Experience
Management Systems International  September 2014 - Present
Management Systems International  June 2014 - August 2014
International Republican Institute   January 2014 - May 2014
ChildFund International  October 2013 - May 2014
Pueblo a Pueblo  May 2013 - August 2013
World Vision  January 2013 - April 2013
Save the Children USA  September 2012 - December 2012
Clean Air Institute  June 2012 - September 2012
IICA México   October 2010 - June 2012

Skills
International..., International Relations, Policy Analysis, Economics, Public Policy, Stata, Qualitative Research, Capacity Building, Intercultural..., Research, NGOs, Econometrics, Teamwork

Education
The George Washington University   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Development Studies

Lafayette College   2006 — 2010
BA, Economics and Intentional Affairs

Experience
International Republican Institute   October 2010 - July 2012
American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative  November 2007 - June 2009
American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative  June 2005 - November 2007

Skills
International Relations, Rule Of Law, Human Rights, International..., Program Development, Program Management, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Proposal Writing, Expense Budget..., Nonprofits, Governance, Government, NGOs, Politics, Civil Society, International Law, Administrative Law, International Human..., Securities Regulation, Political Science, Policy Analysis

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2009 — 2010
Master of Laws

State University of Moldova   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Law

Experience
The Cadmus Group, Inc.   September 2015 - Present
Energy and Development Industry   August 2011 - August 2015
Renewable Northwest   June 2014 - August 2014
United Nations Development Program  April 2010 - March 2011
International Development Industry   April 2009 - March 2010
International Republican Institute   August 2005 - March 2009
Department of Elections, San Francisco   July 2000 - December 2002

Skills
Program Evaluation, Research, Analysis, International..., Elections, Policy, Government, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Political Parties, Politics, Qualitative Research, Proposal Writing

Education
Oregon State University   2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Energy Policy

University of California, San Diego   2003 — 2005
Master's Degree, Management

University of California, Santa Cruz   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Experience
McBee Strategic Consulting  November 2012 - Present
International Republican Institute   March 2010 - September 2011
U.S. Department of State   January 2009 - May 2009
United States Senate  August 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Public Relations, Graphic Design, Middle East politics, Israel/Palestine, Democracy and Governance, Foreign Policy, Media Relations, Democracy, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public Policy, Politics, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Legislative Relations, Political Science

Education
Syracuse University   2004 — 2008
BA, International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies

The American University in Cairo   2007 — 2007
Middle Eastern Studies, Arabic

Experience
Change for Children Foundation   September 2003 - Present
Afghan Women's Association of Southern California (AWASC)   September 2002 - Present
Team Esface  September 2012 - May 2013
Stanford In Government  September 2007 - June 2009
International Republican Institute   September 2008 - January 2009
Roots and Shoots Foundation   September 2002 - June 2006

Skills
Research, Conflict Resolution, Mentoring, Mental Health, Cultural Diplomacy, Yoga, Philosophy of Mind, Artistic Direction, Spiritual Educator, Hip-Hop Dance, Music Videos, Choreography, Musical Production, Social Media, Data Analysis, Editing, Musical Theatre, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Social Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Artistic Vision, Management, Team Spirit, Teamwork, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Entrepreneurship, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Qualitative Research, Program Development, Advertising, Event Planning, Social Networking, Policy Analysis

Education
Stanford University   2010 — 2011
Master of Arts (M.A.), Religious Studies

Stanford University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Human Biology

Experience
Self-Employed  March 2015 - Present
International Republican Institute   2011 - 2014
State of Florida - Office of the Governor   2003 - 2009

Skills
International..., Policy Analysis, Politics, International Relations, Public Policy, Program Management, NGOs, Nonprofits, Civil Society, Policy, Capacity Building, Democracy, Government, Foreign Policy, Political Science, Program Evaluation, Elections, Political Campaigns, Human Rights

Education
Northwestern University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science

Experience
The School of Oriental and African Studies   September 2013 - September 2014
International Republican Institute   August 2011 - July 2013
Laikipia Community Empowerment Centre   2010 - 2010

Skills
International..., NGOs, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Sub-Saharan Africa, Political Science, East Africa, Globalization, Proposal Writing, Human Development, Immigration Issues, U.S. Immigration, Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture, Governance, Democracy Promotion, Forced Migration, Development Theory, Research, Program Management, Report Writing, International Relations, African Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Response, Civil Society

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Development Studies, Merit

Sewanee-The University of the South   2006 — 2010
BA, International and Global Studies

Savannah College of Art and Design   2005 — 2006

St. Andrew's School   2001 — 2005

Experience
International Republican Institute   March 2014 - Present
Initiative for Global Development  March 2013 - February 2014
U.S. Global Leadership Coalition   September 2011 - February 2013
U.S. House of Representatives   November 2010 - May 2011
Tom Reed for Congress   May 2010 - November 2010
Canandaigua National Bank  June 2008 - September 2010

Education
Houghton College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Government

Experience
International Republican Institute   November 2013 - Present
International Republican Institute   January 2013 - October 2013
Bike & Build  June 2013 - August 2013
International Center for the Study of Terrorism  January 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Foreign Policy, Research, International Relations, Politics, International..., Political Science, Nonprofits, Public Policy

