Experience
United States Institute of Peace   September 2015 - Present
Afterschool Alliance  June 2015 - Present
Elizabeth's Gone Raw   June 2015 - Present
Filter Coffeehouse and Espresso Bar   September 2014 - Present
United States Senate  January 2015 - May 2015
American Apparel  September 2013 - August 2014
Enroll America  January 2014 - May 2014
United States Senate  June 2013 - November 2013
Grassroots Campaigns  June 2013 - August 2013
St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County, Inc.   January 2013 - June 2013

Skills
Grassroots, Public Policy, French, Nonprofits, Project Planning, Research, Grassroots Organizing, Community Outreach, International Relations, Politics, Fundraising, Blogging, Public Speaking, Social Media, Management, Editing, Event Planning, Press Releases, Press Relations, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Social Networking

Education
The George Washington University   2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Communication

University of Oregon   2011 — 2013
Planning, Public Policy, and Management

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   May 2001 - Present
Lake, Snell, Perry and Associates   August 2000 - May 2001
Pensat International Communications   August 1998 - August 2000

Skills
Contracting, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, FileMaker, Time Management, Federal Travel, Microsoft Word, Drupal, Federal Grants..., QuickBase, OFAC checks, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis

Education
University of Maryland University College   2004 — 2005
English

University of Maryland College Park   1994 — 1994
Psychology

Winston Churchill Highschool

Experience
United Nations Foundation  June 2009 - Present
United States Institute of Peace   June 2008 - June 2009

Skills
Policy, International..., Governance, Peacebuilding, NGOs, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Africa, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Conflict Analysis, Editing, Qualitative Research, Mediation, Training, Government, Afghanistan, Management, Peacekeeping, Program Evaluation, Politics, International Relations, Research, Capacity Building

Education
George Mason University   2006 — 2009
MA, School of Public Policy - Peace Operations Program

Syracuse University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   July 2013 - Present
The Liaison Office   2008 - 2012
USAID  2010 - 2011
United Nations Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN)   May 2007 - September 2007
Mercy Corps  2007 - 2007
Freelance  2004 - 2006
The Kids League Uganda   2004 - 2004
The Kids League Uganda   2004 - 2004

Skills
Politics, Human Rights, Government, Research, Humanitarian, Public Policy, Diplomacy, Conflict, Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, National Security, Photography, Journalism, Writing, International Relations, International..., Policy Analysis, Capacity Building, Peacebuilding, International Security, Civil Society, Democracy, NGOs, Political Science, Humanitarian Assistance, Conflict Analysis

Education
Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy   2006 — 2008
Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy, Human Security, Internal Conflict, Post-conflict Peacebuilding

Harvard Law School, Program on Negotiation (PON)   2006 — 2007
Multi-Party Negotiation

The Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bangalore   2004 — 2005
Post-Graduate Diploma, International Print Journalism

Seattle University   1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature

Experience
Self-Employed  March 2013 - Present
Youth Challenge International  April 2014 - August 2015
Tetra Tech DPK  September 2013 - March 2014
Tetra Tech DPK  August 2012 - March 2013
Tetra Tech DPK  February 2011 - August 2012
DPK Consulting, a Division of ARD, Inc.   December 2008 - February 2011
Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace   February 2008 - April 2008
DHS  August 2005 - June 2007
United States Institute of Peace   October 2004 - August 2005
Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies   May 2004 - July 2004

Skills
International..., International Relations, Program Management, Government, Youth Development, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Research, Writing, Report Writing, Editing, Proposal Writing, Human Rights, NGOs, Policy, Foreign Policy, Grants, Community Development, Qualitative Research, Spanish, Nonprofits, Politics, Legal Research, Analysis, Budgeting, Budgets, International..., Grant Writing, Government Relations

Education
The George Washington University   2003 — 2005
MA, International Affairs

Smith College   1995 — 1999
BA, Economics and Government

Experience
King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies   August 2015 - Present
University of South Carolina  January 2015 - Present
Truman National Security Project  March 2005 - Present
George Washington University  January 2012 - January 2015
United States Institute of Peace   October 2011 - December 2014
University of Colorado at Boulder  January 2009 - January 2012
United States Institute of Peace   January 2011 - October 2011
Democracy International  September 2010 - September 2010
Stanford Law School  January 2010 - August 2010
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP  January 2008 - December 2009

