Shestin Thomson Email & Phone Number

Bogotá, Bogota, CO

Geneva, Switzerland

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Coordinated activities, lectures, meetings and day-to-day operations for an intensive leadership, civic engagement and social entrepreneurship program for 20 female leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa - Oversaw a 5-person staff and delegated tasks to ensure the quality of the program and empower future leaders- Advised the participants on social development.

Newark, DE

- Founded a chapter of the humanitarian initiative “No Lost Generation” to improve refugees’ access to education- Organized educational events on campus to create an open dialogue about related issues- Headed UD’s initiative to upload curriculum for volunteer teachers in refugee camps in Turkey- Partnered with campus departments and non-profits in the.

Newark, DE

- Worked closely with 18 international mid-career scholars examining US national security issues- Assisted with the logistics, planning and execution of daily activities and short-term travel- Engaged in discussions on national security, biases, cultural norms, and international perceptions

Newark, DE

- Lived with and assisted international exchange students transition to the social and academic life at American universities - Shared cultural practices and social norms to learn about one another and gain appreciation for cultural divides - Introduced students to more American students and different groups to extend their networks

University Of Delaware

- Mentored 10 international exchange students, and assisted with cultural immersion and tutoring- Identified and attended community events with students to support their academic and social development - Introduced students to American friends and organizations based on their interests and aspirations

Hanover, MA

- Serve as the head teacher in elementary and middle school classrooms, while home on college breaks- Teach English, Spanish, math, social studies, art and physical education lessons to 20-50 children at one time, ages 5-15 - Assist with the special needs program and serve as ABA tutor to individuals with learning disabilities

Newark, DE

- Developed critical thinking skills, leadership and confidence in future sub-Sahara African female leaders - Organized and led daily activities and trips, adapted plans and encouraged cross-cultural exchanges- Mentored 20 participants and helped them design social development projects to implement in their home communities

- Conducted in depth research on environmental and human rights issues that threaten the rights of indigenous people and resource sustainability in the Amazon region- Wrote reports on increased rates of carbon in the atmosphere resulting from deforestation and the oil industry, the crude procurement process, and US imports- Published in Amazon Watch's 2016.

Washington D.C.

- Drafted memorandums on various hearings and briefings - Conducted legislative research on policies, regulations and relevant issues - Received, recorded and redirected incoming phone calls, emails and mail to the office - Kept highly organized records and booked and coordinated constituents’ visits to the Capitol

Nashua, New Hampshire

- Led voter outreach and networking efforts, expanding my public speaking and debating skills- Conducted daily canvases and phone banks to inform voters about the Primary and address personal concerns- Recruited and coordinated with new volunteers and led trainings on effective voter outreach - Assisted in the planning and execution of large-scale events.

Plymouth, MA

- Conducted constituent casework and constituent relations - Preformed legislative research, and drafted documents and press releases - Took notes during meetings and drafted memorandums - Contacted various government agencies, and local, state and US officials

Boston, MA

- Led historical tours to foreign and domestic visitors.- Interacted daily with people of various nationalities, cultures, languages, status and ages, including English as a Second Language (ESL) groups.- Promoted to coordinating visits to the State House and assisted in running the main tour desk- Served as a liaison between tourists and their State.

Boston, MA

- Conducted legislative research, created spreadsheets and drafted documents- Aided with constituent relations - Attended Senate/Joint Committee hearings and Senate sessions on vital issues to my district- Represented the Senator’s Office at a local event to further my knowledge of issues in the community

Master Of Development Studies, Power And Conflict; Trade; Gender

Thesis - Breaking Down Donors: Vertical Communication Chains in US Foreign Aid

Bachelor’S Degree, International Relations, Spanish, Energy & Environmental Policy, Latin American & Iberian Studies

Activities and Societies: President and Founder of No Lost Generation UD, President of UD's Chapter of Amnesty International, Sigma Iota.