Washington, District of Columbia, United States
•Conducted human factors research at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center on vulnerable road users, autonomous vehicle perception, and traffic control devices for FHWA Office of Safety R&D programs •Engaged with industry, academia, and state DOT transportation stakeholders to coordinate research topics, study proposals and to develop technology transfer working groups •Utilized Python, Excel, MATLAB, and other tools for data collection, processing, and analysis •Communicated research findings and program updates in seasonal newsletter publications
• Developed and researched policy addressing public space access, drafted notes for councilmember comments on agenda items • Resolved constituents’ concerns, connecting a diverse array of stakeholders to city resources • Wrote social media and biweekly newsletter copy to help maintain councilmember’s online presence
• Assisted in the instruction of interns in the usage of research tools and methods • Created research books profiling opposition candidates, detailing biographical history, legal history, policy support, votes, and social media posts • Vetted individuals for positions and conducted background checks on county, state, and national level candidates to determine eligibility for endorsements
• Analyzed campaign finance documents, volunteer and donor records to identify lobbyists, bad actors and special interest groups involved in 2020 elections • Researched and compiled data from statistics sheets, media outlets and government reports to create dozens of actionable policy books for candidates on issues ranging from municipal AI policy to the national healthcare agenda • Transcribed debates, interviews and constituent interactions to prepare for future debates, uncover controversial statements and understand candidate policies