Skills
Islamic Law, International Law, Legal Writing, Rule Of Law, International Human..., Government, International..., Litigation, NGOs, Foreign Affairs, Peacebuilding, Commercial Litigation, National Security, Employment Law, Dispute Resolution, Trials, Analysis, Program Management, Leadership, Training, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Afghanistan, Civil Rights, History, Policy Analysis, Diplomacy, International..., Conflict, Legal Research, Capacity Building, Economic Development, Teaching, International Relations, Criminal Law, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Immigration Law, Mediation, Policy, Political Science, Politics, Public Policy, Research, International Security, Elections, International..., Governance, Public International Law, International Criminal...

Education
University of Michigan Law School   1999 — 2002
Juris Doctor, Law

University of Wyoming   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Political Science

University of London   1997 — 1997
Visiting Student

Worland High School   1990 — 1994

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   January 2012 - Present
Urban Intalek Studios, LLC   February 1992 - Present
Mpire Management, LLC   March 2009 - October 2011
Washington DC Renaissance Hotel   June 2007 - July 2009

Skills
Entertainment, Music Industry, Sound, Video Production, Music Production, Music, Lighting, Editing, Social Media, Graphic Design, Voice Over, Photoshop, Project Management, Program Management, Microsoft Office, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Blogging, Video, Multimedia, New Media, Event Management, Film, AV, Film Production, Recording, Event Planning, Social Networking, Public Relations, Audio Engineering, Facebook, Photography, Radio, Broadcast, Social Media Marketing, Management Consulting, Audio Post Production, Television, Team Management, Digital Media, Crisis Management, Crisis Communications, Management, Operations Management, Online Marketing, Audio Editing, Pro Tools, Producing, Digital Photography, Studio Recording

Education
University of Maryland College Park

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   July 2013 - Present
Independent  September 2011 - Present
International Legal and Business Services Group   May 2009 - September 2011
African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights   January 2007 - December 2007
African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights   April 2001 - December 2006
Uganda Human Rights Commission  August 2000 - November 2000
Federal First Instance Court, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia   August 1999 - January 2000
Inter-Africa Group, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia   May 1998 - May 1999
Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia   July 1996 - September 1996

Skills
Immigration Law, International Human..., Public International Law, Human Rights, Legal Research, Transitional Justice, International..., Rule Of Law, International Law, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Litigation, Africa, NGOs, Democracy, International..., Courts, Conflict, Constitutional Law, Refugees, International..., Human Rights Research, Refugee Law, Legal Advice, Human Rights Education, Dispute Resolution, Civil Society, Arbitration, Conflict Analysis, Comparative Law, Legal Documents, International Relations, Peacebuilding

Education
George Mason University- School of Public Policy   2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Peace Operations

FEMA Emergency Management Institute, US Department of Homeland Security   2013 — 2013
Certificate, Introduction to National Response Framework

Peace Operations Training Institute   2010 — 2010
Certificate, Civil-Military Coordination (CIMIC) in United Nations Peace Support Missions

Equitas - International Centre for Human Rights Education, Nairobi, Kenya   2006 — 2006
Certificate, Africa Regional Training of Trainers, Human Rights Education

Equitas – International Centre for Human Rights Education, Montréal, Québec, Canada   2006 — 2006
Certificate, International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP)

UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nairobi, Kenya   2006 — 2006
Certificate, Domestic Application of International Human Rights Norms

The World Bank Institute, Washigton DC., USA   2005 — 2005
Certificate, Decentralization and Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations

The Danish Institute for Human Rights, Copenhagen, Denmark   2004 — 2004
Certificate, Human Rights Course

University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria   2000 — 2001
LL.M, Human Rights

The Centre for Human Rights and the School of Public Management and Administration of the University of Pretoria   2000 — 2000
Certificate, Pretoria Winter School on Good Governance

