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Stockholm County, Sweden

Geneva, Switzerland

• Carried out data collection and analysis for a study on humanitarian surge capacity commissioned by the UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub (UKHIH).
• Assessed surge capacity in the humanitarian sector by mapping and analyzing existing surge partnerships and mechanisms, and carrying out a literature review, trends analysis, and interviews.
• Supported the drafting of the report, including lessons learned and key recommendations.

Geneva, Switzerland

• Supported the evaluation commissioned by UNICEF on their “localization” efforts in humanitarian action for children through research, data collection, literature review, and key informant interviews. The term.
• Evaluated how the localization strategy is being implemented, documented lessons learned, best practices, and challenges, and issued recommendations based on findings

Geneva, Switzerland

• Carried out research on internal displacement in the Middle East, North and East Africa. Analyzed the drivers, trends, and impacts of displacement as well as relevant political developments. Collected, analyzed and.
• Prepared analytical papers, contextual analyses, and data on internal displacement to inform regional policy formulation, and humanitarian and emergency response plans.
• Supported the drafting of the Global Reports on Internal Displacement 2023, 2022, and 2021. Drafted the report’s regional spotlights (Palestine, Sudan, Ethiopia, Syria, and Yemen) and online country profiles which.
• Represented IDMC in panels, interviews, humanitarian working group meetings, and other fora.
• Expanded and strengthened IDMC’s network of partners in these regions and established new data-sharing partnerships.

Geneva, Switzerland

• Conducted research, collected and analyzed data on internal displacement in Latin America, Europe and Central Asia. Analyzed relevant policies and political developments in these regions and their impact on displacement.
• Carried out partner outreach and engagement, expanding IDMC’s network of partners in these regions.
• Supported the drafting of the Global Report on Internal Displacement 2020, IDMC’s Mid-Year Update and country profiles.
• Drafted a blog on best practices in emergency responses to disaster displacement during the Covid-19 pandemic. Drafted a paper on measuring durable solutions to internal displacement, examining the IASC Framework on.

Geneva, Switzerland

• Trainee in the Humanitarian and Migration Section of the EU Delegation.
• Drafted reports on humanitarian crises, the negotiation process of the Global Compacts on Migration and Refugees, humanitarian aid coordination efforts, the humanitarian-development-peace nexus and other activities and.
• Provided support in EU member state coordination and donor meetings and other humanitarian briefings.
• Helped draft and prepare statements delivered at the UN on behalf of the EU and member states.
• Attended briefings by NGOs and UN agencies on humanitarian needs and funding.

Geneva, Switzerland

GCN is a student-led consultancy that partners with professional consultants to advise NGOs and international organizations based in Geneva. Managed the organization's website, newsletters, social media accounts and outreach activities. Drafted contracts with partners.

Tel Aviv, Israel

• Conducted research on the links between terrorist organizations and other criminal groups, on counter-terrorism policies, cyber-security, terrorism in Europe, the use of chemical weapons by terrorist organizations.
• Drafted an analysis on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and relevant issues under international law.
• Carried out risk assessments and open-source intelligence analyses. Gave presentations on counter-terrorism strategies and dilemmas.
• Served as Workshop Coordinator at the World Summit on Counterterrorism, the Institute’s annual conference.

Washington D.C.

• Drafted reports for donors and other UNDP partners on the United Nations Development Program's work in crisis prevention and response, climate change, sustainable development, and on UNDP's activities in multiple.

Washington D.C.

• Intern at the ABA's Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division.
• Conducted research on environmental, military, and public law. Analyzed legal cases and rulings relevant to government and public sector lawyers.
• Administered the division’s social media, promoted ABA events and initiatives.

Undergraduate student representative in the committee that led the search for and selection of the new Dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs.

Washington D.C.

Led and coordinated the IAS Executive Board in the planning and advertising of academic, social, and outreach programming. Served as liaison between the organization and the university. The International Affairs Society is the largest non-partisan student organization at GW. It hosts the university's Model United Nations Team and serves as the umbrella.

Washington D.C.

Planned and coordinated the organization’s academic events including speaker events, panel discussions, lunches with ambassadors and professors, debates, embassy and think tank visits.

Washington D.C.

Washington D.C.

Executive Master In Business Administration (Mba)

Master’S Degree, International Law

Thesis: "International Law and Modern State Sponsorship of Terrorism: The Adequacy of the International Legal Regime on State Sponsorship.

Bachelor’S Degree, International Affairs And Political Science. Minor In Philosophy.

Concentrations in Security Policy and International Politics. Extracurricular Activities: - Executive Board of the International Affairs.

Intensive Swedish Language Course With A Focus On Law, Politics And Economics

Summer Language Courses, Arabic And Hebrew

Summer School, French Language And Social Sciences

High School, Colombian And German (Abitur) High School Diplomas

Attended the bilingual German school in Bogotá. Received both a Colombian and German (Abitur) high school diploma.

Summer School, Secondary School Program

Courses: Introduction to International Relations, Introduction to Comparative Politics

Summer School, Secondary School Program

Courses: International Law and Human Rights, Introduction to Philosophy