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EDUCATION
American University, School of International Service Washington, DC
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Expected: May 2018
- Concentration: Analysis of U.S Foreign Policy and National Security
- Minor: Chinese Language
Special Programs: University College
- Participated in a “Justice in the Face of Terror” seminar with experiential learning labs
- Conducted research on counter-terrorism techniques and the societal effects of terrorism
Peking University Beijing, China
- Immersive Chinese language study abroad program January 2017- April 2017
- Signed language pledge and increased fluency in Chinese language
WORK EXPERIENCE
State Department: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Affairs Washington, DC
Intern January 2018- Present
- Received and maintained a security clearance
- Drafted, edited, and contributed to research, cables, and reports
- Participated in briefings and meetings with high-level government officials
Office of Congressman David E. Price Washington, DC
Intern August 2017-December 2017
- Facilitated constituent correspondence by answering phones and writing letters
- Conducted necessary research to write memos regarding current proposed legislation
- Transcribed committee hearings and congressional briefings
Machik Non-Profit Organization Washington, DC
Intern August 2015-January 2016
- Assisted staff in organizational and administrative tasks
- Helped plan and organize events including annual conference in New York City
- Facilitated promotion and outreach to communities in the United States and Tibet
EXTRACURRICULAR
Children of the American Revolution Raleigh, NC
Volunteer August 2014-Present
- Developed leadership skills through public speaking and participation in group projects
- Conducted and presented extensive genealogy research and participated in North Carolina CAR State Conferences
Sigma Delta Tau Sorority Washington, DC
Member January 2015-Present
- Organized and participated in various school and community-wide philanthropic events supporting organizations such as Girls, Inc. and Prevent Child Abuse America
SKILLS
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Chinese- Intermediate verbal, reading and writing