mental health challenges associated with work among middle-aged and older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic and coping strategies used - Reviewed relevant research from public health and aging literature

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Interviewed participants and conducted qualitative research on immigrant parent-focused programming in Massachusetts - Researched, tracked, and analyzed immigrant-related federal and state legislation - Drafted factsheets, spreadsheets, funding, and research report documents and provided support in grant writing- Provided comments to USCIS on how to improve the Medical Certification for Disability Exception (Form N-648)- Supported outreach and engagement with potential partners, stakeholders, trainings, and coalition meetings

Quito, Ecuador

- Supervised a group home of teenage girls (aged 11-18) who are survivors of human trafficking - Planned and administered therapeutic workshops for 10-12 teen residents- Accompanied the social worker in various activities, outreach, projects, and other day-to-day tasks- Provided administrative assistance by drafting research assignments and funding report documents

Lakeland, Florida, United States

- Mentored and led a group of 24 children (aged 6-8 years old)- Initiated, supervised, and evaluated members- Supported outcome areas of academic success, healthy lifestyles, conflict resolution, and good character

Lakeland, Florida, United States

- Served as an on-call emergency contact for on-campus residents- Planned and executed hall events for over 250 residents- Created monthly newsletters and collaborated with a team of 10 for day-to-day assistance of the residents

Madrid, Spain

- Contributed to the work of Manos Unidas in regards to human rights, food security, migration, and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development- Conducted and analyzed research focusing on human rights and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development- Drafted written documents and presentations on how to incorporate new approaches to the organization to best achieve goals

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Boston University School Of Social Work

Macro-practice concentration

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: | Phi Alpha Honor Society | Vice President of the Social Work Club: 2018-2019 | Senior Community Night.