Robert Brehm Email & Phone Number

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

• Teaching Assistant in the Department of Politics at UVA.Courses taught:Fall 2024: PLAP 3500 - Presidential Power

• Assisting the editorial staff with technical checks and initial review of new manuscript submissions

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

• Advocated for policies that support individuals with FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) and their families at the Minnesota Legislature, including initiatives focused on improving resources at institutions of.
• Scheduled meetings between Minnesota legislators and constituents living with FASD and other advocates.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Project - Communicating about COVID: Analysis of Federally-Sponsored Public ServiceAnnouncements (PSAs)
• Investigate the production, proliferation, and consumption of COVID-19 PSAs as part of a research team under supervision of Dr. Sarah Gollust
• Communicated findings for AcademyHealth's Annual Research Meeting during session on "Public and Population Health"

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Supported all aspects of United States of Care (policy, public affairs, operations, and state and federal engagement), with a particular focus on the needs of the Policy and External Affairs team.
• Developed political strategies for expansion of organization’s policy goals of affordable health insurance for all Americans

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

• Assistant to Representative Jennifer Schultz (District 7A)
• Conducted research on public option health insurance proposals in support of HF11, legislation that would create a public option in Minnesota, and expand MinnesotaCare eligibility.
• Developed comparative metrics for public option health insurance proposals.

Austin, Texas, United States

• Assign, edit, rewrite, and publish original content for the geo-urbanism publication
• Develop editorial strategy for the project regarding public health policy
• Interview policy professionals in various fields and contribute to the project's multi-media growth
• Manage project’s social media, communications, and public relations wing - including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn platforms

Austin, Texas

• Contribute opinion pieces for newly founded media project focusing on the increasingly intersected policy realms of city and globe
• Conduct book reviews of relevant literature in many subfields related to the project’s interests – including history, political science, urban planning, public health, and international relations

Austin, Texas

• Organized and facilitated solidarity delegation to border cities Piedras Negras and Ciudad Acuña in Mexico – including recruitment of delegates, financial preparation, coordination with partner organizations
• Designed educational materials and presentations to raise awareness of issues of economic injustice along the Texas/Mexico border
• Served concurrently as Program Assistant to the Executive Director, Volunteer Coordinator, and Ex-Officio Member of organization’s Board of Directors

Austin, Texas

• Volunteer Coordinator for the 14th & 15th Annual Women & Fair-Trade Festivals
• Managed interested volunteers and their information within NationBuilder
• Translated organization literature from English to Spanish or Spanish to English
• Coordinated events in the Austin area aimed at raising awareness of fair-trade issues and human rights
• Concurrently served as Program Assistant to the Executive Director

Austin, TX

• Translation of organization literature from English to Spanish or Spanish to English
• Development of organization documents as primary assistant to the Executive Director and grantwriting

Austin, Texas, United States

• Analyzed data on Colombia focused on the challenges and risks of the 2016 Colombian Peace Agreement Referendum between the Juan Manuel Santos government and FARC.
• Drafted grants to secure funding for various IPD projects.

Arequipa, Peru

• Provided free English education to children in the impoverished neighborhood of Flora Tristan, outside of Arequipa in Peru.
• Assisted children with homework upon conclusion of their day-school and supervised over extra-curricular activities including playground time and community activities.
• Coordinated with parents of children in Flora Tristan to develop increased social support and empower parents to provide increased future opportunities for their children.
• Contributed to the organization’s efforts to aid children in Flora Tristan obtain scholarship opportunities to attend local private schools and increase their economic and social potential.

Mallasa, La Paz, Bolivia

• Volunteer work with a reciprocal focus in creating meaningful and prolonged impact in the community of Mallasa in Bolivia.
• Contributed as an assistant to local educators aiding in overcoming the challenges created by lack of scholastic funding and regional poverty.
• Organized and participated in cultural activities and community gatherings to strengthen the support system in a developing locale.
• Restored and preserved community establishments including the local children’s center, equine therapy center and the La Paz Zoo.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Political Science

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Public Health Administration & Policy

• Winner of 2022 Cohort's Best Master’s Paper Award for “Kinda Tough in a Blue State Like Wisconsin” – Political Polarization, Governor.

Master Of Global Policy Studies, International Development

• Specialization - International Development in Latin America • Graduate Portfolio in Nonprofit Studies - RGK Center for Philanthropy and.

Bachelor’S Degree, History, Anthropology

• Provost’s Honor Roll 2013-2015 • Capstone paper - "Enslaved Americans, The Enlightenment, and Slave Insurrection in The Time of American.

Associate Of Arts, Spanish Language And Literature

• Scholastic Excellence Roll • Earned while concurrently completing Master of Global Policy Studies at the LBJ School at UT Austin. •.