I work with advocacy organizations to effectively engage with state attorneys general and their offices.

Taught “Globalization” as a 2000 level course in the School of Geography’s Urban and Community Studies program, examining the history and impacts of economic, cultural, political, and environmental globalization.

Contributor to Vice Sports, CTNewsJunkie.com, Coconuts Bali, The Yak Magazine, Waterbury Rep-Am. Also written for The Atlantic and Vice News.

Planned and executed campaign strategy across five towns with a total population of 100,000 residents, recruited and managed volunteers, framed and participated in communications strategy.

Managed and crafted strategy for the campaign of 7 candidates, including First Selectman, Board of Selectmen and Board of Education.Planned fundraising events, coordinated volunteer activities, planned and drafted wording for campaign materials including press releases and mailings.

Thesis: "War Makes the State: What the nature of civil wars teaches us about failed states"

Honours Dissertation: "An Independent Somaliland: A De Facto and Viable Democracy in the Horn of Africa" Member: St. Andrews Men’s Basketball, 2008-2012, Scottish University Sports Basketball, 2012Captain/Coach: St. Andrews Men’s Basketball, 2011-2012Vice-Captain/Coach: St. Andrews Men’s Basketball, 2010-2011

Drafted correspondence to constituents, members of Congress, and state and city government officials.Assisted Congressman at various community and political events. Represented Congressman Murphy at a local awards ceremony and various other community events.

Managed security and safety at large events and local nightlife establishments.

Lived aboard, sailed and maintained “traditionally-rigged” schooner. Oversaw safety and wellbeing of up to 65 passengers per cruise.Received United States Coast Guard Certified Deckhand, Near-Coastal Sea Time.