Lopez Touchy Project Assistant CC — File 25-1542

Emily Lopez Touchy Cambridge, MA 02140 | Phone: [phone removed] | E-Mail: [email removed] EDUCATION Brown University, Master of Public Affairs ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Providence, RI | June 2024-May 2025 Brown University, B.A. Political Science & Architecture ​ ​ ​ Providence, RI | September 2020-May 2024 Relevant Courses: Policy Analysis and Problem Solving, Management and Implementation in Public and Non-Profit Organizations, Policy in Action Project, The Politics of Policymaking in Comparative Perspective, Intro to Data Science and Programming.​ EXPERIENCE Private Employer, Research Assistant ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Remote | June 2025 – Present ●​ Assisting visually impaired author by conducting source review and annotated readings for his sixth book. Rhode Island Department of Human Services, Policy in Action Project Analyst​ Rhode Island | December 2024 – May 2025 ●​ Consulted local school district and refugee-serving organizations to identify the immediate education needs of newcomers. ●​ Interviewed newcomer youth, former teachers, school district officials, and other relevant stakeholders. ●​ Produced detailed deliverables, including a report, proposal, contact list, and assessment tool, based on findings. ●​ Presented deliverables at annual Master of Public Affairs Policy in Action Symposium. Watson School of International & Public Affairs, Lead Student Ambassador Providence, RI | October 2024 – May 2025 ●​ Supported the MPA Admissions & Recruitment team’s efforts to enroll talented and diverse student cohorts. ●​ Co-coordinated campus tours, panel discussions, admitted student events, and social media posts, as well as the creation of informational materials, presentations, and digital content for prospective students. ●​ Collaborated with admissions staff to ensure clear, consistent messaging aligned with program goals. Brown University, Department of Urban Studies, Teaching Assistant ​ Providence, RI | October 2024 – December 2024 ●​ Facilitated discussions on key issues, hosted office hours, managed classroom logistics, and provided assignment/exam feedback to 40 students enrolled in the Urban Politics and Urban Public Policy course. Brown Market Shares Program, Volunteer ​ ​ ​ ​ Providence, RI | September 2022 – April 2023 ●​ Engaged with farmers and community shareholders on a weekly basis to distribute food and promote regional farm security. ●​ Collaborated in a team to organize spreadsheets, manage inventory, receive deliveries, and ensure smooth operations. Beto O’Rourke Campaign, Volunteer ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ El Paso, TX | Summer 2022 ●​ Engaged with El Paso voters through block-walking efforts ahead of the Texas gubernatorial election. ●​ Used the canvassing application, MiniVAN, to input information on households and voters. The Democratic National Committee, Spanish Call Crew ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Remote | Summer 2022 ●​ Called households in Colorado and Nevada to engage with and survey voters about upcoming elections. ●​ Phone banked in English and Spanish. Mission: Cure, Intern ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Providence, RI | October 2021 – December 2021 ●​ Conducted U.S. health policy research on approaches for treating and curing chronic diseases, particularly pancreatitis. ●​ Met with Mission: Cure staff on a weekly basis to offer project updates and discuss research. ●​ Presented findings and proposed solutions to CEO and co-founder, Megan Golden. RELEVANT WRITING EXPERIENCE Implementation Plan, Brown University ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fall 2024 ●​ Developed an implementation plan recommending pursuit of grant funding to support a Case Management Pilot Program in San Diego County, based on research into best practices and community needs. Management Plan & RFP Draft, Brown University ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Spring 2025 ●​ Analyzed operational systems of the NYC MTA and collaborated with a team to develop a ten-page management and implementation plan for the Central Business District Tolling Program (CBDTP). ●​ Drafted a mock RFP for the implementation and maintenance of automated enforcement technologies. News and Advocacy Brief, Brown University ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Spring 2025 ●​ Researched and authored a six-page brief on affordable housing challenges for young adults in Massachusetts. Legislative Bill Draft, Brown University ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Spring 2025 ●​ Researched higher education access policies and drafted a legislative proposal recommending in-state tuition eligibility for undocumented students in Georgia. 48-Hour Policy Memo Project, Brown University ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fall 2024 ●​ Produced a time-sensitive policy memo within 48 hours, synthesizing research and developing strategic recommendations on an assigned policy issue under deadline pressure. SKILLS Technical Skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Adobe Creative Suite; R; policy memo/proposal writing. Language: Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.