Political science teaching assistant, field organizer, and public policy researcher working toward more sustainable, equitable communities — from urban San Francisco to the Pacific Northwest.
I'm a Political Science major and Environmental Policy minor at Western Washington University, focused on urban politics and environmental sustainability. Born and raised in San Francisco and shaped by my years in the Pacific Northwest, I care deeply about how communities — urban and rural alike — can build a more sustainable, equitable future.
My work sits at the intersection of rigorous policy research and real-world communication. I currently serve as a teaching assistant for Introduction to Comparative Politics at WWU, and I've led a team of political outreach professionals as a field manager with the Fund for the Public Interest. Along the way I've authored original policy briefs on transportation equity, organized voters on a winning State Assembly campaign, and spent years in fast-paced, customer-facing sales roles where I learned to build trust quickly and deliver results under pressure.
I'm also an early adopter of modern digital tools — from machine-learning applications to social-media algorithms — and I believe that the organizations of the future, whether nonprofits, small businesses, or global enterprises, will be the ones that learn to leverage them responsibly.
A foundation in political theory, public policy, and comparative politics — with an international perspective.
Minor in Environmental Policy · Senior standing · 3.85 Major GPA
From teaching and team leadership to political organizing, sales, and operations.
Political Science Department · Internship
Hybrid role — part-time during the academic year, full-time in summer. Promoted from Fleet Associate.
Selected to assist teaching Introduction to Comparative Politics for WWU's Political Science Department.
Involved with an advocacy group focused on the development, fundraising, and maintenance of public skateparks across the Northwest.
Authored a full policy brief on the rural transportation gap in Washington State, with original analysis, data, and legislative recommendations.
Led an outreach team as a field manager and helped win a State Assembly campaign through direct voter engagement.
Earned an A+ studying the legacy of totalitarianism in Central Europe through a CIEE program in Prague, Czechia.
Early adopter of machine-learning tools and social-media algorithms — generated millions of views and built audiences on platforms like TikTok.
A representative sample of my research and writing in public and environmental policy.
An original policy brief examining how Washington's Active Transportation Plan has underserved rural communities — leaving them without safe walking and biking infrastructure and contributing to preventable cyclist fatalities. The brief proposes a dedicated Rural Active Transportation Fund, expanded technical assistance, and prioritization of high-risk rural corridors.
Beyond the policy work, photography is how I slow down and pay attention — to people, to place, and to the landscapes of the Bay Area and the Pacific Northwest.
Shot on 35mm film · San Francisco & the Pacific Northwest · click any frame to enlarge
I'm always open to conversations about public policy, environmental sustainability, civic work, and opportunities to make an impact. Reach out — I'd love to hear from you.