EXPERIENCE
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WORK
Indie Square | Murray, Utah
Community Manager
February 2024 - Present
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
2,655 miles from Canada to Mexico
June 2023 - December 2023
Utah Global Diplomacy | Salt Lake City, Utah
January 2020 - March 2023
Youth Program Director
August 2020 - March 2023
Utah Global Diplomacy (formerly Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy) is guided by the principle of Citizen Diplomacy - the idea that all people have the right and responsibility to guide foreign relations 'one handshake at a time.' Founded in the 1960s, UCCD's small team leads U.S. Department of State IVLP exchanges, a lecture series, a high school certification program, the administration of a college scholarship, and other programs related to global affairs.
One of my responsibilities as Youth Program Director was to oversee the launch of the Global Leaders Scholarship Fund (GLSF) in partnership with former Salt Lake City mayor Jackie Biskupski, Chris Redgrave, and Baldomero Lago. This scholarship program seeks to identify emerging leaders attending Utah's colleges and universities and empower them to engage in critical international conversations by attending conferences and events. I began leading GLSF during the first few months of its' inception, and I built the foundational processes and frameworks for the operation of the scholarship. I also led the scholarship through three cycles of applications and award. I joined the first scholarship trip as a Trip Leader to Manchester, England, United Kingdom in 2022. Additionally, I was responsible for interfacing with the Scholarship Committee, which operated much like a Board of Directors.
Another of my responsibilities was to manage the Young Diplomats of Utah high school program. This included leading the year-long high school leadership program, which brought ~30 students from across the state annually. In this program, students would participate in diplomacy simulations, hear from guest speakers, and complete individual projects on their way to achieving the Young Diplomats of Utah Leadership Certificate. Additionally, 25 teams of high school students participated in the annual Academic WorldQuest trivia competition, which I planned and implemented.
The final piece of Utah Diplomacy's youth programming that I was responsible for was our programs for young adults. I spearheaded a pilot of the Citizen Diplomacy Certification, a course for young professionals interested in carees in international relations. Additionally, I was responsible for the management of UCCD's interns and fellows.
Finally, I launched the International Youth Summit, an annual conference hosted in Salt Lake Valley for young people interested in local activism with a global impact. This event drew hundreds of young people and provided a space to learn and network related to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Program Officer; IVLP Exchange
January 2020 - August 2020
As a Program Officer at UCCD, I implemented U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) exchanges in the state of Utah. In addition to planning accommodations, transportation, professional meetings, and the itineraries for IVLP projects, I also met the groups to introduce them to Utah.
When travel was shut down due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, I innovated new, virtual exchange opportunities between the people of Utah and the rest of the world, many ideas of which were adopted by other members of the national Global Ties network.
Generation Citizen | Austin, Texas
Program Associate, VISTA
August 2018 - August 2019
Generation Citizen is a small national nonprofit that inspires civic participation by equipping middle and high school students with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in our democracy as active citizens and community change makers.
After nearly two years of volunteering as a Democracy Coach, I formally joined Generation Citizen as a Program Associate VISTA in August 2018. As part of the three-person Central Texas team, I lead a cohort for 30-40 college volunteers as they implement GC curriculum in middle and high school classrooms. Additionally, I build and optimize systems of support to greater serve our stakeholders, rally supporters and champions in the community, and promote GCs mission in the greater Austin area.
At Generation Citizen, I found success overhauling trainings, support structures, and data collection and utilization processes. This nearly doubled staff capacity to identify and respond to issue impacting program quality. This yielded 100% positive staff support metrics from volunteers and teacher partners on end of semester surveys.
I Live Here I Give Here | Austin, Texas
Nonprofit Relations Intern
August 2017 - December 2017
I Live Here I Give Here a consists of a small team dedicated to promoting philanthropy – big and small – in the broader Austin community. In this position, I worked closely with I Live Here I Give Here staff to promote and maintain relationships with Nonprofit Members across Central Texas. Responsibilities included developing and creating case studies, updating I Live Here I Give Here marketing, and stewarding member retention through phone and email.
I also helped implement the first #GivingTuesday campaign in Central Texas by creating and marketing volunteer opportunities designed for students. The I Live Here I Give Here #GivingTuesday campaign eventually resulted in over 1 million Actions for Good in a 24-hour period.
Camp Longhorn Indian Springs | Burnet, Texas
Senior Staff Counselor / Division Director
Summer 2014 - 2019
(40 weeks total)
Camp Longhorn is a traditional American co-ed sleepaway summer camp for young people ages 7 to 16. I worked as a cabin counselor for 5 summers, serving multiple high-responsibility positions. I was promoted from Head Cabin Counselor to Staff Counselor in 2016, and served as Swimbay Director through 2016, 2017, 2018, and Division Director in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
As Swimbay Director, I served as the sole manager of daily activities on the waterfront. I often directed more than 30 counselors and 120 campers at a time, ensuring that standards of safety were exceeded. Additionally, I maintained direct communication with my supervisors and peers alike, and managed level response to unfortunate and rare crises.
As Division Head, I supervised six to eight cabins of campers, led by more than 40 counselors. My responsibilities included daily check-ins with each Head Counselor, mentoring campers, communicating with my supervisor daily, and coaching young staff with positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
FORMAL EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin
Fall 2015 - Fall 2018
Degree awarded 2019
BA in Geography | BA in American Studies
A full list of my courses can be seen at this link. Transcripts are available upon request.
