Clients include: AFL-CIO (Office of the President, Office of the General Counsel), Institute for International Finance (Latin America department), American Cancer Research Association (Events department). Responsible for processing all correspondence, expense reports, travel arrangements, and managing meetings, events and foreign missions calendars for the director of the IIF Latin America department. Conducting research, bilingual interpretation, proofreading and editing a wide variety of documents, correspondence and published works.
Contributing political commentary and analysis to the Hashtag Network's "Hashtag Politics" blog. Drafting articles and info-graphics on U.S. foreign policy, diplomacy, political violence, and 21st Century warfare.
Responsible for securing, updating and maintaining confidential records. Executed various clerical duties as assigned by Records Office staff including proofreading, taking dictation for correspondence, filing and organizing, data entry, printing, copying and binding various reports and documents.
Proofread, edited, sourced and fact checked various forthcoming and published works by CMED Director, Dr. Steven L. Spiegel. Performed extensive research and analysis of primary and secondary sources relating to U.S. diplomatic and trade policy in the Middle East, with an emphasis on the Israel-Palestine peace process. Produced decision-maker biographical analyses, literature reviews, and compiled discrete databases on bilateral trade and political violence indicators.
Responsible for the requisition, management and disbursement of start-up funds during OTI at UCLA's inaugural year. Worked together with the Executive Board to plan and execute program and membership development strategies, as well as OTI's initial campus outreach campaign.
Responsible for website development, content management, and IT troubleshooting. Collaborated with ERI leadership to enact a comprehensive social media integration strategy. Drafted digital copy for all ERI projects and events marketing on Facebook and Twitter. Monitored website and social media traffic growth and sources via Google Analytics. Researched and implemented social media campaign strategies.
Managed five-member research staff in drafting legislative briefs, memoranda, letters of support, and discrete profiles of state, local and federal representatives in preparation for BLC lobby visits. Monitored state and federal legislation, appropriations, and voting relevant to higher education accessibility and affordability policies utilizing THOMAS, CQ Roll Call, and other relevant sources.
Oversaw logistical and substantive development, including staff selection, training, and oversight for 2009 American West Model United Nations conference.
Authored and implemented Inter-Club Council bylaw reforms. Processed numerous student files and scholarship applications. Collaborated with and co-chaired various shared-governance projects alongside Pasadena City College staff and administration. Performed tasks related to preparation, appropriation, and balancing of $25,000 budget. Introduced Campus-wide initiatives still in force, including: Smoke-free Campus Policy, Green Campus Policy (e.g. recycling and paper reduction programs), and Student Activities Fund appropriations reform.
Worked closely with Executive Board to plan and implement all aspects related to drafting monthly and annual budgets, outreach, special events, and membership development. Co-Chaired Events and Education Committees. Liaised with government officials, NGOs and international dignitaries in support of various projects.
Tutored and guided student research in International Relations and Comparative Politics. Led discussion and performed administrative tasks as needed.
Presided over all committee proceedings, moderated debates, and evaluated delegate debate performance and position papers. Drafted comprehensive background guides on various debate topics, including: collective punishment, extrajudicial killings, terrorism, disarmament, and international development.
Master of International Studies, Elliott School of International Affairs
Concentration: U.S. Foreign Policy
Master of Science with Merit
Concentration: Comparative Politics and Conflict Studies
Bachelor of Arts in International Development Studies
Concentration: Major:International Development Studies; Double Minor: Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies
Associate in Arts
Concentration: Political Science
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