I am passionate about combatting climate change and helping individuals and communities find clean energy solutions. I have worked on an extensive range of policy issues and am looking to transition into a position where I can use that knowledge to assist in key decarbonization projects, initiatives and goals. I am pursuing a graduate degree in Sustainable and Renewable Energy to gain more technical skills to better fulfill these objectives.

Qualifications or Relevant Specialized Skills

• Adept at navigating the federal legislative process, specifically and especially the federal appropriations process.

• Proven experience in genuine relationship building and stakeholder engagement and management.

• Organized, analytical and skilled at interpreting large set of data. Advanced Excel skills.

• Skilled communicator of complex concepts to clear, concise and easy to understand issues.

• Excellent writer and editor.

• Quick learner with good judgement.

• Strategic thinker with strong ability to prioritize time and energy to produce the best outcome for a team.

• Experienced at working with the press and preparing media for public consumption, such as press releases, public statements, official social media posts, talking points, speeches and Op-Eds.

Education

University of Colorado Boulder – Masters of the Environment

Expected Graduation May 2024

• Concentration in Renewable and Sustainable Energy

• Relevant Coursework: Energy Systems and Technology, Energy Policy, Zero Carbon Buildings and Cities, The World’s Sustainable Energy Infrastructure, Scientific Basis for Environmental Change

University of California Berkeley – Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy

Graduated May 2015

• Minor in French

• Study Abroad – Aix-en-Provence, France – French language immersion

Relevant Professional Experience

U.S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-02) – Washington, D.C.

April 2019 – December 2022

Deputy Chief of Staff & Legislative Director

October 2021 – December 2022

Senior Legislative Assistant

January 2020 – September 2021

Legislative Assistant

April 2019 – December 2019

Key Accomplishments:

• Played key role in securing over $23 million in Congressionally Directed Spending for specific local projects.

• Led the Congresswoman’s Energy and Water Appropriations Committee portfolio, along with the Agriculture Committee portfolio, healthcare, immigration, environment and Tribal portfolios to drive legislative priorities.

• Collaborated with key stakeholders and every House and Senate office in Arizona to lead Appropriations language and fund key water conservation and infrastructure projects for Arizona.

Responsibilities:

• Supervised collaborative, and successful team in D.C. to achieve legislative goals of the office.

• Engaged in high-level, strategic, and planning conversations with the Congresswoman and Chief of Staff.

• Fostered productive relationship across D.C. and Arizona offices – achieving successful outreach and legislative operations with tangible accomplishments for AZ-02.

• Represented the Congresswoman on weekly and ad-hoc legislative updates to various elected officials, business and community leaders, taskforces, and town halls in Arizona and on Capitol Hill.

• Interfaced with press and developed communications materials for key legislative initiatives.

• Leveraged strategic community relationships to broaden the scope of office’s reach.

• Independently managed all office finances, payroll, and operations.

Mission for Arizona – Tucson, A.Z.

October 2020 – November 2020

Voter Activation Regional Director

• Created and executed successful in-person GOTV program in Southern Arizona – organized and trained hundreds of volunteers to knock thousands of doors while maintaining strict COVID-19 safety protocols.

• Managed the Voter Activation Center in Central Tucson, seamlessly hosting several events for candidates and surrogates with minimal notice and consistent successful turnout.

U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) – Washington, D.C.

December 2017 – March 2019

Scheduler

• Managed the Congresswoman’s daily schedule and coordinated all logistics for travel and events.

• Fostered relationships and key stakeholders for the Congresswoman and worked closely with Chief of Staff to develop long-term strategic goals and initiatives.

Peace Corps – Washington, D.C.

January 2017 – November 2017

Administrative Specialist

• Operationalized annual budgets and worked closely with agency leadership to refine future budget decisions.

• Liaised with communications, partnerships, gifts and Congressional relations teams in their operations.

Chainattpitakayom School – Chainat, Thailand

October 2015 – April 2016

English Teacher

• Taught English language to students in rural Thailand with varying degrees of English language skills.

• Created lesson plans, examinations and grading scales.

• Embedded myself in the community, participated in all cultural and extracurricular events at the school.