I work at the intersection of civic tech and policy to close the gap between good ideas and real-world impact. My work focuses on two things: the sustainability of open-source civic tech communities, and what it takes to move research into practice.

By day, I am a Legislative Research Assistant at Lewis-Burke Associates, a leading consulting firm, where my portfolio focuses on the nexus of emerging technology across industries, including national security and the environment.

I also hold leadership roles across civic and policy-adjacent technology communities. I serve as a Director of Civic Tech DC, a nonprofit of technologists developing open-source tech projects. I also serve as a Fellow for the Internet Law and Policy Foundry, organizer for ACM DC, and Engagement Lead for CIB Mango Tree, an open-source initiative building tools to detect coordinated inauthentic behavior.

Outside of tech, I am equally passionate about the environment. My family and I run an organic farm for young adults with disabilities, and I serve as an Advisory Board Member for the environmental nonprofit, Alliance for Sustainability.

I graduated in 2024 with dual degrees in Environmental Science & Policy and Computer Science from Smith College. Previous roles included working with the White House, NOAA, UN, and the Senate.

Latest Updates

Civic Tech x Upskilling Hackathon

Coming soon!
May 16, 2026

Co-host Women Shaping AI for Democracy Panel

Celebrating the amazing women who are shaping the future of the intersection between responsible AI and democracy.
April 9, 2026

Led Civics and Election Discussion

Invited to lead a roundtable discussion on how emerging technology, AI, and workforce gaps are reshaping the civics and elections sector in DC.
February 26, 2026

Participated in an Alumni Career Discussion

Invited to speak with the Government, Law, Policy & International Affairs career community at Smith College about interdisciplinary careers at the intersection of technology, policy, and civic innovation.
February 25, 2026

Joined Technical.ly Readers Council

Invited to advise a regional tech and startup newsroom, providing insights on emerging trends, story feedback, and community developments. Engaged with cross-market peers to strengthen ecosystem connections and influence coverage.
January 15, 2026

Joined Technologists for Public Good

Joined Technologists for Public Good as a mentee in their 2026 Mentorship Program, learning about the complex but rewarding field of public-interest technology.
January 9, 2026

Hosted Civic Tech Celebration

Our end of the year celebration showcases the incredible projects our community has been building, from tools that help congressional staff improve transparency to open-source libraries that detect disinformation.
December 10, 2025