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Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)Senior Policy Advocate (Former Federal Policy Analyst)
May. 2022United StatesAt GFOA, I help lead the organization’s federal legislative strategy and policy engagement on behalf of more than 28,000 members nationwide. I also serve in a key leadership role within the Public Finance Network (PFN)—a 40+ member coalition—where I guide legislative positioning and facilitate bi-weekly coordination calls. As co-lead staff liaison for GFOA’s Committee on Economic Development and Capital Planning, I deliver in-depth federal updates, policy briefings, and regulatory insights to over 25 committee members on a recurring basis.
Key Achievements, included:
✔ Conducted 100+ meetings with House and Senate staff to advocate for the $4 trillion tax-exempt municipal bond market; significantly expanded Congressional awareness and support, especially among under-engaged Republican offices.
✔ Directed GFOA’s most successful Capitol Hill briefing, assembling a diverse speaker panel across sectors—such as affordable housing and public utilities—to spotlight the real-world impact of municipal bonds.
✔ Served as lead coordinator for GFOA’s annual three-day municipal finance conference; collaborated with 50+ professionals to curate programming, moderated six sessions per year, and planned 30+ panels on governmental debt management.
✔ Delivered hour-long federal legislative briefings to state associations and public finance partners, engaging 200+ professionals and acting as a key point of contact for federal policy matters.
✔ Drafted five regulatory and credit rating comment letters, including lead authorship of a high-impact response to the SEC’s Rule 15c2-12, supporting GFOA’s advocacy priorities.
✔ Coordinated three consecutive years of high-level committee fly-ins to Washington, DC; co-developed policy agendas and organized direct advocacy with federal lawmakers.
Southern Poverty Law CenterSoutheastern Immigrant Freedom Initiative (SIFI) Project Coordinator
Sep. 2018 - Sep. 2019In my role as Project Coordinator for the Southeastern Immigrant Freedom Initiative, I managed casework for over 100 detained immigrant clients, ensuring thorough documentation, timely filings, and seamless coordination between families and legal teams to prevent delays in judicial processes. I organized and facilitated know-your-rights workshops to educate detained individuals about immigration procedures and available relief options, empowering them with vital legal knowledge. Some of my key accomplishments in this capacity involved:
✔ Trained 10 pro-bono attorneys bi-weekly on client screening best practices, legal documentation standards, and immigration database tools—contributing to the successful release of 50+ clients in a jurisdiction with a 90% denial rate.
✔ Built and maintained strategic partnerships with immigration and advocacy organizations throughout the Southeastern U.S., enabling resource sharing and fundraising efforts that raised $5,000–$10,000 per client to secure their release from detention centers.
Peace CorpsYouth Development Coordinator
Sep. 2017 - Sep. 2018In my role as Youth Development Coordinator, I collaborated with local teachers and community leaders to adapt educational content and activities tailored to the unique needs of at-risk youth in rural Guatemala. I organized and oversaw extracurricular programs—including sports, arts, and environmental initiatives—that encouraged healthy development and fostered active civic participation among young people. Key Achievements, included: ✔ Taught six courses to over 200 middle school students, significantly boosting their skills in personal development and resilience.
✔ Co-developed and co-facilitated diversity and inclusion sessions for incoming Peace Corps volunteers, enhancing their cultural competence and cross-cultural effectiveness.
California State AssemblyJesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellow/Legislative Aide
Oct. 2015 - Mar. 2017As a Legislative Aide, I provided critical policy advice to the Assemblymember on nearly 500 bills spanning key committees such as Revenue and Taxation, Housing and Community Development, Jobs and Economic Development, and Privacy and Consumer Protection. I played a central role in drafting and advancing impactful legislation, while coordinating stakeholder engagement and legislative communications to build consensus and drive results. Some of my key accomplishments in this capacity involved:
✔ Authored a landmark bill signed into law in 2016 requiring employers with 50+ employees to inform domestic violence survivors about their legal workplace protections.
✔ Collaborated closely with the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence and secured bipartisan support by negotiating neutrality from the California Chamber of Commerce.
✔ Led stakeholder engagement, speechwriting, and policy briefings for public and legislative audiences, ensuring clear communication and alignment on complex legislative priorities.
Los Angeles Unified School DistrictPolicy Advising Intern
Jan. 2015 - Aug. 2015-Conducted research to aide in the understanding of policy items related to schools, students, community partners, and contracted businesses.
-Developed strategies and met with multiple stakeholders to garner support for certain resolutions.
-Provided in-depth analysis and recommendations specifically surrounding closing the achievement gap and improving college readiness among the most at-risk students in LAUSD.
-Made edits to a resolution that was passed in June 2015, which establishes a clearer path for meeting A-G graduation requirements and achieving college readiness.
Mainers United for MarriageCampaign Assistant
Jul. 2012 - Nov. 2012Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Area• Coordinated with the local campaign manager to recruit organizers from Bates College and the local community • Organized phone banking, participated in canvassing, and organized early voting for college students
Brookview HouseDevelopment Intern
Apr. 2012 - Aug. 2012Greater Boston Area• Wrote, researched, and edited grants for the organization alongside the Chief Development Officer and Executive Director, raising over $40,000 in three months. • Designed and implemented a domestic violence curriculum for at risk youth in partnership with the Boston Public Health Commission • Represented the organization through encouraging political support from local politicians. Facilitated a panel at the Massachusetts State House on ways to assist homeless, LGBT youth. • Revitalized the fundraising database and integrated new methods to identify relevant foundations serving the homeless locally and nationally.
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