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Washington, Dc, Us

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Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Researches human rights conditions in contemporary Afghanistan.

Washingto

Conducts archival and legal research into ongoing federal prosecutions of human right violations and violent crimes around the world.

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Undergraduate Research Assistant with the Princeton School for Public and International Affairs Bridging Divides Initiative

Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia

Intern with Foro Nacional Por Colombia’s Bogotá Central Team in the Democratic Policy Department. Conducts legal and field research on mechanisms for improving government transparency and participatory policies, with a focus on indigenous community rights, environmental law, democratic accountability, and the fulfilment of Colombia’s 2016 Peace Accords.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Congressional Intern in the Office of Representative Jamie Raskin. Facilitated constituent communications and completed legislative research on various topics, including US policy towards Ukraine, Taiwan, and the Asia Pacific Region.

Youtheoria is an international student organization with 8 regional chapters and 350 participants from more than 60 countries. We provide opportunities for critical youth community engagement through workshops, chapter based advocacy, and initiatives that enhance the accessibility of activism to students. We have held workshops about climate change, racism, colonialism, and more. I am also the Chief Editor of the Student Action Archive, a new Youtheoria initiative that compiles student essays, photographs, and stories into an inspiring collection that exhibits the experiences of youth activists in 2020.

As a 2020-2021 Youth Voice, I represent It Gets Better and the LGBTQ+ youth community on panels, discussions, and social media. I have participated in discussions, campaigns, and functions led by groups such as American Eagle, Mayer Brown, and Teach for America that work to cement LGBTQ+ inclusion in the United States' corporate and social framework.

The ConversationaLIST Education Honoree, 2020

As Educational Content Specialist of CISV's International Junior Board, I coordinate initiatives related to CISV's peace curriculum and educational opportunities. In the past, I've led book/movie clubs related to anti racism and post colonialism. I am currently working on compiling a comprehensive collection of decolonizing and actively antiracist activities for the organization's curriculum.

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

As a Democracy Summer Fellow, I learned and worked with students from around the country on Democratic mobilizing. Through local work with the Jamie Raskin for Congress campaign, I honed my skills in electoral outreach, fundraising, mobilization, and organizing.

As a marketing intern at TargetSmart, I assisted with research, lead-tracking, data interpretation, and communications. Working for one of the biggest suppliers of progressive data offered me opportunities to deepen my knowledge of both research and the current electoral climate.

As an Intern, I assisted with voter strategy, phonebanking, and outreach.

Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

As the founder of Montgomery County, Maryland's LGBTQ+ student association, I engaged in various forms of advocacy regarding gender and sexuality rights. My nonprofit organized advocacy to create the United States' first standardized LGBTQ+ studies course, lobbied at the state level for LGBTQ+ youth protections and transgender student rights, and created various community educational events for the regional LGBTQ+ community.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Rockville, Maryland, United States

I assisted with voter outreach and organization for the David Trone for Congress Campaign.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History, Third-Year

Activities and Societies: - Undergraduate Student Government Treasurer - Undergraduate Student Government Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate

Activities and Societies: - Selected to be one of two students representing the United States as a United World College Davis Scholar.

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