Education
Penn State University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations

Experience
The Office of Jason Jay Smart, LLC   July 2013 - Present
International Republican Institute   February 2010 - June 2013
International Republican Institute   September 2009 - February 2010
Independent Contractor  December 2008 - September 2009
Kennan Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars   January 2008 - July 2008
John McCain 2008  2008 - 2008
Private Political Campaign Consultancy   2003 - 2008

Skills
Politics, International Relations, Government, Political Campaigns, Political Science, Policy Analysis, Grassroots Organizing, Policy, Public Policy, Human Rights, Research, Fundraising, International..., Leadership, Civil Society, Political Communication, Strategy, Economic Development, Capacity Building, Foreign Policy, Spanish, Diplomacy, Public Relations, Russian, Intercultural..., Nonprofits, Foreign Affairs, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Economics, Political Consulting, Strategic Communications, Analysis, Translation, Editing, Democracy, Elections, NGOs, Public Affairs, European Union, International Law, Legislative Relations, Non-profits, Media Relations, Coalitions, Political Risk Analysis, Governance, Corporate Social..., Speech Writing, Management

Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Master of Arts, Political Science

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Graduate Certificate, Security Studies

George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts, Government & International Politics; Russian Studies

Universitatea de Stat din Moldova
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Political Science

Experience
Northern Virginia Community College  August 2007 - Present
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars  1979 - 2012
40 Plus of Greater Washington DC  2006 - 2007
Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress  July 2002 - July 2006
Institute of International Education  1994 - 1997
International Republican Institute   April 1984 - September 1992
U.S. Department of State   January 1983 - April 1984
U.S. Department of State   April 1981 - January 1983
Center for Strategic and International Studies  1977 - 1981

Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Publishing, Community Outreach, Fundraising, International Relations, International..., Politics, Economic Development, Programme Design, Editing, Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Grants, Capacity Building, Research, Higher Education, International Education, Community Development, Political Science, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Proposal Writing, Instructional Design, Intercultural..., Program Management, Student Affairs, Government, Strategic Communications, Workshop Facilitation, Academic Advising, Student Development, Teaching, Policy, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Conflict Resolution, Distance Learning, Curriculum Development, History, Academia, College Teaching, Academic Administration, Strategic Planning, Community Partnership..., Professional Mentoring

Education
Georgetown   1975 — 1978
Master of Science in Foreign Service, North/South Security Issues Africa Concentration

Harvard University   1968 — 1972
BA, Government with IR Concentration

St. Stephen's   1966 — 1968

Experience
International Republican Institute   March 2015 - Present
International Republican Institute   March 2014 - March 2015
International Republican Institute   January 2014 - March 2014
United States Peace Corps  September 2010 - November 2012
U.S. Department of State   June 2009 - August 2009
U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity   June 2008 - August 2008

Education
Georgetown University   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (MA), Democracy and Governance

Mount Holyoke College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, Summa Cum Laude

School for International Training   2009 — 2009
Semester Abroad; Nicaragua, "Nicaragua: Revolution, Transformation, and Civil Society"

Experience
Deutsche Bank  June 2014 - Present
J. Moore Partners LLC  January 2013 - June 2013
International Republican Institute   June 2012 - August 2012
Pittsburg State University  January 2010 - June 2012
CFA Institute Research Challenge  September 2011 - February 2012
Pittsburg State University  September 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Financial Analysis, Equity Valuation, Project Planning, M&A, New Business Development, Start-ups, Mergers, Nonprofits, Analysis, Finance, Budgets, Market Research, Leadership, Valuation, Teamwork, Mergers & Acquisitions, English, Strategic Planning

Education
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management   2013 — 2014
Master of Science in Finance

Pittsburg State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Taronja Escuela de Espanol   2011 — 2011

Experience
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP  2014 - Present
O'Connor Law Firm, Ltd.   April 2013 - Present
Collison & O'Connor, Ltd.   November 2011 - April 2013
Collison & O'Connor, Ltd   May 2008 - November 2011
Loyola University Chicago School of Law  September 2010 - May 2011
Loyola University Chicago School of Law Business Law Clinic   August 2010 - May 2011
International Republican Institute   2006 - 2006

Skills
Legal Research, Document Review, Legal Writing, Discovery, Client Relationship..., Case Management, Contract Review, Contract Writing, Trial Preparation

Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law   2008 — 2011
JD

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2002 — 2006
B.A.

Experience
New America  August 2015 - Present
Slalom Consulting  February 2015 - Present
Booz Allen Hamilton  July 2014 - December 2014
Booz Allen Hamilton  July 2012 - June 2014
Booz Allen Hamilton  July 2010 - June 2012
Booz Allen Hamilton  July 2009 - June 2010
International Republican Institute   February 2009 - July 2009
Navigators Global, LLC  March 2007 - December 2008
Académie de Lille   October 2005 - June 2006

Skills
Policy Analysis, Program Management, Strategic Communications, Government, Proposal Writing, Strategic Planning, Homeland Security, International Security, Critical Infrastructure..., Cyber Security, Cyber Incident Response, Cyber Risk Assessment, Computer Security, National Security, Public Policy, Leadership, Security

Education
The Johns Hopkins University   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Magna Cum Laude, Global Security Studies

