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 higher education in Minnesota, increasing funding for FASD prevention programs, and Recess for All.• 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.

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. •.