Andrea Carla Lopez Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

-Supported the production of materials for participatory online meetings and events-Managed the registration and invitation process for workshops and prepare and disseminate communications to participants-Assisted in capacity building efforts for PCS, USAID and partner staff on the use of new platforms and software to support delivery of PCS technical assistance and events-Assisted in the coordination and preparation of invited speakers, and support the running and moderation of events-Coordinated and collaborated across SC departments and with PCS’ Award Management Specialist to oversee procurement of goods and services for PCS activities

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Supported the following workstreams: 1. Shelter and Settlements and 2. Risk Management in humanitarian settings:1. Shelter and Settlements (S&S): The S&S work at InterAction provides a platform to support and improve the collaboration, capacity, practices, and policies of Members and other stakeholders. -Supported InterAction’s Roadmap for Research (R4R) initiative (see linked publication) by writing and editing content as well as coordinating with over a dozen stakeholders. The overall goal of the R4R is to address significant lack of systematic research and peer-reviewed publications in the humanitarian S&S assistance. Ensuring key editorial and contractual requirements are met, monitored progress, conducted due diligence and background research on the coherence and validity of individual chapters, edited and drafted introductory and ethical sections, and managed overall project responsibilities. -Supported event coordination/preparation and liaised with: the Global Shelter Cluster, country clusters and field staff; business development and partnership support with donors, academic institutions, current and prospective Shelter & Settlements Working Group members. 2. Risk Management in Humanitarian Settings: InterAction’s risk program supports NGOs to advance in advancing a common understanding of an integrated approach to anticipating, identifying, prioritizing, managing, and monitoring risk arising in humanitarian delivery.-Provided support for InterAction’s risk program including preparation, implementation and monitoring of program plans and activities. -Planned and prepared meetings and consultations, maintaining appropriate correspondence with internal staff and external NGO stakeholders-Drafted relevant material in support of the programs, including agendas, minutes, program reports, correspondence and other communications materials. -Managed procurement and vendor contracts, ensuring accurate payments and administrative documentation

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided technical assistance to program development during USAID proposal phases for child protection related projects, including translating Spanish documents and interviews, leading and conducting situational analyses and gender analyses for target regions. Additionally, copy-edited evaluation reports for ongoing programming on gender-based violence and supported the team through various administrative tasks.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed media relations for domestic and international clients, including media clipping, creating press lists, pitching and identifying speaking opportunities. Also monitored social media and news outlets to keep track of public perception and industry trends for clients. Additionally, I compiled research for public relations campaigns and market analysis in both English and Spanish.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Worked on communications materials for the congressionally funded nonprofit, ranging from editing content, fact-checking, creating wire-frames, researched congressmen and women and learning their target priorities to best gear their interests with our own, and writing engaging opinion editorials and introductory speeches. Additionally, I moderated and developed social media campaigns, which involved creating original, creative graphics and content, including a month-long domestic violence campaign that gained 24,677 Twitter impressions and 340 engagements in that time-span. I have also jump-started LSC's YouTube page by uploading and modifying more than a dozen videos that have helped increase our connection with supporters. Moreover, I conducted local media relations, including drafting several press releases and multiple media lists on state and national levels.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Republica Havas is a public relations agency that specializes in Hispanic audiences. I have created mass media lists of over 100 news media outlets, written multiple press releases, media alerts and messaging documents, pitched releases to dozens of journalists and followed up with them for our clients. Clients I have done this work for have included Goya, National Pork Board, Sedanos, TANK Brewing and Republica itself. Additionally, I regularly tracked shareholder coverage for clients, including Google and Walmart and researched potential partners/ influencers for Toyota to promote its diversity & inclusion initiatives. Moreover, I took lead in an in-depth competitive analysis presentation for Dyson with the strategy team. I have also worked on multiple decks for client presentation for Dyson and Leon Medical Centers.

Gainesville, Florida Area

I supported the Director of News Media for University Relations at UF by writing timely press releases, covering university events and monitoring media reports. Additionally, I helped curate engaging content for university communications channels, like the university Instagram story, and analyzed social media possibilities for the president to promote UF. Moreover, I have helped staff events to help manage the press or assist with community relations.

Gainesville, Florida Area

I worked as one of the five student employees at the University of Florida's George A Smathers Libraries, Department of Special & Rare Collections. As a team we worked to efficiently provide patrons and professors plentiful resources and research through our internal systems. I also assisted curators with their specialties by organizing and cataloging their materials as well as helping them during class presentations held in the private Judaica suite. Moreover, I established various spreadsheets and documents to effectively organize the events planned and resources used by patrons, including revamping our patron statistics data.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Mainly, I maintained administrative records, updated all our computer systems, sorted through our messaging system that has reached up to 800 emails, managed and analyzed applicants for the new Spanish public information position. During my time here, I have also authored and published three reports on the UNHCR intranet regarding training, regulations and US work conditions. Additionally, I participated in resettlement, security and UNHCR travel training, and UN seminars about refugee children.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Researched and applied for five potential grant opportunities for the programs of the organization, which entailed keeping open communication with the executive director and volunteer coordinator of the organization for feedback on grant proposals. Detail orientation in regards to budgeting, program description and attention to deadlines was practiced. Also, followed up with grant providers to get feedback, and sustained and developed professional relationships with them.

Gainesville, Florida Area

As a features writer, I reached out to millennials on social and political topics based on trending relevance and helping our generation stay up-to-date with international news, including the European refugee crisis and youth voter turnout.

London, United Kingdom

Provided support to the communications team, including the strategic communications team, media team, internal communications team and director of communications. My responsibilities included: - Creating content for online and offline channels to support campaigns and partnerships- Supporting The Children’s Society blogger / vlogger outreach programme- Planning approaches to celebrities- Redirecting media enquiries / liaising with journalists- Administration and office duties- Writing regional press releases - Identifying external speaking opportunities, writing pitches for speaking slots at events and conferences to raise the profile of the charity’s work and brand- Creating internal communications content and uploading content via the content management system (CMS)

Gainesville, Florida Area

I worked with a team of seven to establish the presence of UF's Department of Public Relations in numerous events, like the Executive Communications Summit in early Fall 2015. We worked on a multimedia platform, Facebook, Twitter and Eventbrite, which resulted in turnout of about 100 per session (five in total). Additionally, we designed and created the event's advertisements and online information.

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Relations And Affairs

-Concentration: International Law and Organizations, with a focus on migration policy and child protection

Master'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs

Semester abroad as part of GWU master’s program. Courses included: - Gender, Sexuality, and Migration - International Human Rights Law.

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science And Government

Certificate: International Relations

Bachelor’S Degree, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)Specialization: Global Communications

Certificate, International Relations And Affairs

Institute On Economics And International Affairs

Participated in an immersive education/internship program in Washington D.C. that provides real-world professional and academic.

Study Abroad (Fie)

I studied/interned abroad with the Foundation for International Education (FIE) in London, England. My courses included: British Life.

Legal Studies, General