Mercyhurst University   2011 — 2012
Graduate Certificate, Applied Intelligence

Université Paris-Sorbonne   2006 — 2007
Graduate Courses, French Literature

University of Virginia   2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Distinction, English, French

Experience
LanguageLine Solutions  June 2014 - Present
Pacific Interpreters  February 2012 - Present
OSCE  April 2008 - November 2010
New York University  September 2006 - May 2008
National Democratic Institute (NDI)   November 2004 - June 2006
International Republican Institute   June 2003 - December 2004
Military Academy "Skenderbej"   February 2002 - June 2003
Albanian Daily News   November 1998 - December 2001

Skills
International..., International Relations, Democracy, Democratization, NGOs, Politics, Translation, Policy Analysis, Foreign Languages, Foreign Policy, Elections, Diplomacy, Coordination, Events, Youth Mentoring, Office Management, Strategic Planning, Publishing, Governance, Higher Education, Lobbying, Democracy Promotion, Eurasia, International..., Interpreting, Nonprofits, German, Human Rights, Political Consulting, Italian, Program Management, Research, Intercultural..., English, Public Affairs, Civil Society, Spanish, Capacity Building, Albanian, European Union, Multilingual, French, Linguistics, Legal Translation, Language Teaching

Education
New York University   2006 — 2008
MA, Politics

Universiteti i Tiranës   1996 — 2000
BA, British and American Studies

"Shejnaze Juka" Foreign Languages High School   1992 — 1996
High School Diploma, English Language

Experience
Scott Walker for America  July 2015 - Present
Our American Revival   February 2015 - July 2015
DCI Group  February 2014 - February 2015
DCI Group, International Republican Institute, PARES Resultados Sustentaveis, ICCF International   February 2013 - January 2014
U.S. Congress, House Foreign Affairs Committee   January 2011 - January 2013
U.S. Congress, House Foreign Affairs Committee   April 2010 - January 2011
International Republican Institute   September 2009 - September 2010
U.S. House of Representatives   August 2006 - May 2009
MAS Consulting Spain   2009 - 2009

Skills
International Relations, Government, Government Relations, Politics, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, International..., Legislation, Non-profits, Foreign Policy, Legislative Relations, Economic Development, Nonprofits, Policy, Strategic Communications, Legislative Research, Political Consulting, Research, Diplomacy, Political Science, Grassroots Organizing, Proposal Writing, NGOs, Political Campaigns, Speech Writing, Latin America, Political Communication, Program Management, Public Affairs, Coalitions, Foreign Affairs, Political Risk Analysis, Grassroots

Education
Georgetown University   2005 — 2007
MA, Government, International Relations

Missouri State University   2001 — 2005
BS, Political Science, Spanish

Experience
Global Deaf Muslim   February 2014 - Present
OECD/ The World Bank Group   January 2014 - June 2014
World Bank Family Network  August 2010 - October 2013
The Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy East   December 2011 - October 2012
International Republican Institute   2007 - 2008

Skills
Web Design, Graphic Design, Content Management, Office Administration, Democracy, Political Science, Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, WordPress, CSS, HTML, InDesign, Brochures, Logo Design, Graphics, Illustrator, Posters

Education
Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad   2005 — 2007
Master's degree, Political Science

Experience
Counter Terrorism Security Company   September 2013 - Present
Young Professionals in Foreign Policy  January 2012 - March 2014
Atlantic Council of the United States  2009 - September 2013
Governor Mitt Romney Presidential Campaign   September 2011 - November 2012
NASA  January 2009 - June 2009
Senator John McCain Presidential Campaign   May 2008 - November 2008
International Republican Institute   2006 - 2007
Office of Senator John McCain  May 2003 - September 2003

Skills
Counterinsurgency, Counterterrorism, Terrorist Financing, Politics, Policy, Africa, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Policy Analysis, International Security, International..., National Security, Government, Public Policy, Research, NGOs, Maritime Security, Community Outreach, Piracy, Terrorism, Drug Trafficking, Weapons Trafficking, Oil Trading, Political Campaigns, Non-profits, Counterintelligence

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2012 — 2015
Masters, Sub-state violence and counterterrorism

Syracuse University   2004 — 2008
BA, International Relations, Global Political Economy

Experience
McCabe World Travel   September 2009 - Present
International Republican Institute   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
South America, Honeymoons, Spain, Madrid, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Travel, Weekend Getaway, Panama, Mexico, USA travel, France, Italy, Greece, Mediterranean, Cruises, Caribbean, Vacation

Education
Saint Joseph's University   2005 — 2009
International Relations, Spanish, Latin American Studies, Economics

Experience
International Republican Institute   June 2015 - Present
Kentucky Refugee Ministries  July 2013 - October 2013
Kentucky Refugee Ministries  June 2012 - August 2012
First and Farmers National Bank   March 2011 - August 2011
Premier Equipment, Inc.   August 2010 - March 2011
Georgetown College  July 2009 - May 2010
United States Senate  May 2009 - June 2009
Georgetown College  January 2008 - December 2008
Georgetown College  March 2007 - December 2008

Skills
International Relations, International..., Democratization, Inter-personal, Campaigns, Human Rights, Advocacy, Refugees, Tech-savvy, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Editing, Foreign Policy, Political Science, Research, Politics, International Security, Public Speaking, Political Risk Analysis, Government, Policy Analysis, Policy, Intercultural..., Community Outreach, Event Planning, Nonprofits

Education
University of Denver   2011 — 2013
M.A., Human Rights

Georgetown College   2006 — 2010
B.A., Political Science

Oxford University   2009 — 2009
P.P.E.

