• Researched and published reports to support the Human Rights Defenders Program.• Researched and published articles on issues concerning human rights defenders, including gender-based violence in Ukraine, the impact of the Polish election on human rights defenders, Ireland’s case against the United Kingdom over an amnesty law, and human rights defenders’ disappointment with the new Polish government’s border policies.• Engaged in advocacy with policymakers to support human rights defenders.

• Interned for Brian Dooley, Senior Policy Advisor at Human Rights First. • Conducted research and co-wrote a report on attacks against human rights activists at the Polish-Belarusian Border by the Polish authorities and far-right individuals.• Provided research and writing assistance for human rights reports on Ukraine and the Middle East.

• Served as an intern on US Senator Merkley’s foreign affairs legislative team and as personal intern to the Legislative Director.• Conducted research and wrote briefs to prep team and Senator on Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) meetings and related-events, specifically European and transatlantic issues like the G7 Summit.• Attended events and briefing as representative from the office, and drafted readouts and summaries for colleagues.• Drafted policy memos on bills and resolutions, specifically the SFRC Bill on COVID-19 Preparedness.• Coded mail and voicemails from Oregon constituents.

• Department: BMW Center for German and European Studies • Conducted independent research on Transatlantic issues, specifically focusing on far-right political parties.• Presented research in February 2021 at Transatlantic Policy Symposium (international symposium organized by Georgetown University).

• Conducted research on philanthropy in the private sector and presented suggestions on methods to promote their philanthropic projects in stores.• Researched and presented best practices for establishing a company foundation. • Assisted with collaboration launches.• Implemented sustainable/eco-friendly practices in headquarters office.