Elizabeth Whalen
Summary
Eager to drive positive change and dedicated to public service and social justice, I am a recent graduate actively seeking government and policy research opportunities. I am enthusiastic about applying my skills to foster meaningful community impact.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Policy Intern
Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Supported the Executive Director in coordinating coalition initiatives and monitoring legislative bills pertaining to healthcare, housing, and education policy
- Drafted legislative testimony, crafted policy memos, and participated in meetings to garner support for coalition policy proposals, while also preparing members for legislative testimony hearings
- Assisted in drafting budget amendment proposals for the fiscal year 2025 and conducted research concerning the allocation of state housing budget funds.
Civil Rights Intern
Regional Transportation District of Denver
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted in-depth research on accessibility standards and regulations for public transportation
- Assisted in the development and implementation of programs aimed at improving transit services for individuals with disabilities, ensuring compliance with ADA guidelines
- Assisted outreach efforts to connect small and minority-owned businesses with contracting opportunities within RTD
- Assisted in the enhancement of language accessibility services for all customers through policy analysis and review
- Established strong relationships with community organizations and advocacy groups, fostering collaboration on initiatives promoting social justice and inclusion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Honors Justice Studies & Political Science
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05.2024
Skills
- Speech Writing
- Legislative research
- Quantitative Analysis
- Policy analysis
- Qualitative Research
- Salesforce
- GIS mapping
- SPSS
- Microsoft Office
Certification
Independent Honors Thesis
- This project investigated levels of judicial independence in Eastern/Central European countries using a mixed-methods approach.
- Examined how judicial independence correlates with perceptions of corruption, disorder, and governmental accountability, with a focus on implications for the rule of law and democracy in the United States.
Policy Formation Process 355
- Explored practical methodologies essential for understanding and influencing policy development, covering agenda setting, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the role of various institutions in the policymaking process.
- Conducted a deep dive into college archives, examining former Rhode Island House Representative Langevin's official congressional papers to gain insights into real-world policymaking processes.
Accomplishments
- Magna Cum Laude
- De Stefano Undergraduate Research Award 2023
- Alpha Kappa Delta International Honor Society of Sociology
- Pi Sigma Alpha the National Political Science Honor Society
Timeline
Public Policy Intern
Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families
01.2024 - 05.2024
Civil Rights Intern
Regional Transportation District of Denver
08.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Honors Justice Studies & Political Science
Rhode Island College
Independent Honors Thesis
- This project investigated levels of judicial independence in Eastern/Central European countries using a mixed-methods approach.
- Examined how judicial independence correlates with perceptions of corruption, disorder, and governmental accountability, with a focus on implications for the rule of law and democracy in the United States.
Policy Formation Process 355
- Explored practical methodologies essential for understanding and influencing policy development, covering agenda setting, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the role of various institutions in the policymaking process.
- Conducted a deep dive into college archives, examining former Rhode Island House Representative Langevin's official congressional papers to gain insights into real-world policymaking processes.
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