Experience
U.S. Department of State   October 2014 - Present
U.S. Department of State   April 2013 - October 2014
Booz Allen Hamilton  February 2011 - April 2013
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)   August 2009 - February 2011
International Republican Institute   November 2003 - August 2009
U.S. House of Representatives   November 2003 - January 2004
Council on Foreign Relations  August 2003 - November 2003
Congressional Research Service  July 2003 - October 2003
Catholic Relief Services  February 1999 - April 1999
American Bar Association  1998 - 1998

Skills
Governance, Swahili, Capacity Building, International..., NGOs, Gender, Democracy, Africa, Research, Latin America, Leadership, DoD, Military, Program Management, Government, Proposal Writing, International Relations, National Security, Policy Analysis, Policy, Security Clearance, Foreign Policy, Interagency Coordination, Counterterrorism, Defense, Public Policy, International Security, Intelligence Analysis, Grants, Analysis, Community Outreach, Report Writing, Politics, Diplomacy, Humanitarian Assistance, Civil Society, Economic Development, Human Rights, Political Science, Program Evaluation, Foreign Affairs, Peacebuilding, Political Risk Analysis, Federal Government, Conflict Analysis, Conflict, Qualitative Research, Sub-Saharan Africa

Education
Georgetown University   2007 — 2009
Master of Arts, International Security Studies

Northwestern University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, African Studies & Anthropology

School for International Training   2001 — 2001
Certificate, Kenya Coastal Studies

New Trier H.S.

Experience
Membership Marketing Partners, LLC   January 2014 - Present
Judicial Watch, Inc.   May 2012 - January 2014
International Republican Institute   June 2011 - November 2011
Rob Portman for U.S. Senate   May 2010 - August 2010
U.S. House of Representatives   May 2009 - August 2009
Paramount's Kings Island  August 2005 - August 2007

Skills
SEO, SEM, Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Online Advertising, Social Media, Facebook, Web Content, Politics, Editing, Online Communications, Policy Research, Public Policy, Research, Adobe Creative Suite, Writing, HTML, CSS

Education
Miami University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Minor of History

Georgetown University   2010 — 2010
Economics

Experience
United States Department of Defense  2010 - 2012
International Republican Institute   September 2008 - November 2010
U.S. Senator John Warner   2005 - 2006
The Nuclear Threat Initiative  May 2005 - August 2005
The White House  May 2004 - August 2004
Neiman Marcus  May 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Foreign Policy, Public Relations, Political Science, Community Outreach, Program Management, Grassroots Organizing, Analysis, Strategy

Education
Kings College London   2006 — 2007
Master's degree, Conflict, Security & Development

University of Virginia   2001 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, American Government and Politics (United States)

Experience
International Republican Institute   August 2014 - Present
PNC  September 2013 - August 2014
JPMorgan Chase  July 2011 - August 2013
RainKing  2008 - 2009

Skills
Statistics, Economics, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Analytics, Analysis, Market Research, Finance, Financial Analysis, Strategy

Education
Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business

The College of Wooster   2004 — 2008
BA, Economics

Experience
Warriors at Ease   May 2014 - Present
Private  2007 - Present
Mercy Corps  February 2009 - August 2012
Food for Thought Schools   November 2007 - 2010
University of Missouri/United States Department of Agriculture   2007 - 2008
International Republican Institute   2004 - 2007
Patandi Teacher's College   May 2004 - July 2004

Skills
Proposal writing, Outcome Mapping (M&E), Cat herding, Teaching, Proposal Writing, Management, Strategy, Grants, Civil Society, Program Management, Capacity Building, Non-profits, Governance, Cat Herding, International..., Youth Mentoring, NGOs, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Yoga

Education
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
Master’s Degree, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

University of Nebraska-Lincoln   2003 — 2004
M.A., Political Science

University of Nebraska-Lincoln   1995 — 1999
B.A., International Affairs

Experience
The McCain Institute for International Leadership  April 2015 - Present
George W. Bush Presidential Center  April 2015 - Present
International Republican Institute   April 2014 - August 2014
International Republican Institute   October 2010 - April 2014
International Republican Institute   February 2009 - October 2010
Millennium Challenge Corporation  May 2005 - February 2009
White House Office of Presidential Personnel  April 2003 - May 2005
U.S. Department of State   October 2001 - April 2003
White House Office of Presidential Personnel  January 2001 - October 2001
International Republican Institute   1998 - 2000

Skills
Foreign Languages, Democracy, Good Governance, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Legislative Relations, Foreign Affairs, Diplomacy, International..., Public Diplomacy, Policy Analysis, Politics, Government, Public Policy, Civil Society, Public Affairs, Political Campaigns, Political Risk Analysis, Economic Development, Political Science

Education
Georgetown University   1987 — 1991
BS, Linguistics, Minors in Russian and Government

