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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Development Manager with ServeMinnesota

  • Education

    • The johns hopkins university

      2014 - 2024
      Doctor of philosophy (ph.d.) philosophy

      Dissertation abstract: In this project, I motivate and explain a meta-normative account of personal narration. Narration is a practice concerned with the inter-dependency of identity, action, and understanding. I begin by noting that we commonly and earnestly ask ourselves what is good, right, worthwhile, or appropriate for us to do. Because we are liable to err, we may be motivated to take an active interest in efficaciously representing ourselves and our endeavors. Narration serves this… Show more Dissertation abstract: In this project, I motivate and explain a meta-normative account of personal narration. Narration is a practice concerned with the inter-dependency of identity, action, and understanding. I begin by noting that we commonly and earnestly ask ourselves what is good, right, worthwhile, or appropriate for us to do. Because we are liable to err, we may be motivated to take an active interest in efficaciously representing ourselves and our endeavors. Narration serves this purpose; to do so dependably, we -- narrative subjects -- commit to a higher-order representation that credibly posits that we matter non-accidentally. This is posited in a principled way, in a spirit of love and respect toward every one of us who makes sense of what matters and endeavors to behave per that sense. Show less

    • The johns hopkins university

      2014 - 2016
      Master's degree philosophy

    • Stratford university

      2016 - 2018
      Associate of applied science baking and pastry arts/baker/pastry chef

    • Carleton college

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor of arts philosophy

      Activities and Societies: Residential Assistant, Photography Cooperative, Posse Foundation (Posse Scholar), TRIO, Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship, Carleton Choir, Phi Beta Kappa

    • Depaul university

      2010 - 2012
      N/a student at large

      Summer classes:2010 - Philosophy "What is freedom?"2010 - Photography "Intro to digital still photography"2011 - Communication "Public speaking"2012 - Philosophy "Love, hatred and resentment"

    • University of chicago charter school

      2006 - 2010
      Diploma 3.98

      Activities and Societies: Basketball, Chess Club, Football, Track, Cross Country Valedictorian

  • Experience

    • University of chicago collegiate scholars program

      Dec 2007 - Jan 2008
      Community volunteer

      Sorted books donated to the Woodlawn Community School at a book driveEncouraged competitors during the Special Olympics Assisted the weatherproofing of windows at homeless shelter for the winter

    • University of chicago booth school of business

      Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
      Entrepreneurship trainee

      Composed a business model plan within a team structurePresented business model to members of Goldman Sachs and other financial investors

    • Northwestern university

      Jun 2009 - Sept 2009
      Systems biology intern

      Worked in a university laboratory with a team researching senescence Analyzed the life span of mutant C.elegans model organisms

    • Depaul university

      Jun 2010 - Dec 2012
      Information services student technician

      Resolved technical issues in classrooms as a part of a rapid response teamMaintained campus labs and classroom computersImage and deploy new machines for offices, classrooms and labs

    • Carleton college

      Aug 2011 - Jun 2014
      Residential assistant

      Collaborated with other Peer Leaders, staff and faculty in creating a welcoming and inclusive campus communityProvided resources and opportunities for peers to pursue and reflect on experiences that prepare students for their post Carleton livesServed as a positive role model and mentor to peersEncouraged peers to explore and become involved in a variety of curricular and co-curricular activities on campus and in the communityWas positive source of energy and information to peersWas available to assist with the welcoming of peers and their families during New Student Week Show less

    • Phillips academy

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
      Irt summer intern

    • The johns hopkins university

      Sept 2015 - Oct 2024

      Managed and conducted independent research into conceptions of personhood and humanity. Developed a normative and descriptive account of personhood. Analyzed thee concept of personhood as a positive framework grounding a interpersonal commitment to the ethical treatment of all others.Thesis abstract: In this project, I motivate and explain a meta-normative account of personal narration. Narration is a practice concerned with the inter-dependency of identity, action, and understanding. I begin by noting that we commonly and earnestly ask ourselves what is good, right, worthwhile, or appropriate for us to do. Because we are liable to err, we may be motivated to take an active interest in efficaciously representing ourselves and our endeavors. Narration serves this purpose; to do so dependably, we -- narrative subjects -- commit to a higher-order representation that credibly posits that we matter non-accidentally. This is posited in a principled way, in a spirit of love and respect toward every one of us who makes sense of what matters and endeavors to behave per that sense. Show less

      • Graduate Student

        Aug 2014 - Oct 2024

      • Graduate Teaching Assistant

        Sept 2016 - Dec 2020

      • Study Consultant

        Sept 2015 - Dec 2017

    • Woodberry kitchen

      May 2017 - Oct 2017
      Bread baker

    • Seward community co-op

      Aug 2019 - Nov 2020

      • Shift Lead

        Oct 2019 - Nov 2020

      • Stocker

        Aug 2019 - Oct 2019

    • Baker’s field flour and bread

      Nov 2020 - Jul 2021
      Packager

      Worked with bakers and drivers to insure fresh bread is inspected, packaged, and organized for local delivery to more than 10 retail establishments. Handled and packaged more than 200 items of bread each day.

    • Wesley andrews conversation complements

      Mar 2021 - Jul 2021
      Barista

    • Tc farm

      Jul 2021 - Nov 2021
      Inventory and operations assistant

      Supported efforts to track and replenish inventoryPicked orders for our customers in an efficient and correct wayCreated product packagesHelped operations become more efficient over time andDelivered products from warehouse directly to consumers’s homes

    • Serveminnesota

      Nov 2021 - now
      Development manager

  • Licenses & Certifications