I’ve held a variety of research and analytical positions in European politics, US voting behavior, National Parks and more, where I’ve been responsible for delivering everything from policy briefs to data visualizations.
In addition, I’ve written speeches for Parliament and edited published political science journal articles and book chapters.
Updated CV here.
Data Visualization Society.
As Communications Director for the DVS, I lead a team of volunteers and handle communications requests across all DVS channels. Currently overseeing website redesign.
Main skills: communications, leadership, data visualization
Mathematica.
Work with international research teams across foundation and multilateral organization projects, clients including Millennium Challenge Corporation, World Bank, USAID, Gates Foundation. Consult with teams to improve data viz practices.
Main skills: qualitative and quantitative research, data visualization, survey methodology, French
Becket.
In addition to my daily responsibilities of scheduling and helping with IT needs, I oversaw all technology for an in-office Supreme Court hearing. I also facilitated office relocation logistics in development and execution of transition plan, resulting in 30% comparative savings for the company.
Main skills: administrative support, scheduling, IT administration
Recidiviz.
Working remotely, I tracked COVID-19 statistics in US prisons and provided quantitative research support to the data team. I ensured COVID-19 database accuracy, personally contacting criminal justice workers in over 15 states.
Main skills: database administration, quantitative research
Their Story is Our Story.
Working with TSOS let me interface with a diverse team to bring refugee stories to life. As a video intern we created promotional video materials like this to promote TSOS.
Main skills used: video editing, storytelling, advertising
Model European Union.
After three months of learning everything I could find about renewable energy in Latvia, I presented, defended and negotiated policy recommendations as the Latvian Head of Government during a competitive simulation of a European Council Summit. Won Best Delegate Award.
Main skills: qualitative research, critical writing, policy negotiation
BYU Global Politics Lab.
As a Research Fellow for Dr. Wade Jacoby, I designed a multinational social science experiment with over 750 respondents. I used OLS regressions to identify impact of rhetorical political primes. As Lab Manager, I managed the schedule of 24 professors and fellows involved in international research projects.
Main skills: survey methodology, quantitative research, lab management
Zion National Park.
With a team of about a dozen students, I constructed and executed three original in-person surveys to over 500 public lands users. We drafted policy recommendations that was shared with public lands officials. As an added bonus, we got to discover the best hikes in Southern Utah!
Main skills: survey methodology, researching best practices
Center for the Study of Elections & Democracy.
Working for Dr. David Magleby, I created hundreds of visually appealing graphs, tables and charts on STATA and R for use in conference presentations and academic writing. I wrote weekly literature reviews and research summaries, mostly focusing on the myth of the independent voter.
Main skills: academic writing, quantitative research, data viz
Scottish Parliament.
Writing speeches, making tea, learning to interpret Scottish accents over the phone, and taking care of all secretarial duties for my MSP was great fun. As BYU’s internship director for the program, I was fortunate to mentor 8 new interns and through two recruitment sessions, increased interest in the program.
Main skills: Speech writing, policy briefing, administrative support
Truth Commission Index.
With the passionate Dr. Romeri-Lewis as our guide, our team consulted foreign truth commissions in best operational practices concerning regional offices, statement-taking methods, perpetrator incentivization, and more. I helped code 100+ variables in the largest truth and reconciliation commission database.
Main skills: qualitative research, database administration, international relations