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

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