ABOUT ME

After I graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, I spent several years in the private sector. As the political environment shifted, the call to public policy grew louder. While I listened to Senator Elizabeth Warren speak at the 2017 Women’s March in Boston, I solidified my mission to be a part of the progress forward. As the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted and exacerbated many inequities, I knew it was time to pursue my passion for public policy. In 2020, I enrolled in the Public and Urban Policy Masters program with a minor in Political Economy at The New School. With every step of my academic journey, I grew more inspired and committed to the world of policy.

Since pursing my Master’s, I interned in Congress, published an Op-Ed in the Daily News, won the 2022 Graduate Student Leader Award, was elected to Student Senate and The New School Academic Policy Committee, and served the public as a Policy Analyst and Legislative Director for New York City government. I’m incredibly proud of my policy thesis report about the New York City Board of Elections, where I unearthed the contentious history of voting in New York City, revealed the Board’s ties to Tammany Hall, discussed national election administration best practices, and the current environment of our democracy.

During the 2022 midterm elections, I had the profound opportunity to see democracy in action and be in the weeds of “We The People”. Campaigning for Congressman Jim Himes’ reelection and local Connecticut candidates was incredibly inspiring. It was thrilling talking to voters about the issues they face and becoming personally close with the candidates. Plus, I got to talk about policy and politics all day long! As I watched the election results roll in, I was particularly moved by the passage of Early Voting in Connecticut, after being 1 of 4 states without it! Knowing I made a tangible difference in achieving greater voter access will be a powerful thought I’ll carry with me forever.

I continue to write, analyze NYC election policy and politics, give presentations on NYC’s history of civic engagement, and register voters. Few things bring me greater joy than registering voters across the five boroughs alongside passionate people with a similar drive. I strongly hold the belief that directly engaging with voters in the field and learning about the barriers they face inspires the empathetic and effective policies that inch us closer to a truly representative democracy.

As we enter this new, unpredictable political era, strife with low morale in democratic sentiments, my passion and commitment to democracy is stronger than ever. I am unwavering in my resolve to improve election access, particularly combating NYC’s consistently low turnout. This work is only complete once all citizens have equal access to the great American promise of “One voice, One vote.” I am so excited to continue contributing to this field and welcome any and all opportunities to do so.

See you at the ballot box!