Legislative Researcher - Virginia Senator Mike Jones
(2026-05 - 2026-08)
- Researched legislative aims related to prison policy and reform across states to assist in drafting comprehensive legislation for improved educational models in Virginia Prisons
Family Court Volunteer - Safe Harbor
(2025-08)
- Guided domestic violence survivors through protective-order processes and legal resource navigation
- Interviewed clients to understand the legal landscape of family law and how families seek assistive services and independently trained in trauma-informed advocacy to strengthen client relationships
Legal Research Internship - William J. Dinkin, PLC - Richmond
(2025-05 - 2025-08)
- Assisted with filing motions and briefs in Richmond State and Federal Criminal Courts for clients, including drafting compassionate-release materials for indigent clients
- Conducted 300+ hours of terrorism-law research for nationally covered federal security litigation
- Communicated with clients and courts as immigrant clients navigated changes in Border Security Enforcement rules to ensure fair trials
Intern - Disability Law Center
(2020-01 - 2022-01)
- Referred clients to legal aid in an inclusive manner, communicating with a client base of ranging abilities and financial resources
- Represented organization at resource fairs and conferences and attended advocacy workshops on behalf of the organization
- Shadowed law professionals in the area of disability law
Mattaponi Environmental Research Council - University of Richmond Sustainability Office
(2026-01 - 2026-05)
- Researched water table environmental issues experienced by the Mattaponi tribe and published research supporting tribal advocacy efforts related to environmental policy and water access
- Hosted events on campus for dialogue between the Virginia Native American tribes to discuss environmental concerns in their regions
Research Fellow - University of Richmond American Studies Department
(2026-01 - 2026-05)
- Senior thesis selected to participate in independent study capstone course in my major program as part of a pilot group of research focused students
- Developed proposal for university prison-education initiative presented to Vice Provost after conducting stakeholder interviews with faculty, students, formerly incarcerated individuals, and corrections officials
Food, Sustainability, and the Environment Research Fellow - Umbra Institute
(2024-09 - 2024-12)
- Conducted independent interdisciplinary research on the effects of climate change on protected food-origin systems, including European DOC/DOP designation frameworks across Italian regions
- Analyzed how environmental change impacts agricultural sustainability, regional food production, and cultural heritage protections in Italy
- Examined the intersection of environmental policy, food law, and international regulatory systems through coursework and field research with local sustainable food producers
History Curatorial Internship - The Charleston Museum
(2024-05 - 2024-08)
- Conducted archival and curatorial research for Reconstruction-era exhibits, including evaluating historically marginalized narratives within museum cataloging and interpretation systems
- Researched NAGPRA compliance and collaborated with tribal communities to reevaluate Indigenous representation in museum exhibits
Public Programming Intern - Valentine Museum
(2023-09 - 2023-12)
- Completed historical research on series topics related to the Controversies/ History Series and collaboration with Valentine staff to develop and finalize presentations which invite the public to reimagine Richmond's future
- Designed curriculum for adult researchers and a public program focusing on the connections of the museum's founders to Richmond's Lost Cause ideology and monuments through original research using museum archives
Lead Researcher | Leader in Training Program - Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
(2023-05 - 2023-08)
- Researched art's role in shaping public protest narratives through a multi-media documentary detailing how art was used in Black Lives Matter protests against monuments in the Richmond community
- Interviewed the award-winning curator of The Dirty South: Contemporary Art, Material Culture, and the Sonic Impulse Exhibit to gain insight on curating African American history focused exhibits
Students Engaging and Enacting a Dialogue on Service - University of Richmond Sustainability Office
(2026-01 - 2026-05)
- Published journal article on how the International African American Museum in Charleston, SC engages in tourist and local understanding of environmental racism in the Charleston area
- Partnered with Charleston community organizations addressing environmental racism through advocacy, public education, and service initiatives
English Teaching Assistant - Enzo Valentini Scuola Elementaire - Perugia, Italy
(2024-09 - 2024-12)
- Designed lesson plans to engage students in conversational and basic English skills using age-appropriate Italian and English language bases for lessons
- Collaborated with native Italian teachers to understand practices in an international classroom and how to best meet the needs of Italian students
Center for Civic Engagement Voter Action Committee Student Leader - University of Richmond
(2024-09 - 2024-11)
- Organized innovative events to increase student participation in the 2024 presidential election and city government advocacy for issues pertaining to environmental justice, disability right, food access, and more
- Planned and organized logistics pertaining to student excursions including protests, city council meetings, and advocacy events
Collections Volunteer - Library of Virginia
(2024-05 - 2025-08)
- Enhanced access to the library's over 400 years of collections through transcribing materials to an online database including court records, political statements, and wartime documents
- Designed exhibits highlighting Virginia History for youth visitors utilizing the vast collections of the Library
Enslaved Persons Burial Ground Memorial Design Team - University of Richmond
(2023-09 - 2024-11)
- Utilized archives from University of Richmond to allow for architects to connect with ancestors of enslaved persons who were buried on the University of Richmond campus and to find specific names and stories to honor
- Gathered student and ancestor feedback on the appropriateness of the memorial throughout the design process
