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New Haven, Connecticut, United States

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Athens, Attiki, Greece

- Conduct detailed research on China’s diplomatic and economic relations with Southeastern European countries, culminating in a comprehensive paper.- Collaborate with China experts and State Department officials in briefings on U.S. foreign policy and China-related issues.- Provide analytical support to the Regional China Officer across 15 countries, contributing to strategic policy recommendations.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

- Advise 23 students of Latinx background in forming connections to their culture and heritage.- Lead intercultural events with different cultural centers to promote diversity and intersectionality.- Plan events for student bonding and community, including weekly dinners, baking nights, salsa dancing, and paint nights.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

- Regularly organize both small and large-scale social events for this in and outside of the fraternity.- Run social media pages for the fraternity to notify members of important events and foster our philanthropic causes.- Assist with alumni outreach and event planning.- Create graphics for various events and social media posts.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Conduct weekly outreach to over 1,000 members in North and South regions, enhancing participation and feedback.- Organized an average of three weekly Hill briefings with Congressional offices to advocate for Workforce Pell implementation.- Increased social media engagement by 160% with biweekly infographics on Workforce Pell and newsletter outreach.- Researched and drafted a comprehensive policy brief on immigration laws, guiding next year's lobbying issue selection.- Interviewed members for the NICD State Ambassador program to advocate locally and nationwide.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

- Conduct extensive data collection and organization using ProQuest TDM Studio, managing datasets of print media articles from worldwide sources.- Employ advanced R coding skills to streamline data processing and visualization.- Provide editing support for Professor James Sundquist’s book project.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

- Help coordinate the planning, setup, oversight, and takedown of approximately 2 events per week.Assist students who visit the office for meetings with staff or require support.- Manage incoming phone calls, providing courteous and efficient service by directing callers to the appropriate staff member or addressing inquiries.- Assist in maintaining the college's event calendar, updating and organizing event information to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.- Collaborate with the college's staff to contribute innovative ideas and suggestions for improving event organization and office operations.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

- Lead a team of 40 chairs and staffers in the creation and management of 10 distinct and engaging committees.- Spearhead the development of comprehensive topic blurbs, topic guides, and committee positions, providing delegates with well-researched and thought-provoking committee materials.- Facilitate effective communication channels between committees and delegates throughout the pre-conference months and during the conference, ensuring timely and accurate information exchange.

Miami, Florida, United States

- Connected 24 South Florida high school students with internship positions in eight consulate offices (2020 - 2022).- Conducted office outreach, met with consuls, designed website, and created multiple social media campaigns.

Miami, Florida, United States

- Wrote 5 articles regarding Polish culture and history for the annual Good News Magazine.- Organized 3 student visits to the consulate; students learned about Polish history and culture.- Prepared materials for the consulate website and social media.- Researched and wrote reports regarding Polish/European Union relations with Latin American countries.

Miami Metropolitan Area

- Assembled three state-wide conferences; invited over 300 middle school and high school delegates. Oversaw the creation of 12 general assembly, specialized, and crisis committees. - Helped raise $5,000 for education charities, and donated hundreds of school supplies with MIAMUN’s nonprofit component. - Coordinated a dozen educational workshops to provide delegates with a platform to re-learn MUN.

Coral Gables, Florida

- Worked with a team of consular assistants in receiving approximately 30 applicants per week for visas and passports.- Wrote briefs on incoming delegations, COVID-19 updates, and international policy. - Designed social media campaigns including regional spotlights to promote tourism, Taiwan's World Health Organization inclusion campaign, holiday closures, Taiwan facts, etc.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

- Assisted in various constituent casework and nationwide projects.- Responded to 100 individual constituent concerns per week.- Created graphics to publish on social media and contributed ideas for new social media campaigns.- Followed and researched legislation to make recommendations to Congresswoman Shalala.- Drafted talking points for interviews as needed.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

- Organized Commission meetings and Town Halls; coordinated catering, flyers, public outreach, etc.- Designed and published two monthly newsletters and conducted new resident welcome letter distribution.- Managed public outreach; organized the “City Spotlight” campaign, highlighting local businesses and history.- Coordinated between various national and state political offices.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

- Provided daily administrative support to the Consul General: responded to ten applicant requests per day, scheduled 2 weekly meetings, prepared and reviewed written documents.- Helped issue an average of 40 tourist visas, seven non-immigrant visas, and three transit visas per month.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Activities and societies: Yale Model United Nations, Chi Psi Alpha Kappa Delta, Alexander Hamilton Society.

High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate Program (Ib)

Activities and Societies: Model United Nations (President) International Baccalaureate Honor Society (Treasurer), MDC Dem Teens (Director.