EDUCATION & HONORS
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, Masters in Social Work August 2024 - May 2026
- Specialization: Leadership, Management, & Entrepreneurship for Social Justice
- Relevant Coursework: Foundations in Social Work, Social Welfare Policy, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Social Work Research
- Generalist Practicum: Partnerships with Children - Boys Prep Bronx Middle School Sep. 2024 - May, 2025
- Columbia School of Social Work Scholarship (Fall, 2024)
- SW Opportunity Grant (Fall, 2024)
- Merit Scholarship (Fall, 2024)
COLGATE UNIVERSITY, Bachelor of Arts, Hamilton, NY May 2024
- Majors: Psychology & Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies GPA: 3.68/4.00
- Relevant Coursework: Social, Biological, Attachment, and Developmental Psychology, LGBT Health, Psychological Research Methods and Statistics, Critical Race, Feminist and Queer Research Methods, Porn Studies, Sexual Technology Studies
- Dean's Award for Academic Excellence (Fall 2020-Fall 2023), with Distinction (Fall 2021-Fall 2023)
- George W. Cobb Fellows Award (Fall 2022-Spring 2023)
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAINING (SIT)—Amsterdam, Netherlands Spring 2023
- Relevant Coursework: Independent Study on Advancements in Sex Education Methodologies, Adv. Theory of Migration, Gender, Sexuality, & Research
Social Work, Counseling, and Health and Wellness Services
Acquaint Education, Premier, Los Angeles, California (acquaintedu.com) January 2023 - Present
- Established an LLC delivering comprehensive support to organizations and agents at the intersections of health, sexuality, technology, attachment theory, developmental psychology, and education.
- Generating an archive of materials on topics of sexuality, intimacy, and pleasure to orient research and garner a deeper understanding on a path towards broader knowledge in these topics.
- Bridged network gaps between technology companies, counselors, psychologists, social workers, and educators to address health, wellness, and advancements in sexual wellbeing alongside technology.
Partnerships with Children, Social Work Intern, Bronx, NY September 2024-May 2025
- Developed foundational social work skills Initiating emotional psychosocial, and cognitive services to students at a Bronx, NY Middle School to help them succeed in academics, society, and their goals.
- Advocated for at risk scholars in individual and group counseling sessions in efforts to guide students towards accountability and confidence that ensures strong integration into secondary school.
- Located health education curriculums for scholars to utilize for better emotional, social, and biological health and wellness – especially pertaining to subjects like puberty, healthy relationships, and hygiene.
Colgate University Office of LGBTQ+ Initiatives, Student Ambassador, Hamilton, NY September 2023-May 2024
- Spearheaded 10+ large events a year (social mixers, creative workshops, seminars, and activities) focused on supporting LGBTQIA+ students locally on campus with information and resources.
- Cultivated reports and analyses on community praxis to ensure implementation of reliable methods for facilitation of events and activities to run enthusiastically, effectively, and equitably.
- Coordinated and led weekly meetings to personally assist the director of LGBTQ+ initiatives and map out projects, goals, and resources ensuring maximum engagement with ourselves and community in projects.
Haven Center for Sexual Violence Survivor Support, Sex Educator, Counselor, and Ambassador, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY January 2021-May 2024
- Facilitated a seven week sex education curriculum to 100+ university students over a span of 3 years to ensure safety and knowledge of sexual climate on campus and in broader society.
- Briefed 300+ incoming first year students on Title IX policy, consent practices in corporate settings, and bystander intervention to ensure base knowledge amongst the broader student body, faculty, and admin.
Shaw Wellness Center, Bystander Facilitator and Ambassador, Hamilton, NY January 2021 - May 2023
- Partnered with ambassadors for intimacy violence prevention in order to develop positive discourse around sex and sexuality that is sensitive to the domain of survivor and victim experiences.
- Reinforced bystander intervention techniques via facilitation of 20+ orientation classes to incoming freshmen to ensure confidence in intervening during preventable problematic situations.
