Summer intern at Wespath Benefits and Investments, a non-profit institutional investment manager that oversees the pension fund for the United Methodist Church and affiliated organizations.
Built a scoring system and projection model for 50+ organizational units (~21,000 entities, 22 years of data) in Python, designing a transparent weighted methodology adopted for leadership.
Researched impact-investing best practice across institutional and faith-based investors for a ~$25B portfolio and planned a reusable asset-class engagement framework held to a market-rate, anti-greenwashing standard.
Co-drafted a $1–2M institutional grant application.
Delivered an 11-slide presentation to senior leadership.
Worked with Convergence Energy to negotiate a Wespath solar project.
Presented recommendations to Kontoor Brands (Wrangler, Lee) on possible avenues for margin expansion while collaborating with a 12-member student team in Hong Kong and the U.S.
Holland Fellows at the 67th Boyles Lecture, and with the Walker College of Business banner.
Marginal Revolution University · Contract · Feb 2026 – Apr 2026 · Hybrid
Selected for a national fellowship to create economics content. Produced video animations using economic models and Adobe software. Collaborated with MRU economists and attended a policy convening in Washington, D.C.
Two of the finished videos, in full quality on YouTube:
Built and manage the venue’s website, overseeing ticketing systems, content updates, and audience engagement. Coordinate event logistics, including artist communication, equipment planning, and on-site setup. Support brand development and community outreach for a growing regional live-music venue.
EastCoast Entertainment · Internship · May 2022 – Aug 2022 · Charlotte, NC
