Experience
An overview of the internships and leadership roles I have undertaken, and how each has shaped my development, sharpened my skills, and deepened my commitment to the legal and policy fields.
Professional experience
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Jun 2026 – PresentMadison, WICurrent
Legal Intake Volunteer
Community Immigration Law Center
- Conduct bilingual legal intakes with immigrants and asylum seekers, documenting case histories for attorney review
- Assist clients with immigration forms while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and cultural sensitivity
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Aug 2025 – PresentMadison, WICurrent
Security Staff
Kollege Klub
- Verify identification, enforce policies and help manage large crowds in a high-volume campus bar
- De-escalate conflicts and coordinate with staff to maintain patron and employee safety
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Jun 2026 – Aug 2026Madison, WI
Legislative Intern
Wisconsin State Senate, Office of Assistant Minority Leader Jeff Smith
- Drafted constituent correspondence and researched legislation involving education, labor, health care and environmental policy
- Prepared press releases, hearing notes and background materials for the senator and legislative staff
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Jun 2025 – Aug 2025Washington, D.C.
Political Intern
Democratic Attorneys General Association
As a Political Intern at the Democratic Attorneys General Association, I supported research on statewide races, tracked political developments, and assisted with strategic planning for attorney general campaigns across the country. The role strengthened my analytical skills, deepened my understanding of national political dynamics, and reinforced my interest in a career at the intersection of law and public policy.
- Tracked and analyzed polling data for 2026 attorney general races across multiple states
- Researched candidates, drafted issue briefs and maintained databases on donors and stakeholders
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May 2024 – May 2025Fairfax County, VA
Legal Redress Intern
NAACP Fairfax County
- Addressed and documented more than 15 discrimination complaints quarterly while engaging respectfully with community members
- Drafted memoranda and complaint letters and helped lead a significant county-level appeal case
Leadership and activities
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Nov 2024 – Nov 2025Madison, WI
Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity
As an executive board member of Phi Alpha Delta, UW–Madison’s pre-law fraternity, I helped plan law-related events, supported professional development programming, and contributed to the overall leadership and direction of the organization. The role strengthened my communication, coordination, and leadership skills while deepening my connection to the pre-law community on campus.
- Organized chapter programming focused on inclusion, professional development and access to the legal field
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Aug 2024 – May 2025Madison, WI
Student Intern
Our Wisconsin
- Designed and facilitated more than 15 social justice and inclusion programs for incoming first-year students
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Aug 2023 – May 2024Madison, WI
Cohort Member
Creando Comunidad
- Participated in collaborative research and discussions centered on the experiences of marginalized communities
Education
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Bachelor of Arts, College of Letters & Science
- Majors
- Political Science and Information Science
- Certificates
- Public Policy and Digital Studies
- Honors
- Mercile J. Lee ScholarFour-year, full-tuition UW–Madison scholarship recognizing academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to service and civic engagement.
IES Abroad in Barcelona, Spain
Completed coursework in comparative politics, European media, urban studies and Spanish language.
Wisconsin in Washington
Studied public policy and American politics while interning in Washington, D.C.