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Contributed to the creation of Freedom in the World 2022 through research on democracy in the Americas and the management of a team of over thirty analysts. Led the analyst recruitment process for the Americas region and acted as the main point of contact for over twenty analysts.Wrote a research summary on the Americas region in 2021 and an explainer on Ecuador’s democratic trends. Created a comparative trend analysis of significant positive developments in civil society and human… Show more Contributed to the creation of Freedom in the World 2022 through research on democracy in the Americas and the management of a team of over thirty analysts. Led the analyst recruitment process for the Americas region and acted as the main point of contact for over twenty analysts.Wrote a research summary on the Americas region in 2021 and an explainer on Ecuador’s democratic trends. Created a comparative trend analysis of significant positive developments in civil society and human rights in four countries to identify causal factors.Analyzed FIW22 and historical data for the final Freedom in the World report essays and graphics, in addition to providing data support for the Advocacy and Freedom on the Net teams.Participated in the creation of a cross-departmental DEI team which included members of senior leadership and staff across five continents. Utilized professional network and ongoing research to provide edits to the team's founding documents and make suggestions for future efforts. Show less

Supported the GDPL team by updating Airtable databases on Appropriations Requests, advocacy efforts, and Members of Congress. Attended Working Group meetings and took notes to be shared with members. Provided administrative support as needed.Sent over thirty Appropriations Requests for the DRG Initiative and circulated a related Dear Colleague Letter. Created and updated an Excel database tracking FARA-related legislation in the 117th Congress. Scheduled twelve advocacy meetings with… Show more Supported the GDPL team by updating Airtable databases on Appropriations Requests, advocacy efforts, and Members of Congress. Attended Working Group meetings and took notes to be shared with members. Provided administrative support as needed.Sent over thirty Appropriations Requests for the DRG Initiative and circulated a related Dear Colleague Letter. Created and updated an Excel database tracking FARA-related legislation in the 117th Congress. Scheduled twelve advocacy meetings with Congressional staffers and took notes during meetings. Created an Airtable base for the DRG Initiative. Provided research support as needed.Updated an Excel database on anti-misinformation mechanisms for the Together Project. Drafted a concept note to be sent to donors. Wrote two blogs for the Together Project, including one for the virtual Solidarity Week. Helped organize a social media push for Solidarity Week by scheduling interviews with member CEOs. Provided additional research and writing support for the research report, Coming Together through Faith to Save Lives. Scheduled advocacy meetings with Congressional staffers. Created an Airtable base for the DEI team with a calendar, legislation tracker, and contact list. Created a draft staff model that included various working groups. Created surveys and diagrams to be shared with InterAction members. Attended events and took notes as needed. Show less

Philadelphia, Pa

Engaged in planning and support roles for Education programs. Developed promotion materials for the organization, including a Powtoon for the Global Smarts Program. Performed various administrative responsibilities at World Affairs Council headquarters and researched current events remotely during the quarantine.Mentored students at Hope Partnership for Education and prepared them to participate in Jr. Model UN as the Italy delegation. Created materials for weekly meetings and lessons… Show more Engaged in planning and support roles for Education programs. Developed promotion materials for the organization, including a Powtoon for the Global Smarts Program. Performed various administrative responsibilities at World Affairs Council headquarters and researched current events remotely during the quarantine.Mentored students at Hope Partnership for Education and prepared them to participate in Jr. Model UN as the Italy delegation. Created materials for weekly meetings and lessons on the two focus topics: climate change and displaced peoples.Wrote five research reports on topics including human migration and cybersecurity to be used as materials for the Council’s Jr. Model UN and Model SFRC events.Created and updated a WordPress website weekly for the Global Smarts program. Compiled survey results and created a video presentation on the Global Smarts Mentorship Program to be shared with potential donors.Compiled information for two articles analyzing how COVID-19 affected NGO operations and refugee camps for the WAC Philadelphia weekly newsletter. Show less

Philadelphia, Pa

Produced research and analysis for the National Security team for articles reporting on current events and projecting developments in U.S. foreign policy.Maintained three Excel databases and created graphs for long-term research projects. Created two data analysis reports documenting changes in U.S. diplomacy and foreign relations funding since the 1980s.Tracked the ongoing Syria conflict and State Department activities for a daily current events update shared with the National… Show more Produced research and analysis for the National Security team for articles reporting on current events and projecting developments in U.S. foreign policy.Maintained three Excel databases and created graphs for long-term research projects. Created two data analysis reports documenting changes in U.S. diplomacy and foreign relations funding since the 1980s.Tracked the ongoing Syria conflict and State Department activities for a daily current events update shared with the National Security Research Team staff. Show less

Philadelphia, Pa

Managed intern research and organizational work. Scheduled flights for the Fall and Winter semester summits. Advised on data collection.Researched various issues and think tanks in India. Organized the 2018 Indian Think Tanks Summit in Mumbai.

Philadelphia, Pa

Helped create syllabus and lesson plans for the class Representing Race. Attended all classes and occasionally taught subjects. Hosted office hours outside of class.

Philadelphia, Pa, United States

Developed databases as one of the programs Data Czars. Collected information across eight teams and managed data sharing over the duration of the internship.Researched think tanks and civil society in the MENA region as a member of the MENA research team. Edited the final MENA report. Wrote an independent report on progressive policies and their impact on think tanks.

Philadelphia, Pa

Assisted in grassroots organizing in Southeast Pennsylvania through phone banking, leading and organizing action forums, and managing college outreach. Built professional relationships with student organizations and helped develop on-campus events.Put information into the VAN (Voter Activation Network) database and led intern training. Performed additional administrative duties as needed.

Philadelphia, Pa, United States

Edited five papers in the Perceptions Undergraduate Research Journal for the Spring Semester. Previously published in the journal's Fall 2018 edition.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government, Senior

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International/Global Studies, Senior

Study Abroad, Political Science And Government, Rising Senior

Activities and Societies: Study Abroad (Summer I and II), Animales en Peligro (DR) Summer I 2019 (Amman, Jordan): Enrolled in Colloquial.