Diversity Forum 2023 Resume Book (Seniors & YP) Part 1

SUMMARY

Recent graduate with approximately four years of experience in organizational leadership, legislative advocacy, public speaking, speech writing, agenda drafting, conference/event planning, and campaign management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

U.S House of Representatives | Washington, D C

June 2023 - Present Intern - Representative Adam Schiff (CA - 30)

Attended hearings on a variety of topics, drafted memo summaries for legislative staff, assisted in daily news clippings and briefing summaries, conducted Capitol tours, responded to constituents, completed projects as requested, and other duties as assigned

The Sirat Initiative | Chicago, IL

October 2014 - Present Conference Organizer

Assisted with planning, organizing, and hosting an annual 1,000+ attendee conference. Oversee resource procurement, guest management, volunteer recruitment, and attendee food service. Serve as a Keynote speaker, MC of programs, speaker logistics, and other duties as assigned

Associated Students of UC Riverside | Riverside, CA

September 2020 - June 2022 Chief Justice of the Council

Elected leader of the Judicial Branch responsible for organizing and chairing meetings, oversight of event planning, administrative and faculty outreach, serving as the primary community liaison, overseeing the intern and fellowship program, and team building Drafted and executed a multi-faceted expansion plan to significantly increase Judicial student involvement and pathways through various programs and events.

Campaign Manager

Ben Zhang for Arcadia Unified | Arcadia, CA

Layla Abu-Taleb for Walnut Unified | Walnut, CA

April 2022 - June 2022

August 2020 - November 2020

Coordinated the 2022 primary election campaign for Ben Zhang to the Arcadia School Board and the 2020 general election campaign for Layla Abu-Taleb to the Walnut Unified School Board

In both capacities, organized the High School volunteer program, established a strong social media presence, and oversaw speech writing, debate preparation, town hall organizing, policy drafting, and community engagement efforts

Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC) | Sacramento, CA

Regional Affairs Director, Region VIII

September 2019 - July 2020

Represented 200,000 students of 14 community colleges within my district within the California State Government. Served on the SSCCC Board of Directors to determine legislative policies, strategize advocacy efforts, and provide resources to the California Community College system.

Chaired Regional Executive and Delegate Assembly meetings, respectively, overseeing the drafting and dissemination of agenda materials. Spearheaded a Regional renewal strategy to boost campus participation from 3/14 active colleges to 13/14 active campuses by the end of my term

United States Department of State | Washington, D C

September 2019 - January 2020 Human Rights Report Intern

Assisted in the research and compilation of data concerning human rights violations in the Middle East for inclusion in the annual Human Rights Report

EDUCATION

Mt. San Antonio College | Walnut, CA

Majors: Political Science, A A - T

University of California, Riverside | Riverside, CA

Major: Political Science, B.A | Minor: History

AWARDS AND HONORS

June 2015 - June 2020

August 2020 - June 2022

JAMES RAMPERSAD

(631) 459-3562 | jmanrampersad@gmail com | https://www linkedin com/in/james-rampersad/

EDUCATION

Howard University Washington, D.C.

Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Minor in Philosophy

August 2019 - May 2023

Relevant Coursework: Community Development, Urban Economics, Intermediate Macro & Micro Economics, Capital & Banking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Enterprise Community Partners | Asset Management Intern | Baltimore/Silver Spring, MD

June 2023 - Present

● Monitor performance of operating properties, evaluate periodic financial statements, annual budgets, and audits for Community Development portfolio, conduct site visits for assessment, assist in property insurance claims

Project Destined | Ambassador | Washington, D.C./Remote

November 2022 - Present

● Expand the mission of financial empowerment by effectively communicating to students and institutions about the commercial real estate internship, resulting in enrolling 5,000+ college and high school students in the program

● Collaborated with Senior Leadership to strategically organize an on-campus information session on the signature commercial real estate program, reached out to over 20 HBCU institutions, and subsequently received the title of HBCU Hero Ambassador

CBRE HBCU Bridge Program Fellow/Lead | Remote October 2022 - November 2022/February 2023 - April 2023

● Corresponded with 10 representatives in the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion department at one of the largest commercial real estate and investment firms, CBRE, gained vital advice and world application, methods of inspiration, and the willingness to pursue

● Interpreted discussions and onboarded 50+ fellow students from Historically Black Colleges & Universities, became the bridge for the sponsored speakers through weekly meetings, updated the fellows on required tasks such as LinkedIn posts, etiquette, etc.

Annaly U S Residential Mortgage Markets Bridge Program Fellow | Remote February 2023 - March 2023

● Learn from professionals of Annaly Capital Management Inc. about the housing finance industry, mortgage markets, and sizable U S fixed-income asset classes, including loan to value ratio, interest rates, amortization, among more topics

Communications Manager | Remote October 2022 - December 2022

● Drafted, edited, and sent out mass marketing emails to thousands of potential candidates worldwide to apply for the internship

● Promoted special program opportunities and events to attract more talent and renew interest

Affordable Housing Development & Financing Bridge Program Fellow | Remote

September 2022 - November 2022

● Taught by 30 affordable housing professionals from Beacon Communities, Eden Housing, and Housing Partnership Network on the fundamentals and causes for the lack of housing, the tools and resources to reduce housing costs, along with more inclusivity

● Gained valuable knowledge, from Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to firsthand building of shelters for addicts and the homeless Commercial Real Estate Intern, Team Brookfield Properties D.C. | Washington, D.C./Remote

May 2022 - August 2022

● Evaluated and presented an investment memo of a property in Northwest Washington, D C with a team of 15 students to real estate professionals from Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, Newmark, Tishman Speyer, etc., placing 3rd in the worldwide competition

● Hands-on experience at a Brookfield Properties project in construction, along with one of their professional offices

BLK Capital Management, Corp. | Community Member | Remote

February 2023 - Present

● Attend weekly lectures from executive board speakers and corporate sponsors with this student-run nonprofit that focuses on educating members on the field of active investment management, accomplished through real-time investing across the globe

LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

National Black MBA Association | Business and Economic Development Committee | Washington, D C

● Organize speaking events ranging from guests in education, entrepreneurship, hospitality, and more

African American Real Estate Professionals DC | Young Professionals Committee | Washington, D C

February 2023 - Present

February 2023 - Present

● Educate members on the state of the real estate industry and how to support one another by forming connections through panel discussions, prominent professional association known for its programs and activities, broader scope for diversity in the sectors Management Leadership for Tomorrow | Turn Pro Participant | Washington, D C /Remote November 2022 - Present

● Selected to engage in this professional development MLT program for high-achieving diverse talent; complete business case studies and intensive projects to hone analytical, quantitative, and communication skills; attend conferences hosted by leaders across a myriad of leaders, including consulting, consumer packaged goods and healthcare, financial services, and technology

Alternative Spring Break | Participant/Team Leader | San Juan, Puerto Rico/El Paso, Texas

March 2022/March 2023

● Renovated the Connected Life Puerto Rico local bilingual church, drill-cut metal, and cleared out trees & debris within neighboring gardens and sidewalks, with a team of over 25 individuals; Developed pathways to food & housing stability for youth

AFFILIATIONS & SKILLS

Affiliations: BeGreatDC, Black Commercial Real Estate Network, Black Professionals in International Affairs, CNHED, Greater Washington Urban League, Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers, NAHRO, National Association of Black Accountants, National Economic Association, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Real Estate Board of New York, Scholars of Finance, Society for Financial Education & Professional Development, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, The Council of Urban Real Estate, UNA-NCA

Interests/Languages: Economic Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Mentorship, Real Estate & Impact Investment; Spanish and Swahili

PROFILE

Self-driven and multi-skilled researcher at the Brookings Institution Africa Growth Initiative (AGI). Proven leadership experiences and demonstrated skills in Stata, statistical analysis, data management, and data cleaning, with a strong background in research focusing on impact evaluations, education policy, employment policy, trade and regional integration, climate change, and gender. Additionally, I possess knowledge in qualitative analysis techniques, including text mining and text analysis.

Prior experience working as a Consultant Analyst at the World Bank, as an Analyst at the Ministry of Economics Finance in Togo, and as a Research Assistant with the University of North Texas and the University of Ottawa,

EDUCATION

Master in Economics of Development

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee

Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey

May 2022

May 2019

May 2016 Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Associate of Science in Business

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Mathematics: First-year Ph.D. course in Statistics Analysis, Real Analysis, Elementary Differential Equation, Linear Optimization, Mathematical Theory of Probability, Mathematical Theory of Statistics, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Calculus.

Economics: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Economics of Poverty and Discrimination, Economics of Forecasting and Big Data, Project Evaluation, Macroeconomics Research, Excel Spreadsheet Macros (VBA) for IT application.

BLOG POSTS AND PUBLICATIONS

• "Jump-starting Africa’s economic recovery in a post-pandemic world: A conversation with African policymakers " (with Chris Heitzig) Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution (November 7, 2022).

• "Figure of the week: Figure of the week: Access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in sub-Saharan Africa" (with Tamara White) Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution (March 2022).

• "Figure of the week: Labor trends for women in Africa" (with Tamara White) Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution (March 2022).

• "Figure of the week: Vaccine inequity in Africa" (with Tamara White) Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution (February 2022).

• "Africa in the news: Major oil and gas discovery in Namibia; coup d’état in Burkina Faso; and COVID update" (With Leo Holtz, and Abraham White) Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution (January 2022).

SKILLS

• Software: Excel and Excel VBA (excellent), Stata (excellent), R (Intermediate), Python (Beginner), Nvivo, Concur

• Language skills: Fluent in French, Hausa, Ewe, and Moba.

• Technical Skills: Data Analysis, Research, Communication (writing), Problem Solving, Team Building, Attention to Detail.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Brookings Institution, Research Analyst, Africa Growth Initiative (AGI)

Summer 2022 - Present

• Successfully launched over 15 public and private events within a year, engaging high-level African policymakers, including the President of Botswana, African ministers, central bank governors, and the African Union Ambassador to the USA.

• Associate Producer of the Foresight Africa Podcast: responsibilities include writing podcast summaries and titles, as well as editing audio and transcripts. The podcast is the only Brookings Podcasts to enter a second season.

• Researching the impact of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on economic development in African countries: this involved drafting a comprehensive literature review on AGOA, analyzing its trends and utilization rates over the past 25 years, and examining its effects on workers, underserved communities, regional integration, and economic development.

• Led strategic initiatives in climate change, trade & regional integration, and technology & innovation by developing a comprehensive framework to guide research and drive impactful development outcomes over the next 3-year period.

• Prepared visualizations for AGI's annual flagship report, Foresight Africa 2023, which entailed data cleaning, analysis, and identification of economic indicators to be included in the report's graphics.

• Serving as the primary researcher on AGI's strategic priorities in trade and regional integration, climate change, and gender.

• Overseeing event conceptualization and management, articulating objectives and target audience in collaboration with scholars.

• Review invoices to ensure accuracy, facilitated the director's approval, coded p-card charges in Concur in collaboration with the Finance Manager, and submit expense reports as well as p-card statements to the Finance team.

Brookings Institution, Research Intern, Africa Growth Initiative

• Drafted economic news analysis and policy analysis reports for various African countries.

• Conducted data gathering, cleaning, and interpretation, utilizing statistical analysis techniques in Excel.

Spring 2022

• Performed thorough literature reviews and effectively presented research findings using tables, charts, and figures.

The World Bank Group, Analyst (consultant)

• Executed literature reviews on unemployment protection policies during COVID-19.

Spring 2021

• Produced data cleaning and analysis using STATA to present charts and graphs for employing workers' historical trends.

• Prepared presentation for economists on the employing workers of “The Doing Business 2021” report.

• Provided research assistance for contributors and reforms in 190 countries and translated surveys from English to French.

University of North Texas, Research Assistant

Fall 2021- Spring 2022

• Collaborated with Professor Hanchen (Raphael) Jiang on policy issues of employment, poverty, and inequality using Difference in Difference (DID) or Randomized Assignment (RA).

• Analyzed critical literature reviews on human capital formation and skills formation using JabRef for article collection.

The Palladium Group, Qualitative Analyst Intern

Summer 2021

• Drafted a research paper on the level of effectiveness of the Economic Growth practice’s performances from 2010 to 2020

• Completed text mining and text analysis to identify useful common indicators and effect sizes from previous projects using R and NVIVO.

• Examined project costs benefits analysis and synthesized project impacts.

• Administered monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) support to the Economic Growth (EG) practice.

• Implemented and maintained a knowledge management database and learning activities plan for the EG practice.

Vanderbilt University, Project Evaluation Researcher

Fall 2021

• Examined the impact of the fictionalized case of the Health Insurance Subsidy Program (HISP) on health-related out-of pocket expenditures for low-income households.

• Used STATA to apply on HISP dataset, the causal inference methods of Randomized Assignment, Difference-in Differences, Instrumental Variable, Regression discontinuity design, and Matching.

The University of Ottawa Department of Economics, Research Assistant Summer 2019 – Fall 2019

• Provided research assistantship to Professor Roland Pongou.

• Literature review on the determinants of mental health and the impact of mental health on education.

• Collected data on lineage type and merge them with Demographic and Health Surveys through STATA.

Ministry of Economics and Finance of Togo, Research Analyst

• Interpreted and provided graphs on the short-term economic and financial reports.

• Analyzed the short-term implications of socio-economic and sectoral policies.

• Verified whether the Department respond to the regulations of the Central Bank of West African States.

Summer 2017

Moore Statistics Consulting LLC, Intern Winter 2019

• Offered Lecturer on R programming to an audience of 25 people and provided codes necessary to run Time Series Plots and Sample statistics in R.

• Worked on Stata programming software by running regression and building graphs.

Microfinance Institution- Mutuelle d’épargne et de crédit Islamique du Togo, Intern

• Informed customers on the Islamic free interest rate loans at-home visits and in-person office visits.

• Calculated interest rates and opportunity costs between normal loans vs Islamic interest-free loans.

• Managed multi-line telephone system and balanced cash collected and monetary funds.

TEACHING AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Vanderbilt University, Department of Economics, GPED Tutor

Summer 2012

Fall 2021 – Spring 2022

• Tutoring theory of microeconomics, Econometrics, and Statistics Analysis to first-year master’s students.

• Assisting students with their homework, and test preparation, and helping review concept gaps.

Vanderbilt University, Department of Economics, Math Camp Instructor

Summer 2021

• Taught incoming students the math concepts they will need to be successful in the first-year core courses such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics analysis, and econometrics.

• Built a curriculum for the first year of the Graduate Program in Economics of Development (GPED).

• Constructed Assignment, graded, and formulated a grading scheme.

Oklahoma City Community College, Accounting Lab Tutor Fall 2015 - Spring 2016

• Tutored Financial accounting and Managerial accounting.

• Instructed students on how to maintain double-entry bookkeeping of each financial transaction that a company makes.

• Created financial statement, Income statement, Balance sheet, and Statement of stockholders' equity

LEADERSHIP

EXPERIENCE, VOLUNTEERING,

AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Graduate Program in Economics of Development (GPED) Student Representatives

• Organized academic, social, and other activities significant to the graduate community.

• Collaborate to ascertain and represent graduate student opinions and concerns to school administration.

Civic Honor and Campus Impact Program, Volunteer Fall 2014-Summer 2015

2021-2022

• Offered over ninety hours of intensive volunteering work on and off-campus at the different agencies in Oklahoma City that needed volunteers.

• Volunteered with: Alzheimer Association, Christmas Connection, Moore–Lindsay House Museum, Food Bank, etc

Douglass Student Recruitment Network, Community Service Leader August 2016- May 2019

• Hosted overnight programs to orient prospective students to join the Douglass Residential College.

• Designed and developed activities with other organizations to enhance student interest in women's leadership programs.

• Organized group volunteering activities in new Brunswick’s volunteering agencies to give back to the community.

Douglass Residential College Program, Douglass Woman Fall 2016 – Spring 2019

• Women empowerment program that prepares women for 21st-century leadership and success.

• Introduced to different theories of feminism, women's rights, and the history of women's leadership.

