Research/ Work For Good

Atlanta, GA


24/7 The People’s Filibuster for Gun Safety

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors / Office of American Possibilities

VIP Partnerships Coordinator                                                                            

  • Responsible for communication and coordination of VIP speakers for in-person and remote testimony

  • Booked speakers directly or indirectly affected by gun violence, practitioners, and academics

The Carter Center

 Dignity.us

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors / Office of American Possibilities

Dignity.us  is a national citizens' initiative to reduce hate-fueled violence in America.  Dignity.us was launched at the White House's United We Stand Summit in September 2022 and is co-chaired by a bipartisan group of four former White House Domestic Policy Advisors from the last three Presidential Administrations. It aims to surface a 'civic moonshot' in the realm of hate-fueled violence through a nationwide community-driven design research process featuring input from listening sessions across the country.

Design Researcher   October 2022 - February 2023

Conducted thorough research and facilitated the selection and registration of participants for a nationwide listening tour addressing hate-fueled violence in America

  • Interviewed individuals and moderated listening sessions with SMEs, practitioners, survivors, community members, government officials, and former hate group members

  • Partnered with community foundations, organizations, and notable leaders across the anti-hate landscape

  • Collaborated with teammates in synthesis sessions to translate research findings into actionable recommendations for moonshot idea

  • Designed and maintained the main project database as well as all assets   

Consultant                                                                       July 2022 - August 2023                                   

  • Drafted summary of community and expert feedback from research sprint

  • Provided advisory summary on partnership management and expansion