Work Experience

Utilized a race-equity framework to analyze education, health, criminal justice, and poverty policies that disproportionally impact communities of color.

Disseminated issue briefs, infographics, and policy recommendations to the general public, local officials, community leaders, and advocacy organizations.
Served as liaison to the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, local non-profits, and the community to ensure collaboration across systems in the development of equitable policy solutions.
Created & oversaw preparation of multimedia content published to social media.
Managed 10 interns per semester; focused on the progress and success of students, especially those who are historically disadvantaged or underrepresented.

Managed a qualitative study on the effect of independent living services provided to youth aging-out of foster care.

Supervised six undergraduate research assistants on multiple mixed-methods projects.
Teaching Fellow for Abnormal, Introductory, and Psychology & the Law; provided one-on-one guidance and support to over 80 students per semester.

Taught English and reading skills to kindergarten-2nd grade students in a Title I school.

Served as a tutor and mentor to Syrian refugees with Interfaith Action of Central Texas.

Studied substance abuse and mental health policies affecting rural and frontier areas.

Evaluated data and proposed strategy for the improvement of a youth substance abuse prevention program in the rural Southwest area.

Managed a qualitative study on the effect of independent living services provided to youth aging-out of foster care.

Supervised six undergraduate research assistants on multiple mixed-methods projects.
Teaching Fellow for Abnormal, Introductory, and Psychology & the Law; provided one-on-one guidance and support to over 80 students per semester.