Experience behind the recommendations.
Legislative analysis, public funding, program delivery, and community leadership.
Professional experience
- Aug 2026-present · Employment
Graduate Policy Intern
Office of Texas State Senator Carol Alvarado
In the office of Texas State Senator Carol Alvarado, I research policy, prepare committee-hearing materials, compare state approaches, and draft suggested bill language.
- Jun-Dec 2023 · Employment
Policy Analyst
Harris County
At Harris County, I served on a six-person team overseeing $180 million in ARPA early childhood investments. I helped develop a $16.4 million early-learning initiative and built a tracking system that reduced reporting errors by 40%.
- Sep 2022-Jun 2023 · Employment
Policy Analyst & Program Development Specialist
Earl Carl Institute, Texas Southern University
Legislative research and program development across juvenile justice and child welfare policy.
Community organizing and volunteer leadership
Since 2015, my organizing, advocacy, and volunteer work has connected young people, schools, community organizations, and decision-makers. My experience includes coalition building, youth leadership, mentorship, and nonprofit governance.
Young Women's Advisory Council · Texas Women's Foundation
Leadership in youth advocacy and community organizing.
Collective Action for Youth · Community partnerships
Partnerships with 20+ high schools, 50+ community partners, and 200+ youth leaders.
Juvenile justice mentoring · The VERB Kind and City of Houston Credible Messenger program
Mentorship and community-based support for young people.
Board Chair · Dara Ashley Foundation
Jan 2025-Jan 2026
Nonprofit governance and volunteer board leadership.
Education
MPA, Law and Public Policy
Liberty University · Expected December 2026
BA, Sociology
University of Missouri-Kansas City · 2019
Minor in Black Studies