• Education
      2017
      master of public policy, university of denver
      Cost-benefit analysis, microeconomics, quantitative analysis, public management & budgeting, healthcare policy, regulatory policy, immigration policy, foreign policy, urban economic policy
      2013
      b.A. political science; b.a. french, university of denver
      American political thought, religion in American politics, Europe & international security, environmental law, government & the corporation
      Experience
      2020
      voter activation regional director, Colorado Democratic party
      Ran operations for regional distribution center in support of Biden/Harris and Hickenlooper campaigns. Enforced COVID-19 policy and procedure while equipping voters with needed materials. Engaged thousands of voters to cure rejected ballots. Provided PPE and election materials to poll watchers and volunteers.

       
      2019 –2020
      partnership specialist, u.s. Census bureau
      Established partnerships with members of Colorado Congressional Delegation, state representatives, mayors, city council members, county commissioners, sheriffs, and police chiefs to fulfill the mission of the 2020 Decennial Census as set forth in the US Constitution. Serve as subject matter expert on hard to count populations, using available data to develop strategies to increase self-response rates. Run reports on demographic data for geographic region and present findings to elected officials and other key stakeholders.
       
      2017-2018
      medicaid policy specialist, colorado department of health care policy & financing
      Managed three Medicaid benefits by working with providers on enrollment and claims payment, resulting in more than $2 million in back-payments. Worked with CFO and other leadership to implement cost savings mechanism for the State in accordance with CMS guidelines. Ran reports on financial and health outcomes data, performing analysis, identifying policy gaps, and revising existing policy.

       

       
      2016-2017
      energy policy coordinator, city and county of denver
      Co-managed new Energize Denver initiative through research, policy analysis, and coordination with other cities to learn best practices. Drafted legal language with City Attorney’s Office for local ordinance and rules and regulations, as well as recommendations for implementation. Administered new ordinance by working with building owners, property managers, and energy engineers to train them in EnergyStar Portfolio Manager. Performed quality control on submitted data and conducted follow up as needed. Position ended at conclusion of Master’s program.

       
      2015
      accountable care policy coordinator, centura health
      Managed deliverables and tracked status of multiple projects for Medicare patients, engaged with physician practices in compliance with CMS. Worked closely with IT department to assist implementation of new electronic health record (EHR) system. Provided technical support for trainings of nurses, physician assistants, and doctors.

       

      2014
      Field Organizer, colorado democratic party
      Focused efforts on electing Andrew Romanoff to Colorado 6th House District and re-electing Senator Mark Udall to the US Senate. Intensive focus on community outreach, volunteer recruitment, and engaging voters by door and phone. Tracking voter responses, event planning, and turf layouts in voter access network.

       

      2013
      intern to assistant majority leader, colorado house of representatives
      Composed written responses about issues to concerned constituents and recorded them in voter database. Organized files of think tank reactions to legislation in bill folders. Researched current Colorado statutes and prior legislation. Managed the representative’s phone calls and meetings.