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.

Within the past two years, I interned in Congress, published an Op-Ed in the Daily News, won the 2022 Graduate Student Leader Award, was elected to Student Senate as the lead of the Shared Governance subcommittee, and was elected by my fellow Senators to The New School Academic Policy Committee. My expertise is in policy research and memo writing covering a wide range of topics. I have served as a Policy Analyst for New York government leaders, such as New York City Council. 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.

After graduation, I had an amazing opportunity to see democracy in action and be in the weeds of “We The People”. Working on Congressman Jim Himes’ reelection campaign was incredibly inspiring. The days may have been long, but it didn’t always feel like work. I reveled in talking directly to voters about the issues they face on daily basis. It was thrilling to become personally close with candidates and lawmakers that I deeply believe in. And plus, I got to talk about policy and politics all day long! I’m so proud of all the candidates I worked so closely with; incumbents and insurgents alike. As I watched the election results roll in, I was so moved by the effect Democrats had on voters locally to nationally. And we passed Early Voting in the state of Connecticut after being 1 of 4 states without it! The voters were clear, we want empathy in our discourse, we want to protect our neighbors, and we care about the sanctity of “One Voice, One Vote”. Knowing I made a tangible difference in this historic election, will be a powerful thought I’ll carry with me forever.

I continue to research, write, and give presentations on civic engagement and historical and current insights into elections and NYC politics and am always eager to further contribute to this field.