Lenin Pedagogical Institute, Moscow   1990 — 1990
Study Abroad, Russian

Experience
International Republican Institute   September 2015 - Present
Mollie's Follies   August 2012 - Present
Nanny for Family   October 2013 - September 2015
2941   June 2013 - November 2013
Peck, Madigan, Jones & Stewart, Inc   May 2010 - November 2011
The Old Brogue Irish Pub   June 2006 - August 2009

Skills
Social Media, Research, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Restaurants, Catering, Event Management, Public Relations, Public Policy, Politics, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Social Networking, Sales, Facebook, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction

Education
George Mason University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Global Affairs

Northern Virginia Community College   2010 — 2011

The Catholic University of America   2009 — 2010

Experience
LADO International Institute  June 2015 - Present
Lado International College  August 2013 - Present
Atlantic Council  February 2013 - Present
National Energy Permitting and Consulting LLC   2011 - 2011
Repower America  September 2010 - December 2010
Weichert Realtors  May 2010 - August 2010
International Republican Institute   September 2009 - May 2010
T.Y. Mortgage   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Web Development, Spanish, Italian, Creativity, Leadership, Teamwork, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Program Management, Research, Community Outreach, Proposal Writing, Public Speaking, Social Media, Editing, Fundraising, Event Planning

Education
Virginia Tech National Capital Region   2013 — 2015
Masters of Public and International Affairs, Political Science and Government

Virginia Tech   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

George Mason University   2008 — 2010
American Government and Politics (United States)

Experience
The Wilson Center  September 2015 - Present
International Republican Institute   May 2014 - August 2015
Middle East Institute  January 2014 - May 2014
USAID  July 2013 - January 2014
U.S. Department of State   January 2013 - April 2013
La Maison de l'Avenir   September 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Arabic, International Relations, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Editing, French, Middle Eastern Studies, Research, Spanish, Social Media, Analysis, Policy, Community Outreach, Foreign Policy, Politics

Education
Georgetown University   2015 — 2017
Master of Arts (MA), Security; Terrorism and Substate Violence

The George Washington University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Affairs & Middle East Studies, Summa Cum Laude

Experience
Inle Advisory Group   July 2015 - Present
Center for Energy Policy and Management   December 2013 - Present
International Republican Institute   May 2015 - September 2015
TJMR Asia Consultants   September 2014 - April 2015
Washington & Jefferson College - Office of Admission   February 2013 - April 2015
US-ASEAN Business Council  May 2014 - September 2014
The Red & Black Newspaper  November 2012 - January 2014
US-ASEAN Business Council  May 2013 - August 2013
Democratic Party, Myanmar   April 2011 - July 2012
U.S. Department of State   2011 - 2012

Skills
International Relations, Public Speaking, Leadership, Politics, Research, Community Outreach, Foreign Policy, Interviews, Policy, Policy Analysis, Higher Education, Fundraising, Project Planning and..., Conflict Resolution, News Writing, Government Relations, Grant Writing, South East Asia, Public Policy, Government, Microsoft Office, Social Media, International...

Education
Washington & Jefferson College   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, Concentration in Conflict and Resolution Studies

Northern Illinois University   2010 — 2010
Certificate, Center for Southeast Asian Studies

Experience
International Republican Institute   May 2015 - Present
Maple Ave Restaurant   March 2015 - May 2015
Capital Rentals, Inc.   May 2014 - August 2014
Kappa Sigma - George Mason University   January 2014 - June 2014
Acai Software, L.L.C.   June 2013 - August 2013
Burgundy Farm Country Day School  May 2011 - August 2013
Mimis Cafe  April 2012 - April 2013

Skills
Customer Service, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Social Media, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Collaborative Problem..., Creativity Skills, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Communication, Adaptive Learning, High degree of..., Research, Time Management, Public Relations, International Relations, Delegation

Education
George Mason University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political and Persuasive Communication

Battlefield High School   2008 — 2012
Advanced Studies

Experience
International Republican Institute   February 2015 - Present
Norwegian Refugee Council  September 2014 - February 2015
Teachout-Wu for New York   July 2014 - September 2014
Oxfam  June 2012 - April 2014
Oxfam  May 2013 - December 2013
Safe Passage  July 2009 - June 2011
Seneca Center  December 2007 - April 2009
ACORN Community Organization   January 2007 - December 2007

Education
Oxford Brookes University   2011 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Development and Emergency Practice

McGill University   2003 — 2007
BA, Political Science and Sociology

Experience
Sustainable Educational & Environment Development   October 2007 - Present
The McCain Institute for International Leadership  May 2014 - June 2014
American Refugee Committee  February 2014 - April 2014
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota  August 2013 - April 2014
International Rescue Committee  July 2013 - July 2013
Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI)   February 2013 - April 2013
Innovative Development Strategies (IDS)   November 2012 - December 2012
International Republican Institute   June 2011 - July 2012
Voice Tel Tech   April 2011 - May 2011
Intermedia  June 2010 - March 2011

Skills
M&E, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Report Writing, Sustainability, Policy, Environmental, Capacity Building, Community Organizing, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Quantitative Research, Environmental Awareness, Fundraising, Coordination, Proposal Writing, International..., Research, Training, Civil Society, Human Rights, Politics, NGOs, Surveying

