Ella Hutzler Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Support the design and implementation of mixed-methods and qualitative research projects in primarily complex and insecure environments, focusing on topics such as democracy, rights, and governance, gender empowerment, early childhood education, and adult education in displaced settings. I collaborate with a team of international researchers to produce analytical reports and deliverables that inform aid and programmatic policies and operations, and provide technical assistance to evaluations of locally-based intervention programs across South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Remote

• Co-authored two research articles for publication and edited all research on genocide education and conflict prevention in Rwanda.• Analyzed data on domestic terrorism and insurgency efforts, conducting in-depth monographs for security policy. • Transcribed and analyzed interviews with women in refugee camps in Eastern Rwanda, examining gendered issues and youth education systems. • Implemented Genocide education curriculums into higher learning institutions in Rwanda and developed a research protocol to analyze the effectiveness of such curriculums in remote learning environments.

Kigali Province, Rwanda

• Worked on domestic and foreign policy projects including pleas of extradition, ICTR documents, and evidence packages• Worked with a team of researchers on projects regarding the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda; conducted all qualitative, quantitative, and GIS data analysis• Developed domestic policy recommendations for genocide perpetrator reintegration, intergroup reconciliation, and youth education• Co-developed reform recommendations for the UN’s R2P policy based on research examining its application for intervention in Libya and Syria• Gave weekly presentations to international students about the history and current impact of the Genocide.

Boston

• Collected and analyzed large-scale national data/research on social justice issues and policy with a specific focus on multi-system youth, immigration, and juvenile justice.• Utilized data analysis to implement research on two major juvenile justice policies currently being heard in Massachusetts.• Prepared bi-weekly presentations for state judges, legislators, and senators on updated research regarding juvenile justice policy.

• Assisted unrepresented litigants with obtaining legal aid and information.• Provided legal assistance including triage, language services, and case help• Worked with district court issues and cases such as harassment, abuse prevention, and restraining orders. And family court issues such as divorce, guardianship, custody, and visitation cases• Collaborated with a number of organizations including DCF, Safe Plan, and the District Attorney’s office on specific cases

• Lead undergraduate facilitator of graduate and undergraduate psychology research lab, assisted in research, data acquisition, and data coding for a longitudinal, nation-wide research study on diverse families and adoption.• Research topics dealt with family policy, as well as child welfare and development.• Transcribed over 30 research interviews, and reviewed all interviews transcribed by

Link students of the community to study abroad opportunities and resources. Provide a platform for information sharing and guidance to both prospective and alumni study abroad students.

County Dublin, Ireland

Working in an international NGO to connect disadvantaged youth members of the community with funded international volunteer opportunities that promote social justice initiatives around the world, and allow them to develop skills in intercultural communication, language development, and professional development for future use.

Beijing City, China

Worked at a local orphanage on the outskirts of Beijing. Each child was within the ages of 0-4 and needed medical attention before being placed for adoption. Reviewed all child cases and helped the agency place children up for adoption. Reviewed adoption-blind applications from parents seeking to adopt from the orphanage.

Beijing City, China

Taught English as a second language to the local security guards who worked in the area of our school. Developed a six-week program that would teach the security guards a basic proficiency in the language.

Master Of Science - Ms, Criminology

Written Works: • Social Cohesion & Private Conflict: An analysis of Community Dynamics and Social Norms • Genocide as Social Control.

Psychology & Philosophy, Law And Society

International Law And Legal Studies

Activities and Societies: LLB Pre-Law: Family Law, EU Law, and Religious Law

High School Diploma

International Baccalaureate Diploma