Working for the Census Bureau in 2024, I contributed to initiatives including improving representation in federal datasets and designing strategies to expand access to capital, housing stability, and grant funding for indigenous populations. In the role I:
Conducted interviews with Indigenous participants and technology teams
Identified best practices, lessons learned, and areas for improvement for the Indigenous-focused projects in 2023 and 2024
Carried out a comparative analysis of innovation-based Tribal programs across government
Designed final deliverables that translated research into tangible outcomes and suggestions
The EDC is a nonprofit linking academic and local communities in Baltimore and globally. In addition to directing communications, I also act as:
Editor for the digital magazine, Litter
Co-curatorial director of the digital artist exhibition
Exploring Decomposition, Destruction, and Decline
From Trash to Treasure