Jessica Goodman

Jessica Goodman

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Economics and Political Science Student at Grinnell College

  • Education

    • Grinnell College

      2022 - 2026
      Bachelor's degree Economics and Political Science

      Activities and Societies: Track and Field, Student Athlete Mentor

  • Experience

    • UC Santa Barbara

      Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
      Summer Research Program

      - Collaborated with two peers to write a formal paper after 160 hours of preparation.- Researched political polarization during historical and contemporary contexts. - Presented original findings in a 200-person virtual capstone seminar.

    • Division of Research

      Mar 2023 - Mar 2023
      Delaware General Assembly Extern

      - Shadowed a nonpartisan attorney in the drafting and testimony processes for legislation in the Delaware Senate and House.- Conducted thorough background research on legislation, proofread bill drafts, contributed insights for the creation of new bills.

    • Our National Conversation (ONC)

      Jun 2023 - Sept 2023
      Governance Policy Intern

      -Contributed to research on a variety of topics including institutional reform, campaign finance, and higher education.-Published two opinion articles discussing relevant bipartisan issues.-Analyzed the issue of gerrymandering, creating a formal research essay.

    • Centre for Applied Nonviolent Action and Strategies

      Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
      Analytical Research Intern

      - Researched global political climates and analyzed female activist movements, compiling findings into memos and formal reports.-Compiled news updates every week to help the organization stay informed.-Utilized data visualization tools to assess the effectiveness of activist training initiatives.

    • Grinnell College

      Jan 2024 - May 2024
      Economics Grader

      - Reviewed and graded a variety of assignments for an Economic History class.- Provided detailed feedback on essays, helping students to correctly apply economic concepts and develop strong arguments in their writing.

    • Bipartisan Policy Center

      Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
      Economic Policy Intern

      - One of 13 interns selected nationally as part of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation's fiscal internship program.- Researched issues such as the federal budget, tax reform, childcare policy, and unemployment insurance.- Coauthored an article analyzing potential areas for bipartisan overlap in the ongoing tax debate.

    • Grinnell College

      Jan 2025 - now
      Teaching Assistant

      Course mentor for an Introduction to Economics class.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Virtual Experience Program Participant

      Leo Cussen Centre for Law
      Oct 2022
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