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Shayane Dalencourt-Simon
LANGUAGE: French (Business Proficiency), Haitian Creole (Native)
Experience
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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