Energetic Hospitality & Public Policy Advocate

EDUCATION

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, School of International and Public Affairs New York, NY

Master of International Affairs May 2025

Concentration: Urban and Social Policy, Specialization: International Organization & UN Studies

ALLEGHENY COLLEGE Meadville, PA

Bachelor of Science, Major: Global Health, Minor: Biology May 2023

Global Citizens Scholars Program, Lancaster University, England, U.K. October 2022 - December 2022

Security Clearance Level: Top Secret Security Clearance May 18, 2023 - Current

EXPERIENCE

MINDSET DC, LLC. August 2025 - November 2025

Public Policy Intern Washington D.C.

●Collaborated with the research team at a bipartisan public policy firm to address client challenges through thoughtful research and analysis, delivering insights on regulatory and legislative issues in the areas of banking and broker-dealing, housing, payments, and capital markets.

●Monitored congressional hearings and track legislative developments, providing timely reports to internal staff and clients on relevant policies and initiatives.

●Analyzed risks and opportunities related to emerging public policy under the new administration, focusing on key sectors such as banking and housing.

●Leveraged strong analytical skills and stakeholder collaboration to develop actionable recommendations for effective advocacy in the capital markets and payments sectors.

CORE FUTURES LAB AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY May 2025 - August 2025

Research Assistant Washington D.C.

●Conducted qualitative and quantitative research on maternal health and environmental justice, analyzing their combined impact on health equity outcomes for Black women in Washington, D.C.

●Developed and refined research methodologies emphasizing openness, transparency, and community-centered approaches.

●Engaged with diverse stakeholders — including healthcare providers, academics, community advocates, and policymakers — to incorporate multiple perspectives into project design and analysis.

●Contributed to drafting a policy-oriented research brief summarizing findings and highlighting actionable recommendations for public health interventions.

ACTED: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE November 2024 - May 2025

Project Manager New York, NY

●Led a team of graduate peer consultants to explore the AGORA methodology and its application in humanitarian contexts, focusing on community participation strategies in international aid.

●Conducted a case study in Sri Lanka, collaborated with ACTED, IMPACT initiatives, and industry experts to enhance effective practices in humanitarian and development work.

●Gained valuable insights and experience through direct engagement in community-driven projects and initiatives.

U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT/ U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT June 2024 - August 2024

Global Health Officer Fellow Kigali, Rwanda

●Monitored and evaluated USAID/Rwanda’s first comprehensive Global Health Security (GHS) program, focused on strengthening national health systems and mitigating public health threats.

●Collaborated with FAO, WHO, UNICEF, and Jhpiego to track maternal and child health, family planning, and HIV prevention initiatives.

●Supported the DREAMS (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored, and Safe) program to reduce HIV transmission among adolescent girls and young women.

●Conducted field visits to rural and urban health facilities to assess HIV service delivery, collect and document data from vulnerable populations, and identify barriers to care.

●Utilized digital tools and data platforms to analyze information from rural health sites, informing evidence-based HIV and maternal health interventions.

●Participated in interagency and national technical working groups on GHS and HIV, contributing recommendations to strengthen coordination between the Government of Rwanda and U.S. health agencies.

●Provided technical input on new GHS procurements, including laboratory surveillance and epidemiology workforce training initiatives.

SAVOY FOUNDATION September 2023 - May 2024

International Affairs Intern New York, NY

●Represented the Savoy Foundation in UN forums on medical, poverty, and education initiatives, ensuring alignment between foundation priorities and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

●Drafted concise summaries and talking points from Economic and Social Council briefings for internal use and stakeholder engagement.

●Liaised with more than 15 NGOs to gather input on environmental, women’s rights, and economic development issues, strengthening collaborative advocacy efforts.

●Attended and reported on high-level UN meetings, identifying emerging global policy trends relevant to the foundation’s philanthropic strategy.

UNITED STATES CONGRESS May 2023 - July 2023

Congressional Fellow Washington D.C.

●Delivered professional administrative support by assisting, creating, and proposing legislation by writing policy memos, summarizing legislative acts, and organizing panel events.

●Researched and proposed amendments to pending legislation to address equity and access concerns, contributing to the office’s advocacy strategy.

●Attended hearings to ascertain information on proposed bills for weekly reports and collaborated with colleagues to simplify federal forms and applications.

●Liaised with congressional staff teams to provide research, track hearings and legislation, draft memos, assist with constituency communications, and take notes at high-level meetings.

EXCELLUS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD May 2022 - July 2022

Strategies and Performance Intern Rochester, NY

●Researched and analyzed competitive market trends among regional health insurers, compiling an environmental scan used by strategy teams to assess growth opportunities.

●Participated in cross-departmental learning programs covering business administration, communications, finance, marketing, and human resources, developing a broad understanding of healthcare operations.

●Supported senior analysts in drafting internal reports and presentations to inform decision-making on strategic business initiatives.

CONSORTIUM OF UNIVERSITIES FOR GLOBAL HEALTH February 2022 - April 2022

Global Health Research Intern Meadville, PA

●Developed resources on decolonization of research methodologies in global health education for Public Health Institute (PHI)/Center for Disease Control (CDC) Global Health Fellowship program (MPH, PhD, or MD/DO degrees).

●Facilitated program coordinator in the identification of articles and activities in Surveillance, Program Management, Program Evaluation, and Information Management.

●Collaborated on logistical coordination of (virtual) annual global health conference for 5,000 global health professionals.

CERTIFICATIONS, LEADERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS

CITI Program Institutional/ Signatory Official: Human Subjects Research, September 2024

CITI Public Health Research & Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Certifications, September 2022

Capitol Hill Intern Association, 2023, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Pi Phi Chapter Secretary, 2022

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