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Troy, NY, US

Serving as senior policy advisor for the targeted imposition of sanctions on human traffickers, and as team lead for research and policy related to children and armed conflict.

Washington, District Of Columbia

Conducted research, diplomatic engagement, and interagency coordination on anti-trafficking efforts and trends in the People's Republic of China and other East and Central Asian governments; duties included annual reports, official travel, industry liaison, legislative review and analysis, supply chain consultation, monitoring of trade and import.

Monitored and reported on human rights issues in Bangladesh, Tajikistan, and the Central Asian member states of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and monitored and reported on the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) communities inSouth and Central Asia. Drafted demarche cables, public.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as lead working-level point person for the management of U.S. bilateral relations with Tajikistan. Monitored media and events pertaining to the region and its political exterior, with a focus on the People's Republic of China. Engaged in media synthesis, research, and short fuse drafting for principal speeches and travel, NGO consultations.

Shanghai City, China

(Rotational position.) Conducted interviews with state-affiliated academic institutions in order to report on PRC foreign policy. Drafted cables for the Department and the interagency. Assisted with congressional delegation logistics. Translated local media for analysis and communication on current events with Washington

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Translate medical and legal documents, news articles, and military and defense content from the original Arabic, Spanish, Mongolian, and Chinese into English for government and private sector clients.

Washington, DC

(Rotational position.) Monitored media coverage of developments in anti-trafficking efforts throughout the East Asia Pacific Region. Conducted research and drafted briefing material for principal travel, FSO consultations, and diplomatic engagement with Northeast Asian and Pacific Island government interlocutors. Consulted on issues pertaining to China and.

Rockville, Maryland

Managed intake of government and private sector translation orders; assigned projects to translators, collected work, and edited for accuracy and content based on source Arabic, Spanish, and Chinese content.

Amherst, Massachusetts

Managed board communications and assisted in grant writing, fundraising, and structural planning for an integrated residential farm housing project for adults with cognitive disabilities.

Graded papers and assisted in lectures on ancient Chinese mythology and modern Chinese cinema. Held weekly office hours and study sessions for individualized assistance.

Arvaikheer, Uvurkhangai, Mongolia

TEFL Volunteer:Taught English and Chinese languages at the university and high school levels Monday through Saturday. Involved students in English and Chinese clubs. Conducted teacher trainings and methodology seminars. Trained new volunteers in teaching methodology. August Children’s Library Project Manager and Fundraiser:Designed, researched, built, and.

Granville, Ohio

Tutored first and second year Chinese and Arabic Language students. Aided students in both written and spoken Mandarin and Arabic.Assisted in communicating course materials to Denison students during videoconference Arabic courses with Kenyon College. Helped students with written and spoken Modern Standard Arabic.Served as one of only two non-native Arabic.

Master'S Degree, Chinese Language And Literature With A Concentration In Translation, 4.0

Full course in Chinese linguistics, literature, and translation. Conducted graduate thesis work through the translation of modern Chinese.

Us Government Study Abroad Program - Shanghai, China, Chinese Language

Activities and Societies: Intensive Chinese language instruction in Shanghai, China

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), East Asian Studies

Activities and Societies: Omicron Delta Kappa Honorary Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Safezone, HOPE for Autism, Fencing Club

Arabic Language

Chinese Language And Literature