Education/Qualifications
King’s College London October 2014
Masters of Arts (M.A.) International Political Economy
Wake Forest University May 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Political Science and History
Cum Laude
Career History
Physicians for Social Responsibility
June 2014 – August 2014
Climate Intern
• Contributed to the development of PSR’s campaign for the EPA’s Clean Power Plan
• Prepared educational and advocacy materials to help health professionals become effective climate advocates
• Helped develop materials for advocacy purposes for PSR’s social media platforms
House of Lords, UK Parliament
October 2013 – May 2014
Voluntary Parliamentary Assistant to Baroness Worthington (Shadow Minister for Energy and Climate Change)
• Assisted Baroness Worthington with research pertaining to her ministerial brief
• Conducted independent research into energy and climate change issues
• Maintained Baroness Worthington’s schedule
• Managed various daily administrative task within Baroness Worthingon’s office
John LaFerla for Congress
July 2013 – September 2013
Campaign Relations Intern
• Helped the campaign establish contact with media outlets within the congressional district
• Contributed to the development of campaign policy position and talking points
• Conducted general research to aid the campaign and the candidate
Maryland Democratic Party
May 2013 – July 2013
Summer Intern
• Helped facilitate communication with Democratic Party elected officials, offices, and staff
• Contributed to general research for the party
• Established relationships with Democratic affiliated organizations
• Facilitated communication with Democratic Party elected officials, offices, and staff
• Updated party databases such NGP and VAN
Organizing for America – North Carolina
Fall 2012
Deputy Campus Organizer
• Developed and executed metrics-driven field and political programs to educate, register, and turn out 18-22 year olds
• Helped in the planning of youth-based events, engaging young entertainment acts and elected officials.
• Coordinated with local campaign officials to organize students through campus-based organizations across the Wake Forest community.
• Crafted a communications strategy to advance the President’s achievements and policy aspirations to the student body.
Accomplishments:
Wake Forest University Gordon Scholar 2009 – 2013
Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society April 2012
Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society November 2011
Wake Forest University College Democrats Co-President 2011- 2013
Dean’s List
Student Page to the Maryland General Assembly Winter 2009