Education
Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad   2010 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Anthropology

Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad   2010 — 2014
Master's degree, Anthropology

Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad   2008 — 2009
M.Phil, Anthropology

Experience
International Republican Institute   September 2015 - Present
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars  July 2012 - August 2015
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)   September 2011 - May 2012
National Defense University  January 2011 - August 2011
Graduate Consulting Group   September 2010 - December 2010
Burford English Center   February 2009 - December 2009
Aston English School  August 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Political Science, Politics, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Political Risk Analysis, International Security, Policy Analysis, International..., Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Democracy, Diplomacy, Public Policy, International Economics

Education
The George Washington University   2010 — 2012
MA, International Affairs

Miami University   2003 — 2007
BA, English, Political Science, Magna Cum Laude

DuPont Manual   1999 — 2003
Diploma

Experience
WICE Paris   September 2014 - May 2015
ProResource, Inc.   June 2014 - August 2014
International Republican Institute   January 2014 - May 2014
Atlantic Council  September 2013 - December 2013
Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau   August 2012 - May 2013
Ethics Metrics LLC   January 2012 - May 2013
Library Preservation Services   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Research, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Data Analysis, Event Planning, Facebook, Editing, Community Outreach, Marketing, Press Releases, Policy, International Relations, Public Relations

Education
Syracuse University - Maxwell School   2015 — 2017
Master of Public Administration (MPA), International Relations, International Relations

University of Virginia   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs

T.C. Williams High School   2005 — 2009

IES Abroad

IES Abroad

Experience
Redstone Global   2014 - Present
International Republican Institute   2004 - 2014
U.S. Department of State   2001 - 2004
International Republican Institute   1993 - 2001
National Security Council  1992 - 1993
U.S. Department of State   1989 - 1992
Senator John McCain  1986 - 1989
Congressman Jim KolbeCovered   1984 - 1986

Education
Georgetown University
Master of Arts (M.A.), National Security Studies

Reed College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations

Phillips Exeter Academy

Experience
International Republican Institute   June 2014 - Present
Freedom House  April 2012 - May 2014
National Endowment for Democracy  March 2006 - October 2008

Skills
Policy Analysis, International Relations, Human Rights, Nonprofits, Capacity Building, Grants, NGOs

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   2009 — 2011
Southeast Asian Studies

Penn State University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Politics

Experience
Fireflies Restuarant   June 2015 - Present
Embassy of Guatemala  March 2015 - June 2015
High Point University Survey Research Center  October 2014 - January 2015
United States Senate  May 2014 - June 2014
International Republican Institute   May 2013 - December 2013

Skills
Spanish, Portuguese, Public Speaking, Politics, Social Media, International Relations, Political Campaigns, Convincing Power, Grassroots Communication, Grassroots Organizing, Bartending

Education
High Point University   2012 — 2016
Spanish Language and Literature

The George Washington University   2013 — 2013

Experience
Texas House of Representatives  September 2014 - Present
Texas Senate  October 2013 - August 2014
International Republican Institute   December 2012 - October 2013
U.S. House of Representatives   April 2012 - December 2012
Congressional Re-election Campaign   April 2012 - November 2012
International Affairs Review  February 2012 - May 2012
U.S. Government Accountability Office   August 2011 - March 2012
International Republican Institute   March 2010 - July 2011
State Senator Robert Duncan   June 2008 - February 2010
Bilingual Education for Central America   2007 - 2008

Skills
Spanish, International Relations, Legislative, Non-profits, Research, Writing, Teaching, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Fundraising, Editing, Communication, Nonprofits, Social Media, Program Management, Government, Legislative Relations

Education
George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs   2010 — 2012
Masters, International Affairs - Latin America

Texas A&M University   2002 — 2006
Bachelors, International Studies

Westlake High School

Experience
Canadian International Trade Tribunal  July 2009 - Present
Advance Express   January 2001 - October 2009
Luxor Holdings   May 2000 - October 2009
International Republican Institute   May 2008 - July 2009
National Democratic Institute  January 2007 - February 2008
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board   May 2003 - November 2007
O'Donnell, Robertson, Sanfilippo   January 2003 - May 2004
James H. Brown & Associates   January 1995 - January 2003

Skills
Competitive Analysis, Negotiation, Strategy Development, Joint Ventures, Venture Capital, Angel Investing, IPO, International Business..., LBO, Private Placements, Mezzanine, Restructuring, Finance, Financial Services, International..., Strategy, Due Diligence, Government, Business Strategy, Capacity Building, Public Policy, Private Equity, Leadership, Analysis, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Corporate Law, Strategic Communications, Investments, Policy, Economics, Policy Analysis, Fundraising, Corporate Governance, Economic Development, Politics, Legal Advice, Governance, Organizational..., International Relations, Executive Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Human Rights, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Nonprofits, Consulting, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Thinking

Education
The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business   2004 — 2005
MBA, Finance

University of Alberta   1989 — 1991
LL.B, Law

University of Alberta   1985 — 1988
B.A., Economics

Experience
Innovato LLC   August 2013 - Present
Emissary Transition Group   October 2012 - September 2013
Deloitte Consulting  May 2009 - October 2012
BearingPoint  August 2005 - May 2009
Booz Allen Hamilton  August 2004 - August 2005
International Republican Institute   2003 - 2004
International Republican Institute   2003 - 2004
US Senate Foreign Relations Committee  April 2001 - January 2003

