Rosaura Lorayne Ritger
rosaura.ritger@gmail.com | 973.714.8632
Education
American University | Washington, D.C. | Graduates May 2021
Bachelor of Arts, Law & Society
Minor, Sustainability Management
Certificate, Advanced Leadership Studies
The University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh, UK | Studied Abroad Fall 2019 Semester
Courses in:
Scottish Legal System
International Law
Professional Skills in Ecological & Environmental Sciences
Experience
Washington DC Prelaw Land | Intern | Washington, D.C. | August 2020-present
- Authors legal journalism for the D.C. section of the national legal website Prelaw Land, analyzing cutting edge issues – like excessive use of police force and environmental protection regulations – from a lawyer’s perspective
- Researches current statutes and changing judicial doctrine in the United States
March For Our Lives | Public Relations Manager | Washington, D.C. | July 2019-present
- Synthesizes ongoing news reel on gun violence prevention legislation and associated press
- Drafts press releases for events hosted by and comments made by March For Our Lives DC
March For Our Lives | Diversity & Inclusion Chair | American University | January 2019-present
- Developed Diversity and Inclusion program within University chapter and DC area school chapters
- Provides safe space and platform for disenfranchised people groups to voice community specific struggles with Gun Violence
- Lobbies with peers for Common Sense Gun Reform on Capitol Hill and surrounding DC communities
Clean Water Action | Sustainability Advocate & Trainer | Washington, D.C. | May 2019-August 2019
- Organized community support to protect Federal and Local DMV environmental policies in the form of grassroots fundraising, education, and advocacy
- Engaged with 30+ community members each night on weekly basis
- Lobbied for protection of federal environmental policies by attending relevant congressional hearings
School of Public Affairs Leadership Program | Member | American University | Aug. 2017-May 2021
- Acceptance into Selective certificate program for Advanced Leadership Studies
- Development and Presentation of 2 Social Action Projects in first & second years to the Program and School Deans
- Take courses in subjects of effective leadership skills, teamwork & coalition building, Interdisciplinary research, and professional skills
Skills
Computer | Microsoft Office Applications; Google Drive; WordPress; Slack; R Studio; ClickUp