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Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

- Monitored Congressional hearings and drafted memoranda incorporating discussed topics into pertinent areas of interest- Conducted weekly research on ongoing trends in policy areas such as higher education, transportation, and infrastructure- Maintained legislative tracker and crafted reports highlighting trends in policy and legislation while anticipating the needs of clients- Provided general support for partners through data entry, fact-finding, and copy editing- Supervised and instructed new interns on required capacities, delegated tasks and responsibilities, and ensured cohesion and cooperation across intern cohort

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

- Researched and produced article on Winston Churchill's impact on political loyalty and party dynamics in the British House of Commons- Engaged with primary and secondary literature on British Parliamentary procedure and biographical information of Winston Churchill- Worked closely in collaboration with the University's National Churchill Leadership Center on research trajectory and potential research paths for future Undergraduate Fellows

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Developed civic education and service learning curriculum for DC middle schoolers in the GW Civic Changemakers program- Researched major political and social issues impacting DC public school students, particularly students located in Wards 6 and 7- Facilitated lessons and activities to encourage civic participation and further understanding of local and federal government - Oversaw production of service learning project created entirely by middle school students- Worked collaboratively with team of interns to insure safe and cohesive classroom environment

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Engaged non-profit clients in strategic planning and policy development- Assisted with curation and organization of large data for the purpose of assessing efficacy of policy outreach- Created and presented multiple strategic plans and policy summaries for clients, identifying potential partners in the relevant work and outlining future policy goals to achieve

- Works with Editor-in-Chief in selecting and editing research pieces to make them suitable for publication- Recruits and assists potential contributors to the Review- Collaborates with Executive Board on outreach and training programs to encourage undergraduate research at the George Washington University

- Utilized primary, secondary, and tertiary sources in compiling and writing a comprehensive research paper on the legitimacy of the Nuremberg Trials- Revised research paper through multiple stages of editing- Assisted with graphics and layout to make paper suitable for publication in the Undergraduate Review- Presented findings at the Review's annual release party- Awarded third place for "Best Research"

- Engaged in voter contact primarily through phone banking and other forms of remote canvassing- Strategized methods for voter outreach and brainstormed innovative solutions to a pandemic which prevented traditional forms of canvassing- Created graphics and messaging to be released via various outlets of social media- Drafted policy memos and briefs to represent the candidate's platform

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Philosophy With A Public Affairs Focus, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: George Washington Undergraduate Review, GDub Ultimate Frisbee

Visiting Student, Philosophy And Politics

Activities and Societies: Pembroke College Academic Journal, Oxford Philiminality, Oxford Jewish Society, Oxford Ultimate Frisbee Visiting.