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New York, Ny, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Oakton, Virginia, United States

· Fostered growth and social-emotional development in campers aged 3-6 at Headfirst Camp· Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to create a positive and engaging environment for young learners· Demonstrated a passion for child development through the implementation of indoor and outdoor camp activities· Promoted to Program Leader at the end of the Summer

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

· Collaborated with mentors and students to advance the university's commitment to diversity and inclusion, both within and beyond the classroom environment as part of a selective 16-student cohort· Assessed current DEI initiatives at the Women's Center, identifying areas for outreach, improvement, and growth· Collaborated with DEI experts and UNC faculty to design and lead workshops at the Women's Center, facilitating discussions on effective DEI practices

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

· As an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Rucker Lab at UNC-Chapel Hill, I analyzed algorithmic bias within sectors like the criminal justice system, healthcare, and financial institutions · Conducted experimental study in collaboration with a graduate student on perceived harm, trust, and accountability of AI vs. human decision-making in critical sectors· Performed literature reviews to identify research articles on the psychology of racial inequality, with a specific focus on the impacts of algorithms, uncovering instances where Black Americans face unjust disadvantages

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

· Summer Intern in the Knowledge Center at SHRM, the world’s largest HR professional society, representing 300,000+ members in more than 165 countries· Gained expertise in addressing HR-related inquiries and cultivating research skills to acquire hands-on practical experience in the field of HR· Responded to nationwide HR professionals' inquiries, crafting comprehensive guidance on complex issues, including nuanced interpretations of federal laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, PWFA)· Created engaging, educational content for SHRM's 2023 Inclusion Conference, including a team-building game for 20,000 attendees, demonstrating the ability to translate complex DEI concepts into practical applications· Cultivated extensive expertise across diverse HR domains, including leave management, workplace accommodations, and state law variations, providing support for members' wide-ranging organizational needs

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

· Facilitated training of new hires, covering company policies, food safety regulations, and customer service standards· Collaborated across departments to ensure efficient order processing and accommodation of dietary requirements, demonstrating effective cross-functional communication

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

· Conducted research of comparable organizations for best practices to measure and analyze DEI targets and metrics in recruitment, hiring, advancement, leadership, and retention· Created a bank of behavioral interview questions based on position competencies to utilize in the structured interview process that was rolled out in early 2023· Reviewed onboarding, learning, and other employee-facing documents to employ and support best DEI-focused language and terminology practices in Talent Acquisition

Chantilly, Virginia, United States

· Scheduled therapy and testing appointments with patients and helped to find the right fit clinician catering to the patient’s needs and referral diagnosis · Managed an online client portal and spreadsheet to schedule appointments and document intake information

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Supervised and prepared outdoor educational activities for groups of fifteen elementary school aged campers per session

Master'S Degree, Labor And Industrial Relations

Recipient of the ILR School's Dean's Tuition Fellowship

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology, Management And Society

High School Diploma