Led creation of online data platform with Qlik Analytics to showcase climate risks and sustainability solutions in coastal cities.Attended COP26 to support engagement on global climate finance and resilience policy and presented on the topic of urban climate resilience at the Japanese Pavilion. In progress: policy brief on reforming the UNFCCC structure to support climate action, pledge verification and reporting framework standardization, and implementation.

Led research, management, and implementation of the Climate and Ocean Risk Vulnerability Index (CORVI), which developed a database and climate risk assessments for eight coastal cities. Developed quantitative methodology for data collection, cleaning, normalizing, scaling, integrating, and validating data used in CORVI, and aligning index to relevant sustainability and reporting frameworks (including the UNGC, TCFD, and SDGs). Responsible for literature reviews, indicator development, survey… Show more Led research, management, and implementation of the Climate and Ocean Risk Vulnerability Index (CORVI), which developed a database and climate risk assessments for eight coastal cities. Developed quantitative methodology for data collection, cleaning, normalizing, scaling, integrating, and validating data used in CORVI, and aligning index to relevant sustainability and reporting frameworks (including the UNGC, TCFD, and SDGs). Responsible for literature reviews, indicator development, survey design, stakeholder outreach and interviews, data analysis, and published academic studies, infographics, reports, and op-eds.Managed financial and project tracking for the Environmental Security program, including project coordination with 10 partners (20 researchers), client management, hiring and managing consultants and interns, event logistics, and coordination with other Stimson teams.Conducted outreach to climate and sustainability stakeholders; represented Stimson at domestic and international forums on climate change and sustainability topics; and led in-person and virtual workshops on climate adaptation in the USA, Japan, Fiji, and St. Kitts and Nevis. Developed new concepts and drafts proposals in the environmental security field. Led proposals to secure $650,000 funding from governments, foundations, and the private sector. Supported successful proposals of a further $500,000. Show less

Coordinates research on developing survey design and methodology for the Climate and Ocean Risk Vulnerability Index.Conducts research on the nature of climate risk to coastal cities in East Africa, the Caribbean, and the Asia Pacific, and the threat posed by IUU fishing. Manages outreach with climate resilience stakeholders across industry, governments, and the nonprofit sector, and develops strategic partnerships with Environmental Security program stakeholders.

Led research and publication of Elections Wire, a monthly update on election violence for practitioners and scholars.Researched upcoming elections which are at risk of violence and supported the publication of USIP Special Reports, blogs, and op-eds.Supported the publication of white papers, special reports, and books with a variety of external actors including the Department of State, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, the National Democratic Institute, and the… Show more Led research and publication of Elections Wire, a monthly update on election violence for practitioners and scholars.Researched upcoming elections which are at risk of violence and supported the publication of USIP Special Reports, blogs, and op-eds.Supported the publication of white papers, special reports, and books with a variety of external actors including the Department of State, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, the National Democratic Institute, and the International Republican Institute.Supported curriculum development and coordinated logistics for USIP in-person and online courses on Preventing Election Violence. Supported logistics for a monthly working group of preventing election violence. Show less

Managed a team of 15 editors to produce a graduate research journal, including hiring staff, delegating article editing, and overseeing the review process,Executed final article selection, copy-editing, and layout design for journal publication.Led website redesign including hiring and managing external contractors, financing, and troubleshooting.Contributing Editor at the Journal of Public and International Affairs, a joint publication by the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and… Show more Managed a team of 15 editors to produce a graduate research journal, including hiring staff, delegating article editing, and overseeing the review process,Executed final article selection, copy-editing, and layout design for journal publication.Led website redesign including hiring and managing external contractors, financing, and troubleshooting.Contributing Editor at the Journal of Public and International Affairs, a joint publication by the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University and the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs. Show less

Work within the editorial team to edit submissions to the journal and provide feedback to the managing editor and the editor-in-chief.Edit final drafts, with close attention to grammar, language, and citations.

Meet with 17 undergraduate students in 1 hour weekly sessions, tutor students on academic success methods such as note taking, study habits, and exam strategies. Provide support to students in challenging subjects including statistics, economics, and calculus. Perform administrative tasks in the Office of Enrollment and Retention, including creating lessons plans and analyzing student enrollment data.

Organize logistics, draft official communications, and coordinate with scholars and government officials for events including the annual peacebuilding conference in Addis Ababa.Research key areas of peacebuilding in Africa to inform Center publications and talking points, including natural resource management, upcoming elections, and the APSA framework.Copy-edit Africa scholars’ research papers and blog posts for publication by Africa Up Close.I have been able to undertake this… Show more Organize logistics, draft official communications, and coordinate with scholars and government officials for events including the annual peacebuilding conference in Addis Ababa.Research key areas of peacebuilding in Africa to inform Center publications and talking points, including natural resource management, upcoming elections, and the APSA framework.Copy-edit Africa scholars’ research papers and blog posts for publication by Africa Up Close.I have been able to undertake this opportunity through the support of the Quinn Fellowship Fund. Show less

United Kingdom General Election research for Professor John Maloney.Adding the most recent General Election to an existing election database, and running regressions to test for seat sensitivity and support for the two largest political parties. Objective for paper to be published in 2018.

Represent the university at prospective student days, admitted student days, college fairs, and access to higher education events, communicating with over 100 parents and students. Coordinate logistics for university admissions events with up to 6,000 participants.

As part of the University of Exeter Ambassador Scheme.Research and plan 1-hour lessons on topics including supply chain management and consumer behavior.Teach and facilitate weekly session with 10 students, including addressing individual needs.

Track legislation relating to international trade agreements, including Congressional hearings.Draft and clear widely disseminated documents such as fact sheets, cables, and memos. Conduct research and write issue papers on international trade agreements (TPP, TTIP, GSP), including related topics such as financial risk and climate provisions. Participate in weekly skype meetings with the international team and represent the Institute at conferences with stakeholders and issue groups.