United States Congressional Intern with Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia

Assisted with the COVID-19 Summer School Meal Program
Researched all school districts and schools within each district for the Summer Meal Programs
Developed the strategy to organize Schools most impacted by hunger based on income levels within the districts
Prioritized the program by those that don’t have any meal programs. Organized the spreadsheet with times, locations, days, dates etc. to ensure the students who need meals receive a stable source of nutrition
Assisted Representative Garcia’s team in passing H.R. 7120 also referred to as “The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act”.
Aided in articulating the benefits of limiting qualified immunity, lowering the criminal intent standard, and various other provisions of the legislation.

Eddie for Texas State Senate Campaign Head Student Fellow of the Equity Curriculum

Managed discussion, created presentations, and collected statistical information on critical issues facing not only the greater Austin area, but Texas as a whole, including but not limited to: police militarization and unions, Political Action Committee’s influence on local politics, health insurance, and more

Logged into multiple “Town-Hall” type practice calls over Zoom to ask the primary opponent of Eddie Rodriguez questions about her record, response to crisis, or her unpopular stances on issues (a strategy commonly referred to as Bird-Dogging)

Selected as Finalist for internship in Washington DC, however the program was cancelled due to COVID-19

Selected into this very selective onsite Washington DC program however program was canceled due to COVID-19
Interns attend committee hearings and legislative briefings, provide tours of the U.S. Capitol for visiting guests, draft memos and letters on specific policy items, conduct research on global disaster relief best practices, how to combat hate crimes and violations of religious freedom, and understand more about Sikhs in American history

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