Works as part of the Policy & Planning Unit under the Audit Operations Division of the Office of the State Auditor (OSA). Responsible for developing audit proposals for use by the OSA’s field auditors when they conduct financial, internal control, compliance, and performance audits of state agencies and programs. Key results: • Responsible for researching and developing audit topics and policy proposals for use in the OSA’s annual audit plans for mandated agencies, entities, and… Show more Works as part of the Policy & Planning Unit under the Audit Operations Division of the Office of the State Auditor (OSA). Responsible for developing audit proposals for use by the OSA’s field auditors when they conduct financial, internal control, compliance, and performance audits of state agencies and programs. Key results: • Responsible for researching and developing audit topics and policy proposals for use in the OSA’s annual audit plans for mandated agencies, entities, and authorities through budgetary analysis of state appropriations and policy / regulatory analysis of state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations. • Developed robust public policy expertise in various topic areas, particularly health care. Researched and produced policy memos on the efficacy of MassHealth senior and elder programs, DOI’s Alternative Compliance Payment system under the Chapter 224 health reform law, the Connector’s implementation of the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA), and UMass Medical School’s various community programs and consulting services. • Responsible for researching, writing, and presenting memos and briefings for senior staff including State Auditor Suzanne Bump, her Chief of Staff, the First Deputy Auditor, the Chief Legal Counsel, and other members of OSA leadership. • Serves as the OSA liaison to various stakeholder groups, both in and out of state government, to accurately gauge the impact of the OSA’s audits and to facilitate engagement on how our audits could be better targeted for greater impact and public awareness. • Conducted research and analysis for the OSA’s current audit into the accessibility of the state’s public benefits system, in an effort to assist low-income populations in Massachusetts struggling to access much-needed services and supports. Show less

Worked as part of a twelve member Fiscal Affairs Division under the Secretary for Administration & Finance (A&F). Responsible for policy analysis of financial and budgetary data of the Judicial Branch, District Attorneys, Committee on Public Counsel Services, Attorney General, Inspector General, State Auditor, Secretary of State, and other independent state agencies. Key results: • Administered and oversaw expenditures and revenues for the state agencies within my portfolio, as well… Show more Worked as part of a twelve member Fiscal Affairs Division under the Secretary for Administration & Finance (A&F). Responsible for policy analysis of financial and budgetary data of the Judicial Branch, District Attorneys, Committee on Public Counsel Services, Attorney General, Inspector General, State Auditor, Secretary of State, and other independent state agencies. Key results: • Administered and oversaw expenditures and revenues for the state agencies within my portfolio, as well as conducted the financial analysis of their year-to-year spending on staffing, administrative costs, and services provided. • Developed funding level and policy recommendations for these state agencies for the Governor’s annual Budget Recommendation after consulting with agency heads, agency chief financial officers, frontline staff, and the populations served.• Regularly researched, wrote, and presented memos and briefings for senior staff including the A&F Secretary, his Chief of Staff, the A&F Budget Director, and the Governor’s Chief Legal Counsel. • Analyzed the fiscal viability, in conjunction with department and Legislative counterparts, of a proposal to raise judicial salaries. This proposal became law when the General Appropriations Act (GAA) was signed by the Governor. • Developed and oversaw the implementation of the funding reserve established to handle the financial costs related to on-going investigations and litigation surrounding the breach at the William A. Hinton State Laboratory in Jamaica Plain. Show less

Working directly under the Town Manager and the Deputy Town Manager. Responsible for technical and analytical support for financial and budgetary data, documents, and official reports to department heads, Town Finance Committee, and the Board of Selectmen. Key results:• Compiled and analyzed financial / budgetary data and performance measures from all Town Departments and helped assemble the Town Financial Plan.• Completed work on the Public Annual Financial Report (PAFR), a… Show more Working directly under the Town Manager and the Deputy Town Manager. Responsible for technical and analytical support for financial and budgetary data, documents, and official reports to department heads, Town Finance Committee, and the Board of Selectmen. Key results:• Compiled and analyzed financial / budgetary data and performance measures from all Town Departments and helped assemble the Town Financial Plan.• Completed work on the Public Annual Financial Report (PAFR), a document designed for public consumption by Town residents outlining the fiscal health and financial outlook for the Town for the prior fiscal year. • Successfully secured $250,000 in grant funding for the Town from the statewide Green Communities grant program for environmentally sustainable infrastructure upgrades at Arlington High School. Worked with contractors and the Town Energy Working Group to calculate cost / energy savings for these upgrades and develop budgets and timelines for project completion. Show less

Responsible for the management of eight after-school environmental science programs conducted in the Cambridge and Somerville Public School Districts. Key results:• Oversaw the budget, grant writing, and recruitment operations for the non-profit organization. Directly managed five Teaching Interns that were sent to eight schools to teach environmental sustainability curriculum in local elementary schools.• Developed new curriculum material for returning students as well as… Show more Responsible for the management of eight after-school environmental science programs conducted in the Cambridge and Somerville Public School Districts. Key results:• Oversaw the budget, grant writing, and recruitment operations for the non-profit organization. Directly managed five Teaching Interns that were sent to eight schools to teach environmental sustainability curriculum in local elementary schools.• Developed new curriculum material for returning students as well as taught classes when needed to fill teacher absences. • Established and developed relationships with community vendors and private donors to provide institutional support. Expanded programming into the Somerville Public School District. Show less

Worked under the Program Director to provide program evaluation for the Adult Learning Program (ALP), under the umbrella of the Jamaica Plain Community Centers. Key results: • Conducted long-term program-wide evaluation of student intake procedures, student data collection, and matriculation processes. • Researched and presented findings of program evaluation to all stakeholders, including Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teachers… Show more Worked under the Program Director to provide program evaluation for the Adult Learning Program (ALP), under the umbrella of the Jamaica Plain Community Centers. Key results: • Conducted long-term program-wide evaluation of student intake procedures, student data collection, and matriculation processes. • Researched and presented findings of program evaluation to all stakeholders, including Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teachers as well as senior management. • Compiled and analyzed student performance data and submitted findings to Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) databases for reporting purposes. Show less

Foundation Year is a unique college preparatory program that provides a rigorous "boot camp" experience for high school seniors from at-risk Boston Public high schools. As a Teaching Assistant, I was responsible for crafting and teaching targeted outreach curriculum designed to increase writing and reading comprehension proficiency.

Peace Games is an innovative youth violence-prevention program that seeks to teaches students about conflict resolution, team-building, and community engagement in age-appropriate and interactive ways. As a Co-Teacher, I was responsible for creating innovative and participatory curriculum and taught two classes, K1 and 4th grade, at St. Patrick's Grammar School in Roxbury, MA.