Experience
Consulting and Research Roles
Policy Consultant
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)- Advised USAID's DREAMS project through a 44-page capstone, developing four policy alternatives to address HIV outcomes among women in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Conducted cost-effectiveness analysis to evaluate financial feasibility and prioritize high-impact interventions.
- Performed root-cause analysis with USAID stakeholders, identifying structural and programmatic drivers of elevated HIV rates.
- Synthesized expert interviews and UNAIDS data into targeted, evidence-based policy recommendations.
- Delivered findings to a Legislative Assistant, translating complex analysis into actionable policy guidance.
Policy Consultant
Persevere- Produced memos and reports guiding coding programs for inmates, supporting data-driven strategies to reduce recidivism.
- Collaborated with leadership to design interventions addressing systemic incarceration drivers and improving program effectiveness.
- Evaluated reentry programs, identifying operational gaps and recommending improvements for employment outcomes.
- Built and managed a nationwide database of companies with inclusive hiring policies, expanding opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Research Intern
Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI)- Authored proposals for Pacific Island organizations to implement HRMI human rights data, guiding national performance tracking.
- Facilitated a strategic meeting with HRMI and UNDP staff at UN Headquarters, presenting data applications to support policy initiatives.
- Briefed 150+ stakeholders on the HRMI Rights Tracker, translating complex data into actionable insights for organizational and policy decisions.
Research Intern
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan (MOFA)- Analyzed leadership and organizational influence on US–Pakistan relations, supporting strategic briefings for the Assistant Director of the Americas Division.
- Observed and documented interministerial coordination processes to inform operational analysis and workflow optimization.
- Prepared reports on organizational goals and collaboration opportunities, delivering actionable insights for ministry strategy.
Volunteer
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)- Mapped grassroots organizations in Kyrgyzstan's mining sector to support UNDP environmental and human rights initiatives, enabling targeted engagement strategies.
- Managed and organized stakeholder data in Excel to support program planning and analytical decision-making.
- Led outreach to organizations lacking an online presence, improving stakeholder coverage and engagement effectiveness.