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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Prepared due diligence reports on individuals and companies in jurisdictions around the world as a member of the Vcheck Intelligence team. Identified and summarized corporate records, professional histories, relevant litigation, adverse media coverage, and sanctions. Utilized legal, media, and regulatory databases including LexisNexis, Westlaw, and PACER.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Conducted due diligence investigations, including legal history, political exposure and sanctions, and adverse media coverage, into potential business partners for a multinational investment firm as a member of a contractor team in the Compliance Risk and Diligence division. Assisted members of the Reston, VA team in preparing reports for domestic and.

Contributed to the sub-Saharan Africa team's analytical briefings, quarterly kidnapping report, and Daily Risk Updates, brief news roundups and analysis of political, economic, and security developments distributed to subscribers each morning, as a part of AKE International's remote internship scheme. Updated country profiles including political, economic.

Le Mans, Pays De LA Loire, France

Taught English and introduced American culture to French primary school students ages six to ten in three schools in the Le Mans area as a part of the Teaching Assistant Program in France. Developed lesson plans alongside local teachers. Hosted day- and week-long English camps for schoolchildren.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Tracked U.S. foreign policy in countries including Yemen and Venezuela. Researched U.S. sanctions regimes in Sudan, Venezuela, and Iran. Contributed to U.S. Program monthly situation reports and publications. Distributed and archived briefings and reports published by Crisis Group. Organized yearly action plan, a comprehensive document outlining upcoming.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Compiled notes for and edited an upcoming book about politics and identity in Nigeria as a member of the Africa Program. Wrote and edited blog posts about current events in countries across the sub-Saharan Africa region for CFR's 'Africa in Transition' blog. Conducted ad hoc research for prospective Africa Program projects.

London, England, United Kingdom

Processed payments, answered inquiries, responded to complaints, and assisted customers in reserving rooms at LSE halls throughout London with the LSE Vacations team. Assisted LSE Summer School students with accommodation inquiries. Provided training to new staff members.

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Performed administrative and clerical tasks at a variety of organizations and companies in the D.C. metropolitan area, including the National Institute of Health, the US Department of Health and Human Services, and Dembo Jones, P.C.

Easton, Pennsylvania, United States

Researched comparative energy politics in East Asia and Europe under the guidance of Professor Il Hyun Cho, a professor of Government and Law and Asian Studies at Lafayette College. Conducted background research and compiled scholarly sources concerning energy security, regional governance, and renewable energy policies for Professor Cho’s upcoming.

New York, New York, United States

Provided administrative support to three departments at a human rights nongovernmental organization dedicated to upholding academic freedom worldwide. Engaged in multiple research projects including one concerning visa and asylum procedures in various countries. Attended the biennial Global Congress which brings together hundreds of higher education.

Easton, PA

Assisted the Dean of Students and Vice President of Campus Life in promoting events on campus and provided additional office support.

Geneva, Switzerland

Compiled research for workshops hosted by Intergovernmental Consultations on Migration, Asylum and Refugees (IGC), a branch of the United Nations concerned with refugees and asylum. Prepared post-meeting summaries which were distributed to attendees. Copyedited the IGC’s flagship publication Asylum Procedures and “Forecasting Violence Induced Human.

Master Of Science - Ms, Conflict Studies

Dissertation: 'Managing Neopatrimonialism: Institutional Design, Elite Concurrence, and Political Stability in South Sudan and Côte.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Affairs

Activities and Societies: Amnesty International Lafayette College; 'The Lafayette' Newspaper; Kirby Government and Law Society; Lafayette.

Boston University Geneva Internship Program, International Relations

Studied International Relations for 14 weeks in Geneva, Switzerland via Boston University.