Laura Schroeder Email & Phone Number

Madison, Wi, Us

Washington, D.C.

Run platform for research, creative writing, and commentary on contemporary issues facing Western Hemisphere; conduct international outreach for content and creative partnerships; manage editorial process

Managed investor relations program, developed and deployed communications and marketing content and strategy, and spearheaded social impact reporting process at a nonprofit social impact fund that invests in small business owners in Central and South America.

Led multi-week service and culture trips to Costa Rica for high school student groups. Managed trip budgets; negotiated group prices; facilitated orientations and planned community events.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed digital platforms and supported global operations for the Smart Campaign, an effort to unite financial inclusion leaders around the common goal of consumer protection. Maintained and streamlined tracking systems for Campaign activities and events; drafted M&E plans and reports to funders. Assisted over 100 assessors, trainers, and certifiers through accreditation process and with tools and trainings. Supported over 10 webinars and in-person events, including Inclusive Digital Future Summit in Kenya (260 attendees).

Conducted research on human rights issues, composed blog posts on nonviolent resistance and human rights. Supported the representation of HRC through Facebook and Twitter.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Evaluated impact of external communications with over 8,000 international development stakeholders. Wrote and published creative content for InterAction website and social media platforms. Supported Forum, InterAction’s flagship international development conference, by creating event collateral, drafting CEO introductory remarks and scripts for sessions, and coordinating logistics onsite.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Contributed to opinion pieces, press releases, and briefings on US-Latin America relations, gender, labor, and migration. Coordinated editorial and publication process for extramural academic researchers.

Washington, D.C.

Taught advanced intermediate English classes for groups of 5-15 adult students three evenings a week along with private tutorials on assignment basis. Tailored classes to professionals working at the Organization of American States, the World Bank, and various foreign embassies.

Compiled data on worker rights violations in garment factories. Developed comprehensive Excel database and report that improved fundraising and other external communications.

Universidad De Boyaca, Tunja

Taught and developed curriculum for 16 university classes per week with over 1,000 students; instructed students one on one; translated academic projects for professors; created and facilitated a film club focused on US culture. Sat on panels at two conferences of the Colombian Network for the Internationalization of Higher Education. Created an independent photo-ethnography project (Voces Escondidas) with interviews and photographs of internally displaced persons working in the informal economy; organized gallery night to launch accompanying website.

Oversaw the English language program, composed of 15 volunteer teachers and approximately 25 students, at VOZ Workers' Rights Education project, a worker-led organization that empowers immigrants and day laborers to gain control over their working conditions through leadership development, organizing, and community education.

Milwaukee, Wi/ Oropesa, Peru

Edited, reviewed and developed web page content on traveling and studying abroad and planned, coordinated, and led a 3-week volunteer trip to Peru involving 10 volunteers.

Master’S Degree, International Policy And Development; Concentration In Monitoring, Evaluation, And Design

Activities and Societies: Monterey Flyers Running Club president, MIIS Amnesty International treasurer, member of Allies at MIIS, a campus.

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology And Anthropology (Major), Environmental Studies (Minor)

Activities and Societies: Varsity cross country, Student Affairs Activity Board tutor, Student Athlete Mentor, Amnesty International board.