Resident Assistant, Housing and Dining Programs – August 2010 to present
Foster development of first-year students through mentorship, active and passive learning opportunities, and response to emergencies and policy violations. Includes curriculum and program design, student development theory, and ongoing leadership training. Previously worked with the department as a residence hall desk receptionist and residential community coordinator for three semesters.

President, National Residence Hall Honorary Chapter– April 2011 to present
Recognize and encourage student leadership in the residence halls by facilitating monthly “Of the Month” award ceremonies, coordinating biannual recognition weeks for student staff and campus partners, holding formal induction ceremonies at the end of each semester, and representing the chapter at regional residence life conferences.

Executive Director, American University Queers and Allies – April 2010 to April 2011
Collaborated with the university administration and a volunteer staff of seventeen to manage a $5000 budget, plan weekly events, educate the community on LGBT issues, and generally ensure the continued success of one of American’s largest and oldest student organizations. Previously served as the organization’s Director of Transgender Advocacy for two years.

Research Assistant, Department of Justice, Law, and Society – January 2010 to May 2010
Transcribed interview notes from the National Crime Victimization Survey and suggested research metrics as part of a long-term criminological analysis of sexual assault data. Worked under the supervision of Associate Professor Dr. Lynn Addington.

For more information:
American University
Housing and Dining Programs
Residence Hall Association
Queers and Allies

Research Assistant, Dangerous Speech Project – December 2011 to present
Supporting the elimination of genocide by assisting Senior Fellow Susan Benesch in her work developing guidelines on dangerous and inflammatory speech. Includes website development, policy research and analysis, blog writing and administrative support.

For more information:
Voices that Poison: How to Define Inflammatory Speech and Limit its Dangerous Effects
World Policy Institute

Lead Surveyor – August 2005 to January 2012
Facilitated research on travel to Alaska by interviewing up to 10-15 travelers per day at the Anchorage airport about their experiences visiting Alaska. Trained and supervised employees, communicated with airline agents, and reviewed completed surveys for accuracy and integrity before sending them to the main office in Juneau. Seasonally employed August 2005, April 2006-April 2007, May-August 2008, May-August 2011, and December 2011-January 2012.

For more information:
The McDowell Group
Alaska Visitors Statistics Program

Summer Program Assistant – May 2009 to August 2011
Supported the development of youth in Anchorage by providing technical assistance, supervision and mentorship to students participating in programs at the Alaska Teen Media Institute and the Anchorage Public Library.

Reporter, Webmaster, and Audio Engineer – March 2006 to August 2008
Worked as webmaster, soundboard operator and radio producer on a team of high school students producing a monthly live radio show. Featured on National Public Radio and local stations across the country. Received an Alaska Press Club Award for Best Education Reporting in 2008.

For more information:
Alaska Teen Media Institute

Nicholas J. Begich Policy Fellow – September 2010 to May 2010
Sought justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people by collecting stories of workplace discrimination, researching Job Corps center policies on housing for transgender students, and collaborating with coalition partners on federal policy efforts.

For more information:
National Center for Lesbian Rights
Nicholas J. Begich Scholarship and Intern Fund

Communications Coordinator, National Advisory Council – October 2007 to present
Shaping the future of education in the United States by advising and implementing initiatives to support all students regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. As Communications Coordinator, maintaining records and seeking innovative ways to facilitate the work of the Council. Involves fundraising, regular conference calls with executive committee staff and other council members, and annual meetings with the national board of directors in New York City.

Chapter Organizing Intern – September 2008 to January 2009
Facilitated communication between the national offices and a network of 38 chapters nationwide by drafting letters and emails, responding to inquiries and requests for materials, and planning events. This internship followed two years of local organizing and long-distance mentorship of other students as a member of the GLSEN national high school leadership team.