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Washington, DC, US

Washington, DC

Washington, DC

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Consulted with the U.S. Department of State's Libya External Office to plan the implementation of the U.S. Global Fragility Act (GFA) in Libya as part of a six-person graduate student team.
• Analyzed case studies to determine how to advance U.S. commitments to human development, economic growth, and conflict resolution in Libya along the decade-long horizon of the GFA.
• Offered strategic and programmatic recommendations to achieve increased regional stability.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Concentration: International Security PolicySpecializations: International Conflict Resolution; Middle Eastern Regional Studies

New York, United States

• Assisted peacebuilding and infrastructure projects in UN Missions by editing guidance materials, including Standard Operating Procedures, After Action Reviews, and Lessons Learned Reports.
• Spearheaded the creation of an accessible, digital database for good practices in guidance development and policymaking.
• Developed agendas, organized meetings, and created high-quality communication materials such as newsletters, presentations, and factsheets to update peacekeepers on important changes in UN policies.

• Qualitatively analyzed and coded characteristics of U.S. foreign policy, terrorism, and violent conflict using open-source intelligence in a dynamic and cooperative work environment of more than 30 students.
• Conducted data analysis, archival work, survey analysis, and mapping on more than 100 insurgencies across the globe for Boston College’s Professor Peter Krause.

• Managed sustainable development and behavioral change projects for pro-peace organizations in Israel-Palestine.
• Supported complex engagement processes by executing consultation meetings with local community members, hosting virtual fundraising events, and conducting data analytics on stakeholder engagement.
• Developed a social media advocacy campaign that raised more than $1,000 in one months for a non-profit organization.

• Wrote multiple sections of the 2019 Human Rights Reports for Iraq and Syria, both of which were used to make diplomatic and programmatic recommendations within the U.S. Department of State.
• Supported targeted development projects by collecting open-source intelligence on regimes’ and non-state actors’ human rights violations and tracking the populations most at risk of displacement.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Conducted research on geopolitical trends in Middle East for the Rafik Hariri Center's Senior Fellows and analysts.
• Organized monthly public events for government stakeholders, managed the Council’s social media presence, and maintained an administrative database using platforms like Salesforce, Pardot, and Joomla.
• Published three articles on behalf of the Center, both independently and with the co-authorship of Ambassador Richard LeBaron.

• Wrote multiple sections of the 2018 Iraq Human Rights Reports, which was used to make diplomatic and programmatic recommendations within the U.S. Department of State.
• Collected and analyzed open-source intelligence on the plight of internally displaced persons affected by the remnants of ISIS and Kurdish discrimination.

Greater Denver Area

• Oversaw the English language tutoring program for refugees and facilitated communication between clients and local volunteers.
• Created lesson material for ESL classes, participated in cultural orientation sessions for newly-arrived refugees, maintained client communication, and kept detailed records of client progress during the assimilation.

Greater Boston Area

• Researched bills, coordinated constituent meetings, delivered sponsorship recommendations, and managed administrative tasks for Representative Carmine L. Gentile.
• Constructed a thoroughly-researched memorandum on Pharmacy Benefit Managers to facilitate legislation filed in Massachusetts.

Master'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs

Concentration: International Security Policy Specializations: International Conflict Resolution; Middle Eastern Regional Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International/Global Studies, Political Science

Majors: International Studies; Political Science Minors: Islamic Civilizations and Societies; Conflict and Cooperation Graduated summa cum.

Arabic Language And Area Studies

Lived with a local family while studying in Amman, Jordan. Enrolled in courses focused on Arabic, gender dynamics in MENA states.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Co-President of National Honor Society, Team Captain of the Speech and Debate Club, National Spanish Honor.