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Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Participate in webinars and panel discussions on a diverse set of topics, including investing in social and emotional learning, findings from Civic reports, and the Education Leads Home campaign• Research and author data briefs and reports, including Building a Grad Nation 2019; Ready to Lead; and America's New Business Plan• Oversee a team of staff and research fellows to manage a variety of projects and time-sensitive deliverables

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Develop, design, and implement data and statistical analysis for use in reports and publications for clients and partner organizations of Civic Enterprises• Conduct background research on a diverse set of policy areas, including bridging the education gap, expanding national service opportunities, bolstering social mobility, and ocean conservation• Contribute to and co-author nationally syndicated reports, including Hidden in Plain Sight, Our Opportunity Nation, Building a Grad… Show more • Develop, design, and implement data and statistical analysis for use in reports and publications for clients and partner organizations of Civic Enterprises• Conduct background research on a diverse set of policy areas, including bridging the education gap, expanding national service opportunities, bolstering social mobility, and ocean conservation• Contribute to and co-author nationally syndicated reports, including Hidden in Plain Sight, Our Opportunity Nation, Building a Grad Nation, and Closing the College Gap Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Conducted research on a diverse set of policy areas, including education, national service, social mobility, and ocean conservation • Prepared memos and issue briefs for use by staff in a timely manner

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Performed various office tasks, including making large numbers of copies and organizing files, in order to prepare for and promote various student led retreats• Ran the marketing side and assisted in the planning, advertising, and preparation for a 35 person pilgrimage to Israel• Handled large scale organizing and payments for a range of weekend retreats and week long trips

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Conducted extensive research on contemporary U.S. politics and U.S. political history, focusing on current party polarization• Received a stipend to conduct research on a project proposed by myself and accepted by University faculty• Developed a thesis and presented on information from the research conducted

Brussels Area, Belgium

• Attended European Parliament and Commission meetings on a wide range of issues facing the EU and wrote briefs to be presented to MEP Marinescu• Created portfolios with Microsoft Excel containing extensive and pertinent information needed for day-to-day activities• Worked in an environment with colleagues from 27 different countries, speaking a total of 24 different languages

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Sociology

Master Of Arts - Ma, Applied Economics

Coursework in Urban Economics, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Time Series Analysis, Econometrics, Labor Economics, Applied Macro.

Politics And Public Policy

I completed The Washington Center's Academic Internship Program, where I interned four days a week, while taking a class one evening.

Study Abroad, European Politics, European Government, European Culture

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science & Economics, 3.6

Activities and Societies: Collegiate Challenge Leader, 2013; Collegiate Challenge Participant, 2012, 2014, & 2015; Appalachian Service.