Jessica Goodman

Experience

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Grinnell College

  Jan 2025 - now

  Teaching Assistant

  Course mentor for an Introduction to Economics class.