Experience

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  James madison university

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

  Orientation peer adviser

  • Interviewed and assisted in the hiring of 300 First Year Orientation Guides • Trained and directly supervised 10 First Year Orientation Guides as they mentored first year students • Served as on-site management for all scheduling and logistics during JMU's summer and fall orientation programs • Spoke on a panel in front of over 100 parents and family members about student life at JMU• Wrote and delivered a short talk about diversity and inclusion at JMU to a room of 300 First Year Orientation Guide during a training session Show less

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  Aphsa -- american public human services association

  May 2020 - May 2021

  Communications intern

  • Supported the director of communications with executing the communications strategy for the association, using framing science to create positive, inclusive, and effective messaging around the topic of human services• Assisted with the production and publication of Policy & Practice, the association’s primary publication• Proof-read and supported the editing of the website, blog posts, public statements, and newsletters

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  College advising corps

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2023

  College adviser - americorps member

  • Pioneered the first college advising program in a rural high school• Advised a caseload of 260-300 students on post-secondary education and career options • Collaborated with community partners to strengthen college and career readiness efforts within the school by attending strategic meetings and serving as the point of contact for three different local organizations working with students on-site• Planned and executed school-wide events promoting college application and FAFSA completion, leading to a 10% increase in FAFSA completion overall in the first program year, with a 22% increase within the first six months of the program year• Contributed to a 13% increase in the postsecondary matriculation rate for students considered economically disadvantaged Show less

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  American enterprise institute

  Aug 2023 - now

  • Research Associate, Center on Opportunity and Social Mobility

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Research Assistant, Center on Opportunity and Social Mobility

    Aug 2023 - Jun 2024