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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Appeared on behalf of clients as certified student attorney. Analyzed and researched admissibility of evidence and constitutionality of various issues.

Researched tax incentives related to charitable giving and racial inequity within the tax code. Interviewed Attorneys General offices across the country regarding donor-advised funds.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Legislative Correspondent, May 2018—August 2020Covered Interior environment portfolio, attended meetings with or on behalf of Congresswoman relating to FY2020 Interior Appropriations Bill and serving as personal office liaison to Interior Appropriations Subcommittee. Oversaw constituent correspondence regarding environmental issues and foreign affairs.

• Hired, developed and led team of 40 staff and 12 interns
• Served as spokesperson to local, state and federal government for 35,000 undergraduates
• Managed $200,000 budget for the organization, a 501(c)3 non-profit

University Of Minnesota

• Drafted content for the Human Rights Program newsletter relating to Human Rights related news and faculty interviews
• Coordinated events on campus with various departments and student groups relating to human rights
• Conducted continued outreach to a cross section of campus stakeholders on human rights issues

• Elected to serve as the student voice on University policy decisions
• Represent the collective interests of over 67,000 students and all five University of Minnesota campuses to the full senate, the University administration, and the external community
• Chair the Student Senate Consultative Committee, the main body for bringing issues to the forefront of the Student Senate and working to maintain the focus of developing a Student Senate body that adequately represents.

Minnesota Student Association

• Facilitated committee meetings, managed numerous ongoing projects, executed policy changes, and communicated and collaborated with other MSA members and administrators about University policy, projects, and committee.
• Provided a venue for students to express concerns with University actions or policies by serving as the lead on forum position and resolution statements pertaining to students.
• Attended MSA forum, served on the Cabinet, and Chaired the Campus Affairs and Student Experience Committee.

University Of Minnesota

• Elected to represent the interests of the College of Liberal Arts by addressing campus issues while maintaining focus on developing a student body that values self-advocacy.
• Authored and passed resolution statement promoting reusable bag usage in University of Minnesota Bookstores.

Comstock Hall, Territorial Hall, Frontier Hall

• Led residence hall tours and personalize presentations based on prospective students and guests.

Territorial Hall

• Developed a positive living environment designed to create a community through academics, social, and overall well-being programming. I counsel 46 first-year students on academic and personal concerns, often resolving.
• Managed administrative tasks including one-to-one meetings, roommate meetings, room condition reports, maintenance requests, and incident statements.
• Served duty shifts to assist residents with services and troubleshooting challenges which arise. I effectively prioritize and complete tasks including mail, tours, equipment checkout, and resident concerns in a hall.

Territorial Hall, Frontier Hall

• Responsible for offering conference guests, summer visitors, and summer students the highest service possible within the residence hall along with front desk reception and administrative duties
• Served duty shifts to help guests and summer school students with services and troubleshooting challenges which arise

• One of twenty elected representatives for the undergraduate student body working to address issues and concerns and vote on behalf of resolutions or positions at forum

• Engaged with community leaders including state representatives and school administration through MSA events. I co-hosted the "Leadership Reception 2015", involving 200+ student body leaders and guest speakers
• Completed numerous projects for MSA Executive Staff members and led initiatives to increase office efficiency
• Conducted numerous research projects involving the "Affirmative Consent" sexual assault policy which was successfully implemented on the University of Minnesota campus. I attended weekly meetings, fulfilled weekly.

• Reached out to alumni to verify contact information, update them on events occurring on campus and recent accomplishments within the school, and ask for contributions towards a particular group or college of their choice

Greater Chicago Area

• Researched immigrant detention centers, reviewed inspections by the Office of Detention Oversight and contacted relevant representatives and advocacy organizations to ensure the office’s inspectors are meeting their.
• Drafted letters and press releases, summarized relevant webinars and presentations, wrote case stories for policy briefs, and case status data entry and analysis

• Researched international law and compiled regional specific information on rule of law issues, human rights defenders, civil society activities, legislative developments, and state compliance with international human.
• Researched country conditions for the Nepal Project, working to provide education grades k-9 as an alternative to child labor. Contributed to the April 2016 Nepal Shadow Report Submission to the United Nations
• Maintained current information on The Advocates’ web pages and other organizational materials and managed other interns by delegating tasks and overseeing projects

University Of Minnesota, Twin Cities

• Performed a variety of administrative tasks for information desk including assisting with mail and packages for students, record job-related information in logs, check in and out items to residents, observe security.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Interviewed incarcerated individuals at the St. Paul Law Enforcement Center Jail, screened potential clients, and maintained client files
• Presented to attorneys on a weekly basis summarizing detainee interviews to help the firm and advised whether the Neighborhood Justice Center should represent the client

University Of Minnesota

• Inspired by Humans of New York, HUMN provides a sense of community and uplifting stories to students. With a team of four other contributors, my responsibilities include assisting in taking the photographs and.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Analyzed legislation and wrote policy briefs relating to sex trafficking, disability assistance, healthcare coverage, the pay gap, sexual assault on college campuses, Iran sanctions, and other political topics
• Managed incoming correspondence and opened cases for constituents with relevant legislative staffers

• Attended meetings while addressing issues within the residence halls and creating solutions to diminish them

• Worked as a cashier, server, opener, and closer while ensuring cleanliness and customer satisfaction
• Received consultation from supervisors, trained new employees to work efficiently, gained valuable team working skills, thrived in time sensitive situations

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor's Society member, Mock Trial anchor, Speech Team captain, Lasallian Youth volunteer, Empower.