Research and Advisory Work

Beyond The Box Advocacy contributes to research initiatives, advisory groups, and policy conversations focused on disability systems, healthcare access, long-term services and supports, and structural reform. This work connects lived system navigation with policy analysis to help public systems better reflect the realities of the people who rely on them.

Current research and advisory roles include:

• UCLA Center for Health Policy Research
  Independent Research Fellow
  Research Advisor, Long-Term Services and Supports Study

• National Academy of Social Insurance
  2026 Eileen Sweeney Graduate Intern on Disability Policy

• Elevance Health
  Inclusive Policy and Advocacy Intern

• National Association of Social Workers California Chapter
  DisAbilities Council Policy Subcommittee Chair
  DisAbilities Council Student Liaison

• Disability Community Resource Center
  Board of Directors

• Access Central Coast
  Board of Directors

• Making Space
  Community Advisory Board Member

• Billion Strong
  Global Advisor

• National Disability Leadership Series
  Participant