Experience
Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland   August 2014 - Present
Carnegie Institution for Science  May 2012 - Present
United States Institute of Peace   June 2012 - April 2014
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants  February 2011 - May 2012
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants  July 2010 - February 2011

Skills
Client Liaison, Manage Client..., Client Development, Data Analysis, Negotiation, Event Management, Inventory Management, Office Administration, Database Administration, Administration

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminology

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   January 2013 - Present
United States Institute of Peace   January 2012 - December 2012
United States Institute of Peace   November 2010 - December 2011
United States Institute of Peace   September 2009 - November 2010

Skills
Peacebuilding, Conflict Analysis, Human Rights, Conflict, Democracy, International..., Capacity Building, International Relations, Rule Of Law, Foreign Policy, NGOs, Peace, Civil Society, Capacity Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Africa, Diplomacy, International...

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2007 — 2008
International Studies and Diplomacy, Rule of Law, Reconciliation, Transitional Justice, Foreign Affairs

University of Cincinnati   2004 — 2007
B.A., Political Science, International Affairs, and International Human Rights

University of Cincinnati   2003 — 2007
BA International Affairs, BA Political Science, Certificate in International Human Rights, Foreign Affairs, American Politics, Development Studies, International Law

Experience
The Walt Disney Company  March 2013 - Present
Explorica  October 2011 - Present
DC Metro Chocolate Tours   October 2011 - October 2013
United States Institute of Peace   August 2011 - September 2012
International Spy Museum  February 2011 - May 2011
Hostelling International USA  January 2011 - May 2011
SUMMIT Challenge Course, The George Washington University   October 2009 - May 2011
George Washington University  August 2009 - May 2011
Academic Study Associates  June 2008 - July 2010
The George Washington University Student Activities Center   January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Tourism, Leadership, Event Planning, Event Management, Public Speaking, Team Building, Teaching, Program Management, Leadership Development, Management, Social Media, Fundraising, Customer Service, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Tour Management, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Experiential Learning, Cultural Exchange, Highly detail oriented, Interpersonal Skill, Travel Planning, Guided Tours

Education
The George Washington University   2009 — 2011
Master of Arts, International Education

State University of New York at Oswego   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, Broadcasting & Mass Communication, Arts Management

Columbia High School   2001 — 2005

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   April 2015 - Present
Broadcasting Board of Governors  January 2015 - Present
BrandLinkDC  September 2014 - Present
Legacy Marketing Partners  April 2014 - Present
Embassy of Greece - Press Office   September 2012 - July 2013
Apple Boutique   May 2011 - July 2012
Sweeps LLC  January 2011 - June 2011
Sweeps LLC  September 2010 - January 2011

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Facebook, Email Marketing, Non-profits, Marketing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Research, Data Analysis, Event Planning, Social Networking, Blogging, Fundraising, Greek, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Strategy, Adobe Creative Suite, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Twitter, Management, Fashion Buying, Retail, Editing

Education
The George Washington University   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Elliott School of International Affairs: Global Communication

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political science and international relations. Kenan-Flagler business minor

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   October 2013 - Present
Open Society Foundation  December 2011 - December 2013
United States Institute of Peace   August 2012 - September 2013
UNDP Somalia   October 2011 - January 2013
UNDP Somalia   January 2012 - July 2012
Norwegian Refugee Council  November 2011 - March 2012
Open Society Institute  July 2011 - August 2011
UNDP Somalia   May 2011 - June 2011
Norwegian Refugee Council  September 2009 - February 2011
GRM International  July 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Rule of Law, Access to Justice, Legal Empowerment, Capacity Building, Training, Needs assessments, Strategic Planning, Conflict-affected and..., International Law, Refugee status..., Human Rights, M&E, CSO..., Programme design and..., Gender, Traditional justice..., Community paralegals, International Human..., Rule Of Law, Justice, International..., Government, Humanitarian, Refugees

Education
University of Melbourne   2002 — 2003
Master of Laws (LLM)

