Resume
Work
Experience
June 2021 - Present
Junior Fellow
American Leadership and Policy Foundation · Internship
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Research major governmental policies and conduct administrative tasks
May 2022 - Present
InternIntern - AIER
American Institute for Economic Research
The True Cost of a Hamburger
"Subsidies’ dollar value, unfortunately, do not cover their full cost. Meat production costs reach the environment, the neighborhood, and the market." ~ David Gillette & Warren Barge
The recent Supreme Court decision, West Virginia v. EPA, which limits the EPA’s ability to define its own parameters, revitalized debate over how much … ~ ​David Gillette & Warren Barge
Jan 2023 - Present
Intern
Congressman Sam Graves' DC Office
U.S. House of Representatives,
Washington DC-Baltimore Area · On-site
June 2022 - Dec 2022
Don Lavoie Fellow
Mercatus Center at George Mason University
Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
Economic Development Intern
​Conducts research on policies affecting economic
development in the city of Kirksville, MO.
Education
2020 - 2024
Truman State University | Bachelors of Science in Economics and Political Science
​Student Affairs Committee Chair
Office Assistant for Student Life Department
Conduct office tasks and work in one of the vice-presidential
departments of Truman State University.
2018 - 2020
Liberty North High School | Valedictorian
National AP Scholar
Missouri Boys State
National Qualifier Speech and Debate
Valedictorian
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Skills
& Expertise
Chair of Student Affairs Committee of Student Government
Developed, designed, and purchased products Student Appreciation Week Program
Utilized social media and other marketing to reach over 375 students
Member of Pershing Honors Society - awarded to the top 1% of the class
Intern for Nolte's Clay County Commissioner Campaign 7/2018 - 8/2018
Coordinated canvassing and outreach in the Kansas City area
Learned professional communication skills
Concluded with resounding victories in the contested primary election
Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange 4/2020 - Present
Representative of the United States on the international stage
Collaborated with the organization to restructure the program to include an online, professional networking component
Building upon previous leadership skills through the Georgetown Leadership course.
Developing a more mature understanding of multiple viewpoints through the Global Competence Certificate Program
Missouri 4-H State Council 5/2016 - 7/2019
Formulated state policies and cooperated with elected officials to improve public perception
Received resolutions of recognition from Missouri House and Senate for actions with the program
Facilitated an international film festival in Kansas City
Developed relationships with professionals in the industry
Second Place at Hackathon Competition Collaborated with a team to develop and market a virtual reality program that could train quarterbacks
Captain of Debate Team
Utilized team skills to effectively research topics and develop innovative arguments
High School was ranked by the National Speech and Debate Association as in the top 10 in Missouri
Fox 4 Student of the Month Award
Interviewed by Phil Witt for Outstanding Academic and Community Achievement
Member of National Honor Society
Valedictorian
Second Place at Money Smart Shark Tank Competition