County Court Assistant Public Defender representing indigent clients on misdemeanor charges.

Student in Fordham Law School’s Federal Litigation clinic, working on federal defense cases.

• Read and take notes on an entire record, identifying issues to pursue in post-conviction efforts, and drafting legal memorandums on a variety of issues• Work alongside investigators to interview potential witnesses and draft affidavits to be signed in favor of our client• Speak with the incarcerated client on the telephone to update them on the progress we are making on their case• Assist attorneys by participating in brainstorming sessions about how to best serve the interests of… Show more • Read and take notes on an entire record, identifying issues to pursue in post-conviction efforts, and drafting legal memorandums on a variety of issues• Work alongside investigators to interview potential witnesses and draft affidavits to be signed in favor of our client• Speak with the incarcerated client on the telephone to update them on the progress we are making on their case• Assist attorneys by participating in brainstorming sessions about how to best serve the interests of our incarcerated clients Show less

• Read and take notes on an entire appellate record, identifying issues to raise on appeal, and drafting an appellate brief• Review and edit documents drafted by attorneys including reply briefs and cert petitions• Speak with the incarcerated client on the telephone• Assist attorneys by participating in brainstorming sessions both at the brief-writing stage and when preparing for oral argument• Act as a judge in a mock oral argument• Attend 11 training sessions on a wide… Show more • Read and take notes on an entire appellate record, identifying issues to raise on appeal, and drafting an appellate brief• Review and edit documents drafted by attorneys including reply briefs and cert petitions• Speak with the incarcerated client on the telephone• Assist attorneys by participating in brainstorming sessions both at the brief-writing stage and when preparing for oral argument• Act as a judge in a mock oral argument• Attend 11 training sessions on a wide variety of criminal and juvenile law and procedure topics, including the role race plays in the prosecution of youthful offenders• Met regularly with a supervising attorney to report on the results of their research• Participate in a mentorship program with an appellate defender in their first five years of practice. Show less

• Serve as student research assistant to Dr. Lynn Hampton for ongoing research about teaching pedagogy in higher ed settings. • Work with Qualtrics to collect and analyze survey information• Assisted in designing and defining research variables and questions and in interviewing 4 focus group and coding information from interviews• Coded and analyzed the information collected in both interviews and survey questions

Resident Assistants:• Oversee the well-being of 350+ first-year residents and directly oversee approximately 30 wing-members • Support, communicate, and enforce all Texas Christian University Housing policies, procedures, and regulations• Organize and provide approximately social and educational programs per semester, to facilitate relationship building within the residence hall and to educate and encourage healthy habits and behaviors for first-year students• Develop and… Show more Resident Assistants:• Oversee the well-being of 350+ first-year residents and directly oversee approximately 30 wing-members • Support, communicate, and enforce all Texas Christian University Housing policies, procedures, and regulations• Organize and provide approximately social and educational programs per semester, to facilitate relationship building within the residence hall and to educate and encourage healthy habits and behaviors for first-year students• Develop and maintain relationships with residents in the building• Communicate with Hall Director and other professionals within Housing and Residence Life and Campus Life to resolve issues with individual students• Manage $300 per semester to organize programs and meetings with students• Conduct duty rounds to ensure safety and security of building facilities and residents, manage crisis situations as they arise Show less

Orientation Coordinators: • Serve on the Orientation Leadership Team and work with Student Development Services professionals to prepare for Orientation• Plan, organize, and oversee 10 two-day programs and 1 one-day program with over 5,000 guests as part of a two-member team • Responsible for all late night programming activities on-campus and lead crisis response interventions due to weather related and other emergencies • Handled a budget of $250,000: coordinated purchasing… Show more Orientation Coordinators: • Serve on the Orientation Leadership Team and work with Student Development Services professionals to prepare for Orientation• Plan, organize, and oversee 10 two-day programs and 1 one-day program with over 5,000 guests as part of a two-member team • Responsible for all late night programming activities on-campus and lead crisis response interventions due to weather related and other emergencies • Handled a budget of $250,000: coordinated purchasing with vendors, created meal and housing accommodations for over 5,000 people, ordered all printed and physical materials for Orientation• Used professional software to create videos and presentations shown to over 5,000 guests; presented to over 500+ guests on topics involving education, transition and involvement• Created graphics used in Orientation marketing and designed clothing and • Utilized various social media platforms including Instagram and Snapchat for TCU Orientation marketing• Directly recruited, hired, and supervised 18 employees; facilitating team building activities, providing individual feedback while meeting with students in conducting developmental conversations, and facilitating meetings with staff, providing problem-solving strategies for improvement• Prepared and co-taught a weekly class for the Orientation Leader staff covering topics of customer service, professionalism, crisis management, and diversity, equity, and inclusion training• Planned a day long Spring Retreat with activities focused on identity development and diversity training Show less

Orientation Leaders:• Chosen to represent the University at its mandatory First-Year Experience program, welcoming over 2,000+ new students to TCU’s campus alongside a team of 24 other student leaders and professional staff• Lead small groups of about 20-25 students through TCU’s Orientation program, serving as a resource, and discussion facilitator for students during each Orientation session, facilitating conversations and answering questions on difficult topics such as identity… Show more Orientation Leaders:• Chosen to represent the University at its mandatory First-Year Experience program, welcoming over 2,000+ new students to TCU’s campus alongside a team of 24 other student leaders and professional staff• Lead small groups of about 20-25 students through TCU’s Orientation program, serving as a resource, and discussion facilitator for students during each Orientation session, facilitating conversations and answering questions on difficult topics such as identity, mental health, and drug & alcohol use while maintaining professionalism and composure• Completed extensive customer service and leadership training and professional development to communicate resources, history, and directory information to thousands of incoming students and guests• Help students register for courses, answering questions about topics such as core curriculum, registration hours, and degree requirements Show less

• Provide research for the Legal Department related to civil rights in Utah, including research on practices, policies, statues, and rule• Collect information on stakeholder experience• Research will inform future advocacy and efforts to combat issues of equity as provide support in charting future litigation strategies• Participate in coalition meetings; review and analyze information from entities on state/local levels; meet and discuss issues with attorneys and non-profits… Show more • Provide research for the Legal Department related to civil rights in Utah, including research on practices, policies, statues, and rule• Collect information on stakeholder experience• Research will inform future advocacy and efforts to combat issues of equity as provide support in charting future litigation strategies• Participate in coalition meetings; review and analyze information from entities on state/local levels; meet and discuss issues with attorneys and non-profits involved in civil rights Show less

• Develop learning opportunities that help clients gain education and literacy, secure required U.S. documents, access health care, and other social services• Help develop and coordinate new orientation or education sessions based on client need• Use Refugee Management Systems to keep track of client data; keep detailed Case Notes based on specific scenarios• Prepare appropriate documents for opening and closing cases• Communicate with clients about scheduled ESL classes and… Show more • Develop learning opportunities that help clients gain education and literacy, secure required U.S. documents, access health care, and other social services• Help develop and coordinate new orientation or education sessions based on client need• Use Refugee Management Systems to keep track of client data; keep detailed Case Notes based on specific scenarios• Prepare appropriate documents for opening and closing cases• Communicate with clients about scheduled ESL classes and other requirements• Prepare reports for Education and Cultural Orientation supervisors on a weekly basis• Mentor a newly arrived family, including assisting with filling out documents and coordinating services; worked directly with a Case Manager Show less