Hi! I'm Tess. I discovered my passion for helping others with politics and policy while majoring in International Studies at American University in Washington, D.C. I learned about the issues that keep people up at night as a Congressional intern, as a Senate campaign student lead, and as a researcher for a public health advocacy organization. I also added an international perspective to my studies as a student at John Cabot University in Rome, Italy. It was there that I had the opportunity to explore my passion for genealogy and my identity as an Italian-American. Living alongside Italian locals and studying global policy with people from across the world was vital for my academic development. All these experiences broadened my awareness of relevant issues and bolstered beliefs of my own. I have also had the opportunity to conduct a semester-long research project for the U.S. State Department. Additionally, I was an invited guest speaker for events with the Guarini Institute of Public Affairs and at a “Get Out the Vote” event with Speaker Nancy Pelosi. In my free time, I explore personal projects, like my educational history podcast, Campfire Stories: Astonishing History. Now I'm ready to continue my studies in Ethics, Justice, and Human Rights so that I can continue making the world a better place for everyone. My dream is to someday be a college professor to help train the next generation of human rights and social justice advocates.

• Creator and Host

  Education · Campfire Stories: Astonishing History Podcast

  Jan 2020 – Present

• Student Social Media Lead

  Political Organization · Joe Kennedy for Massachusetts Senate Campaign

  Jan 2020 – Jan 2020

• Camp Counselor Group Leader

  Education · Northborough Recreation

  Jan 2018 – Jan 2019

• Intern Manager

  Education · National STEM Honor Society

  Jan 2020 – Jan 2020

• Substitute Teacher

  Education · Peaslee Elementary School

  Jan 2018 – Jan 2021

• Advocacy
• Politics
• Volunteering
• Philanthropy

• Researcher for capstone project

  U.S. Department of State · International/Globalization Studies

  2020 – 2020

  Research topic:

  The impact of temporary foreign workers in the United States

• Theatre

  Theatre

  2008 – Present

• Choral Members (Mezzo-Soprano)

  American University Chorus · Music

  2018 – 2020

• Lector and Singer

  Volunteering · American University Catholics

  2017 – 2019

  Mission:

  To serve the AU Catholic community

• Intern

  Public Service (Politics) · Office of Joe Kennedy III

  2018 – 2018

  Mission:

  To represent the people of Massachusetts in Congress

• Literacy tutor

  Volunteering · DC Reads

  2017 – 2018

  Mission:

  To help local elementary students improve their reading skills

• Service Vice President

  Volunteering · Alpha Phi Omega Community Service Fraternity

  2018 – 2021

  Mission:

  To help our campus, community, and country with service projects