Eric S.A. Urby Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Governance Studies | Anti-Corruption, Democracy, & Security (ACDS) project

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Governance Studies | Anti-Corruption, Democracy, & Security (ACDS) project

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Office of Chairman Michael T. McCaul (House Foreign Affairs Committee)

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Attend congressional hearings with USAID witnesses to take notes and produce summary briefs for agency use.
• Conduct research on foreign nations’ policies, economies, and labor markets to inform programming at USAID missions.
• Synthesized programming data to deliver concise presentations on USAID activities in higher education development.
• Manage multiple long-term projects simultaneously, resulting in the creation of several USAID-published documents.

College Station, Texas, United States

• Directed team of 6 undergraduates in dissertation research of anti-colonial philosophy for Texas A&M Ph.D. candidate.
• Co-authored paper with Ph.D. supervisor resulting in invitation to and funded presentation at professional conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
• Led and coordinated weekly research meetings for the creation and presentation of 9 research projects comparing non-Western philosophical traditions across various world cultures.
• Compiled datasheets on funding opportunities, upcoming conference applications, and related scholarly opportunities.
• Analyzed over 40 academic articles resulting in 9 projects comparing philosophical traditions across world cultures.
• Reported team progress to Ph.D. supervisor bi-weekly to identify opportunities for growth and improve team efficiency

Bryan, Texas, United States

• Prepared for dozens of criminal and family trial matters by summarizing depositions and organizing trial discovery.
• Conducted weekly legal research to identify pertinent legal information and procedures for over 30 different cases.
• Managed external communications and scheduled attorney meetings with clients, business consultants, and judges.
• Drafted legal documents, such as Stower's Demands and Motions for Judge to Confer, to send to presiding judges.
• Recruited and mentored 5 interns by designing intern training program and serving as a source of guidance.

College Station, Texas, United States

• Curated, graded, and edited up to 63 research papers in academic philosophy for publication in 4 journal editions.
• Increased organization productivity by founding new internship program, altering journal publication cycle from 1 to 3 editions, and establishing new leadership positions within the organization.
• Communicated internationally with philosophy departments across North America and Europe to increase collaboration and student interaction between universities.
• Spearheaded international virtual conference by managing event logistics, working with foreign universities’ representatives, and designing virtual outreach materials.
• Composed new organizational constitution and standard operating procedures to pass on to future iterations of Aletheia.

College Station, Texas, United States

- Produced masters-length thesis on legal theory and environmental ethics through the sponsorship of the Glasscock Center- Presented research to promotional events for the center's humanities research - Participated in roundtables to endorse undergraduate research and provide insight into the experience- Served as a resource for students interested in.

Metetí, Darién, Panama

• Worked with Panamanian lawyers to provide pro bono legal aid to underserved indigenous population, with a focus on single mothers and children.
• Prepared and presented lectures in English and Spanish on the UN Declaration of Human Rights to clients.
• Facilitated client intake by interviewing clients, taking concise notes of cases, and scheduling meetings with lawyers.
• Brought forward over a dozen cases to local judges to begin legal proceedings in defense of women and children.
• Attended workshops on Panamanian law and culture for 6 months prior to the brigade in Meteti.

Philosophy, 4.0/4.0

B.A. in Philosophy -- Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Philosophy Honors, Research Scholar Minor in English Certificate in Pre-Law.

Spanish Language, A