HONORS, AWARDS, AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Brookings Global Spot Award, for hosting successful public and private events, May 2023

• Vanderbilt College of Arts & Science Fellowship, Fall 2020 – Spring 2022

• Dean List, Spring 2017, Fall 2018

• Douglass residential college Scholarship, September 2018- May 2019

• Awarded a Certificate in Financial Economics, May 2019

• Awarded a Certificate from Doug las Residential College as Douglas Woman, May 2019

• International Student scholarships, Spring 2015- Spring 2016

EDUCATION

University of North Georgia

Aaliyah Tabor

Expected Graduation Date: December 2023

Bachelor of Science, Political Science (International Affairs Concentration), Minor: Mandarin Chinese

● Honors & Scholarship: Deans List Spring 2021 & 2022, Presidents List Spring 2020, Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Scholarship

● Campus Leadership: Black Student Union: Fundraising Chair & Social Media Manager, Women in Tech Campus: Vice President of Membership & Mentee

EXPERIENCE

Mayors Office of International & Immigrant Affairs – Welcoming Atlanta

International Affairs & Marketing Intern | Atlanta, GA

June 2023 - Present

• Drafts and prepares briefing documents for Mayor Andre Dickens meetings with delegations and international visitors

• Research current news involving Atlanta’s foreign born population , plans and organizes meetings, provides logistical support for events, composing correspondence, and supports media relations

Executive Office of the President of the United States – Office of Administration Intern | Washington, DC

January 2023 – April 2023

• Drafted memos to internally communicate official building policies and p rocedures to agencies located within The White House campus, while also providing the facilities team with detailed project documentation, including tracking project plans, provi ding status reports, taking meeting minutes, and following up on action items

• Assisted with interior design team with space planning tasks such as sketching room layouts, measuring furniture, and sourcing samples, while providing research on concepts, products, materials, and vendors to maintain the studio's inventory

TurnUp Activism Inc

Research Intern | Remote

July 2022 - Sept. 2022

● In collaboration with a team of ten, conducted social justice, nonprofit organizations, and policy research; Analyzed data collected from surveys, focus groups, or other research methods to identify voter trends and patterns

● Created impactful infographics to support youth voter registration and turnout initiatives, while also assisting in volunteer and recruiting efforts by reaching out to local youth interested in activism and grassroots

Edison Research

Election Night Exit Poll Reporter | Gainesville, GA

June 2021

● Conducted real-time data collection and reporting on voter behavior and election results during the 2020 US Senate primaries, including exit polls and gathering data from multiple sources

● Collaborated with election officials and verify vote counts to ensure the accuracy and integrity of information

College of Education – University of North Georgia

Student Office Assistant | Dahlonega, GA

September 2019 - March 2020

● Assisted with data entry tasks, such as inputting student information, course data, and curricu lum details from LiveText program into spreadsheets for organization and audit

● Provided administrative support by assisting with general office tasks such as filing, organizing documents, managing records , and maintaining the LiveText program's database

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

White House Easter Egg Roll Volunteer | Washington, DC

April 2023

• Assisted in maintaining event order and provided exceptional attendee support by guiding individuals to various activity stat ions, addressing inquiries, offering directions, and effectively managing lines and queues

Japan Fest

Stage Manager | Atlanta, GA

September 2022

● Served as an emcee, ensuring performers adhered to schedule, while providing assistance and acting as a liaison between stage performers and Japan Fest staff for equipment setup and breakdown, time management, and overall coordination

Social Media Volunteer

Guanlan Scholarship Foundation 观兰奖学金 | Cleveland, OH

March 2022-May 2022

● Successfully completed assigned tasks by the founder, contributing to the update of the brand's online presence, actively participated in meetings to generate creative ideas for boosting social media engagement, and conducted extensive research on social media networking, and non-profit work that align with the organization's values SKILLS

MS Office | Intermediate Chinese Proficiency | Organization | Leadership | Research | Project Management | Team Player | Adaptable

EDUCATION

raghav.a65@utexas.edu

• www.linkedin.com/in/raghav-k-aggarwal

The University of Texas at Austin B.A. International Relations & Global Studies; Economics Minor in Chinese

WORK EXPERIENCE

May 2024

USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia – Virtual Student Federal Intern; Remote September 2022 – Present

• Track ongoing developments related to the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, G20, and other regional dialogues

• Analyze priorities and initiatives outlined in various countries’ Indo Pacific strategies to determine opportunities for USAI D

• Produced briefing documents for a webinar conducted between USAID’s Asia Missions and the National Security Council

Global Disinformation Lab – Project Tearline Task Team Leader; Austin TX

August 2022 – December 2022

• Led a team of graduate and undergraduate students to write OSINT reports for the National Geospatial -Intelligence Agency

• Analyzed 50+ Maxar satellite images to determine change over time at Russian-operated refugee “filtration” camps

• Published a final report detailing Kremlin resource reallocation to accommodate shifting refugee flows as of November 2022

Content Researcher; Remote June 2022 – September 2022

• Evaluated 500+ U.S. news articles from 50+ news agencies with research methodology uncovering bias and sensationalism

• Assessed collected data on all prominent U.S. news outlets and scored each based on content, operations, and context

• Assisted in the publication of a Global Disinformation Index report on overall disinformation risk of U.S. media market

Project Tearline Student Researcher; Austin, TX

January 2022 – May 2022

• Participated in a National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency program to support the emergence of open -source intelligence

• Analyzed 50+ satellite images of Russia-Ukraine border crossings before and during invasion for differences in traffic volume

• Published a report disputing Russian statistics of high refugee inflows with images of insufficient traffic volume at crossin gs

Office of TX State Rep. Jasmine Crockett – Legislative Intern; Austin, TX

January 2021 – September 2021

• Arranged arguing points and legal paperwork that advanced Representative Crockett’s bills through the legislative system

• Wrote and filed 87th Regular Session House Bills 3164, 3166, 3167, related to electrical grid and higher education reforms

• Handled office phone calls, mail, and visits from lobbyists and constituents regarding legislati ve and home priorities

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES

Central Texas Model United Nations – Crisis Director; Austin, TX

August 2020 – May 2022

• Taught cultural diplomacy, policy-writing, and negotiation skills to high school delegates via hands-on diplomatic simulations

• Led junior staff in creating concise simulation briefings for delegates using print, film, and audio mediums

• Drafted four background research papers that guided delegate preparation for each conference

UT Austin Student Government – Ethics & Oversight Committee Chair; Austin, TX

April 2021 – March 2022

• Filed and unanimously passed bills related to tuition reimbursement and legislation within the Texas Capitol

• Collaborated on an initiative to divest $52 million of UT’s endowment fund from investments in the arms industry

• Chaired legislative committee that handled articles of impeachment and new Executive Board appointments

HONORS

Strauss Center for International Security & Law – Brumley Undergraduate Scholar

May 2022 – Present

• Selected along a cohort of 10 students to conduct public policy research and discussion with distinguished faculty guidance

• Created a proposal for Congress to enact Trade Promotion Authority statutes for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

• Presented policy proposals and engaged in candid discussions with domestic and foreign policymakers in Washington D.C. Clements Center for National Security – Undergraduate Fellow

May 2022 – Present

• Participate with a cohort of 30 peers in regular national security discussions and meetings with scholars and policy leaders

• Engage in exercises that draw on historical events and lessons to understand contemporary national security challenges

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages: Advanced Spoken Hind i/Urdu; Intermediate Spanish; Intermediate Mandarin and Simplified Written Chinese

Software: OBS Studio, Resolve Video Editing, R (Novice), Stata (Novice), Tableau, Canva

Skills: Public Speaking, Written Communication, Leadership, Policy and Data Analysis, Cultural Adaptability , Project Management

Interests: Vegetarian Cooking, Video Editing, Film Photography, Teaching, History Podcasts, Indian Classical Music

EDUCATION

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA

Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences

B.A. Environmental Studies, B.A. International Relations

Minor: Web Technologies and Applications

GPA: 3.88

EXPERIENCE

May 2024

U.S. Department of Transportation: Build America Bureau, Washington, DC

May 2023 - Present Policy and Development Intern

● Assisted in NEPA review for environmental compliance for grants/loans improving community access to sustainable transit

● Developed technical assistance guides for rural and tribal communities to guide transit-oriented development

● Created environmental justice guidelines for the Bureau to promote compliance with US Justice40 initiatives

Humanity in Action, Washington, DC

May 2023 - Present Fellow

● Created and lead “action project” focused on mapping health disparities in Riverside County via proximity to industrial sites

● Conducted interviews, primary research, and community action for project on the indigenous history of Washington DC

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, CA

January 2022 - Present Research Partner and Assistant

● Assist preliminary research of Zeolite as a lead remediator, creating a cost-effective solution for removing lead contamination

● Use XRF analysis in order to determine elemental composition and PPM content of lead-contaminated soil in East LA

● Conducted dissections on dietary tracts of Red Eared Sliders to analyze the effects of urbanization on diets

U.S. House of Representatives: Office of Congressman Jimmy Gomez, Los Angeles, CA

District Intern

September 2022 - November 2022

● Cooperated with US Citizen and Immigration Services to expedite U S resident applications for constituents

● Drafted applications on behalf of constituents for Covid-19 financial support, leading to the granting of federal loans

● Documented constituent comments on contemporary issues that helped develop policy platforms for Congressman

aweXome Ray, Seoul, South Korea

Foreign Strategy and International Development Intern

June 2022 - July 2022

● Facilitated meetings with U.S. Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) that led to Proof-of-Concept expansion in US

● Organized and managed the company’s physical and virtual presence at international conventions such as SelectUSA and CES

● Developed portfolios involving UNSDGs to attract international investment into the company’s air purification technology

USC Environmental Health Centers: EH MATTERS, Los Angeles, CA

Fellow and Lead Researcher

August 2021 – June 2022

● Created a quantitative study to investigate urban heat island (UHI) disparities in Riverside County’s low-income communities

● Quantified research into ArcGIS story map, to inform affected local communities of UHI effects and subsequent action

● Collaborated with environmental health researchers within USC and CALEPA for new documentation of UHI phenomenon

INVOLVEMENT

Heal the Bay, Santa Monica, CA

Science and Policy Intern

January 2023 - May 2023

● Drafted comment letters on behalf of non-profit to be delivered orally in writing to California governmental agencies

● Created and led a research project on environmental concerns regarding the leasing of offshore wind farms

● Debriefed concerns of proposed government legislation to policy department after review for comment consideration

Feeding America: Riverside-San Bernardino, Riverside, CA

Development Intern

November 2020 - February 2021

● Developed a web version of the 2020 Annual Report for FARSB using HTML and JQuery, available on non-profit’s website

● Communicated in English and Spanish with FARSB employees and partners to collect data for Annual Report

SKILLS

● Languages – English, Spanish Fluent, Korean Beginner

● Computer Languages/Design – HTML, Javascript, Python, JQuery, Figma

● Databases - Google Earth, ArcGIS, LexisNexis

HONORS AND AWARDS

● Recipient - USC Summer Internship Award ($6500)

● Scholar - Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence

● Scholar - USC Latino Alumni Association

● Scholar - Hispanic Scholarship Fund

● National Hispanic Scholar - College Board

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May 2023

September 2022

July 2021

June 2020

February 2019

GABRIELA MARTINEZ

Newark, New Jersey, 07104 | (862) 944-7943 | gabrielajmrtnz@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/gabriela-j-martinez

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

USC Immigration Clinic

● Directed 15 clients through the progressive stages of the citizenship application process.

● Interpreted for Spanish-speaking clients during case-brief preparation interviews.

● Translated official documents from Spanish to English for further development of cases.

June 2022 – December 2022

Los Angeles, California Undergraduate Student Worker

The Newark Museum of Art Newark, New Jersey Intern July 2017 – August 2020

● Designed and executed team-building events for a group of 40 interns as one of six peer leaders.

● Conducted public tours within the galleries, private member mornings, and planetarium sky tours.

● Facilitated museum-sponsored workshops and community events, garnering 1,000+ visitors within and around Newark.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & AFFILIATIONS

First-Generation Peer Mentorship Program

● Guide two first-generation students through their first year on campus.

September 2021 – Present

Los Angeles, California Mentor

● Assist and provide resources with an emphasis on resume building, financial literacy, and mental well -being.

● Coordinate occasional meetings with assigned first -year students to discuss any concerns or questions.

USC Joint Educational Project

● Educated 20 youths in an LAUSD elementary school on social -emotional health.

September 2021 – December 2021

Los Angeles, California Peace Project Mini-Course Lead

● Collaborated with the South Los Angeles Community Peace Center on expanding curriculum.

● Fostered peace through the arts, hands-on activities, and education.

Hermanas Unidas de USC

Co-Chair

● Uphold HAU’s three pillars: Collegiate Networking, Community Service, and Academics

● Prepare and present weekly meetings to a group of 40 Latinas to establish bonds and community.

● Arrange events in collaboration with organizations that identify with the Latinx Student Assembly.

Improving, Dreams, Education, Access, and Success (IDEAS) at USC

Los Angeles, California

January 2021 – Present

Los Angeles, California

Member January 2021 – Present

● Advocate for undocumented students at USC and folks in South Central Los Angeles.

● Engage in discussions focused on changes to be enacted for an equitable and accessible campus community.

● Participate in educational workshops centered on legal immigration hosted by the USC I mmigration Clinic.

Newark Water Coalition Newark, New Jersey Water Distributor

● Participated in potable water distributions for over 1,000 Newark residents.

● Informed residents living with lead pipes in their homes about water safety.

● Interpreted for Spanish-speaking residents with questions and concerns about water safety.

EDUCATION & HONORS

August 2019 – August 2021

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations

Minors in Luso-Brazilian Studies & Law and Migration Studies

USC Dornsife Overseas Studies

Maymester: Oaxaca, México

Semester Abroad: São Paulo, Brazil

USC Latino Alumni Association Scholar

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar

● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

● Fluent Spanish and Portuguese speaker

● Public speaking

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

● Leadership

● Adaptability

Los Angeles, California

Expected Graduation: May 2024

Spring 2022

Spring 2023

Fall 2022

Spring 2021 & Spring 2022

● Event planning and coordination

EDUCATION

Cornell University

Max Link

2730 Gallows Road Apartment 306, Vienna, VA 22180 (720) 206-5847 | mrl248@cornell.edu | LinkedIn

Bachelor of Arts in Environment & Sustainability

Concentration in Environmental Economics

 GPA: 3.81

Ithaca, NY

Graduating May 2024

 Relevant Coursework: Comparative Politics, China’s Next Economy, Environmental Governance, Resource Economics, Engage the US/China/India for a Sustainable Future, Development Economics

WORK EXPERIENCE

U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. Foreign Service Intern, Bureau of African Affairs

 Draft and edit memos and communications in the Office of Southern Africa

 Summarize incoming cables from posts for review by senior officials

 Participate in meetings with senior - level officials in foreign policy

June 2023 – Present

 Completed orientation on excelling in a U.S foreign policy career and joining the Foreign Service

Organization for Tropical S tudies

Student Research Assistant

Kruger National Park, South Africa

January 2023 – May 2023

 Burned twelve grass species in an experimental project challenging previous related literature

 Designed research projects on water chemistry, plant evolutionary tr ade-offs, and fire ecology

 Wrote full graduate- level biology research papers including data analysis and discussions

U.S. Embassy Windhoek Remote VSFS Intern

August 2022 – May 2023

 Composed biographies on the who’s who of Namibian politics for the incomin g Ambassador

 Researched climate finance opportunities offered by the U.S. that African governments could use

 Synthesized material from civil society on Namibian human rights policy for informational reports

350 Colorado Denver, CO

Defund Climate Disaster Intern

May 2022 – August 2022

 Authored a report on shareholder proxy voting behavior of Colorado’s public retirement fund

 Analyzed financial markets and news to inform 350CO’ economic policy recommendations

 Published discussions on the effectiveness of ESG and the Inflation Reduction Act for the public

SKILLS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

Languages: Intermediate proficiency in Italian and Spanish

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Social Media, JMP, basics of R

Other Positions: Administrative Assistant I & II at Cornell, Temporary Research Assistant at the Center for Conservation Social Sciences, eIntern for EducationUSA North Macedonia, Writer at the Cornell Diplomat, Assistant Director of Economic Policy at the Cornell Roosevelt Institute, Policy Team member of Ithaca Carbon Neutral 2030, Executive Board of Cornell Running Club

Interests: Long distance running, skiing, hiking, English and comparative literature, art history

EDUCATION

The University of Chicago – Chicago, Illinois

Candidate for Master of Public Policy

Pearson Fellow at the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey – Newark, New Jersey

Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science, History and Asian Studies Minor

Expected May 2025

Magna cum laude, Honors College, Fellow at the Rutgers’ Institute for the Study of Global Racial Justice

WORK & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

May 2023

Mayors for A Guaranteed Income – Newark, New Jersey

August 2021 – Current Research Fellow for the Newark Movement for Economic Equity Pilot

● Serve as a contact point for 200+ program recipients and produce informational materials

● Contribute insight on developing data collection methods and strategies for data management in concert with other team members.

Cooperman College Scholars – Newark, New Jersey

College Success Intern

October 2022 – April 2023

● Worked alongside the Director of College Success to identify and develop community partnerships to promote Cooperman College Scholars.

● Performed follow-up and scheduled outreach to Scholars who require additional layers of support using platforms such as Signal Vine, GradSnapp, and Canva

New America – Washington, D C

Higher Education Policy Intern

June 2022 – August 2022

● Analyzed education policy issues centered on older and parenting-students as part of a 50 state scan project

● Assisted the policy team with bill tracking, data collection, and transcript coding

● Published a blog piece for New America’s EdCentral blog on Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

Center for Security, Race and Rights – Newark, New Jersey

Public Policy Fellow

September 2021 – June 2022

● Conducted research and analysis of 100+ academic articles on policy issues related to xenophobia, Islamophobia, and national security at the Rutgers Law School.

● Managed the center ’s social media outreach initiatives and collected qualitative research from government, legal, non-profit, and academic sources

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Languages: Recipient of the State of New Jersey Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish; Elementary Mandarin Chinese Programming skills: Python, R

EDUCATION

Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA

Candidate for Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

DIS Study Abroad in Scandinavia, Copenhagen, Denmark

Quantitative Analysis Institute, Intensive summer statistics program using R

PUBLIC SERVICE & CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

Incoming Intern | U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Internship Program

Peer Educator; Treasurer (2021-22) | Sexual Health Educators, Wellesley, MA

Expected May 2024

Jan-May 2023

June-Aug 2022

Summers 2023, 2024

Oct 2020 – Aug 2023

● Collaborated with college administrators to collect information from various sources for the purpose of understanding student body needs

● Lead outreach through Instagram, Facebook, and email campaigns to drive traffic to on-campus events

● Successfully applied for over $9,000 in annual funding by meticulously compiling and tracking budgetary costs for all planned events and persuasively presenting funding needs to the Student Organization Funding Committee

Research Assistant for Professor Kerr | Wellesley Centers for Women, Wellesley, MA

Sept 2022 – Nov 2022

● Compile existing literature for a literature review and analyze summary statistics on women’s choice of self employment for temporal flexibility and career mobility

Constituent Services Intern | Office of Senator Markey, Boston, MA

Jan 2022 – May 2022

● Served as first point of contact for the Senator's office, applying patience and discretion in communications with constituents, the general public, and other government offices

● Managed intake of 25+ weekly constituent requests related to immigration issues; persuasively followed up with federal agencies on behalf of constituents to request an expedite or status update

● Spoke directly to constituents by phone on a daily basis; patiently listened to and communicated Senator Markey’s position to constituents relating to healthcare and immigration

Student Representative | Committee on Admissions and Financial Aid, Wellesley, MA

Oct 2021 – Sept 2022

● Actively participated in bi-monthly discussions with the Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, faculty, and staff and provided advice about admissions reader policies

Teacher | Chinatown Citizenship, Boston, MA

Sept 2020 – Aug 2021

● Assessed student comprehension through pre & post surveys to ensure data-driven continuous improvement in curriculum and teaching style

● Utilized cross-cultural communication skills to observe and evaluate individual language proficiencies in order to strategically connect students to appropriate resources

● Spearheaded email-based outreach and built relationships with community organizations and nonprofits

WORK EXPERIENCE

Public Services Student Manager | Clapp Library, Wellesley, MA

Sept 2021 – Present

● Supervised and trained 6 student workers to exercise professionalism and customer service during training; delegate tasks and oversee execution of team responsibilities

● Clearly explain library policies and Library of Congress system to patrons and direct them to relevant resources

● Provide basic research support, assist patrons in using library and technology resources, and refer patrons to staff for further assistance when appropriate

Intern | First Destination Data & Website Project, Career Education, Wellesley, MA

July 2021 – Aug 2021

● Cleaned and prepared 3500 quantitative and qualitative survey results (2016-2020) for 40+ academic departments

● Used good judgment to evaluate which highlighted employers and education to publish on the back-end of a Drupal-based website for each academic department

Virtual Fellow | Social Science Summer Research Program, Wellesley, MA

June 2021 – Aug 2021

● Classified and coded based on a Codebook cognitive biases in response to foreign policy decision-making scenarios for over 2000 open-ended responses and assisted in the inter-coder reliability index

● Synthesized and evaluated survey responses to draw reasonable conclusions for recurring biases in textual data

● Presented project objectives, observations, and actionable results for 15 minutes to a virtual, formal audience

● Wrote a concise public abstract for a non-scientific audience and a technical abstract for a scientific audience

SKILLS

Computer: R, Stata, Python, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite

Languages: Mandarin (Limited working proficiency), Korean (Elementary proficiency)

Dakonyemba Tatiana Kolani

3901 Pinkney raod

Baltimore, Maryland 21215 United States

Mobile: 4432485467

Evening Phone: 2407787886

Email: tatianadakonyemba@gmail.com

Availability:

Job Type: Permanent, Term, Presidential Management Fellows, Recent Graduates, Multiple Appointment

Types, Internships, Telework

Work Schedule: Full-time, Part-time

Work Experience:

Community Health

AmeriCorps (This is a federal job)

250 E St SW, Fort McNair, DC

10/2022 - Present

Salary: $1,500.00 USD Bi-weekly

Hours per week: 40

Series: 0020 Community Planning

Pay Plan: GS - General Schedule (Ch. 51, 5 U.S.C.).

This is a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Work at Ascension St Agnes Hospital, making phone calls, handle customers files etc.

Supervisor: Nina Duzhikhin (2026065000)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Internship

University of Baltimore 1420 N Charles st

Baltimore, MD

5/2023 - Present

Hours per week: 20

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Community Development Fellowship

Autism Waiver Technician

Apex Network Consolidated

5310 Old Court

McDonogh Run, MD

2/2018 - 5/2020

Salary: $750.00 USD Bi-weekly

Hours per week: 38

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Caregiver, teaching and supervising children with disability

Supervisor: Dr Chika (443-540-3337)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Sales Consultant

Antwerpen-Nissan

https://www.usajobs.gov/Applicant/Document/Resumes

11405 Reisterstown Rd

Garrison, MD

6/2018 - 11/2018

Salary: $1,500.00 USD Bi-weekly

Hours per week: 58

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Cars sales consultant

Supervisor: Steve (410-652-4044)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Cashier

Seven-Eleven

8601 liberty road

Randallstown, MD

5/2015 - 8/2018

Salary: $460.00 USD Bi-weekly

Hours per week: 39

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Customers services representative and others

Supervisor: Multani (443-224-3335)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Education:

University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD United States

Bachelor's degree 12 / 2022

GPA: 3.89

Credits Earned: 121 Continuing Education Unit

Major: Policy Politic, and International Affairs

Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD United States

Some college (no degree) 12 / 2019

GPA: 2.3

Credits Earned: 54 Semester Hours

Major: Social Science Minor: Political science

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications: Transfer to University of Baltimore

University of Lome Lome Togo

Bachelor's degree

Credits Earned: 96 Quarter Hours

Major: Law

University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD United States

Master's degree

GPA: 3.4

Credits Earned: 6 Semester Hours

Major: Negotiations and Conflict Management

Language Skills:

Language Spoken Written Read

Ewe Advanced Advanced Advanced

French Advanced Advanced Advanced

Affiliations:

https://www.usajobs.gov/Applicant/Document/Resumes

The National Society of Leadership and Success - Member

References:

Name Employer Title Phone Email

NINA DUKZISKIN (*) AmeriCorps Program Supervisor 319-621-5844 nina@baltimorecorps.org

Ogeyi Akuma-Ukpo (*) BaltimoreCorps Program manager 443-325-6314 ogeyi@baltimorecorps.org

Sani Kola (*) State of Washington DC environmentalist 2407787886 mouhamansani@yahoo.fr

(*) Indicates professional reference

https://www.usajobs.gov/Applicant/Document/Resumes

Ernest Ironsa Magayane

Kigali, Rwanda

Tel : +250 788 548 214 (call & whatsapp)

Email : ernomaga@gmail.com

Skype: ernest.ironsa1

Education :

National University of Rwanda (Butare, Rwanda)

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Experience :

Consultancy work on conducting Data Collection (Community Based Sociotherapy -CBS)

Graduated March 2008

June 2022 – Present

 Used KoboToolBox and ODK Softwares /applications for the project “MVURA NKUVURE -HEAL ME, I HEAL YOU”(Intergenerational Healing and Community Reconciliation for Sustainable Peace) for its Pilot and baseline Survey, endline one and endline two phases

 Conducted data collection using ODK and KoboToolBox, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, data validatio n, data interpretation, data storage management, results dissemination, impact evaluation, etc.

Volunteer as a Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Research and Learning A dvisor (Concern and Care for the Needy in Rwanda (CCNRwanda). May 2015 – Present

 Ensured that CCN-Rwanda teams and local partners have the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools, processes, and systems to adequately and time ly capture, analyse and report on CCN-Rwanda reached and impact, developed Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework for the community and group level.

 Collated and analyzed data and reports on Progr amme Performance Indicators, Worked with fundraising and resources mobilization teams to ensure CCN -Rwanda Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is appropriate for and accessible to fundraising and resources mobilization teams.

 Ensured Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) develops and follows through annual plans and support visits.

 Conducted data collection using ODK and KoboToolBox, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, data validation, data interpretation, data storage management, results dissemination, impact evaluation, etc.

Acting Museum Business Development Specialist (Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy -RCHA)

January 2021 – June 2022

 Led the development of the Cultural Tourism Business Growth Strategy (Cultural tourism business development strategy & Cultural tourism business development strategy to the users and stakeholders;

 Ensured the Implementation and management of the cultural tourism business development strategy , elaborated business plans, created effective systems for data management,

 Ensured the identification of cultural tourism business opportunities in both tangible and intangible cultural heritage and develop them into cultural tourism products

 Ensured the mobilization of resources for cultural tourism business development , identified new potential income streams and produce strategies to access the funds , led the development of new fundraising policies and procedures, and report on fundraising, grant and gift management National Secretary of National Organizing Committee (Rwanda Academy of Language and Culture-RALC)

July 2015 to December 2023

 Organized and participated in the 4th Edition of JAMAFEST 2019 scheduled for September 2019 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The selected theme of the festival is” Cultural Diversity: A Key Driver to Regional Integration, Economic Growth and Promotion of Tourism ”;

 Nominated Delegate to the technical Committee of Culture and Planning Experts to finalize the Development of Concept Paper, Strategic Plan and Action P lan for establishment of an EAC Culture Trust Fund (CTF) held in Kampala, Uganda from 6 th – 9th March 2018;

 Organized and participated in the 3rd Edition of JAMAFEST 2017 under the theme: “Culture and creative Industries: An Engine for Unity and Employment creation” held from the 07th to 15 th September, 2017 in Kampala, Uganda with attracted audience of over 35,000 people from the si x Partner States;

 Organized and participated in the 2 nd Edition of the festival dubbed -Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki Utamaduni Festival (JAMAFEST) was held from the 2nd to 9th August 2015 in Nairobi-Kenya on the theme “Unleaching Economic Potential of Cultural and Creative Industries in the EAC” and attracted an audience of 1,060 participants from the five Partner States;

 Conducted the Mapping Study of Cultural and Creative Industries(CCIs) in Rwanda initiated and funded by the Ea st African Community (EAC) Secretariat, Government of Rwanda through the Ministry of Sports and Culture MINISPOC and RALC. The Mapping study was undertaken by a partnership led by the Ministry of Sports and Culture (MINISPOC). The other partners were, Mini stry of East African Community Affairs (MINEAC), Rwanda Academy of Language and Culture (RALC), the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) and Rwanda Development Board (RDB).

 Designed and implemented a project “ Strengthening cultural and creative industries in Rwanda- funded by the Government of Korea Funds in Trust through UNESCO” in 2017. The implementation of the project achieved positive results and the closing report of the project has been appreciated by t he funder due to its specificity.

 I was a member of the RALC Senior Management committee which was in charge of providing weekly guidance and follow up of acti ons implementation. That gave me an opportunity to be involved in the strategic setting up and gained tips for leadership and man agement.

Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Rwanda Academy of Language and Culture -RALC)

September 2014 – January 2021

 Conducted data collection using ODK and KoboToolBox, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization, data validation, data interpretation, data storage management, results dissemination, impact evaluation, focus group discussions, recordings, etc.

 Supported in data collection and status and performance monitoring to ensure accurate, timely recording of data within projec t reporting framework;

 Conducted Field Supervision through Monitoring the activity of the Data collection of the Research conducted on “ GUHAMBA CEREMONIES IN RWANDA) in 2017 by RALC

 Prepared the Institutional performance (Imihigo), monitored the implementation of Institutional performance (Imihigo), facilitated and participated in Imihigo evaluation ;

 Conducted Field Supervision through Monitoring the activity of the Data collection of the Research conducted on “ UBUKWE CEREMONIES IN RWANDA) in 2016 by RALC;

 Conducted Field Supervision through Monitoring the activity of the Data collection of the Research conducted on “ ArtRwanda - Ubuhanzi in RWANDA) in 2018 by RALC & Imbuto Foundation;

 Member of Rwandan Team which conducted the Mapping Study(Data collection on Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs)) in Rwanda in 2014 initiated and funded by the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, Government of Rwanda through Ministry of Sports and Culture (MINISPOC) and RALC;

 Developed different annual workplans, designed implementations and reports on project technical activities ;

 Led the team in conducting data collection for different researches, I have experience in interviewing, formulating, facilita ting Focus Group Discussions, elaboration of Questionnaire and in-depth interviews

Asset Management and Maintenance Specialist (Rwanda Housing Authority)

July 2012 – August 2014

 Elaborated the database monitoring system to the level of every ministry and the setting up of the non-fixed existing patrimony data, the new acquisitions and the displacements of some goods (removal, reallocation, depreciation or recuperatio n by Rwanda Housing Authority);

 Established the monthly report of non -fixed goods got back before the auction basing on the data of the property management software and to est ablish a summary picture of non-fixed goods periodically recovered;

 Elaborated a manual of procedures of management of State assets which clearly defined the whole acquisition, management and monitorin g strategy of non- fixed goods of State;

 Managed all contracts related to consultancy on development of policies, strategies, instructions and researches related to t he management of government non -fixed

assets, defined the management Policy of consumables ;

 Elaborated a new strategy of acquisition of non - fixed assets and proceeded with its implementation, made a physical inventory of the non-fixed assets of State, prepared a weekly report of non-fixed assets

Property Management Expert (Ministry of Infras tructure & Rwanda Housing Authority)

April 2010 – June 2012

 Elaborated the database monitoring system to the level of every ministry and the setting up of the properties data and the new acquisitions;

 Established the monthly report of the properties for auction based on the data of the property management software

 Elaborated a manual of procedures of management of State assets in which will clearly be defined the whole acquisition, manag ement and monitoring strategy of government properties;

 Managed all contracts related to consultancy on development of policies, strategies, instructions and researches related to t he management of government properties,

 Elaborated a new strategy of acquisition of properties and proceeded with its implementation, made a physical inventory of the government properties, prepared a weekly report of government properties,

Permanent Secretary (Southern Province Investment Corporation Ltd)

November 2008 to December 2009

 Implemented decisions of the Administration Council and the General Assembly, ensured the implementation of investment projects of the corporation;

 Supervised conception, planning and coordination of corporation activities, ensured proper management of Human resources, materials and finan ce;

 Ensured the mobilization of resources to fund the selected investment projects by the beneficiaries, stakeholders and shareholders of the corporation;

 Prepared the work plan of monthly activities and quarterly activiti es of the corporation, presented reports about the corporation’s investments to its partners;

 Ensured the conception and supervision of investment p rojects of the corporation in expecting the feasibility studies of profitability;

 Consolidated and supervised the elaboration of monthly, semester, quarterly and annual narrative reports and m onthly financial reports and financial statement Financial,

 Planned and prepared for the corporation’s meetings with the stakeholders/partners and others;

Project Coordinator: Assistance project for people living with HIV/Aids at BOAD

January 2002 to January 2003

 Provided overall project leadership, informing strategic direction and decision -making and overseeing administrative, financial and project management aspects to ensure effective and timely implementation of planned activities and appropriate expenditure of funds;

 Served as a coordinator between project partner organizations, external and internal technical advisors, and key stakeholders ;

 Coordinated all annual work plans, project reviews/evaluations and project activities with BOAD colleagues and other partners.

 Ensured timely submission of all deliverables to the Lead Organisation, including annual work plans and project monitoring an d evaluation plans;

 In collaboration with other key BOAD colleagues in Goma and in the field, foster and managed productive relationships with pr ovincial authorities and relevant

 In consultation with key project staff and BOAD senior management, provided clear gu idance to ensure seeds issues are identified, an seeds distribution and influencing plan is developed, implemented, and works with province authorities as well as other partners;

 Ensured strong communication and coordination with all project stakeholders and beneficiaries, coordinated project management activities, resources, equipment and information, broke down the project into achievable actions and set deadlines; assigned tasks to project staff and assisted w ith the management schedules;

 Ensured that the needs of beneficiaries are met as project activities progress, assisted in preparing budgets and managing project purchase s;

 Monitored project progress and managed any issues that arise, ensured standards and requirements are met by performing qualit y assurance testing

Project Coordinator: Assistance project for people living with HIV/Aids at German Agro Action January 2001 to January 2002

 Coordinated internal resources and donors, partners and stakeholders for the flawless execution of multiple projects, ensured that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget;

 Assisted in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders, donors and partners and ensuring technical feasibility, ensured timely resource availability and allocation;

 Developed a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress on the project implementation;

 Managed changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques, measured performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques;

 Reported and escalated to management as needed for the project implementation, managed the relationship with the German Agro Action and relevant stakeholders, performed risk management to minimize potential risks, established and maintained relationships with donors, partners, stakeholders and beneficiaries, created and maintained comprehensive project documentation;

 Met with beneficiaries to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project;

 Delegated project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels, tracked project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals, met budgetary objectives and made adjustments to project constraints based on financial analyses;

 Developed comprehensive project plans to be shared with beneficiaries, stakeholders, donors and partners as well as other staff members, used and continually developed leadership skills, developed spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs

Logistic, Administration and Finance Officer (Comm unity Development Office/ Angl ican Church of DRC - Goma ) January 2000 to January 2001

 Ensured proper Logistic and financial Management;

 Ensured proper Management of a database of domestic suppliers and monitoring the supply procedures in the respect of the existing procedure, verified the condition and the conformity of products with the clauses o f contracts; managed the presentation, circle, filling and archives of all supporting documents related to the supply and chain management;

 Identified the warehouse of stock, to fit secure the premises, established the tools of stocks management, carried o ut periodic inventories, managed the entries of stocks and distributions of goods in the scope of projects; ensured the Management of park ed vehicles and transportations, ensured the Management of parking information, ensured the proper Management of department logistics for the Human Resources team;

 Elaborated on management procedures and flux of information within the department and othe administrative departments, the de partment’s mission and project.

Logistic, Administration and Finance Assistant ( Food for the Hungry International – FHI- DRC - Goma ) January 1998 to January 2000

 Produced the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports related to the regular the financial accounting and budgetary supporting reports related to the project, organized the procurement process according to the laws and rules;

 Received the approved procurement and supply requisitions from the main office, seeds department, and the field offices; conducted the market price survey;

 Received quotations, bids and proposals; evaluated/analyzed the received quotations/proposals ensured compliance with Food for the Hungry Intern ational(FHI) procurement policy, shared and advised the project managers and supervisors on offers collected and best goods/services to be procured;

 Prepared and participated in the meetings of coordin ation with FHI and its partners, prepared the requests of demand of fund to submit to the donors for the funding of activities regarding the plan action approved, conducted first review of vendor invoices to ensure compliance with orders and goods/services;

 Prepared the payment requests and ensured timely payment to suppliers’/service providers, a ssisted in the contract process throughout the procurement cycle including needs definition, market research, tender issuance, and vendor performance evaluation in accordance to Food for the Hungry International (FHI) procurement rules;

 Prepared purchase orders/contracts and ensure d all approvals are obtained, delivered the purchase orders to the suppliers and obtained their signatures on the same;

 Followed up with suppliers and ensured timely and proper delivery of the goods/services;

TRAININGS BACKGROUNG

 Certificate on the training in entrepreneurship, business development and innovation organized by Rwanda Management From 20th to 27th March - 6th April 2022: Institute in partnership with the Ministry of Public Service and Labour (MIFOTRA);

 Certificate of Accreditation on a full completion of the Certified Training Program of the following Chapte rs: Foundation History, Human Dignity, Freedom, Solidarity, History of Ideas, International Law & Human Rights, World Youth Alliance Africa, Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya, From 03rd – 16th February 2022

 The 1st Edition of African Women Forum (AWF) 2022 Organized by World Peace Initiative Foundation (WPI) , Thailland : From 08th March 2022

 Meditation for Health and Well-being Summit, Thailand From 21st – 23rd January 2022

 Training on “L’Accessibilité pour les Femmes en situation de handicap victims de violence, Garance Asbl, France : From 20th- 24th September 2021

 World Peace Initiative Foundation Seminar for Africa, Thailland : From 21st-23rd September 2021

 Executive Leadership Online Workshop “Strategic Planning for Heritage Managers”; Heritage Management Organization, GREECE , From 14-16 May 2021

 Certificate of competency in Research Methodology and Statistical & Data Analysis by Social Package in Social Scienc es(SPSS), Rwanda From 27/11/2017-01/12/2017

 certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation at Rwanda Management Institute (RMI -MUHANGA), Rwanda; From 05th -20th May 2017

 Certificate in Planning and Budgeting to learn how Government raise revenues and borrow in order to finance the Expenditures, Rwanda From 13/03/2017-17/03/2017

 Certificate in Results Based Management(RBM), Results Based Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation(RBM&E) in Rwanda Public and private institutions From 01-06/11/2015

 Certificate in SWAP Approach (Sector Wide Approach) in Project Management from SETYM International, Québec, Canada From 13/05/2010-25/05/2010

 Certificate in Informatique: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Advanced Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Outlook, Initiation to the Internet, Google drivers, Sage Pastel, Access and Visual Basic, Rwanda. From 08/03/2005-05/04/2005

 Certificate in English proficiency/ School of Practice Moderns languages / National University of Rwanda (NUR) , From 17/11/2003-25/05/2004

 Certificate of DALF issued by the Ministère de l’Education Nationale, de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche, issued in Rwanda.

 Certificate in Psycho - Social, issued by ETN - Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo

 Certificate in Community Development, issued by ETN, Democratic Republic of Congo

 Certificate in Peace, Unity, Justice and Reconciliation, issued by Anglican Church of Gongo, Go ma, Democratic Republic of Congo,

 Certificate of Internship at Rwanda Revenue Authority under the Large Taxpayers Office, Kigali, Rwanda

 Internship at Industrial Firm “ BRALIRWA S.A” under Logistic Direction, Distribution and Planning Direction, Finance Direction, Kigali, Rwanda,

ACTIVITIES

World Peace Initiative (WPI) Foundation

 Meditation

 Slum2School

COMMUNITY SERVICES

 Children right initiative program (CRIP) at Concern and Care for the Needy in Rwanda

 Health care initiative program (HCIP) at Concern and Care for the Needy in Rwanda

 Family empowerment initiative program (FEIP) and research program at CCN-Rwanda

 Member of the Development and Social Transformation Commission in Charge of Entrepreneurship, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of the Activities of Anglican Kigali Diocese.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

 World Peace Initiatives Foundation, Headquarters Office: Thailand

 World Youth Alliance, regional office: Kenya Nairobi; Headquarters office: Washington DC, USA

 Local NGO Concern and Care for the Needy in Rwanda(CCN -Rwanda), Kigali-Rwanda

 Rwanda Anglican Graduates Association (RAGA), Kigali-Rwanda

 Local NGO Réseau Culturel Sangwa (RCS), Kigali-Rwanda

PERSONAL INTERESTS

From 02/06/2005-05/09/2005

From 15/04/2002 - 19/04/2002

From 25/02/2000 - 25/05/2000

From 25/06/2000 - 25/08/2000

From 06/08/2007-06/09/2007

From 10/09/2007-10/10/2007

July 2015 to Present

May 2023 to Present

May 2015 to Present

May 2015 to Present

May 2015 to Present

March 2016 to December 2020

March 2020 to Present

May 2005 to Present

May 2015 to Present

August 2009 Present

July 2015 to Present

Technology, Big Data, Data Analysis, development actor, peace activism, Oriental Culture, learn foreign language and culture, prayers, internet, gospel music, travelling, sport, Reading, etc.

SKILLS

 Leadership development, capacity Building development and people management

 Research softwares: Data collection software tools such as ODK and KoboToolBox

 Results Based Management, Results Based Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Budgeting

 MS project Management software , Advanced Excel, Google Drivers, Proficiency in Microsoft Office

 Financial planning, budgeting and reporting , Team Management and Administration , Adult learning and administration

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that th e information stated in this resume is true to the best of my knowledge

Done at Kigali, on 05 /07 / 2023

Ernest Ironsa Magayane

Dr. Théoneste RUTAYISIRE,

REFERENCES :

Based Sociotherapy(CBS) Ministry of Education, Rwanda Kigali, Rwanda Kigali, Rwanda

Email:ruthatheo@gmail.com

Tel: +250783759374

Email: jeansemana@gmail.com

Tel: +250788626128

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TRISTIN BLACK

Louisville, KY | tristinblack0@gmail com | LinkedIn

Summary

Emerging professional pursuing a career in international affairs. Passionate about people, politics, and travel Known for my affable personality, research aptitude, and ability to bring people together.

Skills

● Adaptability

● Cross-Cultural Communication

● Collaborative Innovation

● Data Analysis

● Research

● Team Building

● Verbal and Written Communication

Education

B.A. in Political Science

The University of Louisville Louisville, KY

Expected in 05/2024

● Minor in Pan-African Studies

● 3 7 GPA

● James Graham Brown Fellow

● University Honors Scholar

Certificate of Proficiency

La Universidad De Granada

Granada, Spain

Spanish Language, Expected in 06/2023

● AIFS Study Abroad

Certificate of Proficiency

National Security Language Initiative

Jakarta, Indonesia

Indonesian Language, 08/2019

Certificate in Cable & Memo Writing

Foreign Service Institute

Arlington, Virginia 06/2023

Experience

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asia & Pacific Affairs Foreign Service Intern | Washington, D.C. 06/2023 to Current

● Advancing the mission of the Office of Multilateral Affairs.

● Monitoring security developments in the South China Sea and synthesizing data in diplomatic cables.

Louisville Political Review

Managing Editor | Louisville, KY 08/2023 to Current

Staff Writer | Louisville, KY 08/2022 to Current

● Publishing articles for the University of Louisville's premier nonpartisan student publication.

● Previous pieces focused on the economic implications of the war in Ukraine, diplomatic history, and the perils of artificial intelligence

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program Scholar | Washington, DC 06/2022 to 07/2022

● Completed a six-week professional development program administered by the U S Department of State I and other aspiring diplomats explored career options, sharpened critical industry skills, and completed two courses and a writing seminar through Howard University

Model United Nations Association

Chapter Secretary | Louisville, KY 08/2021 to Current

● Responsible for recruitment, research, and conference preparation, as well as generating enthusiasm for debate and diplomacy

● Documented meeting attendance and minutes.

Center for Asian Democracy

Research Fellow | Louisville, KY 06/2021 to Current

● Compiling qualitative and quantitative research to create comprehensive profiles of elections across Asia, emphasizing public opinion data, challenges to democratic consolidation, and cross-regional actors

Languages

English: First Language

Indonesian: B1

Intermediate

Spanish: A2

Elementary

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Ar ts, St. Olaf College, Nor thfield, MN

Major: Political Science with an Inter national Relations Concentration

Langua ge Skills: English (Native), Arabic (Native), Noobin (Inter mediate)

Packa ges: Java, Python, SPSS Statistics, R Prog ramming

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Expected g raduation: May 2024

Cumulative GPA: 3 5

May 2023 – Present Muslim Public Affairs Council, Washington D.C.

Policy and Advocacy Research Fellow

● Develop a comprehensive policy platfor m addressing the Sudan crisis, offering strategic recommendations for resolving the ong oing challeng es and promoting stability in the region.

● Attend cong ressional hearings and summarize salient details in shor t briefings to present during g roup meetings

● Conduct research, and write policy re por ts and op-eds for an audience of staffers, policy exper ts, and the media which will directly advance org anizational policy priorities

Academic Civic Enga gement Fellow Januar y 2023

Present St. Olaf Colleg e, Nor thfield, MN

● Lead and facilitate student prog ramming on civic and community eng ag ement topics, ser ving as a liaison between the ACE office and various student org anizations

● Analyze feedback from students, faculty, and community par tners to make recommendations for improving the ACE prog ram, attended professional development events, and worked with student org anizations and the ACE Advisor y Council to enhance civic eng ag ement on campus

Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion Peer Mentor

December 2022-Present St Olaf Colleg e, Nor thfield, MN

● Ser ve as a peer mentor, providing one-on-one suppor t and guidance to incoming first-year domestic Students of Color, enhancing their integ ration and success

● Operate as a cultural liaison on campus by attending workshops and function as an accessible resource for promoting diversity and intercultural understanding

Student Election Organizer

Se ptember 2022 – December 2022 St. Olaf Colleg e, Nor thfield, MN

● Developed and executed nonpar tisan election eng ag ement events for BIPOC students and student org anizations, resulting in increased voter par ticipation and civic eng ag ement.

● Built relationships and coalitions with BIPOC and non-U.S. citizen students and org anizations, creating a network of election ambassadors to promote nonpar tisan voting initiatives, and hear and share stories told by marginalized students.

● Created promotional materials, curated website content, and manag ed a small budg et to suppor t election eng ag ement effor ts and enhance the visibility of the St. Olaf VOTE website.

Community Organizer, Dunn for Iowa Committee

April 2022 - June 2022 Iowa City, IA

● Identified individuals that have historically voted for the Democratic par ty and executed a door-knocking campaign to motivate voters to par ticipate in the 2022 Iowa House primar y election, which resulted in second highest Iowa primar y tur nout statewide since 1994

● Analyzed data with the campaign manag er through data prog rams to predict voter tur nout rates

LEADERSHIP

President, Muslim Student Association, St. Olaf Colleg e, Nor thfield, MN

Se ptember 2021- Present

● Work closely with the executive board and Colleg e Ministr y to execute events, holidays, and religious g atherings for 25+ Muslim peers to build eng ag ement among Muslim students and educate St. Olaf students looking to lear n about Islam

Sophia Abedi

sabedi7@gatech.edu, linkedin.com/in/sophia-abedi

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA May 2024

• Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Public Policy with Minor in Law, Science, and Technology and Intellectual Property

Oxford Study Abroad, Oxford, UK May 2022 – Aug 2022

• Awarded Faculty Honors, took courses on Philosophy and Business Law along with European Art History and Music

EXPERIENCE

Legislative Intern U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC

May 2023 – Present

• Recipient of the Georgia Tech Federal Jackets Fellowship sponsoring my internships for Senator Raphael Warnock and Representative Buddy Carter.

Student Assistant, Office of Institute Relations, Atlanta, GA

Aug 2022 – Present

• Assist the Vice President of Institute Relations with various tasks essential to the success of Georgia Tech's policy agenda. Research policies, programs, and pursuits by the institution at the local, state, and federal levels.

Senate Aide Georgia State Capitol, Atlanta, GA

• Intern for Senator Lindsey Tippins and Senator Freddie Powell-Sims

Jan 2022 – May 2022

• Serve as the liaison between Senate Leadership, the Higher Education committee, and the constituents of District 37 and District 12. Field constituent emails/phone calls and help advance legislation through collaboration with Senate offices.

RESEARCH

Women, Science, and Technology Student-Faculty Research Partnership, Georgia Tech

Jan 2022 – May 2022

• Used Excel and R collecting raw data of transportation technology and its effects on maternal health/well-being.

Robot Autonomy and Interactive Learning (RAIL) Lab, Georgia Tech

Aug 2020 – May 2021 (Remote)

• Studied the correlation between a human operator’s ability to learn abstract structural information, and their performance in a variety of human-swarm interaction tasks, with varying levels of complexity.

CAMPUS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTS

Undergraduate Judiciary Cabinet (UJC), Secretary, Atlanta, GA

Jan 2021 – Present

• Work with Office of Student Integrity to hear academic/non-academic misconduct cases advocating on student’s behalf

Student Government Association (SGA), Atlanta, GA

Aug 2020 - Present

• Part of the Educational Enhancement and Diversity and Inclusion Committees under the Executive Branch of SGA.

• Helped implement the 200 Reusable Straws Sustainably Initiative and helped educate the student body on the importance of recycling. Was able to successfully lobby the administration to help cultivate more environmental initiatives on campus.

Mock Trial Team (Competitor), Atlanta, GA Aug 2020 - Present

• Competitor in the Georgia Tech Mock Trial team ranked 11th in the nation. We compete at various tournaments against other universities across the United States ran by the American Mock Trial Association.

Kindly Hearts Campaign, Volunteer, Atlanta, GA Aug 2022 - Present

• Volunteering, tutoring, and providing resources to Atlanta primary schools for supplies and resources for Covid-19 relief.

LEADERSHIP

Georgia Tech Student Ambassador, Atlanta, GA Feb 2023 – Present

• Represent the Georgia Tech student body as campus tour guides and event hosts, serve the Institute as liaisons between the student body and Institute alumni, faculty, staff, and guests.

Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), President, Atlanta, GA Aug 2022 – Present

• Providing a forum for campus leaders to work with Tech leadership to effect change on campus and Atlanta community.

Persian American Resource Society (PARS), President, Atlanta, GA Aug 2020 – Present

• Cultural organization providing support and resources for the community through social, cultural, and educational activities.

Alpha Xi Delta, Campus Involvements Chair, Atlanta, GA Aug 2020 – Present

• Present to the 300 member sorority about the various organizations on campus and how to get involved and apply.

The Technique, Life Section Writer, Atlanta, GA Aug 2020 – Present

• Staff writer for the South’s liveliest newspaper with an audience of over 2,000 readers weekly. Write weekly articles through interviewing influential people at Georgia Tech and learning how they impact the campus community.

FASET Leader, Atlanta, GA Mar 2021 – Jun 2022

• Served as an orientation leader for over 1,000 new students to help integrate and foster an inclusive, fun, and informative programming experience for the incoming first and transfer students to Georgia Tech.

SKILLS

Programming: Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Python, Swift, R

Language: English (native), Farsi (fluent), Spanish (intermediate)

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Zell Miller Scholarship Recipient, Patrise Perkins-Hooker Scholarship Recipient, Faculty Honors & Dean’s List Awards

• Morris, Manning, and Martin LLP’s scholarship recipient for LSAT Initiative, Ivan Allen College Emerging Leader Award

www.linkedin.com/in/XavierAda

Xavier Ada

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Socio-Legal Studies and Criminology, Minor in Leadership

Expected Graduation: June 2024

University of Denver, Denver, CO

PROFESSION AL EXPERIENCE

xavierada02@gmail.com

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Intern- Washington DC (June 2023- Present)

Assisted in weekly tasks that enhanced the workflow of the productivity of the Congressman.

• Authored memorandums addressing new policy updates on various legislative issues.

• Researched news reports for all Democratic Members of the House of Representatives weekly.

• Assisted in arranging meeting spaces and collaborated in logistics prior to meetings.

Social Movement Support Lab Fellow- Denver, CO (May 2023- Present)

Researched data to support social justice organizations in the battle against police brutality.

• Researched the police budgets for the top six cities with the highest crime rate in the U.S.

• Analyzed extensive city reports from 2016-2023.

• Authored a comprehensive report from research found throughout my experience.

Pioneer Leadership Program Member- Denver, CO (May 2023-Present)

Spearheaded community change initiatives with focus on various social justice issues.

• Organized with local community stakeholders on issue surrounding sexual assault.

• Collaborated with statewide school officials to create resources for high school students

• Spearheaded a group of five peers to collaborate and led organization of weekly meetings.

Attorney General of Colorado Intern- Denver, CO (May 2022- August 2022)

• Researched the effects of non-compliance with Colorado auto-renewal law

• Assisted in the drafting of a report letter to be sent to noncompliant businesses.

• Researched school safety in Colorado

• Supported in logistics of first ever statewide opioid response conference.

Congressman Ivan Blanco Intern- Saipan, CNMI (May 2021-August 2021)

• Traveled internationally to complete

• Introduced a novel policy recommendation to alleviate economic stress within the CNMI.

• Presented in front of congressional members of the CNMI House of Representatives.

Up Next Colorado Founder/ President- Pueblo, CO (August 2017-August 2020)

• Created a non-profit aimed to give youth access to sports equipment and funding for sports registration fees.

• Registered with the state of Colorado as a 501(c)3.

• Organized a board of directors and advisors to represent the mission of UpNext.

• Donated over $2,000 of equipment to rural and urban youth sports teams

HONORS

Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Fellow (May 2023), Washington DC

Si Se Puede, Law School Yes, We Can! Fellow (May 2023), Denver CO

University of Denver Dean’s List Recipient (March 2023, June 2023), Denver CO

B.A. Political Science Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

EDUCATION

Minor: Business Law, Dean’s List Status: Junior (GPA: 3.97)

COMMUNITY ADVOCACY

Appointed Member , Wayne County Millennial Advisory Board, Detroit, MI

Field Director Alabas Farhat for State Representative, Dearborn, MI

• Recruited volunteers and oversaw day -to-day operations for special partial term and primary full-term elections

• Provided volunteer training/instructions to safely canvass neighborhoods and speak to voters through phone banking

• Successfully called over 15,000 voters for special election and canvassed 20,000+ more doors during primary election

• Supervised recipients in paid fellowship program and a ssisted with campaign strategy as director for campaign operations

Organizing Canvasser Emgage Action Michigan, Dearborn, MI 2021

• Built political awareness by having Muslim Americans engage in elections and focus on key policy issues

• Advocated for civic participation within communities by initiating Get Out The Vote (GOTV) initiative

• Managed and trained volunteers; provided guidance and instructions for phone banking and distribut ed literature while safely canvasing neighborhoods

Volunteer/General Fellow Abdullah Hammoud Campaign, Dearborn, MI

• Represented winning candidate in historic mayoral election that resulted in triple voter turnout among diverse demographics

• Collect ed and input data regarding voter interest/turnout

• Walked precincts to discuss with voters; passed out literature, delivered and assembled yard signs for residents

• Volunteered on election day; campaigned at a voting facility to advise prospective voters and support candidates

ASSOCIATIONS

Captain/Founder Club Swim, Wayne State University , Detroit, MI

• Founded recreational sports club where swimmers of all levels have a safe environment to swim.

• Inspire students to find another outlet of exercise by providing accessibility to pools and water safety.

Vice President Iraqi-American Student Union, Wayne S tate University, Detroit, MI

2022 – Present

2020 – Present

• Promote Iraqi culture, heritage and history through 10+ meetings/special events that raise community awareness

• Provide safe space for Iraqi students and others interested in organization to break stereotypes about diverse cultures

• Coordinate a yearly scholarship gala with 500+ attendees/sponsors benefiting underrepresented students/charities

Member Financial Management Association, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

• Attend meetings, discuss business trends and financial strategies, share best practices for college budgeting

• Network with peers and collaborate to deliberate solutions to real -world problems

CUSTOMER SERVICE

2020 – 2021

Barista and Trainer Starbucks, Dearborn Hts., MI

• Crafted over 100+ hand beverages, prepare food and pastry items by following health, safety, and sanitization guidelines provided by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

• Trained and instructed newly hired partners regarding beverage guideline s

• Built a welcoming atmosphere and p rovided excellent customer service by greeting, answering questions, and addressing concerns.

QUALIFICATIONS

Languages: Arabic – Proficient speaker, intermediate reader, and writer

Communication Skills: Proficient public speaking, professional/persuasive speaking abilities

2021

Alejandro Anguiano Carmona

Washington, DC (209) 331-9068 axanguia@ucsc.edu

Washington D C Press Intern April 2023- Present

Office of Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44)

● Assisted the communications team in drafting press releases, statements, and media advisories to ensure accurate and timely communication of the Congresswoman's positions and activities

● Monitored media coverage and prepared daily news summaries with key issues and trends for the Congresswoman and her staff

● Managed the office's media database and ensured up-to-date contact information for journalists and media outlets.

● Monitored media coverage and compiled media clips to measure the impact of communications efforts.

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC)

April 2023- Present

Washington, D C Digital Communications Intern

● Created social media content ( graphics/photography/video) & live Tweets/Instragam of Capitol events

● Translated complex policy issues into simple language & translated them into Spanish to be put on social media platforms

● Worked with Chief-of-Staff to ensure content was informative and appealing

● Worked collaboratively with another intern to develop monthly e-newsletters using the email marketing system

● Developed digital strategies and managed digital platforms

Santa Cruz, C A Programs and Advocacy Specialist

Lionel Cantú Queer Center

Sep 2021- July Present

● Collaborate with the Cantu Queer Center team, the Resource Centers, and other offices and partners on programs and activities to inspire awareness and advocacy addressing the unique barriers/concerns specific to Trans, Genderqueer, Gender Nonconforming, and Gender Non-binary students, faculty, and staff.

● Prepared and managed program/project budgets, complete fiscal transactions and forms, prepared Purchase Orders, and other operational tasks as needed, in accordance to university policies

● Promote critical dialogue and develop strategies to promote social and institutional change of campus climate around issues of gender equity and inclusion

EDUCATION

University of California Santa Cruz

B A Education Democracy and Justice

Honers: Cum Laude, High Honors Education Democracy and Justice

B.A. Latin American and Latino/a Studies

Honers: Cum Laude, High Honors Latin American and Latino/a Studies

LANGUAGES

AND SKILLS

● Spanish (Advance)

● Microsoft office, Google Suite, Slack, Canva, & Social Media platforms

INAYAT ALI

+1 (315) 327-6856 • inayataliee2002@gmail.com

• www.linkedin.com/in/inayat-ali-ee19

Education

MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Exchange Student

NED UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (3.83)

Utica NY, USA

Jan 2023 – May 2023

Karachi, Pakistan

BE in Electrical Engineering 2019 - 2023

GOVERNMENT NATIONAL COLLEGE (90%)

Karachi, Pakistan

FSc in Pre-Engineering 2017 - 2019

Professional Experience

SAWAYRA INC.

Karachi, Pakistan

It is USA based NGO, is to help communities develop local Eco space under an environmentally sustainable framework

Electrical Intern: Jul 2022 – Present

– Maintained: Maintaining the grid connected solar panels worth of a 18,000 USD worth, 10.8Kilowatt Alpha-ESS Solar Power System with Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Management System

PEARL CONFECTIONARY PVT LTD

The one of largest confectionary manufacturer and exporter in the Pakistan

Electrical Intern: April 2022 – April 2022

Karachi, Pakistan

– Power utility: Clarified the generation, using two gas generators of 1800kVA and a diesel generator of 250kVA, and distribution of electricity of the Pearl Confectionery

AMAL ACADEMY

Karachi, Pakistan

Education startup funded by Stanford University that teaches professional skills to students and corporations

Career-Prep Fellow: November 2021 – February 2022

– Communication: Completed a competitive written application and interview process to be selected from over 4300 applicants for intensive 3-month Fellowship funded by Stanford University

– Skills development: Invested 150 hours to develop business skills (e.g., communication, leadership, problem solving, teamwork, etc.) that is helping me make a deeper impact on the job

Academic Experience

IEEE PES NEDUET CHAPTER

IEEE PES is a platform for Engineering students to work on sustainable and clean energy sources

Research Team Member: Nov 2021 – Dec 2022

Karachi, Pakistan

– Interpreted: Reviewed the different types of losses of solar panel, and try to find out their solutions to maximize output solar power

DIGITAL RADAR SPEEDOMETER

Designed a digital radar speedometer to detect the speed of vehicles

Project Leader: June 2021 – September 2021

Karachi, Pakistan

– Manufactured: Assembled a low-cost circuitry to detect the speed of running vehicles by using simple logic gates

Extracurricular & Volunteer Experience

BALOCH CAREER COUNSELLING

Karachi, Pakistan

– Vice-President: Counseled the youth in their professional careers and personal lives (2020 - 2022)

Honors and Awards

GLOBAL UGRAD SCHOLARSHIP

– Received fully funded exchange scholarship from Government of USA (2023)

Karachi, Pakistan

GOVERNMENT OF SINDH SCHOLARSHIP

– Received full merit-based academic scholarship from Government of Sindh (2019 - 2023)

NATIONAL BEACH GAMES

– Received bronze medal in boxing (2017)

KARACHI BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE

– Achieved 2nd position in Pre-Engineering (2019)

Additional – Technical Skills: MATLAB and Simulink, Proteus, Electronic Workbench, MS office, ETAP

– Certifications: CIT (NEED Computer & English Language Institute, 2015)

Interests: Poetry, Reading, Music, Football, Running

Language: English, Urdu, and Balochi

Karachi, Pakistan

Karachi, Pakistan

Karachi, Pakistan

EDUCATION

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL (Expected, June 2024)

Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science GPA 3.98

Honors: Dean’s List 2020-2022, Public Policy Leader, Robert Maynard Hutchins Scholar Award

WORK EXPERIENCE

Intern for Office of Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi , IL-08

Washington, D.C. (Aug 2022 – Sept 2022)

- Researched and wrote 30+ policy memos for the Congressman detailing if he should cosign or sponsor proposed bills, such as increasing federal appropriations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

- Responded to constituent concerns regarding district needs and recent legislation (e.g. Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act)

- Attended lobbying meetings with the Congressman and took extensive notes during Congressional committee hearings

Program Associate at She Should Run

Washington, D.C. (Jun 2022 – Sept 2022)

- Developed programing at She Should Run, a nonpartisan nonprofit fighting for equal representation in government

- Designed a new curriculum that transforms women’s passions into action, listing ways to become civically engaged in your community based on availability, expertise, and interests; created for our national community of 30,000+ women

- Worked directly with the Chief Operating and Impact Officer to manage programing during team transition (averaging 350-400 registrants/event); hired part-time at the end of my internship to onboard the new Senior Program Manager

Career Development and Alumni Strategy Intern at UChicago’s Institute of Politics

Alumni Strategy Intern (2022-2023, 6-8 hours/week during academic year)

Chicago, IL (Sept 2021 – Present)

- Aggregate 10 years of alumni data in anticipation of new engagement programming and IOP’s 10-year anniversary

- Design and launch a new mentorship program between undergraduates, public policy master students, and alumni

- Lead communications between IOP staff and Student Advisory Board members regarding alumni strategy

Career Development Intern (2021-2022, 8-12 hours/week during academic year)

- Managed more than 400 IOP-sponsored academic-year and summer internships: connected with 250+ political and public service organizations across the nation, and handled daily student and employer communications

- Planned and presented during bimonthly professional development workshops and treks, averaging 50 attendees each

- Led multiple team transitions, onboarding the new Director of Career Development and Program Coordinator; bridged communications and delegated weekly tasks between staff and student interns

Policy and Research Fellow at Civic, LLC

Washington, DC (Jun 2021 – Sept 2021)

- Team member of the COVID Collaborative, a bipartisan initiative co-chaired by former Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne and former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick; crafted weekly memos on updated CDC and public health guidelines

- Analyzed the impact of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 education, specifically graduation outcomes, anticipated learning loss, social and emotional learning, and mental health resources

Policy Intern at the Office of Network Support at Chicago Public Schools

Chicago, IL (Nov 2020 – Jun 2021)

- Interned for 6-8 hours/week for ONS, the bridge between administration and 17 networks of 642 Chicago district schools

- Analyzed trends in strategic planning across the 17 networks during shifts between remote and in-person learning, including daily updates of Principal Reopening Handbook as schools shifted to hybrid learning

ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Vice-President of Research for the Paul Douglas Institute

Chicago, IL (Sept 2021 – Present)

- Organize research projects/partnerships for student-run, policy think tank, including with Sierra Club and Obama Center

Core Operations Coordinator at Maroon Tutor Match

Chicago, IL (June 2022 – Present)

- Coordinate core operations/student-tutor matching for Chicago Public School students with UChicago students

Other Affiliations: Women+ In Law, Women+ Leadership Institute , Tutor at Neighborhood Schools Program, Milgrom Social Justice Fellowship (partnership with UChicago’s Inclusive Economy Lab and Chicago Public Schools), Debate It Forward

Skills: Policy Memo-Writing, Data Analysis, Project Management, Nonprofit Impact, Beginner Proficiency in Spanish/Hindi Technical Applications: C, R, Google Data Studio, Google Sites, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoin t)

EDUCATION

Univer sity of Califor nia, Ber keley

Aug 2021 - December 2023

BA, Political Economics with a concentration in Inter national Development and Econometrics (GPA 3.83)

Relevant Cour sework: Econometrics, Data Jour nalism, Practical Reasoning & Critical Analysis of Argument

Cer tifications: Analyzing & Visualizing Data with Microsoft Excel; Data, Economic Modeling & Forecasting with Stata

WORK EXPERIENCE

Strategic Growth Inter n, The Palladium Group

June 2023 - July 2023

● Suppor t the Strategic Growth team with an upcoming health systems strengthening project in Ne pal by conducting market analysis, analyzing re por ts, and business forecasting tracking to infor m the proposal’s strateg y and development

● Synthesize technical re por ts on supply chain manag ement and economic g rowth projects into condensed briefs

Research Assistant, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business

Jan 2023 - Present

● Conduct research with professor Rober t Edelstein on the U.S. housing crisis and global food and energ y security

● Developed a presentation with a team of 5 students on the U.S. housing crisis and potential public policy solutions

Inter nal Director, UC Berkeley Muslim Mental Health Initiative

Sep 2022 - May 2023

● Increased access to free mental health resources and counseling ser vices to Muslim students through various outreach effor ts including classroom presentations, workshops, and tabling at fairs

● Led a team of 5 people to write g rant proposals wor th over $100,000 for the org anization

Research Assistant, UC Berkeley Depar tment of Histor y

● Conducted research with Dr. Elena Conis on a for thcoming book on the histor y of measles

● Collected primar y and secondar y sources and produced weekly research memos

Marketing and Communications Associate, Ta’ leef Collective, Fremont, CA

Jan 2022 – May 2022

Aug 2020 – Aug 2021

● Manag ed the non-profit’s online presence through daily creation of social media content and writing weekly newsletters

● Created marketing materials for over five campaigns that raised over $500,000 each

LEADERSHIP & EXTRACURRICULARS

Researcher, Berkeley Economic Review

Sep 2022 - Present

● Produce three, 2000-word ar ticles each semester on economic-related topics for the academic jour nal and online mag azine, publishing 6 ar ticles to date

● Collaborated with a team of 10 researchers to produce ar ticles per taining to sustainability and cooperative economics

News Repor ter, The Daily Califor nian, Berkeley, CA

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

● Published over 50 news ar ticles on 24-hour deadlines per taining to city g over nment, scientific research, campus life, business & economy, and more

● Trained several staff members on re por ting, inter viewing, writing, and more

SKILLS

Langua ges (Fluent in Arabic, Full Professional Proficiency in French)

Communication (Digital marketing, Press Releases, Jour nalism, Technical Writing, Newsletter Writing, Grant Writing)

Microsoft Of fice (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Prog ramming Langua ges (R, Stata)

Data Analysis (Data Collection, Data Cleaning, Econometric Modeling, Impact Evaluation)

Education

American University, School of International Service

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies | GPA: 3.7

Study Abroad: Yale-NUS College, Singapore

Relevant Work Experience

The U.S. House of Representatives

Events Assistant

Washington, DC

May 2023

Washington, DC

January 2023 - Current

● Lead the events team with high number of events, ranging from 15 people meeting and 400 people award ceremonies

● Support the events manager with logistical and administrative support

● Maintain weekly records of weekly bookings, venues, catering and payments through TripleSeat

● Assist clients by being the first point of contact at the office

Department of State Diplomacy Lab

Student Researcher

American University

January 2023 - May 2023

● Researched Democratic Backsliding in theAmericas assigned by the Department of State, producing a final research report to inform policy

● Worked under the guidance of Ambassador Anthony Wayne, and Department of State officials to develop strategies

● Researched experts on the topic, developed outreach strategies, and coordinated meetings with the experts

OLAM

Digital Communications Intern

● Managed the organization's five social media platforms

● Provided writing and light editorial support for quick-turnaround media outreach efforts

● Collaborated with the team responsible for strategic and internal communications

● Assisted with annual Focal Point Fest and produced visual aid for the different presentations

Raising a Village Foundation:

Student Leader

● Received a District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Employment Clearance

Tel Aviv, Israel

June 2022 - August 2022

Washington, DC

January 2022 - May 2022

● Ensured support in the areas of academic interventions, and college readiness to a range of 5-10 students

● Enabled engaging learning strategies, such as interactive and direct instruction that aligned with curriculum objectives and support the student’s overall development in grades 8th-9th, and 10th

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Social Chair of Chi Omega Fraternity

● Executed two successful 200 persons social gatherings in the semester

Vice President of AU Por Colombia campus organization

● Executed two successful 200 persons social gatherings in the semester

Washington, DC

January 2022 - May 2022

Washington, DC

August 2021 - May 2022

● Worked as a liaison between the president and the rest of the board members and perform the president’s duties in their absence

● Maintained strategic leadership and led weekly meetings with decisive authority and logical judgment

● Organized events for the Latinx community on campus to instill a sense of belonging

Model United Nations AMERIMUNC

Staff operations for the 2022 Model UN at American University

● Recruited 10 to 15 faculty for participation in the conference to lead debates

Washington, DC

January 2022 - May 2022

● Coordinated and organized different delegations for the week-long model UN competition with a 200 group of students and admin staff

SKILLS AND INTEREST

Computer: Salesforce, Hopin, Mailchimp, Canva, Microsoft Office, TripleSeat, Basic R

Languages: Fluent in English, native in Spanish and conversational French

Strong oral and communicative skills

Chan

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Sociolog y and Environment

McGill University, Montréal, Québec

International Baccalaureate

UWC Atlantic College, Llant wit Major, Wales

Leadership & Career-Related Experience

USFS Reg ion 5 State & Private Forestry Program Assistant

USDA United States Forest Service (USFS) Reg ion 5, Vallejo, California

2020 - 2024

2018 - 2020

May 2023 - Present

● Conducted research for Nature’s Benefit Podcast on water resource management; wrote podcast script

● Spearheaded collection of Shared Stewardship Success stories

● Contributed to the completion of the USFS Reg ion 5 Climate Action Plan

● Authored comprehensive document on Hawaii and Pacific Islands climate change mitigation; widely distributed

Sustainability Certifications Intern Jan 2023 - May 2023

McGill Office of Sustainability, Montréal, Québec

● Operate consultations with event planners to meet McGill Sustainable Events standards and provide certifications

● Direct eig ht student Events Ambassadors in weekly meetings for the purpose of coordinating event certification training, volunteer consultation sessions, and assign shifts throug h Microsoft Teams

● Certify around 30 events each semester, culminating in an average of 5,000 participants across each semester

Community Engagement Intern May 2022 - Aug 2022

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | A A JC, Washington, DC

● Founded and managed 10-person youth committee and led outreach strateg y for college students for the Unity March, which resulted in an overall 2,000+ turnout

● Authored Topline Report for Unity March on key learnings and hig hlig hts; presented to 100+ stakeholders

● Supervised 100+ volunteers for day-of operations at the Unity March and troubleshooted day-of problems

● Composed an article: Building Unity From the Ground Up: Reflections From a Community Engagement Intern

Sustainability Projects Fund Intern Aug 2021 - May 2022

McGill Office of Sustainability, Montréal, Québec

● Streamlined application process and correspondence for 30+ projects, such as student-run farm and renewed McGill-wide waste sorting system

● Monitored progress throug h check-ins with project leaders to compare their orig inal key success indicators

● Collaborated with teams on project deliverables: timelines, budgets, progress reports

Barista

Peet’s Coffee, Boston, MA

Public Service & Extracurricular

May - Aug 2021

Conference for Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) Public Service Intern May 2023 - Present

● Competitive selection process; participated in federal internship, mentorship, and professional development

National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NA APIMHA) Fellow May 2023 - Present

● Created a stor ytelling project to address mental health issues within the A ANHPI community

Kitchen and Laundry Volunteer Jan 2023 - Present

The Open Door/L a Porte Ouverte, Montréal, Québec

● Cook meals and clean laundr y for unhoused population in downtown Montréal

Advocate & Organizer Jun - Aug 2020

Chinese Progressive Association (CPA), Boston, Massachusetts

● Hosted multilingual phone banks on housing stability for vulnerable Chinatown residents (e g the eviction moratorium extension vote)

Language Volunteer Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

Student Action for Refugees Center, Cardiff, Wales

● Taug ht Eng lish in weekly 1-on-1 sessions with 15 people to achieve conversational speech

Milo Chang

(626) 362-7392 | mc36@williams edu | 19807 Reedview Dr , Rowland Heights, CA 91748

EDUCATION

Williams College, Williamstown, MA Jun 2024

Bachelor of Arts, Political Economy & Computer Science, GPA: 3 98

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

The Swedish Program at the Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE

U.S. House of Representatives, Legislative and Press Intern (CA-34), Washington, DC

● Draft memorandum, co-sponsorship recommendations, opinion pieces, and social media posts

Jan – May 2023

Aug – Dec 2022

May – Present

● Schedule Capitol and White House tours while responding to constituent concerns via email and phone calls

EphVotes, President, Williams College

Jan – Aug 2022

● Oversaw a non-partisan, 13-member board and a $5,630 budget to boost student voter registration and turnout

● Coordinated with campus partners to institutionalize a civic mindset in the campus community

National Bureau of Economic Research, Research Assistant, Williams College

Jan 2021 – Jun 2022

● Interviewed California counties to determine challenges faced in the 2019 expansion of CalFresh to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and identify best practices for SSI recipient outreach

Center for Learning in Action, Community Outreach Fellow, Williams College

Jun – Aug 2021

● Produced a video PSA promoting the HOMES Act to protect tenants in the state of Massachusetts

● Developed a crash course on local politics by researching Williamstown history and interviewing government officials and community members

New Voters, Website Manager (Remote), Berwyn, PA

Aug 2020 – Aug 2021

● Implemented Wix forms to track 4,000 voter registrations and support chapter-organized registration drives

● Optimized search engine optimization by analyzing web traffic to boost the organization’s profile

Gil Cisneros for Congress, Field Intern Pod Lead, Brea, CA

Feb – Nov 2020

● Supervised six interns, hosted internship recruitment events, led weekly meetings, coordinated schedules for 60 campaign interns, and recruited organizations and volunteers for community events and phonebanks

● Connected constituents with COVID resources using English and Mandarin (~180 calls/week)

New Voters, Training & Resources Intern (Remote), Berwyn, PA

● Co-wrote and edited memorandum for an election guide published with Democracy Matters

● Created text bank templates, designed voter turnout graphics, and produced training webinars

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Office of Campus Life, Residential Director, Williams College

May – Aug 2020

May – Aug 2022

● Supervised seven House Coordinators organizing weekly activities for 120 residents in four residence halls

● Managed a $1,200 sector budget while planning two campus-wide events for 350+ students each month

● Secured $3,275 to launch programming for underrepresented students that facilitated connections with staff, faculty, and campus offices and drew 170+ participants including the college President

● Boosted the number of followers for the official Residential Life Team Instagram account by 18 4%

Queer Student Union, Treasurer, Williams College

Jul 2021 – Jun 2022

● Expanded an initial budget allocation of $3,300 to $28,596 by coordinating with seven funding sources

● Organized events for 350+ members and the broader campus community to promote dialogue

● Advised administrators on significant reforms to the Minority Coalition to best serve underrepresented students

High School Democrats of America, Executive Liaison Committee Member

May – Jul 2020

● Spearheaded the first virtual national Summit, established a Discord server for 250+ registrants, and managed dozens of Zoom meetings and webinars over a five-day period

● Scheduled appearances from speakers including Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Amb. Samantha Power

Eyerusalem.Cheney@my.wheaton.edu

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL

• GPA: 3.45 /4.00

• Dean’s List

Anticipated

May 2024

• Related Course Work: Nordic Economy, Comparative Politics, Globalization, Political Philosophy , Cable and Memo writing

• Certificate – Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL

Faith, Politics, and Economics Study Abroad International program

May 2024

May 2022 – July 2022

• Observed how different political and economic approaches impact human flourishing in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.

• Took part in over 45 site visits, meetings, and hearing lectures from influential business leaders and foreign diplomats, as well as numerous other political officials.

• Developed research projects, including a full business model designed to be presented at the corporate level.

EXPERIENCE

Resident Assistant, Residence life, Wheaton College, IL

July 2022 – Present

• Lead 44 undergraduate female students in the residence hall by listening and responding to student concerns and encouraging them while challenging them to be better individuals.

• Develop relationships with each student on the floor and organize floor fellowships multiple times a week and community-building events.

• Manage the check-in, check-out, maintenance requests, finances, and open floors for 44 female students

Intercollegiate Debater, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL

August 2022– Present

• Honed my critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork skills through engaging in rigorous and intellectually stimulating debates with other universities.

• Enhanced an understanding of various topics and developed a constant drive to improve through participating 3035 debate.

• Crafted persuasive arguments and thought on my feet in high -pressure situations resulting in 5 first place awards as well as receiving best speaker alongside my partner.

United States Foreign Service internship, Washington, DC

• A member of a highly competitive and prestigious cohort with five percent acceptance rate.

• Received training at the Foreign Service Institute in cable and memo writing.

• Working in The Bureau of African Affairs in Regional Peace and Security.

Community Diversity Advocate, Student Government, Wheaton, IL

June 2023– Present

August 2020-2021, 2022 – Present

• Collaborated with the Diversity Cabinet members of on Student Government to cultivate an empowering diverse community on Wheaton College’s campus through advocacy, awareness, and fostering community.

• Engaged in planning events for the Wheaton community such as Multi-Cultural Worship nght, Student-Led Social Justice panel, and Student led Anti-Racism Week.

• Developed unique marketing strategies for monthly campus events to promote awareness of cultural diversity and increase student engagement.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Elementary proficiency in Spanish and Swahili

Shayane Dalencourt-Simon

LANGUAGE: French (Business Proficiency), Haitian Creole (Native)

EXPERIENCE

Office of United States Senator Edward J. Markey

Washington D.C. Staff Assistant December 2021-Present

● Drafted letter to President Biden to support environmental justice communities through Justice40 initiatives

● Drafted letter pushing the Biden administration to respect Haiti’s aspirations for stability

● Briefs policy staff to establish official office policy decisions to move Haiti beyond the political stalemate

● Drafts talking points, memorandums and constituent letters for the energy and environment, judiciary, and foreign policy portfolio

● Tracks legislation and coordinate co-sponsorship bills relevant to assigned issue areas

● Assists state office with legislative matters impacting the local community by interpreting, translating, and forming relationships with grassroot Haitian-led organizations, state, and local governments to form proactive response management to immigration crises in Massachusetts

● Provides policy and state staff with targeted information for community events and town hall meetings to meet with foreign and local civil society groups on immigration and Caribbean affairs

● Recruits, hires, and trains 50 legislative and communications interns

● The Hidden Curriculum program seeks to demystify and educate Markey office interns from underrepresented groups in Congress, and beyond, on topics not readily accessible to them but essential to their success in the Capitol Hill environment

Shaysrebellion.online Montpellier, France | Boston, MA | Washington D.C. Film Photographer, Writer January 2021-Present

● Curated the first exhibit as an artist in Senator Edward J. Markey’s office titled “Beauty in the ‘Bury”

● Documents the lives of Black communities in France, Boston, and D.C. through film photography and interviews

● Accepted for publishing by Woy Magazine for the personal essay titled “Through the Looking Glass of France”

Kim Janey for Mayor and Yes on Questions 1 and 3 Boston, MA

Field Organizer

August 2021-November 2021

● Briefed and staffed Mayor Kim Janey for interviews on the Boston Caribbean News Network

● Translated phone banking scripts, signs, and trained volunteers on how to canvass in Haitian Creole

● Exceeded goals of voter contact via recruiting canvassers, phone bankers, and personal target call goals with well over 638 successful volunteer canvassing shifts and 1,690 calls

Teaching Assistant Program in France Montpellier, France

English Teaching Assistant

December 2020-June 2021

● Developed 40 lesson plans with lead teachers in French in two primary schools in the town of Pézenas and Agde

● Prepared and conducted a formal assessment of English mastery for grade school students

Independent Research and Travel Grant

Independent Researcher

Johannesburg & Cape Town, South Africa

December 2019 – January 2020

● Published thesis Power, Agency, and Storytelling of South African Tour Guides in the Critical Tourism Studies North America Conference’s edited volume, Justice, Mobility & Power: In Search of Ethical Encounters in Tourism, as part of the BIPOC perspectives and colonialism section.

● Conducted 15 interviews and observed 10 tour guides and tourism stakeholders to understand how guides use personal identity, agency, and power to create a new narrative of their community

EDUCATION

Emmanuel College

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-President, and President of the Black Student Union

Boston, MA

May 2020

September 2016 - May 2020

pragyandey24@gmail.com

Education

IndianaUniversity,HamiltonLugarSchoolofGlobalandInternationalStudies May2023

BachelorofArts

Major:InternationalStudies

Minor:CommunicationandPublicAdvocacy

Languages:NativefluencyinHindi,Bengali,English | ElementaryfluencyinArabic,French,Urdu

Experience

NationalEndowmentforDemocracy(NED)

Bloomington,Indiana

May2022–August2022

CenterforInternationalMediaAssistance(CIMA)InternWashington,D.C.

• NEDisanindependent,nonprofitfoundationdedicatedtothegrowthandstrengtheningofdemocraticinstitutions aroundtheworld.

• DigitallyarchivedresearchreportsandbackgroundmaterialsasnecessaryinsupportofCIMA’sobjectivesontopicssuch asnetneutrality,dataprivacy,contentmoderation,digitalanalytics,andalgorithmicaccountability.

• Curatedweeklynewslettersthathighlightedinternationallegislationandregulatoryprocessesthatimpactcirculationof newsandinformationonline.

• Spearheadedconsultationswithrepresentativesofnationalandregionalmediadevelopmentorganizationstocreatea reportonthestateoffreeandopendigitalmediaincollaborationwithGlobalForumforMediaDevelopment.

• Createdanalyticalreportofthecorrelationbetweencheapinternetaccessandcitizenjournalism.

VOXGlobal

PublicA↵airsIntern

May2021–August2021

Indianapolis,Indiana

• VOXGlobalisamultinationalstrategiccommunicationsfirmrenownedforprovidingcomprehensivePRcampaignsfor high-profileclients.

• FacilitatedlandscapeanalysisresearchonlethalautonomousweaponsandrelevantpoliciestobepresentedtotheUS Senate.

• Composedweeklymediasweepsforvariousclients,includingNissan,AT&T,andPharmaceuticalResearchand ManufacturersofAmerica(PhRMA).

• CoordinatedaninformationpanelwithCongresswomanPramilaJayapal(D-WA7thDistrict)onbehalfofOmidyar Network.

TechPoint

BusinessDevelopmentIntern

• TechPointisagrowthacceleratorthatpromotesIndiana’stechecosystem.

June2020–August2020

Indianapolis,Indiana

• Proposedanddevelopedwebsite”BenefitIndiana,”awebsitecreatedbothforpeoplelookingtovolunteerandfor nonprofitslookingtobringawarenesstotheirvolunteeropportunities.

• Assistedteamof6withthebusinessdevelopmentsegmentoftheprojectthroughthecreationofthebusinessmodel, valueproposition,customerprofile,buyerpersona,andSWOTanalysis.

• SubmittedwebsiteconcepttoGovernorofIndianaEricHolcomb (https://devpost.com/software/techpoint-s-o-s-challenge)

AscendIndiana

ConsultingIntern

June2019–August2019

Indianapolis,Indiana

• AscendIndianaprovidesconsultingandcapacitybuildingtomeethigh-demandworkforceneedsandcatalyzes transformativepartnershipsbetweenemployersandtalentproviders.

• Assistedtheconsultingservicesteamwithwritingmemosondocumentsregardingindustryclustersanddisruptors.

• WorkedinconjunctionwithAgriNovusIndianatocreateFieldAtlas,acomprehensivedatabaseofallavailablemajors throughoutIndianacollegeswhichleadtocareersandskillsrelevanttoIndiana’s $31Bagricultureindustry.

• CompileddataonIndiana’stopemployingindustriesforuseinanIndianaEconomicDevelopmentCorporationproject.

ConsulateGeneralofIndia,NewYork

May2018–July2018

ConsularIntern NewYork,NewYork

• ResearchedandcompiledvariousknowledgedatabasesforconsularusewithMicrosoftSuite.

• ComposedamessagetobedisplayedontheConsulate’swebsiteonbehalfoftheConsulGeneral.

• MaintainedConsulatesocialmediachannelssuchasFacebook,Twitter,andGoogleSearch.

• AssistedinorganizingConsulateeventsthatincludedhigh-profilepoliticiansanddignitariesinattendance.

Summary

Well-versed in providing executive-level support in busy multi-functional office environment Talent for quickly learning new information, procedures, and technologies Known to exercise clerical acumen and customer service expertise while promoting teamwork and effective communication to develop productive relations with clients and coworkers Thrive in challenging and high-pressure environments using leadership and organizational abilities

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (In Progress)

High School Diploma (2019)

Clerical / Secretarial Duties

Social Science Research

Organization & Planning

Documentation & Reporting

Attention to Detail

Event Planning

Computer Proficiency

Microsoft Office/Google Suites

Data Entry

Provide bookkeeping services and donation tracking and management for local, state, and international non-profits and churches Contact and interact with clients through email, and digital meeting services for account analysis, questions, and interactive tutorials Organize and manage client timetables/deadlines to provide funding sheets and balance sheets by required deadlines File and retrieve bank statements, receipts, and donations and organize them on behalf of clients

Provided excellent support to a wide range of projects related to nonprofit agencies and small business clients Calendared all deadlines, proofread project reports, and supported executive team to meet deliverables. Coordinated virtual team meetings via Zoom platform, write minutes and follow up on action items post-meetings.

BWEM Conference

Follow proper information disposal guidelines and utilize information sensitive documents Accurately process more than 30+ documents within hour Use Microsoft Word and Excel, Email, and government filing and storage systems

Significantly improved accuracy rate by 90% and time efficiency by 80%.

Selected the first to be qualified to do overtime

Political Science Student

Delivered world class customer service by assisting in availability, location, and selection of merchandise. Rendered impeccable assistance to senior management, sales team, and visuals at all times. Completed sales transactions and updated proper accountability at registers. Precisely processed merchandise returns and exchanges in line with company’s guidelines. Wholly responsible for maintaining store selling floor, fitting rooms, presentation, conditions, and visual displays. Promoted current sales and promotions including pricing of merchandise to customers Followed organizational policies and loss prevention practices

Increased customer ’s satisfaction level by delivering exceptional customer service. Credited for managing over hundreds of merchandises.

, Fresno County Registrar of Voters, Fresno, CA, 2018

, Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission, Fresno, CA, 2018

, Community Medical Center, Fresno, CA, 2017 – 2019

, Keshia Thomas Trustee Campaign, Fresno, CA 2018

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Certified

Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA), Student Member

Dean’s List, Fall 2019 / Summer 2020

Black American Political Action Committee (BAPAC) Scholarship Recipient, June 2019

Completion of 4H Youth Program, August 2018

4H Youth Council, September 2018

OSHA Online Safety Training Certificate of Completion, May 2017

Superior Performance, April 2017

EDUCATION

American University, School of International Service (SIS)

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

Study Abroad in Amman, Jordan with CET Academic Programs

Study Abroad in Jerusalem, Israel/Palestine at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Study Abroad in Xi’an, China with the U.S. Department of State

HONORS

Washington, D.C.

May 2020

January – May 2019

August – December 2018

June – August 2018

• Recipient, SIS Thematic Area Award for Studies in Identity, Race, Gender, and Culture (Spring 2020)

• Nominated, Outstanding Service to the University Community Award (Spring 2020)

• Recipient, David L. Boren Scholarship for Arabic, Middle East and North Africa Region (Spring 2019)

• Recipient, Diversity Abroad Scholarship for Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Fall 2018)

• Recipient, Critical Language Scholarship for Chinese (Summer 2018)

PUBLICATIONS

• Inkstick: “The Doomsday Clock is More Than a Metaphor” (January 24, 2023)

• The Progressive Foreign Policy Debrief: “Interrupting a Nuclear Weapons Heyday” (June 17, 2022)

• The Progressive Foreign Policy Debrief: “The Global Impact of the War on Ukraine” (partial) (March 11, 2022)

EXPERIENCE

Win Without War (WWW)

Washington, D.C. Senior Government Relations Associate March 2023 – Present

• Act as a point of contact between Win Without War, Hill staff, and other NGO colleagues on various issues, including nuclear policy, arms control, domestic militarism, war powers reform, climate action, and Pentagon spending

• Research, draft, and edit a variety of materials including, but not limited to, Hill e-mail blasts, vote alerts, policy briefs, talking points, grassroots action alerts, press releases, and a newsletter, including during moments of rapid response.

• Schedule, coordinate, and participate in Hill lobby meetings, including for extended campaigns on a mutual U.S.-Iran return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and improved healthcare access and compensation for radiation exposure victims.

• Created and maintain an internal scorecard on legislative and policy developments of interest, including WWW-endorsed legislation, votes, and congressional letters.

• Use internal scorecard to select new targets for legislative outreach and expand WWW’s reach on the Hill.

• Design strategies and plans for organizational initiatives like events, activist mobilization, and media engagement. Government Relations Associate July 2020 – March 2023

• Led the hiring process for and managed the team’s Government Relations Fellow.

• Created and co-lead a regular meeting with the Digital and Policy teams to monitor congressional hearings and brainstorm hearings-related work for the organization.

• Helped formulate daily and weekly briefs of relevant news, commentary, and messaging guidance to send to congressional staff during critical moments in the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

• Attended and reported back on legislative hearings, briefings, and partner coalition meetings.

• Assisted Digital team with WWW twitter account scheduling, drafting social media materials, and live-tweeting as requested.

• Helped staff events like Hill briefings and public webinars.

Washington, D.C. Research, Education, and Policy Analysis Intern September – December 2019

The Jerusalem Fund Palestine Center

• Transcribed and edited lecture videos, conducted independent project, and assisted staff members with scholarly research.

• Aided in event preparation for lectures and a conference through social media promotion, room set-up, and registration.

Al Hadaf Amman, Jordan Youth and Education Intern January – May 2019

• Assisted in teaching English classes, leading art therapy sessions, and maintaining library for Iraqi and Syrian refugees.

• Helped staff revise organization’s mission statement, write 1-year and 5-year plans, and edit grant proposals.

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Delta Phi Epsilon Professional Foreign Service Sorority (DPE), American University

September 2017 – May 2020

Washington, D.C. President, Secretary, Member

• As President: Oversaw executive board activities and the broader chapter by assisting committee chairs with event planning, determining budgets, and leading weekly executive board and organization-wide chapter meetings.

• Served as the liaison between the organization, American University administration, and DPE’s national organization.

• Mentored primarily women-of-color studying at AU on academic, professional, study abroad, and scholarship opportunities.

SKILLS

• Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite, Quorum, Salesforce, Mailchimp, WordPress, Adobe Premiere, JSTOR

• Language: Mandarin Chinese – Intermediate high; Arabic – Intermediate low

Taryn Graves

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts: Double Major: Education and Urban Studies: Policy and Reform Minor: Gender and Sexuality Studies

Rhodes College, Memphis, TN, May 2023

Cumulative GPA: 3.75/4.0 cum laude; Major GPA: 3.85/4.0, 3.91/4.0

Related Coursework: Educational Psychology, History of Education, Senior Research Design, Community Action & Development, Urban Field Research, International Human Rights , Urban Education Policy, Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality in Education, Intro to Gender and Sexuality Studies, Urban Politics and Policy , Applied Statistics for Liberal Arts

Honors and Awards: Mortar Board, Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society, Upsilon Sigma Urban Studies Honor Society, Tri Iota Women’s Studies Honor Society, Rhodes College Honor Roll (2021-2023)

Bonner Scholar: Scholarship awarded to students in exchange for weekly commitment to intensive and meaningful service with a local community organization over the course of students’ undergraduate career

NOTABLE RESEARCH

Senior Thesis - Rhodes College Education and Urban Studies Department, Memphis, TN Fall 2022 – Present

Conducted case study analyzing state policies of book censorship legislation in Florida, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee school districts

Completed case study analyzing how the and tourism industry of Charleston, South Carolina affects gentrification

University of Chicago, Data and Policy Summer Scholars Program , Chicago, IL, Summer 2022

Participated in professional development in gathering and analyzing data using R Programming to address today’s social issues and create a measurable impact on society

Completed educational policy capstone research project measuring the impact of Chicago’s Safe Passage Program on local crime and school attendance

Rhodes College Urban Studies Department, Memphis, TN Spring 2022

Created Podcast Immigration Story: A Journey from Peru to the United States which examined the immigration experience of Peruvian, Haitian, and Vietnamese communities in South Florida and Memphis

WORK EXPERIENCE

Physicians for Reproductive Health, Policy Assistant, Washington, DC, May 2023 – Present

Participated in state, local, and national coalitions and tracked legislation relevant to PRH’s priorities

Assisted with drafting fact sheets, action alerts, testimony, talking points, position papers, and other policy-related documents including website content

Supported advocacy days and/or other community-building activities as needed

Supported the communications team in their development of press materials and talking points

Utilized Quorum to track legislative updates related to reproductive health policy

Shared resources with our network and partners through webinars and trainings

Identified opportunities for advocacy and work with other PRH staff

Supported activities to engage our physician network in target states

National Partnership for Women & Families, Congress Relations & Social Impact Intern, Washington, DC, Spring 2023

Drafted coalition letter regarding the importance of paid leave and economic security to Senate HELP Committee chaired by Bernie Sanders

Helped plan a screening event supporting reproductive rights including scheduling lobby visits and invitation list of Congressional members and advocate speakers

Drafted comment letters, briefs, fact sheets and memoranda regarding current women’s health legislation and issues

Attended coalition meetings, Capitol Hill hearings, and other congressional events as a representative of NPWF

Researched, drafted, and edited intersectional policy issue briefs for the Congressional Relations team

Provided fact and cite-checking, proofed publications, fact sheets, and reports regarding reproductive health policy

Reviewed Congressional hearing schedules, attended Congressional hearings and write summaries, drafted correspondence, drafted corporate meeting and event briefs, and helped manage Congressional tracking platforms

Conducted legislative bill tracking for health and economic policy by reviewing news coverage and statements regarding legislative achievements and defeats in reproductive health care and economic justice

Public Citizen, Protect Democracy: Voting Rights & Secure Elections Intern, Washington, DC, Spring 2023 – Fall 2023

Assisted in mobilizing thousands of activists across the country to participate in rapid responses to Trump’s indictment in New York and potential indictment in Georgia

Helped activists nationwide set up lobby visits and organize accountability actions to advocate for the reintroduction for the Freedom to Vote Act

Worked with activists, locally and nationally, to get them involved in strategic campaigns and national coalitions

Conducted social media and online outreach to build campaign visibility and assisted with press outreach

Reached out to potential partner organizations to gain their endorsement and support on democracy issues

Researched and wrote current topics regarding money in politics and election security

Drafted op-eds and utilized power mapping to identify best solutions and outreach strategies for democracy issues

Wrote various templates for mobilization calls to promote activism regarding certain legislative issues

Save the Children, Government Relations: Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Intern, Washington, DC, Fall 2022

Assisted in preparation and execution of virtual Girls LEAD Advocacy Experience, an event that advocated for adolescent girls’ civic and political involvement

Provided technical support for policy-related events by monitoring the Zoom Chat and drafting email invites

Conducted literature review on the Mexico City policy and its impact on family planning

Attended congressional hearings, coalition meetings, and other meetings as needed and shared notes

Attended both internal and external meetings and events and assist in note-taking and follow up of action points

Researched and wrote content for background briefs, talking points, fact sheets, policy briefs, and social media

Contributed to Congressional tracking of House and Senate subcommittees updates after 2022 election

Mound Up! Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, Community Health Intern, Memphis, TN, Fall 2022

Researched solutions to address food insecurity in the Orange Mound neighborhood from grassroots organizing perspective

Provided research to discuss best practices and project impact to combat food insecurity in Memphis

Created a pitch deck to provide potential small and long-term budget costs to implement community kitchen

Seeding Success, Public Policy Research Assistant , Summer Service Fellow, Memphis, TN Fall 2021 – May 2023

Researched sustainability in relation to maternal mortality and accessibility to healthcare in Memphis and Shelby County for Rhodes College Urban Studies and Education departments. Presented research to non-profit stakeholders

Served as a Summer Service Fellow as a participant in Rhodes College Summer Service Fellowship, a competitive, intensive, 8-week program that challenges students to engage in social-justice oriented projects

Supported in understanding considerations of governance, including budget, cost, implementation schedule, Provided assistance in trade-off costs of policy alternatives, grant writing, analysis, and synthesis of best practices, and academic research in policies for consideration

Conducted and analyzed academic research on food insecurity, health literacy, and doula programs in Memphis

Supported Seeding Success’s collaborative initiative, More for Memphis, a strategic plan to improve Memphians’ social and economic mobility

Conducted a comparative SWOT analysis on city strategic plans (Memphis and St. Louis)

Created recruitment and engagement plan for youth population for young adults aged 18-25

Office of Health and Wellness at Rhodes College, Student Assistant, Memphis, TN, Summer 2020 – Spring 2021

Developed programs and opportunities that supported and fulfilled the Office of Health and Wellness’ mission

Create advertisements and flyers for Rhodes Health and Wellness Instagram with Canva and Adobe Spark

Girls Inc. Teaching Assistant, Memphis, TN, Fall 2019 – March 2020

Assisted girls aged 9 to 11 with homework, creative projects, and other activities conducive to girls that are “strong, smart, and bold.” Organized field trips, provided data entry support, and furnished customer care

Recipient of the Step Ahead and Girls Inc $2,000 scholarship

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The University of Chicago, Data and Policy Summer Scholars Program Ambassador, Spring 2023 – Present

Upsilon Sigma Urban Studies Honor Society , Co-President & Secretary, Memphis, TN Spring 2022 – Spring 2023

Step Ahead Foundation, Volunteer, Memphis, TN Summer 2022 – Spring 2023

Bonner Mentorship Program, Memphis, TN Spring 2021– Spring 2023

Black Student Association, Memphis, TN Fall 2019 – Spring 2023

Latinx Student Association, Memphis, TN Fall 2019 – Spring 2023

Red Cross, Disaster Relief Volunteer Program, Remote, Summer 2021

Guardianship Program of Miami Dade County, Miami, FL Summer 2021

Benjamin L. Hooks Library, Memphis, TN Summer 2021

203.559.5649 | rpmulls@umich.edu | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-mulliken-b863061b2/

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor MI. Darien High School

Economics Major / Ross Business School Minor / History Minor National Honor Society

GPA 3.78 / University Honors 3.5 GPA or Higher - 2020, 2021, 2022

AWARDS AND LEADERSHIP

James B. Angell Scholar

GPA 4.0/ 2020 Graduate

• U-M designation given to students who earn straight A’s for two or more consecutive terms

William J. Branstrom Freshman Prize

2020-2022

• U-M award given to first-term freshmen who rank in the upper five percent of their class within their school or college

Phi Psi Academic Scholarship

2020

2020-2023

• National scholarship awarded to members who excel in academics, chapter leadership, and campus involvement

President, Phi Kappa Psi Social Fraternity

2021-2022

• Elected president of 100+ member men’s fraternal chapter that ranks #1 in academics and #3 for philanthropy nationwide. Primary liaison for national organization and U-M administration, directs weekly meetings, manages social and community service initiatives

Founding Member, Michigan Cryptocurrency Investment Club

2021-2023

• Club organized in 2021 to provide investment guidance into the emerging cryptocurrency market. A key initiative is to develop an investment fund with a diverse portfolio of cryptocurrencies based on risk tolerance and growth potential

Director of Operations, University of Michigan Model Congress

2020-2023

• Responsible for organizing high school Model Congress event at the University of Michigan and creating operational efficiency in outreach

EMPLOYMENT

Policy Intern, Center Forward, Washington D.C.

• Drafting policy and legislation for the executive team, providing extensive research into specific laws, and strategizing target issues

2023

• Writing basics on Credit Card Competition Bill, Non-Compete Bill, and SAFE Act for stakeholders and audience of 15,000

• Programming events and conferences between congressional leaders, think tanks, and lobbying groups

Equity Research Intern, MKM Partners, Stamford, CT 2022

• Equity Research Intern that supported projects involving global markets, sales, trading, and macroeconomics analytics and analyzed stock reports, industry trends, and markets to prepare strategic investment recommendations for sales team

• Researched inflation effects on different aspects of the hospitality industry

Kitchen Manager (Breakfast)/ Bartender, HF Bar Ranch, Saddlestring, WY

• Planned and led preparation of daily breakfast for over 200 guests and employees from 5am-2pm

• Worked as a bartender for guests and employees serving a multiplicity of drinks from 6pm-1am

Server, Blue Tractor, Ann Arbor, Mi

• Worked as a waiter helping open and close restaurant, assisted bartenders, and hosts depending on time of day

Supervisor, Bayley Beach, Rowayton, CT

• Lifeguard (2018, 2019) and Head Lifeguard (2020) scheduled and managed fifteen lifeguards

Founding Member, Wave Services, Fairfield County, CT

• Founded and ran student-run LLC providing camps, sports lessons, tutoring, and other services

Sales Associate, Nielsen’s Florist, Darien, CT

• Commissioned in an incentive-based role for holiday and spring sales

2021

2020-2023

2019-2020

2018-2023

2018-2023

NIDHI NAIR

Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China | 959- 208- 5294 | nidhi.nair@sc.tsinghua.edu.cn

EDUCATION

TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY, SCHWARZMAN COLLEGE

• Masters in Global Affairs (2024)

Beijing, China

• Selected as one of 150 students from 3000+ applicants (<3% acceptance rate) for one of the most competitive global programs

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT Storrs, CT

• Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Mathematics-Statistics (2023)

• Phi Beta Kappa, Honors Program, Cohen Scholar, Undergraduate Commencement Speaker, TEDxUConn Speaker

EXPERIENCE

AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION

Washington, DC

Summer Training Scholar May 2023- July 2023

• Selected as a promising Economics PhD applicant by the oldest PhD training program in the United States (run since 1974)

• Took PhD level courses in advanced mathematical and research methods at Howard University

• Collaborated with economists at the Federal Reserve Board to conduct macroeconomic research

UC BERKELEY LABOR CENTER

Applied Research and Policy Intern

Berkeley, CA

May 2022- August 2022

• Supported policy research to aid economic workforce development and housing justice campaigns in Silicon Valley

• Constructed geo-spatial maps for housing LLCs using ArcGIS & STATA through extensive data management

• Analyzed displacement/gentrification data and overlapped spatial data with low-income housing at risk of redevelopment

BROOKINGS INSTITUTION

Research Intern

Washington, DC

January 2022- May 2022

• Conducted data visualization and analysis to assist Dr. Wendy Edelberg and Dr. Lauren Bauer at the Hamilton Project

• Analyzed CPS and BLS data to study national output and employment figures.

• Evaluated the American post-COVID economy for a Brookings publication titled ‘Recession Remedies’

• Used STATA and R to build models on monetary and fiscal responses to the pandemic

PETER. G. PETERSON FOUNDATION & CATO INSTITUTE

Washington, DC

Fiscal Intern May 2021- August 2021

• Selected to join a nationally competitive cohort of 12 students assigned to bipartisan research organizations in D.C.

• Co-wrote white paper on “How Wealth Fuels Growth: The Role of Angel Investments” by studying sources of venture capital funding in 45 international companies

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT

Honors Thesis - Conceptualizing Financial Literacy in Connecticut: Assessing Knowledge & Confidence

Storrs, CT

January 2022 – Present

• Received more than $6000 in grants to analyze financial literacy rates of undergraduates at the University of Connecticut

• Used data analysis to help pass House Bill 5549, mandating personal finance graduation requirements in all CT high schools.

UNITED NATIONS

Millennium Fellow & UConn@COP26 Fellow

August 2021- December 2021

• Represented the University of Connecticut at the UN Climate Conference in Glasgow, Scotland as an observer delegate.

• Selected as a UN Millennium Fellow out of 25,000+ applications.

• Implemented targeted interventions on first-generation communities at UConn to improve financial literacy, including a pilot project to improve financial literacy test scores by 40%+ as a UN Fellow

UNDERGRADUATE ECONOMICS SOCIETY

President

October 2020-Present

• Served 1200 undergraduates and 34 faculty members on campus, managing a $5,000 budget to organize weekly events

• Improved club retention by 80% and pushed club membership to 300 members in 2 years

INVISIBLE HAND SPEAKER SERIES

Founder & Executive Director

January 2022 – May 2022

• Initiated annual conference held every spring at the University of Connecticut, with more than 250 participants

• Managed a team of five, and raised +$2000 to fund travel and honorarium expenses

NINAH-MIRIAM DICKSON

1900 Selwyn Avenue | Charlotte, NC, USA

Tel: +1 (704) 345-5213 Email: ninahmiriam.kiraya@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/ninahmiriamkiraya/ | https://theninahmiriam.wordpress.com

EDUCATION .

Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC, US

B.A (Hons) International/Global Studies; Concentration: International Political Economy & Development

B.Sc. (Hons) Public Health; Concentration: Generalist

Honors:

January 2021 – May 2024

Presidential Scholar –1 of 10 students awarded highest academic award and scholarship of $135,000+ based on academic excellence and active life of service | Emerging Leader of The Year – awarded visionary leader providing innovative solutions to emerging social challenges | 1st UWC Davis Scholar – selected amongst 112 applicants across 18 UWC Colleges in support of Queens University’s UWC Partnership | Dean’s List – recognized for outstanding academic achievement every semester.

Programs:

Leadership Institute Tier 1 – amongst 20 students mentored to develop personal strengths and leadership qualities.

Royal Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – focus on identity & ally-ship to increase awareness, knowledge & skills to instill DE&I leadership.

P ROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE .

The World Bank

Treasury Summer Intern

Rotation 1 – TREAL

Washington, DC, USA

May 2023 –

August 2023

Conduct comprehensive research on emerging technologies including DLT, RPA, AI and Central Bank Digital Currenc ies (CBDC), analyzing their impact on debt capital markets and investment workflows throughout the product life cycle to advance efficiencies and applications in developing capital markets, faster settlement and remittances, and enabling payments in frag ile and conflict countries.

Enhance internal dashboards and centralized reporting systems, streamlining data management processes and enabling efficient data analysis; develop impactful case studies and presentation materials to drive client advisory and unique transactional initiatives.

Examining government and agency bond trade workflows, market participants, custodians, and regulatory framework, while exploring potential efficiencies and applications of emerging technologies to advance the WBG mission in developing capital markets, facilitating faster settlement and remittances, and enabling secure payments in fragile and conflict -affected countries.

Rotation 2 – CMIIS

Spearheaded the creation of new themes for bond issuance, aligning them with market trends and investor preferences, b oosting the Bank’s ability to attract sustainable capital

Cultivated and summarized project documents for IBRD, IDA and IFFIm, to craft compelling project stories, showcasing the positive impact of World Bank initiatives and demonstrating the Bank’s commi tment to sustainable development; maintain and strengthen investor, rating agency and financial media relationships.

Rotation 3 – TREBK

Spearheaded thorough research and implementation of cutting -edge products and various digital currencies, analyzing their potential implications and proposing strategies for their integration into WBG product settlements; developed expertise of emerging trends and market dynamics.

Orchestrated the delivery of comprehensive banking and payment services and exh ibited meticulous attention to detail while reviewing and organizing complex legal documents, ensuring compliance and facilitating easy access to vital WBG information.

United Nations Foundation

UAP Intern

Strategic SRHR Management & Global Affairs

Washington, DC, USA

June 2022 – December 2022

Leveraging Embase and Scopus index to analyze humanitarian crises for sexual & reproductive health rights (SRHR) issues, implement WHO indicators to develop innovative process that influence policy reforms advancing universal access to SRHR. Designing monthly partner bulletins, building FAQs for 35+ pages on SRHR issues, strengthening media trackers to 105% by spearheading social media content creation, increasing outreach by 18% each month and solving 30+ public inquiries to drive potential donor engagements and partnerships.

Increasing partnership and co -operations progression to Tier 2 through research and evaluation of prospective partner/donor’s dilutive corporate securities, financial models and forecasts by Refinitiv World -Check tool.

Managing over $20,000 in funding from local and international partners used to organize weekl y meetings and ambassadorial interactive sessions with local stakeholders.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE .

Queens University of Charlotte

Junior + Senior Class Representative

Charlotte, NC

August 2022 - Present

Elected as distinguished Junior Year Representative, entrusted to serve as an influential voice and advocate for the esteemed junior class; championing year groups concerns and interests, ensuring they are effectively represented and addressed while acting as a liaison between the junior class and esteemed student government.

Others: Black Student Union Community Outreach & Affairs Chair, Royal Ambassador, Orientation (ROAR) Leader, Roadmap Scholar, Queens UNICEF Secretary & Coordinator, East Africa Model United Nations.

S KILLS , INTERESTS & OTHERS

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Public Speaking: TEDx Talk – Employing Cultural Competence to Debunk Social Differences | Student Speaker @ Donor Luncheon.

Languages: Swahili - Native | English – Bilingual Proficiency | French – Professional Working Proficiency.

Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, MS Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word), Adobe Suite, Tableau, Google T rends.

Interests: Traveling | Women Entrepreneurship Empowerment and Equality | Afro-Beats (Amapiano) | Swimming | Hiking. Other Involvements: Research Analyst (UNA-USA), Honor Council, Student Alumni Council, Queens UNICEF Club.

Ornella Musinguzi

ornellamusinguzi@gmail.com

• 303-588-0427• www.linkedin.com/in/ornellam

EDUCATION

University of Colorado at Boulder, College of Arts & Sciences

B.A Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations

Minor in Multicultural Leadership Studies with an Emphasis in DEI & Multiculturalism

Cumulative GPA 3.54

May 2023

• CU Boulder Norlin Scholar/Presidents Leadership Class Scholar/Miramontes Arts & Sciences Scholar/ Multicultural Leadership Scholar

Fall 2020 Fellowship, International Relations and Affairs, February 3rd to 24th

Global Livingston Institute, Remote (Uganda & USA)

Conducted research on the impacts of Covid-19 on the education sector in Uganda, with professionals from various backgrounds and expertise. Developed community in both international and local contexts with highly interactive cohort experiences

EXPERIENCE

PwC, remote, USA

Non-Profit Consulting Externship

February 2023-March 2023

• Familiarize myself with the vision, mission, and work of First Graduate, as well as the basic concepts in the nonprofit sector.

• Mapped relevant organizations that provide internship placements or alternative pathway programs to better understand First Graduate’s local internship environment.

• Evaluated criteria for potential partnerships

• Identified organizations who want to recruit interns actively and directly through First Graduate.

• Create a presentation highlighting insights from your research and providing top partnership recommendations.

FTI Consulting, Washington DC

Strategic Communications Health Care Life Sciences Internship

• Assisted in the creation of messages and information development

• Researched, wrote, and edited clips to be sent to clients

• Networked with various segments at the company and created memos based on Legislative hearings

Aspire Skills Boulder, Colorado

Project Internship

• Commitment to bettering personal and professional skills

• Regularly prepared deliverables, contributed to discussions, and read roughly 10 pages

• Prepared short presentations

• Created capstone project CU Town Hall 2022 to discuss with faculty and students the issues of race and gender discrimination on campus

Boulder County Commissioners Office, Boulder, Colorado

Records Team Assistant

Summer 2022

Spring 2022

June 2021-October 2021

• Assisted executive records team with projects, filing, scheduling meetings, emailing different counties, attending commissioners’ meetings, utilizing Minutetraq software

University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder

Office of Financial Aid Assistant

Fall 2020-Spring 2023

• Customer Service, posting jobs to help students find employment, Processing and awarding of work study requests, and Special Project Assignments

Center for Inclusion & Social Change Peer Educator

• supporting the voices of underrepresented and misrepresented groups on campus, thereby promoting student engagement with their platforms

STUDIO Research Assistant

• Aided Janet Donavan Political Science professor with secondary source papers to align with research goals

Residential Advisor

• Facilitating community development and ensuring the effective management of the residence halls

Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, Colorado

Adams county district policy council member

Fall 2020-Spring 2023

• Responsible for program design and operations, long and short-term goals, approving hire recommendations and approving policies, funding applications and activities that support school readiness, parent and family engagement SKILLS

Excel, Word, PowerPoint| Media Monitoring | Memo | Research | Condeco| Company Clips | Team Management| Canva

EDUCATION

Esma Ozgun

(408) 898-7554 • esmaozgun@berkeley.edu • Berkeley, CA

University of California, Berkeley | GPA 4.0

Expected May 2024

Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy (concentration on international development and the MENA region)

Clubs/Extracurriculars

Writer at the Berkeley Economic Review (BER), Berkeley Model United Nations (UCBMUN), Muslim Student Association, Political Action Committee (PAC), Berkeley Political Computer Science (PCS)

Research Assistant in the Political Science Department with Professor Leonardo Arriola researching international human rights

VOLUNTEER/WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Inspire

Founder and Project Manager; IT Manager

Outreach and coordinator for Turkey/Syria Earthquake relief

Jan. 2020 – Present

Partnered with Givelight Foundation (www givelight org) and founded volunteer academic mentoring program

Connected 90+ mentors to 300+ orphans in over 7 countries

Facilitated 1,200+ classes in 6+ academic subjects

Collaborated with businesses such as Singapore-based firm ZilLearn to develop English and Math curricula

Hosted meetings and collaborations with international orphanages in Tripoli, Lebanon and Lahore, Pakistan

Programmed management system and database; automated coordination process via algorithm that assigns best-fit volunteers to children

Designed and developed a website and volunteer portal

Education for Employment

Business Development Intern

May 2023 – Present

Summer intern at EFE, a nonprofit organization working to address youth unemployment in the Middle East

Conducted research and grant writing for proposals to obtain funding , data analysis for impact monitoring and evaluation, financial management and budgeting , risk mitigation, and Arabic translation

National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

Business Development Intern

May 2023 – Present

Selected for a ten-week professional and intensive academic internship in Washington, D C to acquire deeper knowledge of the MENA region, international affairs and policy, and U S -Arab relations

Awarded Outstanding Delegate at Summer Model Arab League Conference

Blessed Bonds

Youth Leader

Lead mentor for volunteer youth group to empower girls in marginalized communities

SKILLS

Jan 2018 – Present

Biweekly meetings, developed curriculum and planned events community ser vice projects, including sewing teddy bears for orphans in Nigeria, food drives for Haiti, COVID relief fundraisers for homeless community

Turkish Fluent, Arabic Upper-Intermediate Python, MySQL , HTML/CSS, Microsoft Excel