Education/Qualifications
09.2014 | MSc in Aquatic Resource Management
Kings College London SSPP | London, England | 3.3 GPA; Merit
• Ability to perform management and programme analyses using qualitative and qualitative methods
• Experience performing programme and management analysis; preparing written and oral analyses and assessments
• Ability to review, analyse, index and retrieve information
• Functioning, Assessment and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems
• Marine and Freshwater Fishery Management and Aquaculture
• Theoretical and practical application of river restoration techniques
• Thorough understanding of the EU Water Framework Directive and its legal and scientific UK implementation
• Intensive laboratory experience including: chemical, biological and ecological testing
• Rigorous field research and training including: survey design, project management and programme analysis
• Thesis: “A Peace Corps volunteer’s perspective of coastal resource management efforts in Ecuador: policy, involvement and lessons”
04.2013 | MPIA in Human Security
University of Pittsburgh GSPIA | Pittsburgh, PA | 3.6 GPA; Merit
• Focus in environmental economics and water security
• Quantitative and qualitative training in regulatory compliance policy, impact assessment and programme analysis
• Selected for a Masters exchange: Sciences Po École des Affaires Internationales; Paris, France
• Thesis: “A rights based approach to land acquisitions: a guide to practitioners”
12.2010 | BA in International Politics
Westminster College | New Wilmington, PA | 3.3 GPA; Merit
• Minor in Political Science
• Young Presbyterian Scholarship Recipient
• Co-Founder and President of Model United Nations at Westminster College
• Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority (Chaplin of 2 years)
• Thesis: “A comprehensive look at United States deficit spending using Q-Methodology and what this means for future generations”
Career Experience
06.2014-o8.2014 | Global Engagement Assistant
US Department of State | Washington, DC
• Global Engagement Assistant for the Bureau of Oceans, International, Environmental, and Scientific Affairs Office of Science and Technology Cooperation (OES/STC) Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative
• Coordination and implementation team member for the 2014 Our Ocean Conference hosted by Secretary Kerry
• Experience with analysis and drafting recommendations as to the need for programme and project enhancement, problem solving or policy implementation
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbal
• Ability to identify Global Innovation through Science and Technology initiative requirements and deficiencies and make appropriate changes to improve office and programme operations
• Knowledge of programme and project management techniques
• Usage of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods and software to analyse, assess and improve programme effectiveness
• Proficiency communicating (written and verbal) with government interlocutors, public and private sector organisations
• Skill drafting correspondence, developing and maintaining databases for statistical analysis
01.2011-05.2013 | Staff Assistant
US Department of State | Washington, DC
• Staff Assistant in the Office of the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (R/FO)
• Special event coordinator
• Skill in clearly articulating the Department’s established policies, and keeping managers apprised of progress and potential problems
• Involvement working in international education and cultural affairs, and international information programmes
• Skill planning, organizing and overseeing public diplomacy front office operations on a regular basis
• Ability to interpret and apply knowledge or policy, legislation, and practices to assess overall effectiveness in programme management
• Experience acting as an internal and external liaison and providing facilitative assistance to management
• Provide technical advice and guidance to managers, co-workers, staff and decision-makers on undefined issues and elements for programmes critical to the Department’s mission
• Plan, initiate, organise and coordinate activities within and outside the Department
08. 2009-12.2009 | Research Assistant
Johns Hopkins SAIS | Washington, DC
• Research Assistant for Human Rights and Islamic Law at the John Hopkins SAIS Protection Project
• Compose country reports for the annual U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report
• Contributed to organization of the 2009 Fourth Annual Symposium on Trafficking in Persons: “Trafficking in Persons as a Form of Violence Against Women” in Washington, DC
