Goals & Passions
Radically loving advocate for people who use drugs seeking a fluid and innovative position in the Harm Reduction movement, where I can work at the intersection of policy, research, communications, and artistry.
I am a self-starter who brings a fresh and flexible perspective to everything I do, and I thrive in the face of challenges without straightforward solutions. My previous work spans from hyperlocal to national, and is grounded in both lived and learned experience. In addition to fighting for the rights and dignity of people who use drugs, I am also passionate about disability justice, sex workers’ rights, LGBTQI+ issues, and racial justice.
Work Experience
National Harm Reduction Coalition
Program Assistant (June 2019 - Present)
Policy Intern (October 2018 - June 2019)
Perform high-level administrative assistance and data coordination for NHRC’s Overdose Prevention and Capacity Building teams, including designing systems for data collection, and producing interactive visualizations of the aggregated information.
Participate in internal organizational development, such as a brand redesign committee and various hiring panels, as well as starting a Disability Justice working group.
Research, synthesize, and present information on state- and federal-level drug policy, including mapping the legislative landscape of the Midwest and analyzing new syringe service program laws.
Write, update, and conduct trainings on a range of intersectional harm reduction topics.
Drug Policy Alliance
Policy Intern (June - August 2019)
Conducted state-level lobbying on decriminalizing syringes, safe consumption spaces, marijuana legalization, and other harm reduction bills in New York State.
Drafted briefs, fact sheets, presentations, and other materials on a wide range of drug policy issues.
Tracked media coverage and legislative support of drug policy reform initiatives.
The Drug Overdose Prevention & Education (D.O.P.E.) Project
Narcan Trainer (2017 - 2019, intermittent)
Trained program participants and community members to recognize, respond to, and reverse an opioid overdose through the administration of Naloxone.
Provided judgment-free education on safer injection and smoking practices to prevent overdose.
GLIDE Harm Reduction
Emerging Leaders Intern (May - August 2017)
Trained and managed syringe access volunteers to provide direct service and outreach.
Assisted participants with referrals and linkages to other service providers in the community.
Conducted municipal policy advocacy in San Francisco by attending task force meetings, working collaboratively with health department officials, and meeting with community stakeholder groups.
Education
New York University
BA in Public Policy & Global Liberal Studies
Expected graduation May 2021
Forthcoming Thesis:
The Motion of Heavenly Bodies: Drugs, Disability, and Defiance in the United States
Scholarships & Awards:
Marc & Ruti Bell Public Service Scholarship
Global Liberal Studies Scholarship
Global Pathways Scholarship