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New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

In this position, I was responsible for coordinating all aspects of the recruitment process. This included: recruiting summer associates and coordinating the summer associate internship program), entry level attorneys, lateral attorneys and paralegals. I also attended to details in connection with continuing legal education initiatives, and assisted with researching, planning and executing firm events and well-being initiatives.

Hackensack, New Jersey, United States

I was hired per diem by the Superintendent of Elections to facilitate the office's first early voting election as well as implement the necessary protocols to adjust to updated election-day technology. These changes coincide with an effort by the state to improve the security and efficiency of future elections. I played a key role in creating the infrastructure to implement new protocols that ensure best practices in light of this transition to updated election technology and early voting… Show more I was hired per diem by the Superintendent of Elections to facilitate the office's first early voting election as well as implement the necessary protocols to adjust to updated election-day technology. These changes coincide with an effort by the state to improve the security and efficiency of future elections. I played a key role in creating the infrastructure to implement new protocols that ensure best practices in light of this transition to updated election technology and early voting elections. This role has sharpened my organizational and project management skills, and gave me experience implementing major changes in government offices in order to comply with updated state laws. Show less

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

Project uses data from Twitter to examine the ways in which social media impacts political movements. My responsibilities include: • Coding large quantity of data from Twitter on Labelbox to facilitate machine learning • Conducting research on 2019-2020 pro-democracy movement protests in Hong Kong and the 2017 US Women's March

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Global pro-bono law firm providing legal and policy assistance to parties involved in peace negotiations, drafting post-conflict constitutions, and war crimes prosecution/transitional justice. As a research intern I: -Authored the introduction chapter of the “Legacies of Conflict” section (focused on transitional justice and refugee/IDP return) of The Post Conflict State Building Handbook, published by Edward Elgar, and contributed research and copy-editing support to other chapters in… Show more Global pro-bono law firm providing legal and policy assistance to parties involved in peace negotiations, drafting post-conflict constitutions, and war crimes prosecution/transitional justice. As a research intern I: -Authored the introduction chapter of the “Legacies of Conflict” section (focused on transitional justice and refugee/IDP return) of The Post Conflict State Building Handbook, published by Edward Elgar, and contributed research and copy-editing support to other chapters in the volume-Provided research support and copy-editing for published articles and journals -Prepared conflict update briefs for senior staff to be presented at interviews and think tank events -Managed communication platforms; created and distributed weekly “Getting Downtown” newsletter, built out websites to promote PILPG's work in Syria & Libya-Created social media training materials for future interns Show less

State College, Pennsylvania Area

Designed and taught lesson plans for two adult english language learners.

Newark, New Jersey

-Worked closely with necessary parties to handle constituent casework regarding immigration -Researched and drafted memos for senior staff on topics including: waste reduction policy, foreign policy, and restorative justice for non violent drug offenders -Participated in event planning and execution- Handled front desk communications

Bergen County, New Jersey

•Actively assisted in the registering of new voters•Organized files and voting ballots •Behind-the-scenes work for Bergen County elections

Bergen County, New Jersey

Participated in canvassing and campaign work for: Phil Murphy’s Governor race and Local politicians

New Jersey, United States

•Conducted legislative research on reducing food waste in NJ•Facilitated the exchange and distribution of newly discovered Holocaust artifacts• Assisted Senator Weinberg at Senate Meetings in Trenton

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Major: International Politics, National Security; Minor: Arabic Language, 3.93

Activities and Societies: • Restorative Justice Initiative: provides supportive programs to those incarcerated • Phi Kappa Phi Honors.

International Relations And Affairs

At the International School at the University of Haifa, I took courses studying Islamic Fundamentalism in the Arab World, Refugee Mental.

International And Intercultural Communication

High School

Activities and Societies: •Student Council •Heroes and Cool Kids Mentor •Interact Club Member: community service connected to the Rotary.