A cross-sector background spanning policy, research, and program work — with experience translating evidence into action across government, nonprofit, and higher education settings.
Policy Intern
Center for Education Policy Research, States Leading States; Cambridge, MA · January 2026 – Present
Supporting a national research initiative through stakeholder outreach, data tracking, and synthesis of school leader interviews on cellphone policy.
Outreach Intern
Center for Education Policy Research, Strategic Data Project; Remote · September 2025 – Present
Managing fellowship recruitment and selection, partnership research, and engagement tracking to strengthen the Strategic Data Project's outreach efforts.
Elevate TXEd Associate
The University of Texas System; Hybrid, Austin, TX · June 2023 – May 2025
Led a systemwide student ambassador initiative and built a comprehensive inventory of educator preparation programs to inform UT System advocacy.
Policy Intern
Texas Appleseed; Remote · August 2024 – May 2025
Tracked state legislation and authored a published policy analysis on HB 8 and Pell Grants examining higher education access across Texas.
Legislative Intern and Committee Support Staff
Texas House of Representatives; Austin, TX · May 2024 – August 2024
Researched legislation and supported the Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety, contributing to the 89th Legislature interim report.
Market Intelligence and Government Relations Intern
Texas Education Alliance; Remote · February 2024 – April 2024
Evaluated K–5 instructional materials and analyzed higher education outcomes to inform statewide curriculum and workforce policy.
Campus Programs Intern
The Holdsworth Center; Austin, TX · May 2022 – April 2023
Supported leadership development programming for 100+ leaders across 40+ districts and conducted research on school leadership and student outcomes.