University of Auckland   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

University of Auckland   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   June 2015 - Present
CDF: A Collective Action Initiative   August 2013 - Present
George Washington University  September 2013 - Present
USAID  August 2014 - May 2015
USAID  September 2014 - December 2014
University of Wisconsin-Madison  June 2014 - August 2014
United States Senate  September 2013 - May 2014

Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Social Networking, Customer Service, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Business Planning, Project Planning, Research, Community Outreach, PowerPoint, Nonprofits, Editing, Fundraising

Education
The George Washington University   2015 — 2017
Master's degree, Cyber Security Policy Studies

The George Washington University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, International Relations and Affairs

Woodward Academy   2007 — 2011

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   June 2014 - Present
McLarty Associates  May 2012 - June 2014
Yale Undergraduate Career Services (UCS)   September 2011 - May 2012
Yale-in-Washington   April 2011 - August 2011
Yale Office of Development, International Fundraising Department   September 2009 - May 2011
University of Miami School of Law, HOPE Public Interest Resource Center   July 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Community Development, Politics, Strategy, Political Science, Policy Analysis, International Relations, International..., Research, Strategic Planning, Editing, Spanish, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Government, Political Campaigns, Fundraising, Blogging

Education
Yale University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

School for International Training   2010 — 2010
Peace and Conflict Studies in the Lake Victoria Basin

Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School   2004 — 2008

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   March 2013 - February 2014
United States Institute of Peace   November 2011 - March 2013
Dell Perot Systems Government Services  April 2010 - October 2011
RCLCO (Robert Charles Lesser & Co.)   2006 - October 2009
RCLCO  May 2007 - November 2007

Skills
Active Directory..., Microsoft Exchange, Dell OpenManage, Workgroup Manager, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS management, Domain Controller, Domain Management, Systems Engineering, Blackberry Enterprise..., WSUS, SCCM, Cisco Call Manager, Unified Communications, Cisco VoIP, Backup Solutions, Sophos, Kaseya, Dell PowerEdge Servers, Dell KACE, Storage Area Networks, VMware ESX, VMware Infrastructure, ShoreTel, Terminal Services, Cisco VPN, Windows Server, Active Directory, Hardware, Troubleshooting, vSphere, Networking, Cluster, Security

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2004 — 2008
B.S., Information Technology

Experience
National Security Council, The White House  March 2015 - Present
The Stimson Center  March 2014 - March 2015
Council on Foreign Relations  October 2012 - September 2013
Office of the Secretary of Defense  October 2012 - September 2013
United States Institute of Peace   September 2011 - September 2012
Institute for Global Engagement  August 2005 - August 2011

Skills
Politics, International Security, Nuclear Proliferation, Political Islam, Governance, International Economics, Political Economy

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2008 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), International Relations

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2006 — 2008
M.A., South Asia Studies, International Economics

Williams College   1997 — 2001
B.A., Mathematics, History

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   October 2014 - Present
The Risk Advisory Group  January 2014 - April 2014
Deloitte Consulting  February 2012 - September 2013
The MASY Group  September 2011 - January 2012
Truman National Security Project  June 2011 - September 2011
WM Department of Modern Languages   January 2009 - May 2011
American Near East Refugee Aid  June 2010 - August 2010
WorldTeach  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Management Consulting, Data Analytics, Business Process..., Shared Services, Defense Contracting, Middle East, Arabic, National Security, Social Media, Facebook, International Relations, Research

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science   2013 — 2014
MSc, Conflict Studies

The College of William and Mary   2007 — 2011
BA, Middle East Studies, Linguistics, 4.0, summa cum laude

The American University in Cairo
Study Abroad Program (Spring 2010), Arabic, Middle Eastern Studies

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   December 2011 - Present
wheresthesolar.com   November 2014 - Present
Office of Representative Jay Inslee   September 2011 - November 2011
Tufts University  May 2011 - August 2011
Office of Senator Patty Murray  January 2011 - May 2011
Alliance Francaise de Seattle   January 2011 - May 2011
Hotel Vertigo   April 2010 - July 2010
French Ministry of Education  October 2009 - July 2010
University of Notre Dame  August 2008 - April 2009

