Resume
EDUCATION
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey | MA, International Policy & Development
Specialization in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Program Design
Named Scholarship and Goldman Sachs Gives Scholarship Recipient; Amnesty International Treasurer
Completed Development, Partnership, Management, and Innovation certificate program in Rwanda in collaboration with Partners in Health; researched maternal health and family planning
Relevant Courses: Policy & Data Analysis, Program Evaluation, Citizen Security & Human Development, Fieldwork & Reporting, Proposal Writing for International Development
Lewis & Clark College | BA, Sociology and Anthropology, Environmental Studies (Minor)
Recipient of Leadership & Service Scholarship, varsity cross country athlete, Student Affairs Board tutor
Honors thesis titled “I Feel Different Here: Spatial Regulation, Day Labor, and the Right to the City”
Language-intensive study abroad in Dominican Republic; research on women’s rights in garment factories
Relevant Courses: Quantitative Research Methods, Qualitative Research Methods, Social Change in Latin America, Global Inequality, Environmental Analysis
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Open Americas | Founder and Communications & Strategic Outreach Manager
Founded and manage an independent digital platform for research and commentary on social and political issues across the Americas, overseeing partnerships and editorial production of 90+ articles
EPIC People | Communications & Community Manager
Led cross-channel communications and digital content strategy for a global community of 1,000+ qualitative researchers, producing multimedia content that elevated engagement and member retention
Planned and executed communications and program logistics for year-round courses, tutorials, and online programming and EPIC’s annual conference, a flagship event with 300+ international attendees
Managed sponsor relationships and delivered partnership benefits that enhanced organizational visibility
Working Capital for Community Needs | Investor Relations & Communications Manager
Developed and implemented communications strategy for a $15.8M social impact fund, managing investor relations for 500+ individual and institutional investors nationwide
Spearheaded social impact measurement and reporting process in coordination with 21 Latin American financial institutions
Accion International - Center for Financial Inclusion | Communications & Operations Associate
Managed digital platforms and supported operations for the Smart Campaign, a financial inclusion initiative
Maintained and streamlined tracking systems for Campaign activities and events; drafted M&E reports
Supported accreditation and training of 100+ assessors and trainers, streamlining systems and reporting
US State Department - Fulbright Colombia | Grantee
Designed and taught 16 English courses weekly for 1,000+ university students; organized university-wide cultural programs
Created a photo-ethnography project with interviews and photographs of internally displaced persons in the informal economy; organized gallery night to launch accompanying website
EARLY CAREER EXPERIENCE
Includes roles in research, evaluation, and editorial support with InterAction, Voice of Witness, the Raechel & Jackie Foundation, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, the Worker Rights Consortium, and Walking Tree Travel.
Supported communications and program evaluation across multiple international and research organizations
Conducted fieldwork, data analysis, and qualitative research on labor rights, gender, and migration
Led cultural immersion and service-learning programs in Costa Rica for high school groups (Walking Tree Travel)