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Washington, Dc, Us

Tysons Corner, Virginia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Contributed to report writing and research on key migration and humanitarian issues. Researched migrant apprehensions and returns at the U.S.-Mexico border, remittances in Central American countries, and economic development in South American countries. - Conducted statistical regression that analyzed Venezuelan migrants resettling in Colombia and the economic factors that drive their decision-making. Used findings from regression to deliver a final internship presentation on Venezuelan migrants to Migration Policy Institute staff. - Utilized Spanish-language skills to monitor immigration and humanitarian policy news in Mexico and Central America and delivered weekly summaries to the Latin America Initiative policy team.

Bogota,D.C., Capital District, Colombia

- Conducted research to prepare situation reports, memos, and briefing kits in Spanish and English that supported the UNHCR’s mission- Assisted the External Relations team in liaison communication and meetings with government, private sector, and multilateral organizations to strengthen the relationship with UNHCR donor partners- Carried out telephone surveys with Venezuelan migrants to determine needs assessment and the impact of aid programs, in collaboration with the Inter-Agency Mixed Migration Flows Group (GIFMM)

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Communicated with SAIS alumni and development experts to organize seminars focused on fundamental development concepts, including Cost-Benefit Analysis and Monitoring & Evaluation - Completed administrative tasks and ensured students in the development practicum met project deadlines

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Office of Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06)- Prepared legislative memoranda for the Congresswoman and staff summarizing congressional briefings and forums on key policy issues in immigration, housing, voting rights, energy, COVID-19 relief, and LGBTQ+ issues- Conducted research on House resolution and legislation related to foreign policy to draft constituent correspondence letters- Recorded constituent concerns and correspondence in Intranet Quorum- Maintained databases and extensive spreadsheets regarding pertinent legislative information and prospective bills to support- Delivered a final research project and memorandum to staff on the benefits of a national ban on conversion therapy, advocating for the safety of LGBTQ+ youth nationwide

Baltimore, Maryland Area

- Collaborated with immigration specialists and accredited Department of Justice representatives to provide legal services for refugees and asylees seeking citizenship in the United States- Led one-on-one consultations with 100+ refugee and asylee clients in order to evaluate their citizenship eligibility and to complete USCIS applications (N-400, N-648, I-912, I-942).- Conducted research related to immigration policy, including disability accommodations, LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, and Trump Administration policies.- Utilized foreign language skills to translate documents for clients and conduct consultations in Spanish.

Brooklyn, Ny

- Contributed to trial preparation: readied court documents, redacted private information, obtained judge signatures, and assisted during interviews with witnesses and police- Acted as a criminal court clerk: recorded case verdicts, maintained the court calendar, and researched archived case files.

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Economics And Latin American Studies

Activities and Societies: Treasurer of SAIS LGBTQ+ Pride clubConcentration: International Economics and Latin American Studies Minor.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Studies, Latin American Studies, And Spanish

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Américas: The Johns Hopkins Journal of Latin American Studies, Johns Hopkins Undergraduate Law.

Education record

Spanish language exchange program for the Fall 2019 semester. Took 18 credits of classes taught in Spanish that focused on International.

Advanced Regents Diploma