Skills
Policy Analysis, Research, International Relations, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Editing, Politics, Microsoft Office, Social Media, French, Policy, Grant Writing

Education
University of Notre Dame   2005 — 2009
BA, Political Science and French

Université catholique de l'Ouest   2006 — 2007

Experience
BET (BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc.)   February 2015 - Present
BET (BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc.)   April 2014 - February 2015
The Pew Charitable Trusts  November 2013 - April 2014
SoundExchange  September 2013 - November 2013
United States Institute of Peace   December 2012 - August 2013
Barnes & Noble  July 2011 - January 2013
International Campaign for Tibet  October 2011 - July 2012
Presbyterian College  February 2010 - March 2011
Presbyterian College  February 2009 - April 2009

Skills
Political Science, International Relations, Human Rights, Research, Qualitative Research, Microsoft Office, History, Fundraising, Social Media, Editing, Academic Writing, SPSS, Raiser's Edge, Policy Writing, Mail Merge, Negotiation, Gaming and Simulations, NGOs, Policy Analysis, Salesforce.com, Analysis

Education
The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs   2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations and Affairs, 3.8

Presbyterian College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and History, 3.97

Guizhou University   2008 — 2008
Chinese Studies

South Aiken High School

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   January 2014 - Present
College Forward  August 2012 - July 2013
Florida A&M University School of Law   August 2011 - 2012
Hollister Co.  July 2008 - August 2009
Orange County Bar Association  August 2007 - January 2008

Skills
Community Outreach, PowerPoint, Community Organizing, Volunteer Management, Community Development, Nonprofits, Program Development, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Youth Development, Capacity Building, Policy Analysis, Event Planning, Grants, Research, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Community Service

Education
University of Florida   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   February 2015 - Present
United States Institute of Peace   October 2014 - February 2015
The Greenbrier  April 2014 - September 2014
Joh. A. Benckiser   May 2013 - April 2014
Eurovision Americas Inc  March 2011 - May 2013
Booz Allen Hamilton  September 2010 - March 2011
Gensler  2010 - 2010
Deanna Posil & Associates   2007 - 2008

Skills
Project Management, Research, Budgets, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Event Planning, Event Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Management, Administrative..., Human Resources, Outlook

Education
Saint Mary's College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, History, Art History, Women's Studies

Immaculate Heart High School   2000 — 2004
High School

Saint Paul the Apostle School

Experience
U.S. Department of State   June 2015 - Present
United States Institute of Peace   June 2014 - February 2015
Johns Hopkins University  June 2011 - May 2014
U.S. Department of State   January 2014 - April 2014
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies  October 2013 - January 2014
The Advocates for Human Rights  June 2013 - August 2013
Johns Hopkins University  April 2011 - May 2013
U.S. Department of State   June 2012 - August 2012
DWC ERISA Consultants, LLC  December 2009 - August 2011
Frank Hornstein for State Representative   December 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Spanish, Chinese, International Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Urban Issues, Foreign Affairs, Government, Politics, Public Speaking, Research, Public Relations, Political Science, Policy Analysis, Analysis, Political Risk Analysis, Foreign Policy, Public Policy, Diplomacy, Event Planning

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations and International Economics, MA 1

The Johns Hopkins University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, International/Global Studies

The Blake School

Experience
U.S. Department of the Treasury   August 2015 - Present
Miller Ink Inc.   June 2015 - Present
Resnick Program for Food Law & Policy at the UCLA School of Law   July 2014 - August 2014
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel  September 2013 - June 2014
Charleston City Paper  August 2012 - December 2012
The Wonderful Company  June 2012 - August 2012
United States Institute of Peace   January 2012 - April 2012
International Education Management Group  July 2011 - August 2011
College of Charleston  May 2011 - June 2011
College of Charleston's "Jews, Slaves, and the Civil War" History Conference   May 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Scholarly Research, Academic Writing, Fact-checking, Transcribing, Blogging, Moodle, Minute Taking, Microsoft Office, Economics, European History, History of Economic..., American History, Political Science, Public Speaking, Macroeconomics, Academic Libraries, Journalism, Statistics, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Government, Political Economy, American Politics, Policy Analysis

