Aurora Lopez Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Ranking Member Sara Jacobs (CA-51)

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Supporting the Strobe Talbott Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

I worked in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, Office of Near Eastern AffairsMy primary focus was supporting the Yemen Foreign Affairs OfficerMet and interviewed prominent activists from the region advocating to the DOSAssisted the Deputy Assistant Secretary with meetings involving civil society groups Researched case studies and current events in the Middle East to contribute to DOS goals

Livermore, California, United States

Contributed to literature reviews, annotated bibliographies, and workshops focusing on great-power competition between the United States, Russia, and ChinaConducted an independent research project focusing on Mohammad bin Salman and how Saudi domestic politics and individual characteristics could increase Saudi’s nuclear latencyPresented a one-hour presentation of my findings to the Center for Global Security Research team

Tangiers, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco

The CLS Program is part of a U.S. government effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical foreign languages. Each summer, CLS provides rigorous academic instruction in fifteen languages that are critical to America's national security and economic prosperity. CLS participants are citizen ambassadors, sharing American values and promoting American influence abroad.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Conducted research supplemental material for the Leadership and Management curriculum. (Additionally, this research included evaluating course feedback and input from clients).Collaborated with potential Foreign and Civil Service Officers to update courses and resources of the Institute

Berkeley, California, United States

Mentored incoming freshman for a Haas Business School summer course of 500 students in a class called "Becoming a Changemaker" Offered advice and guidance for students creating their own changemaker projects which included business ideas, policy advocacy, and social media strategies to address problems in the world(Position held intermittently June to August 2020, March 2021 to May 2021, and June to August 2021.)More information on the course: “The Berkeley Changemaker: A Discovery Experience” is a class offered to first-year undergraduates to help them identify their passions and leverage their leadership traits to transform Berkeley and the world, for the better. Changemakers make their impact everywhere on the campus intellectual landscape – through scientific breakthroughs, artistic imagination, social action projects, and entrepreneurial ventures. It is a course for entering students, who will learn to employ creative and critical thinking to imagine better futures, and then develop leadership skills to mobilize others to help create them.

Sacramento, California, United States

Selected as one of thirty students to participate in UC Berkeley sponsored research and a public service internship at California's capital, SacramentoProvided overall support for the California Superintendent office Wrote several briefs related to community engagement in Sacramento and Covid-19 policies in CaliforniaPartnered with office members to develop and help manage CDE social media My research focused on barriers to higher education within Arab households.

Mountain View, California, United States

Drafted grant and partnership proposals with local schoolsPublished social media content that led to 4x increase in engagement Researched avenues for local outreach and school district connectionsWhile working with Harmony Plus, I spearheaded a scholarship opportunity for the entrepreneurship class. Additionally, I managed the marketing and recruitment of this scholarship opportunity via Instagram and by cold-calling local nonprofits. Below are attachments of the biographies of the students of who I interviewed and helped recruit for the program.

San Francisco, California, United States

Researched local, regional and national print and online media and identifying articles relevant to areas of interest.Undertook background research in order to compose briefs and bios on organizations and their personnelHelped organize visit programs for official UK delegations.

East Palo Alto, Ca

Facilitated a classroom of approximately 30-40 ninth and tenth graders who aspire to be the first to attend college within a low-income community. Checked grades, helped with homework, and advised on personal issues Communicated with parents through workshops, phone calls, and visits to simultaneously help with college eligibility questions and child behavioral interventions

Sunnyvale

Managed all paint products including cleaning, stains, and toolsAssisted customers in the selection, demonstration, preparation and loading of merchandise Responsible for responding to customer inquiries and maintaining a clean department.

East Palo Alto

Organized case file for immigration attorneys while maintaining a professional attitude with clients Interacted with clients by informing them of our services, checking in for appointments and helping assess needsTranslated documents/videos that were utilized during intakes

San Jose, Ca

Counseled at-risk youth weekly to discuss personal and academic issues Recruited students and contained a caseload of 8 kidsFacilitated discussions to help with personal goals and strategies toward achieving them.

San Jose, Ca

Registered people to vote. (With a special focus on recent documented citizens)Raised awareness about the issues surrounding the DACA and legal workshops Contacted local congress members and schools to sponsor DACA and support protests

Campbell, Ca

Supervised, tutored and taught class of first gradersCreated, implemented and facilitated lesson plans that were culturally sensitive Communicated with parents and translated documents

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Political Science And Government

Graduated with Higher Honors Received Deans list multiple quarters

Master'S Degree, Security Studies

High School Diploma

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

High School Diploma