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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Develop mutually beneficial partnerships between campus ministries, universities, churches, and student-serving nonprofits - Pilot new, equitable funding models and avenues for InterVarsity staff that cannot fundraise a full salary through individual networks- Fundraise toward IV Boston's $1.6M budget supporting 16 volunteer, part-time, and full-time staff - Strategize and oversee planting of new campus ministry groups across Boston- Design faith-based programs contextualized… Show more - Develop mutually beneficial partnerships between campus ministries, universities, churches, and student-serving nonprofits - Pilot new, equitable funding models and avenues for InterVarsity staff that cannot fundraise a full salary through individual networks- Fundraise toward IV Boston's $1.6M budget supporting 16 volunteer, part-time, and full-time staff - Strategize and oversee planting of new campus ministry groups across Boston- Design faith-based programs contextualized to first-generation and community college students- Give talks and trainings to college student audiences on justice, cross-cultural competency, and the Christian faith Show less

Boston, Ma

- Train college student leaders in outreach, meeting management, cross-cultural skills, and discussion facilitation- Teach at staff and student conferences for audiences of 100+ students - Acted as spiritual advisor and mentor to students at UMass Boston

- Develop partnerships with financial institutions and fintechs to research the impacts and promise of artificial intelligence powered banking technologies on low-moderate income households- Conduct in-depth interviews and design research studies aimed at developing financial solutions for US households- Wrote research report on chatbots and artificial intelligence that was featured in media publications including American Banker

Boston, Ma

- Develop partnerships to scale innovative solutions to household financial problems, including prize-linked savings, tax-time innovations, and gamification tools - Conduct research and write reports on promising financial interventions to help low-moderate income households build savings- Planned and executed 5 panels and events on behalf of Commonwealth for Boston Fintech Week, an event gathering 3000+ fintech entrepreneurs in Boston to discuss emerging technologies- Presented at… Show more - Develop partnerships to scale innovative solutions to household financial problems, including prize-linked savings, tax-time innovations, and gamification tools - Conduct research and write reports on promising financial interventions to help low-moderate income households build savings- Planned and executed 5 panels and events on behalf of Commonwealth for Boston Fintech Week, an event gathering 3000+ fintech entrepreneurs in Boston to discuss emerging technologies- Presented at events and conferences for fintech entrepreneurs on accounting for historical economic injustices in their design process and designing financial tools contextualized for low-income households Show less

Boston, Ma

Boston, Ma

• Conducted SWOT analysis of growing industries in Boston, made recommendations on the Chamber’s involvement in industry development, and designed potential programming for a sports technology industry development strategy• Researched cities and designed agendas for 3 City to City trips- 3 day learning trips connecting Boston business leaders to learn best practices from urban areas globally• Compiled case studies on city and state housing policies on workforce housing• Produced… Show more • Conducted SWOT analysis of growing industries in Boston, made recommendations on the Chamber’s involvement in industry development, and designed potential programming for a sports technology industry development strategy• Researched cities and designed agendas for 3 City to City trips- 3 day learning trips connecting Boston business leaders to learn best practices from urban areas globally• Compiled case studies on city and state housing policies on workforce housing• Produced concept for financial empowerment programs targeted at young professionals Show less

Boston, Ma

• Created a database of privately-owned FSS eligible sites for potential program expansion from HUD datasets• Interviewed experts in virtual meeting management and data security to make recommend avenues for national expansion• Wrote successful grant proposals to gain funding for key programs • Managed hiring process of program associate

Boston, Ma

• Collaborated with developers in agile development process to create mobile app aimed at driving savings habits for financially vulnerable consumers• Constructed communication plan for outreach to state legislators on prize linked savings legislation• Assisted with creation of business development plans to drive financial product innovations to scale• Created content and promotions for nationwide sweepstakes around the importance of saving during tax time

Boston, Ma

• Facilitated organization-wide database transition and assisted in creation new data recording and reporting procedures• Assisted in creation of budget for the fiscal year and designed online tracking system for monitoring daily finances• Wrote grant proposals to gain funding for key programs and advocated program to clients and stakeholders

Boston Ma

• Worked one-on-one with members in the Roxbury area to find jobs, secure housing, enroll in public benefits, or obtain additional services• Advocated on behalf of members to receive emergency shelters, lawyers, or additional services• Managed all current cases, including following up with clients, keeping all referrals and necessary documents on file, and reporting all successes or outcomes

Bachelor'S Degree, International Affairs And Economics

Activities and Societies: University Scholars Program, Northeastern Honors Mentors, Intervarsity Multiethnic Christian Fellowship.

High School

Activities and Societies: Student Council, Theatre Guild, Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), Washington High School.