Jacob Fessler Email & Phone Number

Shenyang, Cn

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

The Africa Center is an academic institution within the U.S. Department of Defense established and funded by Congress for the study of security issues relating to Africa and serving as a forum for bilateral and multilateral research, communication, training, and exchange of ideas involving military and civilian participants.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Tunis, Tunisia

Tunis, Tunisia

- Conduct research and writing on climate, human rights, and sustainable development topics for JourneyOne’s corporate outreach campaigns- Manage the crowdfunding campaign for the internationally-recognized Guatemalan non-profit, PassionGuate, through project design, Spanish-English translations, partnership-building, and fundraising

Geneva Area, Switzerland

- Collaborative research project contributing to GITOC’s Civil Society Resilience Fund Against Organized Crime concerning local actors and journalists across the world- Successfully produced the research report Building community resilience: lessons learned for countering organized crime contributing to GITOC’s Civil Society Resilience Fund Against Organized Crime- Conducted conceptual and field research through literature reviews, showcasing best practices across the international community, identifying relevant community organizations, field work, and conducting interviews

Guatemala

- Researched, monitored, and drafted reports on regional security developments, contributed to GITOC project proposals, met with community actors in crime afflicted areas, and liaised with government officials- Helped launch the GITOC extortion project through research, drafting website text, and conference planning - Collaborate with colleagues from around the world to implement best strategies and international perspectives on crime issues- Assist in grants process for community organizations in crime-affected areas

Forth Thomas, Ky

- Research and file organization for federal criminal and personal injury cases- Successfully prepared for a federal criminal case that went to trial- Assist with correspondence and communication between the attorney and client, as well as with other involved parties

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

- Met with clients, elected leaders, government officials, corporate representatives, and civil society actors on political strategies and policy directives- Monitor, edit, and research legislation in the Louisiana State Legislature on behalf of clients, formulate political strategies and policy goals, and assist in lobbying efforts - Draft reports and memos on legislation and political news for clients and relevant parties

4Th Congressional District - Kentucky

- Coordinated county-level political parties, provided support and served as contact point in KY’s 24-county, 4th Congressional District- Performed campaign outreach on behalf of the KY Democratic Party to local elected officials, union leaders, community organizers, businesses, etc.

Maputo, Mozambique

National security/language immersion scholarship program administered through the Department of Defense.Studied Portuguese language in Maputo, Mozambique, along with Mozambican culture and history in an immersion program for one semester.

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

• Visited Wal-Mart stores in the Cincinnati area performing worker outreach, learning issues and employee grievances, and building relationships with interested employees• Streamlined plans and message to the specific conditions of stores based on worker feedback• Planned community events and coordinate with other social groups and unions

Kelvyn Park High School - Logan Square - Chicago, Il

• Assisted with teaching, grading, developing lesson plans, college applications, and standardized testing preparation for college-preparedness program at Kelvyn Park High School. Focus in social sciences and language arts.• Ensured that Kelvyn Park’s program adhered to the standards of AVID, resulting in recognition as a model school by the national AVID program

• Essential staff of the House of Representatives. Aid in the day-to-day functions of the House• Assisted Congressmen during House Floor sessions/debates, including collecting written speeches and answering constituent phone calls during debates and votes• Delivered bills and other legislative materials to and from the House floor to offices in the Capitol, House and Senate office buildings, and other federal buildings on Capitol Hill.

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Relations And Affairs

Activities and Societies: Co-Founder of the Graduate Institute Peacebuilding Initiative Masters International Affairs class.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Relations And Affairs

Departmental High Honors Senior undergraduate thesis focusing on the intersection of US defense and economic policy toward China

International Economics

All-Spanish classes focused on international trade and economics as well as Caribbean demographics, politics, and history.

Portuguese Language And Literature, 3.813

Intense Portuguese immersion for the Boren Scholarship administered through the Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Bryn Mawr University.

International Studies, International Relations, Latin American Studies, 3.743