Sex Educator, International Researcher, and Project Manager
Human Sexuality and Sex Ed. Caucus, Co-Leader, Columbia University School for Social Work, Sep. 2024 - Present
- Enhanced relationships with students, faculty, and Columbia University programs to educate and advocate for sex, sexuality, and sex education, providing social workers with tools to foster safe discourse through clinical practice, community organizing, and policy critiques.
- Created a Columbia based archive for research in topics of human sexuality and sex education in efforts to legitimize the field of research and grow university affiliated resources related to Human Sexuality topics.
Sextech School, New York, New York and Australia May. 2024-Present
- Gained in-depth knowledge of the intersection between technology and sexuality, focusing on innovative developments and applications in sextech.
- Acquired practical skills in designing and evaluating sextech products, with a focus on user experience, ethics, and inclusivity.
- Developed expertise in the latest AI advancements and their integration into sexual health products, enhancing interactive and personalized user experiences.
Red Cheeks Academy, Intimacy on Screen Workshop, Amsterdam, Netherlands (Remote) Jan. 2024-March 2024
- Developed knowledge on the history, stigma, and evolution of adult film and media to identify broader ethics and principles relevant for ethical prevention and intervention.
- Cultivated skills for defining brand attributes and effective communication strategies by delving into establishing boundaries, understanding consent, and marketing strategies to better equip for the role.
- Grasped at psychology safety on media sets, addressing nuances of intimate scenes, navigating industry challenges, and concluding with guidance on networking, and project finalization for any intimate scene.
xoafterglow, Production Consultant, Austin, Texas (Remote) April 2022-August 2022
- Consulted on adult film productions with research conducted on consensual ethical pornographic content being a leading sex educator in sexual development to employ informed and conscious content.
- Restructured copyrighted productions and licensed content for better customer service via backend platforms and tools for organizing content accessible on platform and by customer service protocols.
- Delivered creative written content backed in research on current SEO trends and academia to generate positive brand traffic and expand the mission of affirmative sexuality and pleasure rooted in theory.
Sex With Emily, Content Production Intern, Los Angeles, California June 2021-August 2021
- Boosted traffic to a 100k download podcast and sex educator brand researching current discursive trends on intimacy, sexuality, and pleasure creating content sparking empathetic conversations between people.
- Balanced executive's brand and daily priorities with talent acquisition and marketing goals spanning the domain of pleasure, sexuality, and intimacy to generate time relevant content excellent for SEO data.
Academic Research Under Publication Process and Available at Acquaintedu.com
Psychedelics and Intimacy Defined as Closeness, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY (2024)
- Performed a systematic review and meta analysis with Colgate University's Psychology Department Professor Rachel Dinero and UCLA's Anna Bradford.
- Evaluated Academic peer reviewed, and published literature relating to the effects psychedelics have in the context of guided clinical therapeutic settings, and put in tandem with the experiences of intimacy and close relationships of agents.
Parasocial Relationships and the Only Fans Platform, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY (2024)
- Reviewed literature centering around the role that the OnlyFans platform plays in creating and facilitating parasocial relationships with content creators and their clients – but specifically in the context of interpersonal dynamics with sex workers and adult content.
Sex Education Methodologies and Pornography, Hamilton, NY and Amsterdam, Netherlands (2023)
- Concerned in topics of historical tensions relating to sex education, highlighting deficiencies and a focus on abstinence-only approaches.
- Assessed and worked first hand with adult film companies to generate inquiry and question the incorporation of comprehensive sex ed. curriculums to better navigate discourse on pleasure and consent.
- Presented at New York Six Liberal Arts Consortium at Hobart and William Smith Colleges (2023)
SKILLS
Technical: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PP), Google Suite, WordPress, Overleaf, Search Engine Optimization, Canva, Figma, Photoshop, systematic review, meta analysis, SPSS, Notion (Super and AI)
Social: Talent Communications, Marketing Connections, Creative Scouting, Social Media (reddit, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
Leadership: Sex ed. Facilitator, Camp Harmony counselor, and Collegiate Level Rowing Team Captain
Alternative Jobs: Private Barkeeper (2023-Present), Good Nature Brewery Bartender and Server (2023-present)
Languages: Elementary Dutch, Intermediate Spanish