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations and Affairs

Honors College at the College of Charleston   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History Major, with Minor in Economics

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   June 2013 - Present
Project on Justice in Times of Transition   September 2012 - May 2013
Tufts Alliance Linking Leaders in Service and Education (ALLIES)   May 2012 - May 2013
Atlantic Council of the United States  May 2012 - August 2012
Field Exercise in Peace and Stability Operations (FieldEx)   May 2011 - May 2012
Madhura Microfinance Ltd.   May 2010 - June 2010

Skills
Public Speaking, Public Relations, International Relations, Politics, Marketing Communications, Arabic, PowerPoint, Foreign Policy, Editing, Microsoft Excel, Political Communication, American Politics, Journalism, Public Affairs, Social Media, Research, Political Science, Diplomacy, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Community Development, Team Building, Intellectually Curious, Management, Civil Military..., Foreign Affairs, International Security, Government, Policy, Community Outreach

Education
Tufts University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations, Economics minor

UC San Diego   2009 — 2010

Leland High School   2005 — 2009

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   February 2015 - Present
International Center on Nonviolent Conflict  January 2013 - Present
Rhize   January 2015 - July 2015
Tillinghast Reid, LLC   December 2012 - May 2013
International Center on Nonviolent Conflict  June 2009 - December 2012
TechChange: The Institute for Technology & Social Change   May 2012 - May 2012
The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy  May 2009 - July 2011
International Bridges to Justice  May 2010 - August 2010
Ushahidi Haiti @ Tufts University   2010 - 2010
Asociacion Para Politicas Publicas   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Human Rights, International Relations, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Blogging, Policy Analysis, International..., Foreign Policy, Legal Research, Community Development, Capacity Building, Public Relations, Workshop Facilitation, Social Media, Program Management, Research, Politics, Strategy, Journalism, NGOs

Education
Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy   2009 — 2011
Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy, Public International Law, Environment and Resource Policy, Conflict Resolution and Negotiation

The George Washington University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, International Affairs, International Development, Music

FSI

TOP Training

Experience
National Security Council  August 2014 - February 2015
National Security Council  August 2013 - July 2014
National Security Council  July 2011 - August 2013
Office of the Secretary of Defense for Policy  October 2008 - July 2011
The Cohen Group  February 2008 - June 2008
United States Institute of Peace   October 2007 - January 2008
Office of the Secretary of Defense for Policy  June 2007 - January 2008
Smith Richardson Foundation   2008 - 2008
Lieutenant General Edward L. Rowny (Ret.)   October 2006 - June 2007
Raytheon Company  September 2003 - July 2006

Skills
Foreign Policy, National Security, Foreign Affairs, Counterinsurgency, International Security, Nonproliferation, South Asia, East Asia, Intelligence, Federal Government, Geopolitics, International Relations, Nuclear Proliferation, Organizational..., International..., Crisis Management, Political Science, Diplomacy, Politics, Aerospace, Afghanistan, Interagency Coordination, Government Contracting, International Law, Defense Policy, Intelligence Community, Intelligence Analysis, Military Operations, Security Clearance, Political Risk Analysis, Public Policy, International Economics, Counterterrorism, Emergency Management, Public Diplomacy, Operational Planning, Peacebuilding, Human Rights, Conflict, Strategy, Homeland Security, Arms Control, International..., Economics, Public Affairs, Change Management, Strategic Thinking, Conflict Analysis, Strategic Communications, International Business

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2006 — 2008
Masters, International Relations

University of California, Santa Barbara   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Religious Studies and History

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   November 2011 - Present
United States Institute of Peace   April 2011 - November 2011
United States Institute of Peace   October 2005 - March 2011
University of Maryland  2001 - 2005

Education
University of Kent at Canterbury   1997 — 1998
Master of Arts (MA), International Conflict Analysis

University of South Florida   1994 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Studies

