Alexa Molina

- Delivered interactive and age-appropriate community-based programs to girls in grades K–12 across underserved areas, including Norwalk, Stamford, and Greenwich - Collaborated with council staff and volunteers to prepare, transport, and facilitate curriculum-based activities and workshops - Maintained accurate records of attendance, incidents, surveys, and program feedback to support evaluation and reporting efforts

- Interviewed elected officials and community leaders to facilitate bipartisan discussions on civic participation and advocacy. - Researched current legislation and helped align advocacy messaging with active and relevant policy issues. - Supported the planning and execution of events such as Advocacy 101 workshops and the annual Advocacy Day at the CT Capitol

- Researched and identified potential philanthropic grants at the federal and foundation levels - Conducted background research to support grant applications and enhance the quality of submissions - Supported the development of grant strategies to maximize funding opportunities for various projects

Drafted accessible citizenship test preparation resources tailored specifically for the Latino immigrant community, fostering empowerment and inclusivity.

- Worked with a dynamic team to create annual human rights scores for over 20 different human rights. - Become proficient in reading qualitative human rights reports on government respect for specific rights - Trained to use CIRIGHTS' scoring guide for converting qualitative reports into quantitative human rights data - Collaborated with another coder to compare data - Engaged in a moderated reconciliation process to address any disparities between the coders' findings Principal Investigators: Dr. Skip Mark (University of Rhode Island), Dr. David L. Cingranelli (Binghamton University), Dr. Mikhail Filippov (Binghamton University), Dr. David Richards (University of Connecticut).

Office of Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro CT-03 - Managed and responded to constituent calls and inquiries with professionalism and attention to detail, ensuring timely and accurate information delivery and addressing constituent concerns. - Collaborated with fellow interns and staff to coordinate and execute events, to enhance the office's engagement with constituents. - Drafted comprehensive policy memos summarizing complex issues for use by congressional staff and legislators.

Translate research findings into actionable policy initiatives to safeguard the well-being of youth at risk for eating disorders, enabling the creation of inclusive policies fostering positive body image and preventive measures within health care systems and broader societal frameworks.