Hi everyone!
I hope you’re all having a great summer! I wanted to share some updates on what I’ve been up to these past few months. If you have any questions or want to chat more about my experiences, feel free to reach out!
This summer, I had the privilege of participating in two exciting internships:
Policy Research Assistant at Ohio University under Dr. Kaufman:
I had the opportunity to research legislative policies following the Lucasville uprising in Ohio, focusing on the crisis of legitimacy and the impact of language in legislative advocacy. My work delved into the negative effects of risk scoring on individuals from minority and lower socioeconomic communities. I’m proud to share that my contributions will be formally recognized in Dr. Kaufman’s final research.
Marketing and Business Strategist at Mablab:
At Mablab, I developed social media content and strategized ways to promote new programs. I enjoyed making scientific language—especially about dangerous lacing agents—more accessible to broader audiences. This role allowed me to bridge the gap between complex scientific concepts and everyday understanding.
The Deal with Danalize
Balancing two internships meant I had to step back a bit from my Ed-Tech startup, Danalize, which hopes to enhance financial and loan literacy for low-income communities and expand educational opportunities for low-income students. Despite this, my passion for advocating for educational equity hasn’t changed. I’m currently working on a pilot mentorship program and a translation initiative to make education accessible on a larger scale. If anyone is interested in joining the Danalize team or even co-founding with me, please DM me—I’d love to chat!
Rest and Reflection
I made sure to take some time to rest and spend quality time with loved ones this summer. This downtime gave me a chance to reflect on my academic journey, and I’m so excited to return to campus feeling refreshed and ready to study what I’m passionate about!
I hope your summers were filled with amazing experiences, exciting opportunities, and well-deserved rest! Take care, and I look forward to connecting with anyone who has questions or wants to chat!
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