Shoshana Abrams Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

I develop and deploy an outside-the-beltway grasstops’ strategy to influence key decision-makers in Congress on EDF’s priorities.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Deepen and expand FCNL’s grassroots lobbying network of thousands of Quakers and friends on 120+ Advocacy Teams in 41 states and the District who advocate and build congressional champions for peace and justice. -Develop Advocacy Teams strategic plan in consultation with subject matter experts. -Build relationships with strategic partners to continue growth of the program-Design and deliver programming and messaging for the most engaged constituents. -Manage a staff of 3 recruiters, trainers, and team support experts.

Washington, D.C.

Led daily operations and arranged and directed large-scale visiting programs for interfaith peacebuilding group serving American, Palestinian, and Israeli teenagers.-Developed content and strategic vision, as well as logistical direction of 10-day faith-based social change intensive for 50 American, Palestinian, and Israeli teenagers, including materials development, arrangement, and training for lobby visits during advocacy days.-Supervised volunteers, interns, and relationship-building efforts, including Hill outreach for bills related to the International Fund for Israeli Palestinian Peace.-Developed internal and external communications including newsletters, annual reports, and email blasts and fundraising. -Researched development opportunities and oversaw financial reporting and recording.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Conducted research on exports, International Traffic and Arms Regulations, sanctions, and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection • Kept up-to-date records of Directorate of Defense Trade Control cases and federal cases involving international sanctions and export violations • Assisted in the filing of documents with various U.S. Government authorities • Successfully managed multiple projects under close deadlines along with all administrative tasks

M.A. in Conflict Resolution and MediationSuccessfully negotiated and mediated simulations based on a wide range of environments, completed a mediation certificate program, extensively studied and researched current conflicts, international relations and conflict resolution practices.

Fairfax, Va

• Conducted legal research for liability and workers’ compensation cases• Organized document production and document management for top priority cases• Obtained, organized and summarized medical records• Drafted legal documents • Summarized deposition transcripts • Managed legal intern

Fairfax, Va

-Conducted legal research for liability and workers' compensation cases-Served as a general office assistant-Prepared and updated files and closed case files

• One of Four students selected as a Shinnyo Fellow and tasked with implementing a program of intercultural peace building on campus• Participated in public presentations of the Shinnyo-en Foundation's values and on my own prospectus• Facilitated group discussion focused on service and peace building • Presented at the Peace and Justice Studies Association conference in Memphis, TN Oct. 2011

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Team Leader for youth events focused on both secular and religious issues-Served as a liaison between youth and Program Director-Lead and facilitated group discussion and interaction with issues youth struggle with today

-Assisted with writing and editing a grant proposal to the Ford Foundation for continued support of Windows' Youth Media program-Organized data and materials collected at Windows throughout its years of operation-Worked directly with the Youth Media program helping to facilitate discussion between identity groups in the Palestinian Israeli conflict

Master'S Degree, Conflict Resolution And Mediation

Continuing Professional Education, Paralegal Certification

Ba, Government And International Politics

Activities and Societies: Minor in Middle East Studies, 3.5 GPA, Deans List four semesters, Member of Alpha Xi Delta