Fellows

Undergraduate degree(s): International Studies, B.A Minor in International Business

SI Involvement: SIS: 635 – NGO/Social Enterprise Management; undergraduate SIS mentor; Publication: Benefitting from Sustainable Development, Sustainable Development Law and Policy Brief

Victoria Frappaolo holds a B.A. in International Relations from American University. She is currently pursuing her Law Degree and Master’s in International Relations from American University’s Washington College of Law. During the day, Victoria works for Klamp & Associates, a small law firm dedicated exclusively to representing charitable organizations. In the past, Victoria worked as an immigration paralegal and legal writing fellow.

Current or prior experience:
Law Clerk – Klamp & Associates, P.C.
Legal Writing Fellow – Price Benowitz, LLP
Immigration Paralegal – The Employment Law Group, P.C.

Undergraduate degree(s): Literature and History B.A., Minor in Education, University of California, Santa Cruz

SI Involvement: SIS: 635 – Leading Social Innovation; Harvard Social Enterprise Conference

Current or prior experience:

United Service Organizations – Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa
Instructor – Westminster International, Chiang Mai, Thailand
United States Peace Corps Officer – Swaziland, Africa

Undergraduate degree(s): Political Science and Sociology B.A, Ohio University

SI Involvement: Hacking for “X” (H4X) Educator and Sponsor Course – Georgetown University; mentorship with Dr. Ben Jensen; VentureWell’s OPEN conference; Innova-Con; Director for Sponsorship – Defense Entrepreneurs Forum; Technology Innovation and Emerging Capability Integration; heavy involvement with DC entrepreneurship incubators

Current or prior experience:
Product Owner & Business Development – Enlighten IT Consulting
Senior Information Operations & Technology Advisor – Yorktown Systems Group
Senior Military Advisor – Information Strategy, Cyber & Electronic Warfare, Technology Integration, PAE

Undergraduate degree(s): Spanish B.A., Florida International University

SI Involvement: SIS: 635 – Social Innovation: Context and Best Practices; SIS: 635 NGO/Social Enterprise Management; SECON 2017, Social Impact 360 Conference; StartingBloc NOLA; OpenIDEO Design Thinking Event; InnovatorsBox

Current or prior experience:
Program Placement Consultant – Remote Year
Graduate Fellow – McLarty Associates, Fontheim International
Independent Consultant – American University U.S.-Portugal Exchange Training Program, Building U.S.-Cuban Educational Partnerships

Undergraduate degree(s): Political Science and Government, Universidad de Puerto Rico

SI Involvement: SIS: 635 – Social Innovation: Context and Best Practices; Harvard Social Enterprise Conference; design thinking or SI/SE workshop

Current or prior experience:
Founder – Inaru Exchange Project, La Libertad, El Salvador
Project Design and Research Intern – Alliance to Rescue Victims of Trafficking
Project Development Consultant – Glowbal Act

Undergraduate degree(s): Africana Studies: Community Involvement B.A., North Carolina State University

SI Involvement: SIS: 635 – Leading Social Innovation; design thinking workshop

Current or prior experience:
Grants Associate – Charities Aid Foundation
Advocacy Intern – Women Thrive
Research Assistant – American University

SI Involvement: SIS: 635; Harvard Social Enterprise Conference

Andrew is a 2017 graduate of American University Washington College of Law. He is currently studying for the Washington, D.C. bar exam and anticipates completing his M.A. in International Affairs at AU’s School of International Service in December 2017.

Andrew grew up on a farm in Michigan and attended Michigan State University, where he earned degrees in International Relations and Journalism, and was a rower for four years. Before moving to Washington, D.C., for law school, Andrew worked in the Michigan Legislature for almost seven years, most recently as the chief of staff for a state senator.

His professional interests include international investment law, human rights, good governance initiatives, and social enterprise.

Source: www.andrewm.legal

Undergraduate degree(s): B.A. Sociology, International Relations, Brown University

SI Involvement: Global Sleepover team member; USIP PeaceTech Accelerator; mentee of top business and VC leaders and executives on financial planning, marketing and branding, scaling up, governance and compliance, etc.; Smithsonian Arcade (The Girl Who Sees: IndieGogo); IntroSpector mobile/web app

Prior or current experience:
Academic Services Coordinator – American University School of Professional & Extended Studies
Digital Content Advisor – The Global Sleepover
Founder – InterIntellectus, LLC
Curriculum Development Fellow – Global Ties U.S.

Undergraduate degree(s): B.S. International Business, B.A. Spanish Minor in Marketing, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

SI Involvment: SIS: 635 – Social Enterprise Context and Practice; Harvard Social Enterprise Conference; design thinking workshop; Halcyon Incubator

Naria is a Master’s Candidate at American University in the School of International Service studying International and Intercultural Communication with concentration in International Development and Social Enterprise. Her focus includes finding ways to engage the private sector for public good through corporate social responsibility, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Naria is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in International Business and a B.A. in Spanish. Recently, Naria worked as a Legislative Public Affairs Intern at the United States Agency of International Development where she utilized social media to advocate agency initiatives and worked on events such as the Global Entrepreneurship Summit and the White House Summit on Global Development.

Naria has a strong background in Social Media Marketing shown through her role as a Social Media Marketing Intern at Tri-Force Consulting and as a Google Adcamp participant. Additionally, Naria is a writer for Odyssey and Elite Daily, both online media sites Currently, Naria serves as a Graduate Assistant to AU Abroad Centers at American University.

Prior or current experience:
Program Coordinator – Logenix International
Consultant – Lightscape Foundation
Graduate Program Assistant – American University AU Abroad