February 2022 - Present
NBC NEWS - CAPITOL HILL RESEARCHER
August 2021- February 2022
NBC NEWS - DESK ASSISTANT
I am a part of a rotational program in NBC's Washington Bureau, fact-checking, researching, logging and serving as a Coordinating Producer for MSNBC Weekends. I work on the National News Desk.
January 2021Â - April 2021
STREET SENSE MEDIA - SHELTERS AND OUTREACH REPORTER
I pitched, fact-checked and wrote 5+ articles per month, for digital and print publication, covering topics such as shelters, chronic homelessness and relevant federal and local policy concerning DC's homeless community.
June 2020Â - Present
NJ INSIDER- FREELANCE WRITER
I pitched an article regarding an upcoming Black Lives Matter protest occurring in a near by town. This article was subsequently published on NJ Insider and the Editor contracted me to write 8 more articles this summer regarding Black Lives Matter and student activism.
June 2020Â - August 2020
JOSH 4 CONGRESS - COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
I worked on creating content and graphics for Congressman Gottheimer's social media platforms. I utilized the software, VAN, to collect data on voters in New Jersey. I further initiated phone calls to constituents in District Five of New Jersey to encourage them to vote, volunteer and support Congressman Gottheimer.
January 2020 - May 2020
THE ISAAN RECORD - EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTOR
I researched and investigated topics such as exploitive mining operations, unjust government land evictions, systemic gender biases, and the oppression of women’s rights to contribute to the Isaan Records digital publication. I further collaborated with a team of journalists and editors to research and write a series on transnational relationships.
February 2020 - June 2020
ISAAN LAND REFORM NETWORK - FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR
While studying abroad in Thailand, I spearheaded a fundraising campaign for a local NGO called the Isaan Land Reform Network. This NGO works on land reform in the region of Isaan, located in northeast Thailand. They work with indigenous communities who have been striped of their community land titles, deeming them illegal trespassers. My team and I created a fundraising page, Facebook page, short documentary, and website for the Isaan Land Reform Network to utilize. I still work closely with them today, helping with any legal, financial, and emotional support I can.
May 2019 - December 2019
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON U.S.-ARAB RELATIONS - INTERN
I attended various events in D.C. centered around politics and international affairs in the Middle East to subsequently, prepare briefs to inform my supervisors on current global issues. I further assisted Dr. John Duke Anthony (President of NCUSAR) in editing his publications, adding additional research, and creating an outline for a potential book. Lastly, I assisted in organizing the Council's annual event, the Arab Policy Makers Conference. Through my time at NCUSAR, I have strengthened my critical thinking, writing, and research skills.
March 2019 - December 2019
HERCAMPUS - ASSISTANT EDITOR AND CONTRIBUTOR
I worked with students weekly to generate content and topic ideas and ensure that articles are publishable. I contributed stories centering around politics, foreign affairs and human rights topics.
May 2018 - August 2018
NJFX DATA COLOCATION FACILITY - MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
At my time at NJFX, I contributed to writing multiple press releases on current projects the company was working on. I was also responsible for the company's social media accounts on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Lastly, I assisted in organizing a job recruitment fair for several open positions and helped interviewed potential employees.
EDUCATION
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
CIEE KHON KAEN
MORRISTOWN BEARD SCHOOL
August 2017 - May 2021
Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs with a concentration in International Politics
January 2020 - May 2020
Participated in a Development and Globalization program based in Khon Kaen, Thailand. Through this program, our group studied the complexities concerning human rights related topics from a grassroots perspective. We attended community visits and lived in villages for week-long periods across the north-east region of Thailand conducting research.
September 2013 - May 2017
SKILLS
LANGUAGES
EnglishÂ
Spanish - Working Proficiency Â
Thai - Conversational
TECHNICAL
Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign) Wordpress, VAN, Wix