Researches issues, writes briefs, and communicates with the clinic director regarding those clients’ cases.The Appellate Litigation Clinic represents indigent clients in the federal circuit courts of appeal, the United States Supreme Court, the Georgia Supreme Court, and the Board of Immigration Appeals.

Responsible for conducting research on topical issues related to U.S. foreign and national security policy, tracking project progress and performance, and copy-editing organizational documents including reports and policy briefs

Investigated the Defense Department’s Small Business Innovation Research program and recommended changes to improve program’s success with women and socially disadvantaged firms and presented finding to relevant offices.Conducted discovery calls with program managers, academics and program participants and other stakeholders, performed data analysis of proposals and awards and executed general research.• Attended weekly lectures on innovation in national security and created blog posts to interact with other participants in the fellows program.

Conducted research, contacted and interviewed experts, and recorded podcast episodes for the international relations podcast The Global Inquirer that looks at international case studies and connects them to global trends. Developer and panelist for semi-annual live episodes at Miller Center of Public Affairs, including: “Justifying Humanitarian Intervention in Syria;” “Impact of Genetic Data Collection:”, and “How the Rich Stay Rich: A Look Behind the Velvet Curtain"

Planned weekly meetings, including lecture series, debates, resume workshops, and managed external relations. Resolved interpersonal conflict issues, including executive board disagreements, violations of standards of conduct, and election integrity issues.

Developed political simulations and trained and mentored staff. Chaired simulation committees, supervising the progress of the crisis and ensuring the smooth running of the simulation.Managed a six-to-eight person staff in a fast-paced simulation, incorporating committee actions into real-time developments and updates.

● Trained in value-predicate analysis, a method developed by Professor Peter Ochs and the RPC Initiative at UVA as a way to predict the future actions of religious groups and their openness to negotiation in conflict settings.● Applied value-predicate analysis to historical speeches by the Haitian President Duvalier by analyzing the implicit instructions within value-meanings. ● Met with Professor Ochs to critique the method itself, in order to build a workable system that one day can be applied to conflict situations by peacebuilders.

Administrative Assistant, C2 Education Alexandria Summer 2018● Provide administrative support including answering phones, managing daily business data, and confirming schedules with students and teachers.● Manage class schedules to effectively staff sessions and meet company efficiency and usage targets.● Grade student tests and monitoring all students’ academic progress.

● Researched recently published books and new readings on torture. detention, and related human rights abuses worldwide to aid in the creation of Professor Furia’s Issues in Global Security and Justice syllabus for fall 2018

• Conducted healthcare research to draft meeting agendas and formal memorandums for circulations to supervisors. • Analyzed and compiled public comments, policy suggestions, and current events for review by relevant departments. • Volunteered at the Congressional Picnic and USO Honor Flight greeting veterans.• Conducted ongoing administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, reserving conference spaces, and facilitating IT requests.