Education
2023-Present
The George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
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Combined degree student pursuing a B.A. in Political Communication and an M.A.> in Media and Strategic Communication
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3.94 GPA
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Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) Dean’s List
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Presidential Academic Scholarship Recipient
2019-2023
The Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School
Chicago, IL
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Catherine McAuley Honors Scholar
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Graduated with a 4.13 GPA
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21 AP credits transferred to college
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Sister Agatha O'Brien Scholarship Award recipient
Employment
May 2025- present
Intern, Office of U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin
Chicago, IL
January-April 2025
Press Intern, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Democratic Staff
Washington, D.C.
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Work with the Senator’s outreach, press, and constituent service teams
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Drafted press releases, floor speeches, and social media copy on behalf of the Committee’s Ranking Member, Sen. Gary Peters
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Tracked press coverage of issues relevant to the Committee and compiled press lists
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Assisted Committee staff in researching potential nominees ahead of confirmation hearings
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Formatted Ranking Member Peters’ report on Committee activity during the 118th Congress
September-November 2024
Reporting Intern, Stringer
Washington, D.C.
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Pitched, researched, and wrote news stories covering the D.C. area for a California-based digital news startup
Extracurricular and Volunteer Experience
August 2023- present
Station Manager and Executive Producer, GW-TV
Washington, DC
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Oversee the operations of a student-run television network comprised of four programs
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Facilitate the production of Capital Crossfire, GW-TV’s political debate program
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Appear onscreen, write, shoot, and edit content for multiple TV programs
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Operate production equipment within and outside of a studio setting
September 2024- May 2025
Lifestyle Editor, The GW Local
Washington, D.C.
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Write news stories for a student publication
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Receive pitches and edit lifestyle articles for content and style
2024
Volunteer,
Democratic National Convention
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Monitor dedicated areas and provide excellent service for the DNC's most consequential donors
Chicago, IL
2024
Host and Intern, WRGW District Radio
Washington, DC
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Host a weekly talk show based on student submissions
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Manage and create promotional content for social media accounts
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Compile, summarize, create questions, and participate in discussions around recent political events on weekly student radio program On the Ballot
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Operate soundboard and other production equipment.
2019-2023
Member, Christ the King Fiat Lux and Women in Ministry Committees
Chicago, IL
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Coordinate a toiletry drive benefiting victims of domestic violence
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Solicit donations and obtained other relevant assistance from multiple charitable organizations
Skills
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Excellent writing and drafting skills
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Effective communicator
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Strong problem solving and organizational skills
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Attentive to detail
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
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Exemplary work ethic
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Knowledge of video and web production software, including Adobe Creative Suite and Canva