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Experience

Work Experience

January 2024 - Present

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Nonprofit & Advocacy Lab

Gainesville, FL

• Conducting research on the role of nonprofits in society and social justice advocacy and executing qualitative analysis on data from human subjects, documents, social media, and video.
• Conducting data collection, management, and analysis via NVivo qualitative analysis software.
• Working collaboratively on bibliographies and literature reviews under the guidance of Dr. Kimberly Wiley and graduate students.

June 2023 – August 2023

Intern

U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs

Washington, D.C.

• Took notes at briefings, reviewed committee reports, went to interviews, assisted staff members and Senator Peters in preparing for hearings.
• Executed administrative tasks including preparing binders for bill markups and hearings, conducting relevant research, and making sure Sen. Peters has all the information he needs for different questions during the hearings.

February 2023 – April 2023

Non-Profit Consulting Extern

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) & Peninsula College Fund

Remote, U.S.

• Analyzed complex problems ranging from fundraising and development, stakeholder management, impact measurement, as well as using consulting frameworks to help identify problem areas and propose solutions.
• Created and delivered a compelling presentation to PwC and Peninsula College Fund executives that incorporated valuable insights, trends, and recommendations for the non-profit.

Education

August 2022 - Present

University of Florida

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Gainesville, FL

As a second-year student on a Pre-Law track at the University of Florida, I am pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Latin American Studies. My coursework has focused on developing analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as a deep understanding of political systems and institutions.

2018-2022

Stanton College Preparatory School

High School Diploma & International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma 

I graduated at the top 10% of my class as a student in the International Baccalaureate program. I was actively involved in extracurricular activities such as mock trial, ethics bowl, and various honor societies. These experiences taught me the importance of effective communication, team work and leadership skills.

Jacksonville, FL

Professional Skillset

Microsoft Office

Lead Sourcing

Primary and Secondary Research

Trends Analysis

Languages

English (Native)

Spanish (Limited Working Proficiency)

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