Created, launched, recruited for, and managed the Student Parent Advocacy Alliance, a program to provide parenting students with the skills to be self-advocates and opportunities to engage with legislative processes at the federal and state level. Plan and execute Generation Hope’s policy and advocacy events with education leaders and influencers that resulted in a successful introduction of a bill to mandate data collection on parental status in public institutions of higher education in Maryland. Manage and coordinate legislative meetings, plan and execute webinar presentations and assist in coordinating policy update meetings for donors and funders.Conduct research on federal and local policies on higher education affordability and accessibility, child care affordability and accessibility and economic mobility to assist in curating a yearly national and policy agenda. Track federal and local policies tied to our national policy agenda and provide testimony, create advocacy toolkits and one-pagers for internal and external stakeholders.

Managed the office’s Asylum cases, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all required documentation and filings.Conducted legal research on country conditions and relevant laws to support claims for Asylum that resulted in drafting and reviewing all documents for filing.Translated legal documents, including affidavits, testimonies, and evidence, from Spanish to English for Asylum clients to submit to the immigration courts.Maintained detailed case records, tracked deadlines and communicated updates to clients and relevant parties.

Managed clients inquiries, requests, and issues, providing timely and professional assistance to ensure client satisfaction and retention. Handled incoming phone calls, scheduling appointments, and providing information on immigration case status, services and procedures. Implemented a no-show policy to minimize appointment cancellations and optimize the attorney’s schedule.Coordinated client appointments, meetings and consultations, optimizing attorney schedules and ensuring efficient use of time.

Served as community liaison for the Wheaton community, providing resources, assistance, and communication support to constituents in need of housing, scholarship assistance, COVID resources, and family support services. Developed and managed the Delegate Solomon Scholarship, providing over $50,000 in resources to students in-need, including student parents. Drafted constituent letters and communications on pedestrian safety, state and local legislative policy, and community resources. Developed and managed social media for the office.Conduct research on federal and local policies on higher education affordability and accessibility and child care affordability.

Conducted research for Delegate Solomon’s legislative initiatives and priorities, contributing to informed decision-making processes.Drafted policy papers, press releases, and Dear Colleague letters, collaborating closely with the Chief of Staff and other interns to support the Delegate’s legislative agenda.Provided constituent service to District 18 constituents, addressing inquiries, resolving issues and fostering positive relationships within the community.

Assigned to coach Briya Public Charter School through one on one virtual quarterly meetings and shared best practices for their 2-Gen programming.Managed the Parent’s Powered Solution’s fund, first of its kind fund that provided $25,000 grants to organizations and institutions across the country.Reviewed and assessed applications from more than 70 organizations and provided funding to 6 organizations.

Served as national speaker and advocate for Generation Hope at conferences, forums, and institutions of higher education.A member of the Scholar Leadership Council, and participated in advocacy efforts for student parents

• Canvassed Latinx communities in Montgomery county 8-10 hours per day on weekends • Organized weekly communications campaigns via e-mail, telephone, and letters that reached 30k constituents• Wrote thank you letters to voters upon Del. Solomon’s election win