Skills
Foreign Policy, Management Consulting, International Relations, Government, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Federal Government, National Security, Public Policy, Business Process..., International..., Governance, Government Contracting, Strategy, Proposal Writing, Business Transformation, DoD, Security Clearance, Counterterrorism, Analysis, Intelligence, Project Planning, Policy, Military, Organizational Design, Business Strategy, Project Management, Intelligence Analysis, Homeland Security, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Foreign Affairs, Politics, Training, Strategic Communications, Process Improvement, Management, Business Process, Security, Defense, PMO, Crisis Management, Operational Planning, Political Science, Information Assurance, Strategic Consulting, Public/private..., Diplomacy

Education
The George Washington University   2003 — 2008
International Affairs

University of Rochester   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), European History

Institute of World Politics

Williamsville South

Experience
Dykema  March 2015 - Present
US House of Representatives  February 2001 - January 2015
Office of the Governor - State of Michigan  January 1998 - January 2001
International Republican Institute   June 1997 - December 1997
Lamar Alexander for President   December 1994 - May 1996
Engler for Governor Committee   June 1993 - December 1994
Office of the Governor - State of Michigan  January 1991 - June 1993
Engler for Governor Committee   September 1989 - December 1990

Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Legislation, Politics, Policy Analysis, Political Consulting, Government, Strategic Communications, Grassroots Organizing, Political Communication, Speech Writing, Fundraising, Political Science, International Relations, Policy, Public Administration, Coalitions, Community Outreach, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Appropriations, Economic Development, Foreign Policy, Message Development, State Government, Legislative Research, Federal Government, Governmental Affairs, Congress, Foreign Affairs, National Security, Community Development, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Legislative Affairs, Constituent Services, Nonprofits, Energy Policy, Campaigns, Spokesperson, Strategy, Diplomacy, Community Organizing, Congressional Affairs, Election Law, Legislative Policy, Political Strategy, Political Management

Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University   2007 — 2013
PhD Candidate, Public Policy

University of St. Mary of the Lakes Seminary   1995 — 1996
Philosophy

University of Michigan   1992 — 1995
Masters, Liberal Studies in American Culture

Michigan State University   1986 — 1990
Bachelors Degree, International Relations

Experience
Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI), USAID   2010 - Present
Social Impact, Inc.   April 2009 - August 2010
World Bank  February 2007 - March 2009
International Republican Institute   2003 - 2006
United Nations Foundation  2003 - 2003

Skills
Democracy, Civil Society, NGOs, International..., Governance, Program Evaluation, Capacity Building

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science   2001 — 2002
Masters of Science (MSc), Development Studies

Georgetown University   1996 — 2000
BSc, Foreign Service

Experience
Club W  January 2015 - Present
LivingSocial  February 2014 - January 2015
LivingSocial  November 2012 - February 2014
LivingSocial  March 2011 - November 2012
LivingSocial  August 2010 - March 2011
International Republican Institute   December 2009 - August 2010
Ripken Baseball  January 2007 - December 2009
Stockton Ports Baseball Club   2006 - 2006
Indiana University Student Foundation  2003 - 2006
Gary SouthShore RailCats  2005 - 2005

Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Photoshop, Management, Event Planning, Photography, Illustration, Mac, Troubleshooting, Employee Training, Motivated self-starter, Graphic Design, Leadership, Change Management, Team Management, Salesforce.com, Creative Problem Solving, Operational Planning, Email Marketing, Training, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Project Planning, Account Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media Marketing, Social Media

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Fine and Studio Arts

Experience
Yale China Law Center   August 2012 - August 2014
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace  August 2011 - August 2012
Department of State  October 2009 - December 2009
International Republican Institute   September 2009 - October 2009
Freedom House  June 2009 - August 2009

Education
Yale Law School   2014 — 2017
Doctor of Law (JD)

Pomona College   2007 — 2011

Tsinghua University

Experience
U.S. Department of State   September 2014 - Present
U.S. Department of State   August 2013 - August 2014
U.S. Department of State   September 2012 - July 2013
U.S. Department of State   September 2010 - August 2012
Good Harbor Consulting  June 2009 - October 2010
International Republican Institute   June 2008 - August 2008
U.S. Department of State   October 2006 - August 2007
U.S. Embassy Baghdad   March 2005 - September 2006
Stanley Associates  September 2004 - March 2005
U.S. Department of State   February 2004 - May 2004

Skills
Foreign Policy, Government, International Security, Politics, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Policy, Community Outreach, International Law, National Security, Foreign Affairs, NGOs, Political Risk Analysis, Political Science, Military, Diplomacy, International..., Public Policy, Public Affairs, Crisis Management

Education
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government   2007 — 2009
Master, Public Policy, International Security Policy

Michigan State University   2001 — 2004
Bachelors, International Relations

Experience
Booz Allen Hamilton  January 2015 - Present
Booz Allen Hamilton  October 2011 - Present
Booz Allen Hamilton  February 2009 - October 2011
U.S. Department of State   December 2007 - January 2009
International Republican Institute   June 2005 - December 2007
The Leadership Institute  November 2004 - June 2005
U.S. Senate   August 2003 - September 2004
Tulsa Public Schools  August 2001 - August 2003

