Resume

Emily Larsen

4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20016 (207) 485-7015 | el4799a@american.edu

Education

American University, School of Public Affairs (SPA), Washington D.C                                                                May 2023

Bachelor of Arts in Justice and Law and Political Science

Honors: SPA Leadership Program, Current GPA: 3.91

Relevant Courses and Projects:

  • Harsh Justice: Studied several different aspects of the American Prison System; such as youth incarceration, solitary confinement, conditions for female inmates, and the death penalty. Connected with several individuals and groups working directly with the prison population.
  • Introduction to Systems of Justice: Explored the three components of the American justice system. Attended several hours of trials at D.C. Superior Court, then reported in a formal paper and presentation.

Experience

Communications Director, 2020 Maine Books Challenge, Educate Maine                                       April 2020-June 2020

  • Designed daily social media posts for the organization that included taking photos, sharing stories, and developing new ideas to promote the project. Maintained an Instagram and Facebook page.
  • Communicated with leaders in education, such as teachers and literacy specialists, along with owners of local bookstores, to promote the challenge and collect stories to share with the public.

Intern, Office of Jared Golden, U.S. House of Representatives                                                    February 2020-August 2020

  • Researched various bills being introduced on the House floor along with various issues arising in the Congressman’s district.
  • Developed skills with communication mechanisms used by the Congressman’s staff, including how to write press releases and form letters for the Congressman. Responded to inquiries from constituents, including phone calls.

Undergraduate Research Fellow, School of Public Affairs, American University                           May 2020-September 2020

  • Selected to conduct summer research on Death House Narratives by compiling many first-hand perspective writings from those directly impacted by the death penalty.
  • Developed research and investigation skills by finding writings from those on death row and then analyzing the documents. Pulled out themes from each narrative that highlight the conditions of living on death row.

Campus and Community Service

Program Leader, Complex Problems, American University.                                                                   August 2020-December 2020

  • Assisted professor and students with various needs, including sending email updates, facilitating discussions, planning class activities, and serving as a role-model.
  • Planned academic and social events for students in the Harsh Justice Complex Problems course, so that they can utilize Washington D.C. as their classroom.

Volunteer, DC Reads, American University                                                                                         October 2019-present

  • Participate in an education-based community service activity in order to encourage young students to succeed and achieve their highest potential.
  • Attend Higher Achievement Program where I instruct and engage a group of young students through small lessons in STEM and Humanities.

Member, SPA Leadership Program, American University                                                                 September 2019-present

  • Selected to study leadership theories and develop leadership skills through an advanced research process and implementation of a social action project in local areas of need.
  • Researched education policies within the Washington D.C. area, specifically relating to high school graduation and discovered that D.C. Public Schools are well-below the national average with a 68.5% graduation rate.

Skills

Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint