Attorney Shadow - Milstein Siegel LLP - Ellicott City, MD
(2026-06)
- Observed client communications, evidence management, and case preparation processes to gain insight into attorney-client advocacy and legal practice.
- Supported administrative and technical tasks while learning the day-to-day operations of a legal office.
- Learned deposition preparation, discovery procedures, and document organization processes for active family, criminal, and bankruptcy law matters.
- Attended court hearings, trial proceedings, and client meetings to develop an understanding of litigation strategy, courtroom advocacy, and judicial processes.
- Gained exposure to litigation workflows, legal operations, and professional legal practice through one-on-one attorney mentorship.
Councilwoman - Reentry Action Counsel - Baltimore, MD
(2024-04)
Mayors Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement
- Attend bi-monthly work group meetings, collaborating with policymakers, community leaders, service providers and justice-involved individuals to shape reentry initiatives and enhance support systems for returning citizens.
- Identify local policy gaps and operational risks, supporting development and implementation of Baltimore Citys reentry continuum of care.
- Contribute to development of city-wide strategies, translating population data, community input and federal policy/funding changes, into actionable policy recommendations.
Program Developer, Youth Civic Engagement & Education - Howard Law School and UMBC Pre-Law Society - Baltimore, MD
(2026-02)
- Coordinating collaboration between Howard Law, Baltimore Community Leaders and UMBC Pre-law students to develop and deliver social justice curriculum to high school students and justice-involved youth.
- Supporting outreach and engagement efforts across schools and juvenile detention facilities to expand access to civic education, leadership development, and legal awareness initiatives.
- Implementing a sustainable peer-teaching model that empowers students to facilitate community dialogue and strengthen long-term youth engagement in social justice advocacy.
Workgroup Member - Behind the Walls Group - Baltimore, MD
(2020-09)
Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform
- Advocate for evidence-based legislative policy changes in Maryland's correctional practices to support effective alternatives to incarceration, address inequities, and allow citizens returning from prison to lead productive lives.
- Participating in state-wide discussions of differing workgroup initiatives, sending direct communications to state leaders urging their support of bills.
Program Consultant - County Executive Office - Baltimore, MD
(2025-08 - 2025-12)
Division of Immigrant Affairs
- Led 13 student team to develop a civic engagement program, managing timelines, deliverables, and executive workflow.
- Prepared group for stakeholder consultations with senior leadership, refining program scope and aligning outputs with office needs.
- Conceived a final proposal that resulted in a formal budget request for a one-year fellowship program.
- Resolved team conflicts and execution risks, ensuring consistent progress and on-time delivery.
Lead Researcher, Beyond the Gates: Urban Reentry Reform Guide - UMBC
(2025-05 - 2026-04)
URCAD with Undergraduate Research Award
- Conducted 15+ stakeholder interviews & extensive literature review to inform evidence based system reform recommendations.
- Identified key trends and inefficiencies, translating findings into actionable insights and process improvements.
- Building a centralized digital resource hub to improve coordination and access to services.
President - UMBC Pre-Law Society - Baltimore, MD
(2024-09 - 2026-05)
- Led execution of 15+ events semestrly – managing logistics, scheduling, and overall coordination/communication.
- Oversaw executive board operations, delegating tasks and tracking deliverables to ensure timely completion.
- Analyzed member engagement trends and implemented initiatives that increased participation by 30%.
- Developed new partnerships and external engagements, strengthening members law school and law firm relationships by 70%.
- Managed executive board operations, delegating tasks and tracking deliverables to ensure timely execution.
Site Coordinator - Gwyn Oak After School Program - Gwyn Oak, MD
(2025-01 - 2025-05)
- Managed daily operations for 20+ student, overseeing scheduling, programming, and logistics
- Resolved real-time operational issues to ensure positive experience delivery in an often fast-paced environment
- Fostered a positive and emotionally safe learning environment, treating each child with care, respect and enthusiasm
Coach , Speech and Debate, Afterschool Program - Sisters Academy of Baltimore - Baltimore, MD
(2023-09 - 2024-05)
- Empowered middle school girls to develop public speaking, critical thinking, and advocacy skills.
- Integrated social justice themes and current events into coaching to broaden students civic understanding.
