Laura Breen Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Claremont, California, United States

Instructor of record for Pomona College's Statistics course (POLI090). Topics include data science, introduction to R programming language, the use of R for data manipulation and data management, and foundational statistical techniques from descriptive techniques to predictive analytics. Focus on applied methods and statistical programming for data analysis and research.

Work with a team of 8+ graduate and undergraduate researchers on a large scale qualitative replication project spanning 17+ countries and conflicts. Coordinate with Security and Political Economy (SPEC) Lab Principal Investigators and Lab Manager to ensure research product quality and replicability and meet external deadlines.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Assisted in data management, data cleaning, and statistical computing needs for mixed methods research project on conflict studies and post conflict rebel group governance across a variety of national contexts. Refined and analyzed survey data collected and compiled in Spanish for ease of use. Additionally, conducted intensive qualitative data collection in Spanish with original sources from El Salvador and Colombia, using OSINT techniques to assist in mapping rebel organizational structures.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Designed and led the creation of an original survey instrument for use in a transnational data collection effort for a multi-institution research project. Additionally, managed and supervised a team of 5 undergraduate research assistants in the collection and management of survey relevant data required for survey deployment over a period of three months.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Assist Professor Sandholtz with critical research tasks including computational collection of large scale datasets, statistical analysis, literature compilation, Spanish to English language translation of international legal documents, and creation of communicative infographics depicting research findings.

Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina

Responsibilities included categorizing journals completed at this large Argentina based Think Tank, entering information about archives into Prestamo software to enable researchers to better access resources at the center, and conducting original research into the involvement of international institutions in Argentine human rights organizations and civil society after the end of the Dirty War.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Conducted research into legislative measures being pushed by the Think Tank as well as changes to factors that may have an effect local political actors, updated donor database for the new year by legislative district to assist with future campaigns and fundraising and assisted with daily administrative tasks including answering phones, filing and mailing.

Monterey, California

Conducted original research into humanitarian disarmament networks as well as nonproliferation regimes as a whole, attended numerous presentations on aspects of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons weapons proliferations issues and compiled reports and research for future use on the network structure and legal issues surrounding the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.

Llantwit Major, Uk

Constructed the LB1, a new easily reproduced Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) model for sea rescue purposes alongside Paul Dowling, seafront manager. Original model constructed during first run is now in Lesvos, Greece assisting in refugee rescue efforts with more reproductions at UWC Atlantic College and across the globe. In addition, I conducted daily maintenance of RNLI station facilities and safety equipment, while carrying out community outreach activities such as tours for youth of the station and remaining on call for rescue boat crew cover.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Political Science And International Relations

4th year PhD candidate at the University of Southern California with examined subfields in International Relations and Research Methods.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Political Science And International Relations, 3.96

Subfield specializations in Methods and Research Tools (Distinction) and International Relations (Distinction)

Master Of Philosophy (Mphil), International Relations And Politics

Activities and Societies: Kings College Graduate Society, University of Cambridge Amnesty International, Cambridge Footlights

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Relations With A Minor In Media Studies, 3.95/4.0, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Pomona Events Committee, Tour Guide

Middlebury College In Latin America Semester Abroad, International Politics And Film, 4.0/4.0

Fully immersive semester abroad studying International Politics and Argentine Film traditions with final year students at la Universidad.

International Baccalaureate

Activities and Societies: Royal National Lifeboat Institute, Social Service, House Representative to Student Council

Master Of Arts - Ma, Political Science And International Relations, 3.95