Megan Strate
Provo
Summary
I am a soon-to-be MPP. graduate. I am eager to begin work in the public policy field. I have experience in policy analysis, and both qualitative and quantitative research. I'm passionate about healthcare, education, and energy policy. I'm excited to learn more about research and advocacy from experienced professionals as I enter the workforce.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Officer
Strayer University
Lehi
02.2025 - Current
- Reviewed student applications and supporting documents for admission eligibility.
- Responded to inquiries from prospective students regarding application procedures and requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of applicant data in the admissions database system.
Technical writer
BYU Housing Office
09.2023 - 12.2023
- I wrote technical content for the BYU Housing office.
- I wrote content for the housing website and mass messages, which go out to tenants.
- I also learned HTML, CSS, and SQL to make changes to the website’s code
Legislative intern
Utah State Legislature
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Kept up with constituent correspondence
- I drafted emails to constituents, spoke with them over the phone, and scheduled meetings with them
- Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues
- Attended legislative hearings and private meetings in order to take notes and report information to my legislators
- Reviewed pending legislation for committees and wrote succinct summaries for my legislators
- Regularly updated my legislator's schedule, including organizing and planning meetings with constituents, lobbyists, and other elected officials
Associate
BYU Enrollment Services
Provo
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Worked as a specialist advising students and applicants on issues relating to admissions, scholarships, registration, student financials, and financial aid
- Utilized the software Salesforce to respond to customer service questions, schedule appointments, and organize information
- Assisted students in processing tax documents for financial aid
Education
Master of Arts - Public Policy
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - English
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT12.2023
Skills
- Stata
- R
- Excel
- Data Analysis
- Salesforce
- Legislation Tracking
- Research skills
- Public policy analysis
Timeline
Admissions Officer
Strayer University
02.2025 - Current
Technical writer
BYU Housing Office
09.2023 - 12.2023
Legislative intern
Utah State Legislature
12.2022 - 03.2023
Associate
BYU Enrollment Services
08.2019 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Public Policy
University of Utah
Bachelor of Arts - English
Brigham Young University