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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Predoctoral associate for Professor Amy Finkelstein at MIT.

Supported the work of J-PAL's Education sector in generating, synthesizing, and disseminating economic research on global poverty alleviation. Write policy products and evidence syntheses using latest research outputs; deliver presentations to policymakers, practitioners, and partners on current evidence; strategize on the fundraising, launch, and governance model of new initiative to support research in education policy.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Supported J-PAL Executive Director Iqbal Dhaliwal in the daily management of a 400+ staff organization focused on generating, synthesizing, and disseminating research on global poverty. Portfolio included substantial support to J-PAL's Education Sector, focused on economic research on effective education practices.

After a one-semester term as editor-in-chief, continued to serve on the managing board of my college's newspaper.

Oversaw Williams’s independent weekly newspaper. Responsibilities included approving story ideas, leading meetings, and editing all stories. Also regularly wrote articles, accessible at williamsrecord.com.

In a more senior-level position, supervised section editors as they research, write and edit stories. Approve edits and layouts, formulate the Board's editorials, and write sensitive or controversial stories.

Pitched, wrote, edited, and laid out news stories relevant to Williams students for the school's weekly newspaper.

New York, United States

Researched and wrote a 15,000-word overview of the financial health of fossil fuel producing localities in CO, LA, and PA, and issued a series of recommendations for these communities’ long-term financial viability. Presented findings to NRDC staff; research is currently under peer review.

Interned in the office of US Senator Patty Murray. Wrote memos for legislative staff and press releases, advisories, and video scripts for communications staff. Answered constituent calls, led tours, and initiated large-scale changes in the Senator's website.

Greater New York City Area

As an intern in the Office of the President, I assisted in research for an upcoming book, prepared the President for media appearances, and edited office-wide memos and reports, among other tasks. In assisting the Democracy and Justice programs, I conducted research and wrote 1000+ word briefs on issues related to criminal justice and gerrymandering.

B.A. With Highest Honors, Political Science, Economics, And Statistics, Gpa: 3.99

Activities and Societies: Editor-In-Chief of The Williams Record; Vice President of EphVotes (voter registration group); Phi Beta Kappa.

High School Diploma, Gpa: 3.99

Activities and Societies: Vice President of Student Senate; debate team; model congress; cum laude society; interschool leadership.