ABOUT ME:

Public policy professional with health policy analysis experience in both local government and nonprofit advocacy organizations. Additional interests include education access and gender equality. Strengths include: research and data gathering and synthesis, demonstrated written and oral communication skills, and practical leadership and project management.

Seeking a permanent or short-term full-time position in the Lyon area to apply research and analytical skills to new sectors. Enrolled in French language classes 10 hours per week.

Currently working remotely for the World Bank and the Marseille Center for Mediterranean Integration in the higher education department and providing freelance services for research, writing, editing, French-English translation, and transcription.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Consultant - Center for Mediterranean Integration, THE WORLD BANK, Marseille, France, July 2011 - present

Legislative Aide – Committee on Health, COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Washington, D.C., September 2008 – August 2010

  • Analyzed proposed health legislation and recommended amendments.
  • Conducted ongoing research of national best practices and state legislative trends.
  • Performed programmatic oversight of executive agencies, including the implementation of legislative initiatives, Committee priorities, budget projections, and key health reforms.
  • Drafted and edited policy memoranda, legislative reports, press releases, speeches, and web content.

Staff Assistant – Office of Councilmember David A. Catania, COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Washington, D.C., May – September 2008

  • Completed discrete research projects to assist legislative staff on issues including union contracts and public service commissions.
  • Edited reports, facilitated constituent assistance, and coordinated an electronic filing system.

INTERNSHIPS:

Teach Corps Intern, ORPHANAGE OUTREACH, Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic (Fall 2007)

  • Coordinated volunteer activities, created workshops for local teachers, and taught English to and mentored over 45 students.

Policy & Advocacy Intern, HEALTH CARE FOR ALL, Chapel Hill, North Carolina (Spring 2007)

  • Led informational outreach efforts at community events; drafted and edited website content, newsletters, and media responses; orchestrated a media outreach campaign.

Research Intern, TASK FORCE FOR A HEALTHIER NC, Chapel Hill, NC (Fall 2006)

  • Drafted health policy briefs focusing on the State Children’s Health Insurance Program and insurance purchasing pools for consideration by the Lieutenant Governor and NC State legislators.

Policy Intern, THE CAMPAIGN NETWORK, Boston, Massachusetts (Summer 2006)

  • Created constituency-specific policy briefing books and talking points for candidates.

Outreach Intern, ALLIANCE TO DEFEND HEALTH CARE, Boston, MA (Summer 2006)

  • Organized community events and drafted newsletter articles to promote universal health care.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA at CHAPEL HILL, Chapel Hill, NC, May 2007

  • Graduated with Honors, following the completion of an independent thesis project; Health policy concentration
  • Minor in Social and Economic Justice, Public Service Scholar, Dean’s List honoree

High School Diploma, CHOATE ROSEMARY HALL, Wallingford, CT, June 2003

LANGUAGES:

  • English – Mother Tongue
  • French – Conversational
  • Spanish – Basic

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

  • Fluency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with STATA and SAS statistical software
  • Ability to work independently or in teams
  • Detail-oriented, flexible, and self-motivated

PERSONAL DETAILS: