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Aaliyah Tabor
Expected Graduation Date: December 2023
Bachelor of Science, Political Science (International Affairs Concentration), Minor: Mandarin Chinese
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● 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
