Washington DC-Baltimore Area
First year graduate student of International Migration and Refugee Politics at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service.
- Selected from a competitive pool of over 700 applicants to join the 2025-2026 cohort of the John Lewis Young Leaders Fellowship to lead an initiative to advance economic inclusion for immigrant women in St. Louis - Designed and delivered programming in conversational English, digital literacy, and financial skills to support workforce readiness - Partnered with the International Institute of St. Louis and Washington University’s Brown School of Social Work to expand access and community impact - Connected participants to local employment opportunities and resources, supporting entry into the St. Louis job market
- Delivered individualized virtual literacy tutoring to elementary students. - Supported academic skill development and student confidence while building relationships that promote belonging and educational access for students facing systemic barriers.
- Maintained accurate records of meetings, decisions, and chapter activities to ensure transparency and continuity - Coordinated communication between the executive board, general members, and national leadership to keep members informed of opportunities and responsibilities - Organized scheduling, documentation, and event logistics to support chapter initiatives and programming - Streamlined administrative processes and ensured compliance with chapter and national bylaws - Assisted in planning and executing events, while promoting engagement and collaboration among members
- Led discussions between chapter executives and national leadership to shape membership policies and best practices - Facilitated communication across chapter to ensure consistent recruitment and retention strategies, developed initiatives to strengthen member engagement, and provided guidance on organizational growth
- Responsible for pairing honor society students with political science professors within their field of study to conduct research - Oversaw the development of student–faculty research collaborations, provided guidance on research proposals - Worked to expand faculty and student engagement opportunities, ensuring members gain valuable mentorship and exposure to advanced scholarship in political science
- Oversaw the conception, editing, and publication of long- and short-form feature articles for Washington University’s premier student-run political journal, managing 50+ pieces each semester - Collaborated with staff writers to refine story ideas, provide developmental and line edits, and ensure journalistic quality and stylistic consistency - Lead creative initiatives for the Features section, including non-article content such as infographics and multimedia projects, to expand the journal’s reach and engage a wider readership - Worked closely with the editorial board to shape issue themes, manage production timelines, and mentor new contributors in political analysis and narrative writing
- Worked under Professor Mariia Kurbak to support the instruction of an upper-level International Relations course, “Global Futures,” in Washington University’s Global Studies department - Responsibilities included taking attendance, answering student questions during and outside of class, and disseminating weekly communications regarding coursework, grading, and upcoming deadlines - Assisted in fostering a supportive learning environment by providing guidance on assignments and helping students engage with complex course material
- Taught a class of 20 students on a weekly basis, fostering critical discussions on key topics in comparative politics. - Reviewed and explained foundational subjects such as game theory, syllogisms, and advanced topics like regime types, political institutions, identity politics, and comparative political behavior. - Designed and delivered weekly materials and engaging presentations tailored to diverse topics, including electoral systems, political economy, and conflict and security studies. - Collaborated closely with Professor Sunita Parikh to develop and implement lesson plans, ensuring alignment with course objectives. - Held weekly office hours to provide personalized support to students, assisting with understanding complex concepts like democratization, policy analysis, and methodological approaches in comparative politics.