Alexander Parker, M.A. M.T.S. Email & Phone Number

Alexandria, Va, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Supports and coordinates the policy advocacy agenda of the ELCA Witness in Society team and work of the Federal Policy team. Provides strategic support for the policy program directors by researching and supplementing specific issue areas. Works directly on issues of democracy and voting legislation, the Farm Bill, indigenous and tribal policies, and international humanitarian assistance. Additionally provides interim coverage of policy positions as needed, including civil rights and international policy. Coordinates the internal needs of the office, including supply ordering, meeting logistics, and event organization.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Met with the Washington Interfaith Staff Community as an ELCA Witness and Society staff member to engage in federal advocacy planning, draft letters to members of government, and spread awareness on a variety of domestic and international issues to congregations. Curated action alerts, blog posts, and memos on topics such as district-level demographics, affordable housing appropriations, disaster recovery funding, the child tax credit, the blockade and War Powers Resolution on Yemen, and U.S. humanitarian assistance given to the Central African Republic. Scheduled meetings with coalition partners, ELCA Bishops, ELCA churchwide staff, and congressional representatives to advocate for various thematic social justice issues. Supported Policy Directors by researching various thematic advocacy areas such as Housing and Education, Climate, the Middle East and North Africa, and Immigration by providing policy analysis, tracking legislation, attending Hill meetings, and speaking with constituents.

Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Utilized my exemplary knowledge, passion, and expertise regarding books and publishing to ensure an organized and diverse array of selections executed to company standards. Supported new booksellers through mentorship and visual demonstrations. Delivered a memorable and engaging experience for customers. Curated an organized work environment by receiving shipments and managing stock placement and count.

Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Responsible for keeping up with popular new releases and becoming familiar with various genres, titles, and products to provide recommendations and address customers' needs. Cooperated as a member of a team in keeping the sales floor detailed, stocked, updated with new releases, and guaranteeing customer satisfaction

Conducted intensive literature reviews on the progress and backsliding of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 16. Drafted and wrote recommendations on improving Sustainable Development Goal 16 in various countries involved in different levels of conflict. Worked with and facilitated communication between nine members. Provided extensive reviews and edits of the client’s final work product and presentation.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

A semester-long research program in partnership with the Public International Law and Policy Group (PILPG) drafting client-ready policy memoranda and conducting negotiation simulations on international policy issues. Research topics include strategies for effective peace negotiations, critical components of post-conflict constitutions, and international best practices for the structure of post-conflict mechanisms.

Boone, North Carolina, United States

Faced the store for an engaging customer experience, unloaded and updated floor stock as needed, worked the cash register, attended to the live animals, and was responsible for being knowledgeable about all animals related to products in the store.

Boone, North Carolina, United States

Managed equipment checkouts for students and faculty, monitored facility entrance, responded to customer questions, assisted in medical emergencies, and enforced facility policies

Master'S Degree, International Peace And Conflict Resolution

Dual Masters program with Wesley Theological Seminary. Area specialization in interreligious dialogue and peacebuilding in divided.

Master'S Degree, Theology/Theological Studies

Activities and Societies: Received the Muslim-Christian Studies Certificate through the Washington Theological Consortium, Fall 2020-Fall.

Certificate, Muslim-Christian Studies

Activities and Societies: Wesley Theological Seminary - Fall 2020 - WR 261 - Islam: History and Traditions Wesley Theological Seminary.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Kappa Kappa Psi - Iota Omicron Treasurer - 2019-2020, Parliamentarian 2018-2019. Pi Sigma Alpha Secretary - Eta.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Religion/Religious Studies

Activities and Societies: Kappa Kappa Psi - Iota Omicron Treasurer - 2019-2020, Parliamentarian 2018-2019. Pi Sigma Alpha Secretary - Eta.