Alexandra Chios Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

-Managed a budget of $150,000 for conferences in Bolivia, Cameroon, Mongolia, Zambia, and Vietnam-Supervised 3 working groups of 30 professionals who represent the LAC, Asia-Pacific, and Sub-Saharan Africa-Coordinated travel logistics; workshop material preparation; event preparation; and communication with partner organizations-Developed and implemented a three-part communication strategy for the Global Affairs Department-Increased the association’s international visibility through establishing connections with national societies

-Monitored news releases, legislation, and policy initiatives at the local, national, and international level to create relevant programming proposals for American businesses-Specialized in 3 program initiatives to educate the public on the future of technology, health, and democracy for the department's largest events of the calendar year-Conducted topic research, speaker outreach, event programming, and blog recaps for 10+ initiatives-Collaborated with managers across departments to maintain the Foundation's core values throughout events

-Researched cultural and minority groups that relate to the seven values of worthwhile development and the four roles of culture in development-Drafted 11 case studies to be included in a collegiate textbook on development and the role of culture-Ensured case study enthusiasm and relevancy to a collegiate audience by selecting novel examples

-Planned and executed 16+ outdoor recreation trips for the UMD community-Facilitated physical and mental challenges to increase participants’ personal growth and foster inclusivity-Led 8 outdoor skill clinics ranging from introductory basics to safety and rescues at multiple skill levels-Engaged in leadership development through voluntary trainings regarding environmental ethics, emotionally intelligent leadership, psychological safety, and advanced outdoor skill training

Kabul, Afghanistan

-Assisted OIHL’s co-founder in their transition to a blended learning university through interviews and research on blended learning, OIHL’s protocols, and Afghanistan’s cultural/political context-Produced a results framework assessment and an informational, animated video on best practices for OIHL’s transition-Drafted 2 grant proposals for an English language education program and an anti-corruption program for young women in Kabul, Afghanistan

Annapolis, Maryland, United States

-Interacted daily with 150+ customers one-on-one to offer a friendly, personalized experience-Ensured smooth operation of transactions, guest experiences, and daily operations of the coffee shop-Managed teams of 3 to 5 per shift-Exemplified time management skills and effectiveness while performing tasks

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Government And Politics; International Relations Concentration

Minors in Secondary Education and Global Poverty

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, International Thespian Society, Softball, Basketball, Garden Club, Connect4Cancer Club.