ELEXION LITTLE
SILVER SPRING,MD
Summary
Emerging legal professional skilled in legislative research and community engagement. Experienced in drafting correspondence and producing policy memos to support congressional and state representatives. Specializes in distilling complex issues into actionable insights that promote justice and equity, backed by academic leadership and fellowships. Research specialist focused on delivering impactful contributions through analytical skills and collaborative strategies.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Research Fellow – Summer Research Experienc
Howard University College of Dentistry
Washington, DC
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research initiatives in dental sciences.
- Collaborated with faculty to design and implement experimental protocols for clinical studies.
- Articulated key research findings regarding oral healthcare access for older adults in the DMV to a distinguished panel of medical and institutional experts.
- Compiled evidence-based arguments for public health equity by analyzing regional health datasets and identifying eldercare access trends.
- Conducted collaborative efforts with student nurses and healthcare professionals to obtain primary qualitative insights into front-line medical challenges and community health disparities.
- Conducted comprehensive advocacy research to assess regional policy and resource allocation gaps through mixed-methods analysis.
- Evaluated the impact of socio-economic and systemic barriers on health equity and oral healthcare accessibility for older adults within the DMV region.
- Assisted in preparing research findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Maintained accurate records of experimental procedures, observations, and findings for transparent reporting of results in publications.
- Published research findings in top-tier academic journals, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field.
- Increased interdisciplinary collaboration by organizing workshops bringing together researchers from diverse backgrounds.
Campaign Intern
Dani Moore-King for Maryland State Delegate – District 26
Maryland
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Represented campaign at political and community events, facilitating daily operations for effective execution of campaign activities
- Managed event logistics, coordinating guest lists, setup, material distribution, attendee engagement, and post-event breakdown to enhance visibility and organization
- Supported grassroots outreach and voter engagement initiatives, acquiring practical experience in political organizing, event coordination, and community relations
- Supported Maryland candidate's campaign by organizing events and outreach efforts.
- Assisted in developing and executing campaign strategies to increase voter engagement.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules and activities for door-to-door canvassing efforts.
- Fostered positive relationships with other campaigns, community leaders, and stakeholders through networking events.
- Cultivated a supportive team environment by assisting fellow interns with their tasks when needed.
Internship
Office of United States Senator Dick Durbin
Washington, DC
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Researched education, appropriations, and judiciary issues; attended hearings and prepared policy memos to inform decision-making with key arguments, statutory context, and stakeholder impacts
- Researched education, appropriations, and judiciary issues; attended hearings and prepared policy memos summarizing key arguments, statutory context, and stakeholder impacts
- Coordinated casework and outreach with State office by triaging inquiries and routing matters to agencies, ensuring timely responses and maintaining trackers for bill status updates
- Supported federal legislative initiatives for Illinois by collaborating with stakeholders and analyzing policy proposals. representing Illinois, advancing policy development and providing constituent services.
Program Assistant
Howard University
Washington, DC
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Acted as the first point of contact for students, faculty, and prospective students; triaged inquiries, routed requests, and documented outcomes for timely resolution.
- Coordinated departmental events and managed project-related billing by preparing materials, scheduling logistics, and verifying data entries, facilitating smooth operations
- Provided administrative support at Private Research University; College of Arts & Sciences.
Public Finance Intern
Cabrera Capital Markets
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Collected municipal market data from Bloomberg and MMD; developed Excel workbooks to structure updates and track pricing trends, enhancing team briefings
- Organized secondary trading files, RFPs, and transaction documents with consistent version control, ensuring readiness for deal execution and audits
- Researched state and local tax rates and transportation 'debt cliff' exposure; performed peer bondholder comparisons to provide insights for senior management discussions
- Provided public finance advisory services to clients in municipal markets.
Internship
Illinois 26th District – Office of State Representative Kam Buckner
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Triaged constituent inquiries, routed requests to agencies, and tracked outcomes to ensure timely resolutions and enhance community satisfaction
- Managed social media content for Twitter and Instagram, drafted posts, monitored engagement, and amplified policy messages to improve public communication
- Assisted with community initiatives like Back-to-School Drive serving 500+ children and food drive for 200 seniors, coordinating logistics and volunteer efforts
- State legislative office serving Illinois’ 26th District through policy support and constituent services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in Legal Communications
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2027
Skills
- Policy research
- Research design
- Clinical Research
- Health Policy Analysis
- Community outreach
- Constituent support
- Public Health Data
- Data Analysis Tools
- Scientific writing
- Community Advocacy & Outreach
- Research methods
- Legislative Briefing Support
- Grant Writing
- Data Interpretation
Accomplishments
Academic
Maintained a 3.96 cumulative GPA while pursuing a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Legal Communications at Howard University.
Earned Dean’s List honors every eligible semester since Spring 2025.
Received the Howard University Transfer Scholarship.
Awarded the Edward P. Davis–Carrie M. Taylor Scholarship.
Received a College of Arts and Sciences Summer Scholarship.
Completed up to 22 credit hours in a single semester while maintaining strong academic performance.
Achieved senior classification after transferring to Howard University in Spring 2025.
Research
SREP Research Project: Dental Care Disparities Among Older Adults, analyzed 10,465 procedures involving 814 patients aged 60 and older to identify demographic, geographic, and financial disparities in dental-care utilization.
Selected for Howard University’s Summer Research Enhancement Program (SREP) and received an associated research scholarship.
Completed an Interdisciplinary Research Lab internship.
Certification
CITI Program Human Research Certification, Illinois WorkNet Certificate
Languages
Spanish VI
Mandarin — Classroom Proficiency
Timeline
Summer Research Fellow – Summer Research Experienc
Howard University College of Dentistry
05.2026 - 07.2026
Campaign Intern
Dani Moore-King for Maryland State Delegate – District 26
08.2025 - 06.2026
Internship
Office of United States Senator Dick Durbin
06.2025 - 08.2025
Program Assistant
Howard University
09.2024 - 05.2025
Public Finance Intern
Cabrera Capital Markets
06.2024 - 08.2024
Internship
Illinois 26th District – Office of State Representative Kam Buckner
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in Legal Communications
Howard University
HONORS & CREDENTIALS
Carrie M. Taylor Scholarship, Edward P. Davis Scholarship, Dean’s List — Howard University (Fall 2024, Spring 2025), Dean’s List — American Public University (Fall 2023, Spring 2024), Howard University Transfer Scholarship, Sailor of the Quarter (2x), Blue Jacket of the Year