Devon Severson Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

• Serves on editorial committee for a transnational publication focused on Latin American activism, identity, human rights, and social inclusion, with a particular focus on Cuba;
• Edits and translates articles for publication with a focus on accessibility and cultural competence;
• Manages day-to-day operations of publication and team, liaises with contributors to deepen article content and strengthen relationships between binational contribution cohorts.

• Served as lead for the Inter-American Dialogue's Gender Initiative;
• Executed research, secured grant funding, and designed programming on a wide portfolio of issues, such as women’s economic empowerment, social inclusion, tech policy, subnational governance, and diplomacy;
• Led external relations, managing relationships and executing projects in partnership with multilateral institutions, policymakers and staff, private sector partners, civil society organizations, and diplomatic missions;
• Wrote, edited, and designed bilingual content such as briefs and fact sheets, press releases, analysis articles, and comprehensive written reports of program activities.

• Managed internal staff training program as well as large-scale, nationwide internship program focused on LGBTQ+ rights;
• Managed relationships with external partners and vendors, administered diversified budgets, streamlined and systematized key operational processes.

Iowa, United States

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Global Studies, Minor In Spanish Studies

Activities and Societies: Human Rights Student Association Vice President, Project Recognize Vice President, Student Services Fees.

12-Month Nse Exchange Program

6-Month Study Abroad Program