The University of Utah
Fall 2021 - Present
Degree expected 2024
Pursuing a Master of Public Administration
Professional program
GRADUATE COURSES
Spring 2023
Research Design (PADMN 6289)
Governance and the Economy (PADMN 6335)
Nonprofit Consulting (MGT 6780)
Cross listed with the MBA Program
Comparative Public Policy (POS 6405)
Cross listed with the Public Policy Program
Fall 2022
Community Engagement in Planning (CMP/PADMN 6430)
Cross listed with City and Metropolitan Planning
Spring 2022
Managing Nonprofit Organization (PADMN 6570)
Fall 2021
Administrative Theory (PADMN 6300)
Nonprofits and Nongovernmental Organizations (PADMN 6550)
ADDITIONAL COURSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Wasatch Transportation Academy
University of Utah College of Architecture + Planning and the Utah Transit Authority
Spring 2022
The Wasatch Transportation Academy is designed to provide a look into the “black box” of transportation decision making and provide participants with an understanding of the mechanics of transportation decision making, covering such topics as
More about this program can be found here.
Invest in Success, 2021 Cohort
Community Foundation of Utah
Fall 2021
I was nominated and invited to join the 2021 Cohort of the Invest in Success Progam, hosted by the Community Foundation of Utah. This program seeks to identify emerging leaders in the public sector and elevate them through participation with peers.
More about this program can be found here.
Advanced Dialogue Facilitation
Soliya
Fall 2020
Designed to deepen understanding of dialogue facilitation and provide experience in promoting constructive engagement in online contexts, Advanced Facilitation Training focuses on best practices of online and in-person facilitation and communication.
This 10-week synchronous course included participants from across the planet.
More about this program can be found here.
Enterprise Design Thinking Co-Creator
IBM
Issued October 2018
As a Co-Creator, the badge earner is an active contributor on Enterprise Design Thinking engagements. They help bring real-world user outcomes to life by growing collaboration skills and finding opportunities to step up and lead.
More about this certification can be found here.
Human Research Group 2. Social/Behavioral Research Investigators and Key Personnel
Completion Date: October 2022; Expiration Date: October 2025
Research Ethics and Compliance - Human Research
Completion Date: August 2018; Expiration Date; August 2021
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
Leave No Trace, Instructor Certification
Issued March 2016
Leave No Trace Institute for Outdoor Ethics
IN THE COMMUNITY
MEDIA: How much more can we pay? Renters feel tapped out and pessimistic about their options | Salt Lake Tribune
Interviewed about renting experience
January 16, 2023
SPEAKING: Professional Development Forum
Panel: Building Global Citizens Beyond Borders
Salt Lake Community College, International Student Association
November 16, 2022
SPEAKING: Utah International Mountain Forum - Utah Valley University
Workshop: Careers in Diplomacy and NGOs
UVU Department of Political Science
November 2, 2022
MEDIA: RadioActive | KRCL Radio
September 19, 2022: Interviewed about the 7 for 17 Awards
June 6, 2022: Interviewed about the International Youth Summit
August 10, 2021: Interviewed about the International Youth Summit
VOLUNTEERISM
Rising Young Leaders Committee Member
Salt Lake County Council on Diversity Affairs
April 2021 - Present
Tanner Center for Human Rights Advisory Board
Tanner Center for Human Rights, University of Utah
September 2021 - Present
Covid-19 Vaccination Site Volunteer
Salt Lake County Health
February 2021 - May 2021
Make America Dinner Again, Austin Texas
Chapter Head
March 2019 - December 2020
Make America Dinner Again (MADA) is a volunteer-run organization with the mission of healing political and social divisions in America by facilitating healthy discussions with diverse strangers over dinner. With the support of MADA creators Justine and Tria, I founded the Central Texas MADA chapter in early 2019, one of 9 chapters across the country.
As Chapter Head, I organize and host regular dinners with 6-10 unique strangers, balancing factors like race, gender, age, class, sexual orientation, and political affiliations. My goal is to best create a microcosm of the United States across the dinner table. The only thing attendees have in common is a desire to demonstrate openness, compassion, and courage by coming together- we all win with broader discourse and understanding.
Read more (and sign up for a dinner!) at makeamericadinneragain.com
Generation Citizen | University of Texas at Austin
Democracy Coach & Chapter Director of Policy and Advocacy
January 2017 - May 2018
Facilitated high school classes through Generation Citizen curriculum each semester. Led classes as Democracy Coach, facilitating student experience through the advocacy process.
In Spring 2017, the first semester that Generation Citizen operated in Central Texas, I was awarded the Democracy Coach Changemaker Award for my service at Colorado River Collegiate Academy in Bastrop.
Additionally, I served as a GC Ambassador and college chapter Director for Policy. I joined GC staff as an Americorps VISTA in August 2018.
Volunteer Deputy Registrar
Travis County Elections
October 2017 - November 2019
Urban Roots | Austin Texas
Farm Apprentice
January 2017 - June 2017
Worked with fellow Apprentices underneath the Farm Manager weekly, planting, harvesting, and maintaining the farm through the Spring planting season.
Led community volunteers once or twice weekly on the farm, teaching them about Urban Roots' mission and the importance of farming.
