Arya Patel Email & Phone Number

United States

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Supported CEO to direct senior and field staff, analyzed and evaluated existing grassroots interventions, and streamlined standard operating procedures for hiring, communications, human resource, and project management • Managed partnerships and project management for Myna Bolo, AI chatbot to provide non-judgmental, confidential, accurate, and tailored SRH information to women and girls living in urban slums• Coordinated internal and external partnership including with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Microsoft, Dasra, WASH United, and others in order to further Myna Mahila's cause • Managed fundraising, including relationship building with CSR departments of Reliance Foundation, BPCL, and ONGC, grant writing for USAID, Microsoft, MIT, and MeiTy, and continuous communication with individual donors

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Organized a virtual panel "Introducing Careers in International Affairs" in partnership with Carnegie Endowment For International Peace, leading team of policy and development professionals to empower young people of color to explore and pursue careers in the international sector• Facilitated quarterly coffee chats to create a sense of community and solidarity

• Supports communications and logistics for the Asia and the Pacific working group (APWG) of over 100 members under the global parent organization, Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security (WCAPS), founded by Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins• Tracks and highlights scholarly research and leadership of policy analysts, journalists, academics, and activists within the working group membership through monthly newsletters and other network communications platforms

• Engaged with other women of color working in the peace and security field at the intersections of climate change, international development, and international affairs• Developed leadership, networking, communications and teamwork skills through various workshops and hands-on panel and speaker events

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Managed Sub-Saharan Africa research for Freedom in the World 2023, the organization’s flagship annual report assessing political rights and civil liberties in 210 countries and territories, leading a team of 46 external consultants to ensure timely submission of 59 country reports• Assisted in the planning and facilitation of sub-regional ratings review meetings, preparing all meeting materials and coordinating international schedules to deliver well-orchestrated virtual events – including following up with participants to ensure that all country analysis is comprehensive and adheres to quality standards• Closely tracked democracy and human rights developments in Sub-Saharan Africa and conducted extensive qualitative analysis, background research, and fact checking to write public facing analysis and support meetings with foreign government officials

• Developed a preliminary digital toolkit with Senior Lecturer and Human Rights Lawyer, Catherine Admay, for the Humphrey Fellowship for international professionals hosted by Duke and sponsored by the US Department of State• Analyzed, compiled, and wrote case studies on human rights theory, social justice movements, data-driven evaluation, advocacy best practices, and capacity building techniques for the digital toolkit deliverable in Fellowship program• Managed logistics, compiled readings, and organized assignments for various international development and public policy courses taught by Professor Catherine Admay• Maintained websites, reading lists, and academic literature for each class

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Lead implementation of restorative practices in Duke student organizations, greek life, residential life, staff training, and undergraduate classes to promote intentional community building and conflict resolution. • Directed annual training workshops for over 50 students, staff, and faculty. • Designed syllabi and taught in the Restorative Justice house course in Fall 2020.

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

• Led over 250 telephone surveys for migrant workers on access to government rations and household debt accumulation • Worked in open space communities, construction worker quarters, and roadsides to assist facilitation of women’s community advocacy and union meetings, spread awareness about government programs, and encourage higher education for children • Conducted interviews in the field with 30 female migrant workers on access to government aid, access to social security programs, and agency in labor markets during the pandemic to collect qualitative data for senior honors thesis project

• Used consulting skills to develop recommendation to license and scale SaCoDé's innovative strapless and affordable menstrual health product.• Interviewed experts in Menstrual Health Management from East Africa, Open Source experts at UNICEF, and local grassroots NGOs in Tanzania.• Researched menstrual health landscape and challenges in Tanzania, innovative licensing models, new business expansion options through humanitarian aid, and potential grassroots and international partners.• Outlined recommendations for licensing and scaling the Agateka pad in Tanzania through a presentation and final deliverable

• Led DIRA recruitment, engagement, and communications.• Planned virtual conferences, high school and middle school MUN engagement, and creating space for conversation around current events during COVID-19.

• Spearheaded the establishment of Duke’s first-ever international relations magazine. • Led team of editors, writers, and graphic designers to produce a publication with articles and art that humanizes international issues.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Led recruitment, training, and conference preparation for over 60 delegates as Head Trainer of the DIRA Away Team. • Planned annual conference for over 500 high school delegates for two years as a part of the Secretariat for DUMUNC.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Consolidated reports from regional teams to produce concise analytical briefs and background papers and wrote in-depth summaries of internal meetings with high-risk global activists, US government officials, and executive NED staff• Developed various strategies for Hurford Fellowship alumni and youth engagement strategies and event designs• Organized invite lists, event materials, social media campaigns, and logistical efforts for the 10th Annual Global Assembly• Researched and published democracy alerts and social media posts to highlight emerging global human rights abuses

• Led event creation and management for virtual film screenings for over 50 non-profit and private partners to raise money for film subject communities including undocumented immigration law firms and urban youth development programs. • Wrote a discussion guide to engage viewers of all ages on immigration policy and human rights for film Five Years North.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

• Implemented design thinking practices to develop technology to help Duke adapt online learning for a post-COVID future. • Interviewed and co-designed with Duke professors, staff, student leadership, and innovators in the public and private sectors to create remote learning technology. • Working in a team to research, design, and present a “read the room” virtual metric and class data aggregator for open-source feedback loops to increase student engagement.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

• Worked under various professors and graduate students in the Duke Development Lab to support the development of impact evaluation and analysis reports. • Focused on data cleaning, analysis, and summarization for the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s land tenure impact evaluation project in Mozambique, Africa through Stata and R coding.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Worked in a team of undergrad, grad students, and professors to analyze the impacts of Guatemalan deportations through Duke's Bass Connection program.• Did qualitative and quantitative research through data analysis/visualization, conducting interviews, and map non-profit organizations. • Applied and consolidated research through fieldwork in Xela, Guatemala.• Wrote a viewers guide for award-winning "Five Years North" documentary on Guatemalan migration experiences.• Presented key findings in Duke Fortin Foundation Bass Connections Virtual Showcase to 500+ students, professors, and staff

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed firm-wide political contribution report. • Researched and wrote in-depth legislative analysis reports for various clients. • Outlined existing legislation and legislative hearings for clients. • Shadowed healthcare and telecom staff meetings and client fly-ins.

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Policy Analysis, Minor In Economics

Activities and Societies: Duke International Relations Association, Hindu Student Association, Kenan Restorative Justice Fellowship, Penny.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Model UN, Speech and Debates, Art Club, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society.