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Manage all administrative aspects of the Harvard Medical School (HMS) Master of Science in Bioethics (MBE) and Fellowship in Bioethics programs. Serve as the primary point of contact for students, fellows, and faculty participating in these programs, and ensure that courses, communications, and events are planned and executed appropriately. Assist with various aspects of the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) program for post-doctoral trainees at HMS and manage the planning and execution for various Center events such as Accepted Students’ Day, Orientation, Capstone Oral Presentations and Symposium, Fellowship dinners, and reunions.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Worked with Education Managers on several, postgraduate clinical research-focused, blended learning certificate programs serving over 1,000 global learners each year.Ensured continuity of experience by meeting with international students to troubleshoot/advise on program questions, serving as the initial point of contact for students across all programs.Responsible for updating course curricula, tracking the development of agendas and educational materials for workshops, distributing materials to participants and advising participants regarding materials they must purchase, facilitating delivery of curriculum to workshop participants and overseeing coordination with on-site hosts and marketing and events manager to ensure success.Took on leadership roles within the inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce and NEU Co-op Program.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Coached and advised students one-on-one through the registration and admissions process at Harvard Extension School and Harvard Summer SchoolResearched individual student records, verified data, and helped troubleshoot problems using Banner student system and Harvard Midas systemWorked with our Marketing Strategies team to write and create web content, and make necessary web updates to the Harvard Extension School and Harvard Summer School websites using Drupal Helped organize and facilitate the HES Information Session for over 800 prospective students in June 2018

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Co-managed the company Twitter and LinkedIn accountsResearched and wrote news pieces for company projects, project awards, and out-of-office activities

College Park, Maryland, United States

Co-managed all SORC social media platforms, booked organization meeting spaces,assisted with student organization fairs, and managed the 900+ organization applications duefor annual renewal and executive board changesAssisted students interested in creating new organizations on campus and studentslooking for organizations to joinAwarded a tenure and merit raise due to outstanding achievement

Boston, Massachusetts

Fact checked articles, transcribed interviews, pitched/wrote articles for online and printeditions, assisted with research projects, and covered the main reception deskHired as a freelancer on an as-needed basis

Master Of Education - M.Ed., Higher Education Administration

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Journalism; English Concentration

Activities and Societies: Member of Alpha Phi Omega and the Professional Greek Council, previous editor and writer for Uloop, resource.

Study Abroad Semester Program

Study Abroad Semester Program