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EDUCATION
American University, School of International Service Washington, DC
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Expected May 2023
- Minor: History; Concentrations: National Security and Europe/Eurasia
- GPA: 3.96/4.00; Dean’s List: Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021; Merit Based Scholarships
Brussels, Belgium: European Union In Action Program Brussels, Belgium
National Security and the EU Fall 2021
- Attended courses taught by former NATO employees and European professionals.
- Coursework: Government and Politics of EU, Pol/Econ of European Defense and NATO & Int’l Security Org
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AWARDS
- All-National Attorney: Recognized as a top Attorney at the Opening Round Championship Series.
- Certificates: School of Public Affairs Leadership Program Scholar and Community-Based Research Scholar
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PUBLICATIONS
National Commission on Military Aviation Safety Report To Congress, Staffer/Research Assistant
Jumping the Gun: Modernizing the Missile Before the Strategy, Sycamore Institute Fellow
A Perfect Match, Or Convenient Friend: Sino-Russian Energy Partnerships, Sycamore Institute Fellow
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WORK EXPERIENCE
State Department Diplomacy Lab Helsinki/Washington, DC
Russian Media Influence Team Member January 2022-Present
- Targets Russian language speakers in Finland to identify sources who are willing to participate in focus groups.
- Employs open source research techniques to evaluate the content and sources of Russian media in Finland.
- Evaluates the impact of such campaigns and outreach on NATO/US objectives.
- Meets client (US State Department) needs through regular meetings and communications.
Royal Military Academy Brussels, Belgium
Research Intern October 2021-December 2021
- Contributed to a strategic foresight glossary prepared for students and senior officers by researching and evaluating methodologies like Roadmapping, Future Wheels, Verge Future Framework and Backcasting.
- Participated in strategic foresight exercises/games and provided feedback on educational utility.
- Participated in discussions and field trips centered on military readiness, transatlantic military partnerships and emerging threats.
Office of Congressman Swalwell Washington, DC
Congressional Intern January 2021-May 2021
- Wrote policy memos synthesizing hearing/event testimony and open source research (Topics: UK Air Defense Structure, US Intelligence Community Weaknesses, and GBSD Missile Development).
- Tracked daily news reports on the Congressman, his district, and stories relevant to committee/party interests.
National Commission on Military Aviation Safety Crystal City, VA
Contracted Research Assistant January-December 2020
- Prepared weekly research briefs on human, technological and environmental threats to military aviation.
- Independently proofread and fact-checked the final report and supporting white papers.
- Wrote executive summaries and definitions for the final report (Topics: OJT, In-Classroom Curriculum, and Military Aviation Education Requirements).
- Researched and coded contemporary and historical documents using Dedoose.
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LEADERSHIP
Sycamore Institute: National Director of Strategic Programming (Jan 2022- Present), Editor in Chief (May 2021-Present)
American University Mock Trial: Captain/Treasurer (May 2020-May 2021), Competitive Member (Oct 2019-Present)
Sigma Kappa Lambda Eta: President (Jan 2022-Present), Vice President of Standards and Values (Jan 2021-May 2021)
School of Public Affairs Leadership Program: Alumni Relations Coordinator (May 2020-May 2021)