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Oakland, California, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Legal clerk with Bread for the City's Legal Clinic.Alongside attorneys across the organization, represented and advised D.C. residents in need of legal assistance with public benefits, housing, family law, and immigration matters.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Research Assistant for the Law of International Development Initiative at the O'Neill Institute.

Legal extern with the National Health Law Program's D.C. Policy team.Researched and analyzed federal and state laws related to prescription drug coverage, including cost sharing protections and copay accumulator programs, and drafted related legal memoranda. Assisted with administrative advocacy efforts, including compiling data and preparing comment strategy. Conducted literature reviews for multiple memos to CMS and the Biden Administration. Researched and developed resources for advocates and policymakers regarding Medicaid coverage of doula services in all 50 states.

Legal Intern at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the Office of General Counsel for the Children, Families, and Aging Division.Researched and shared findings on wide-ranging legal questions raised by the Division’s clients (e.g., Office of Family Assistance, Children’s Bureau, Administration for Community Living). Reviewed discovery and interrogatories to assist with ongoing litigation.

Managed the work of the Plan Policies Team including assigning day-to-day operational work, setting priorities, creating the long-term project roadmap, and ensuring adherence to deadlines and deliverables. Collaborated with product counsel to ensure operational compliance with relevant laws (ERISA, HIPAA, PPACA). Handled client escalations related to operational plan policies (e.g. appeals, external reviews, plan exceptions).

San Francisco Bay Area

Developed the Plan Policies Team, including defining the team mission, vision, and scope of work. Collaborated with product counsel to develop operationally compliant templates and workflows. Managed escalations related to operational plan policies (e.g. appeals, external reviews, plan exceptions).

San Francisco Bay Area

Managed a team of 7, including working with each individual on task management and career development. Worked closely with external teams to review operational plan policies and related escalations. Oversaw the work of the Appeals Team, consisting of 6 associates from across the org who handled the appeals process.

San Francisco Bay Area

Ran day-to-day health plan operations including claims adjudication, policy development, and process scaling. Spearheaded the creation of the Appeals Team, scaled the team from one to six people, and trained the team.

Lamas Province, Peru

Created a 30-page medicinal plant handbook and related program intervention (in English and Spanish). Co-led 5 workshops on gender, sex education, domestic violence, and sustainable development. Painted 2 large outdoor murals as personal interest project.

Azores, Portugal

Worked with doctors and hospital administrators at Hospital do Divino Espírito Santo for 2 months. Participated in weekly workshops on topics including hospital administration and European healthcare systems. Facilitated and taught bi-weekly English classes for 25 hospital employees.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Bachelor Of Science (Bs) In Public Health From Gillings School Of Global Public Health, Health Policy And Management, Minor In Hispanic Studies

Activities and Societies: 2016 Burch Fellow, James P. Dixon Award for Academic Excellence, Buckley Public Service Scholar