
Arizona Office of the Governor Constituent Engagement
Constituent Engagement & Advocacy Intern | Phoenix, AZ
August 2025 – May 2026
• Responded to constituent inquiries related to state services, public benefits, housing, healthcare, and legal concerns, ensuring accurate intake, documentation, and referral.
• Researched policy issues, summarized constituent concerns, and tracked trends related to legislation and executive priorities to support advocacy efforts.
• Applied legal and administrative reasoning to determine jurisdiction, appropriate agency referral, and procedural next steps.
• Collaborated with policy staff, advocacy teams, and external agencies to support equitable access to government resources.
• Maintained confidentiality and compliance with government data, ethics, and record-keeping standards.
Congressional Leadership Academy (CLA)
Advocacy & Policy Intern
January 2026 – October 2026
• Completed national leadership training focused on federal legislative processes, advocacy strategy, and public policy development.
• Participated in congressional simulations, policy analysis exercises, and coalition-building activities.
• Developed advocacy and legislative skills related to constituent engagement, ethical public service, and legislative messaging.
Arizona Youth & Family Services (AYFS)
Behavioral Health Technician Intern | Phoenix, AZ
June 2025 – December 2025
• Delivered direct behavioral health services to foster youth experiencing trauma, emotional dysregulation, substance use concerns, and serious mental illness (SMI).
• Worked in group home, shelter, and community-based settings using trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches.
• Applied crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques in high-acuity environments.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians, case managers, probation officers, and residential staff.
Arizona Humane Society
Animal Care & Experience Specialist Intern
Summer 2023
• Provided direct animal care, enrichment, and behavioral support in a nonprofit, shelter-based environment.
• Supported shelter operations, intake processes, documentation, and public-facing education aligned with ethical care and safety standards.
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
Administrative & Legal Studies Intern | Phoenix, AZ
January 2023 – June 2023
• Provided administrative and organizational support within an academic law setting, including confidential record management and document preparation.
• Developed foundational legal-adjacent skills related to professional communication, compliance, and institutional standards.