Research Assistant
EDUCATION
Yale University, New Haven, CT Expected Graduation: May 2021
BA in Political Science, GPA: 3.64
Concentrations: Political Philosophy & Legal Studies
Senior Thesis: “Property and Policing: A Philosophical & Historical Analysis” (forthcoming)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Institution for Social and Policy Studies, Research Assistant (Part-time) June 2020-Present
• Researched the philosophical justifications of taxation in post-Enlightenment conservative thought.
• Attributed in The Political Philosophy of Taxation: A History from the Enlightenment to the Present (forthcoming).
• Advised by Professor Gregory M. Collins, Lecturer in Ethics, Politics & Economics at Yale University.
Institute for Responsible Citizenship, Researcher & Scholar (Full-time) April 2020-July 2020
• Researched the legal rules that govern police use-of-force policies in the United States.
• Published in the Proceedings (“A Strict Liability Standard for Police Killings of Unarmed Citizens”).
• Attended workshops on professional development, policy analysis, and constitutional and economic thought.
Yale Undergraduate Admissions, Recruitment Coordinator (Part-time) January 2018-July 2020
• Organized multicultural recruitment events as a part of the diversity and inclusion team.
• Advised applying and accepted students on the college decision and matriculation processes.
• Answered administrative correspondences between the admissions office and students and families.
Council of Churches of Greater Washington, Government Affairs Intern (Full-time) June-July 2019
• Lobbied the D.C. city government on policies related to affordable housing and homelessness prevention.
• Served on the mayor’s executive committee for aging and age friendly initiatives as a faith community liaison.
• Created bi-weekly newsletters and press releases related to Council affairs and current events.
CityBridge Education, Research & Development Assistant (Full-time) July 2016-January 2017, May-July 2018
• Created a digital database of charter school resources for education entrepreneurs in Washington, D.C.
• Researched charter school best practices and education history in Washington, D.C.
• Augmented CityBridge’s development portfolio by researching and cataloging potential donors.
Monument Academy Public Charter School, Development Assistant (Full-time) June-August 2017
• Managed the “PerMAnent Homes” campaign to raise money for student residential life.
• Raised over $25,000 for boys’ and girls’ residences.
• Augmented Monument’s development portfolio by researching and cataloging potential donors.
VOLUNTEER & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Black Students for Disarmament at Yale, Lead Organizer April 2019-July 2020
Yale Black Men’s Union, Vice President & Community Outreach Chair September 2017-May 2020
Adventist Campus Fellowship, Director, Community Service & Spiritual Wellness January 2018-May 2020
Christian Union-Lux, Vice President & Bible Study Leader September 2017-March 2019
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
• Computer Skills: Proficient in the Microsoft and Google suites.
• Language Skills: Intermediate Spanish Proficiency; Beginner Proficiency in Ancient Greek & French.
• Verbal Skills: Excellent research and writing skills, excellent oratory skills and written communication.
EDUCATION
Yale University, New Haven, CT Expected Graduation: May 2021
BA in Political Science, GPA: 3.64
Concentrations: Political Philosophy & Legal Studies
Senior Thesis: “Property and Policing: A Philosophical & Historical Analysis” (forthcoming)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Institution for Social and Policy Studies, Research Assistant (Part-time) June 2020-Present
• Researched the philosophical justifications of taxation in post-Enlightenment conservative thought.
• Attributed in The Political Philosophy of Taxation: A History from the Enlightenment to the Present (forthcoming).
• Advised by Professor Gregory M. Collins, Lecturer in Ethics, Politics & Economics at Yale University.
Institute for Responsible Citizenship, Researcher & Scholar (Full-time) April 2020-July 2020
• Researched the legal rules that govern police use-of-force policies in the United States.
• Published in the Proceedings (“A Strict Liability Standard for Police Killings of Unarmed Citizens”).
• Attended workshops on professional development, policy analysis, and constitutional and economic thought.
Yale Undergraduate Admissions, Recruitment Coordinator (Part-time) January 2018-July 2020
• Organized multicultural recruitment events as a part of the diversity and inclusion team.
• Advised applying and accepted students on the college decision and matriculation processes.
• Answered administrative correspondences between the admissions office and students and families.
Council of Churches of Greater Washington, Government Affairs Intern (Full-time) June-July 2019
• Lobbied the D.C. city government on policies related to affordable housing and homelessness prevention.
• Served on the mayor’s executive committee for aging and age friendly initiatives as a faith community liaison.
• Created bi-weekly newsletters and press releases related to Council affairs and current events.
CityBridge Education, Research & Development Assistant (Full-time) July 2016-January 2017, May-July 2018
• Created a digital database of charter school resources for education entrepreneurs in Washington, D.C.
• Researched charter school best practices and education history in Washington, D.C.
• Augmented CityBridge’s development portfolio by researching and cataloging potential donors.
Monument Academy Public Charter School, Development Assistant (Full-time) June-August 2017
• Managed the “PerMAnent Homes” campaign to raise money for student residential life.
• Raised over $25,000 for boys’ and girls’ residences.
• Augmented Monument’s development portfolio by researching and cataloging potential donors.
VOLUNTEER & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Black Students for Disarmament at Yale, Lead Organizer April 2019-July 2020
Yale Black Men’s Union, Vice President & Community Outreach Chair September 2017-May 2020
Adventist Campus Fellowship, Director, Community Service & Spiritual Wellness January 2018-May 2020
Christian Union-Lux, Vice President & Bible Study Leader September 2017-March 2019
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
• Computer Skills: Proficient in the Microsoft and Google suites.
• Language Skills: Intermediate Spanish Proficiency; Beginner Proficiency in Ancient Greek & French.
• Verbal Skills: Excellent research and writing skills, excellent oratory skills and written communication.