Skills
Media Relations, International..., Grant Management, Education Management, Public Policy, Software Project..., French, Business Strategy, Business Systems..., Cyber Security, Stakeholder Analysis, Politics, Grants, Computer Security, Government, Policy

Education
Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business   2011 — 2011
Change Management Advanced Practitioner, Business Administration and Management, General

Regent University   2003 — 2005
Masters, Public Policy

Oral Roberts University   1998 — 2001
Bachelor, French Education

Universite de Bourgogne   2000 — 2000
French Language and Literature

Experience
Wiedenbach-Brown  January 2014 - Present
CRA, Inc.   March 2013 - 2013
SRA International  May 2008 - September 2012
SRA International  April 2007 - May 2008
DSA  March 2005 - March 2006
TAC Consulting   November 2004 - March 2005
2004 Bush-Cheney Presidential Campaign   May 2003 - November 2004
International Republican Institute   May 2003 - March 2004

Skills
Proposal Writing, Program Management, Government, Project Management, Technical Writing, Security Clearance, Risk Assessment, Military, DoD, Information Assurance, Government Contracting, Homeland Security, Security, Intelligence Analysis, Federal Government, Defense, Management, PMP, Intelligence, National Security

Education
James Madison University   1999 — 2003
B.A., Political Science/Religion

Experience
Compass Lexecon, FTI Consulting   January 2012 - Present
International Republican Institute   December 2010 - August 2011
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Policy & Analysis Department   September 2009 - December 2009
Office of U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II   January 2009 - May 2009
Maryland Fund for Excellence  September 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Organizational..., Writing Skills, Project Planning, Public Speaking, Event Planning, System Administration, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Social Media, Research, Politics, Spanish, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Program Management, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Non-profits, Editing, Democracy, International Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Government, Political Campaigns, Leadership, Community Outreach, Legislative Relations, Political Science, Grant Writing

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2007 — 2009
Double Bachelor of Arts Degrees, Government & Politics; English Literature, 3.3

Mount St. Mary's University   2005 — 2006
English Literature; Government and Politics

Experience
International Republican Institute   January 2011 - Present
R2P/Presidential Transition Team   September 2012 - November 2012
International Republican Institute   June 2010 - January 2011
Sen. Scott Brown's Senate Office   April 2010 - June 2010
Intern  June 2009 - January 2010
Office of Senator Scott Brown  2010 - 2010
State Department  2009 - 2009
John McCain 2008  2008 - 2008
The Johns Hopkins News-Letter  2007 - 2008
Bob Ehrlich for Maryland  2006 - 2006

Skills
Political Science, International Relations, Politics, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Foreign Policy, International..., Political Campaigns, Democracy, Research, Nonprofits, Editing, Human Rights, Grassroots Organizing, Fundraising, Democratization, Diplomacy, Social Media, Spanish, Capacity Building, Program Evaluation, Civil Society, Government

Education
Georgetown University   2008 — 2010
Masters, Government

The Johns Hopkins University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Experience
AMIDEAST  June 2014 - Present
Georgetown University  February 2011 - May 2014
EpOverviews/ Best Coast Editorials   May 2008 - February 2011
U.S. Senate   May 2010 - December 2010
International Republican Institute   May 2009 - May 2010
Georgetown University Center for Latin American Studies   April 2007 - May 2008
Political Database of the Americas   2006 - 2008
United States Sentencing Commission  2005 - 2006

Skills
International..., Grant Writing, Operating Budgets, Grant Administration, Grant Preparation, Federal Grant Management, Comparative Politics, Latin American Studies, Energy Policy, Legislation, Grant Coordination, Budget Reconciliation, Project Finance, Project Management, Project Coordination, Report Writing, Annual Reports, U.S. foreign policy, Contractual Agreements, Foreign Policy, Foreign Languages, Latin America, Tribal Gaming, Research, Political Science, Strength Training, Policy Analysis, Human Rights, Politics, Public Policy, Civil Society, Economic Development, Capacity Building, Political Risk Analysis, Political Campaigns, NGOs, Foreign Affairs, International Security, Diplomacy, Democracy, Intercultural..., Program Evaluation, Legislative Relations, Arabic, Coalitions, Grants, International Relations, Government, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits

Education
Georgetown University   2006 — 2008
MA, Latin American Studies

Hobart and William Smith Colleges   2001 — 2005
BA, Political Science AND Latin American Studies

Experience
Hastings College  August 2011 - Present
International Republican Institute   2004 - 2010
Office of Congressman Doug Bereuter (R-NE)   August 1997 - January 2004

Education
Hastings College   1992 — 1996
BA, English and Political Science

Experience
NOAA  September 2008 - Present
SANS Institute  August 2006 - September 2008
International Republican Institute   April 2005 - August 2006

Skills
Government Accounting..., Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Operating Expenses, P&L Management, Project Accounting, Internal Audit

Education
University of Maryland University College   2005 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Accounting

Montgomery College   2002 — 2004
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Information Technology

Yangon University (University of Rangoon)   1993 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Zoology/Animal Biology