Project Associate, International Affairs
Current• Spearheaded the organization of the international program at the AFT 2024 Convention, managing schedules, programs, and promotional materials for 65 international guests from 23 countries.• Cultivated strong relationships with global labor leaders, facilitating bilateral meetings and fostering a welcoming environment for representatives from over two dozen unions.• Coordinated with various AFT departments and affiliates to integrate international guests into convention programming seamlessly.• Conducted extensive research on socio-economic and political developments around the world, including the US and Eastern Europe and Eurasia.• Created briefing books for AFT leaders and staff members to provide them with in-depth background on policy and current events for international trips related topics such as: education, AI, democracy, human rights, the Middle East, Africa, and much more.• Excelled in a highly collaborative office environment working on several projects at once.• Constructed and maintained a portfolio website detailing AFT’s international in Ukraine, that included trip photos, videos, and official AFT policy. • Provided administrative support for colleagues by providing short, detailed briefings on individuals and specific issue areas, planning in-person meetings and conferences, and maintaining department schedules and files.