Experience
The World Bank  March 2013 - Present
Notre Dame Initiative for Global Development   August 2013 - Present
Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program  November 2014 - November 2014
Cato Institute  August 2013 - September 2014
Catholic Relief Services  March 2014 - March 2014
University of Oslo  September 2013 - September 2013
Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame  September 2012 - August 2013
Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs  September 2009 - August 2012
United States Institute of Peace   September 2010 - June 2011
University of California, Institute for Global Conflict and Cooperation   September 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Policy Analysis, Political Science, Public Policy, Qualitative Research, Politics, Stata, Research, Research Design, Statistics, Program Evaluation, Survey Research, Field Work, International..., Higher Education, Grant Writing, University Teaching, Teaching, International Relations, Statistical Data..., South East Asia, Foreign Policy, Policy, Economics, Data Analysis, Client Rapport, Business Relationship..., Political Risk Analysis, Proposal Writing

Education
UC San Diego   2004 — 2011
PhD, Political Science (International Relations and Security)

UC San Diego   2004 — 2006
MA, Political Science (International Relations and Security)

William & Mary   1999 — 2003
BA, Government (International Relations), with High Honors

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   July 2014 - Present
Mercy Corps  August 2013 - July 2014
Mercy Corps  March 2013 - June 2013
Econet Ventures   October 2012 - March 2013
University of San Francisco  June 2011 - August 2011
Grameen Bank  April 2009 - July 2009

Skills
Survey Research, Quantitative Research, Stata, Microfinance, Private Sector..., Econometrics, Data Management, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Statistical Data..., Econometric Modeling, Research, Capacity Building, International Relations, Economics

Education
University of San Francisco   2010 — 2012
MA International and Development Economics

The University of Queensland   2006 — 2008
BA Economics

Experience
USAID  August 2014 - Present
USAID  November 2011 - August 2014
United States Institute of Peace   July 2011 - November 2011
United States Senate, Senator Chris Dodd   August 2010 - January 2011
Georgetown University  February 2008 - August 2010

Skills
International Relations, Government, Foreign Policy, International..., Diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Relations, Research, Legislative Relations, Politics, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Public Policy, Policy, Strategic Communications, Capacity Building

Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2006 — 2007
MSc, Global Politics

University of Northern Iowa   2000 — 2004
B.A., Management

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   December 2014 - Present
USAID  October 2013 - November 2014
USAID  June 2013 - October 2013
USAID  January 2013 - June 2013
AECOM International Development  January 2012 - January 2013
AECOM International Development  February 2011 - January 2012
The Carter Center  September 2010 - February 2011
United States Institute of Peace   September 2008 - September 2010
Peace Corps  May 2007 - August 2008
Selenge Aimag Secondary School / Peace Corps   June 2005 - June 2007

Skills
Project Management, Budget management, Proposal writing, Training & Development, Negotiation, GIS software, Policy Analysis, Grant Management, Database Management, Program Management, Program Implementation, Briefing, Research, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Proposal Writing, Grants, International..., Leadership, Employee Training, Budgets, International Relations, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Database Admin, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Report Writing, Community Development, Capacity Building, Program Evaluation, GIS, Community Outreach, NGOs, Conflict, Peacebuilding, Civil Society, Government, Politics, Elections, Human Rights, Humanitarian Assistance, Foreign Policy, Analysis

Education
The George Washington University   2008 — 2010
Master of Arts, International Affairs

Temple University
Bachlor of Arts, Literature and History

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   March 2015 - Present
STROGA  January 2015 - Present
Washington Sports Club  September 2014 - Present
YMCA  2013 - Present

Skills
Hotels, Tourism, Resorts, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Customer Service, Social Media, Front Office, Sales, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Account Management, Meeting Planning, Sales Management, Catering, Event Management, Event Planning, Teaching Yoga, Trade Shows, Restaurants, Fundraising

Education
University of Santo Tomas
Bachelor of Science (BS), Tourism, Hospitality

Saint Theresa College

Experience
University of Delaware  August 2012 - Present
Interaction  May 2011 - August 2012
University of Southern California  January 2006 - April 2011
United States Institute of Peace   September 2003 - December 2005
American Hospital Association  July 2003 - September 2003
American Honda Motor Company  July 2002 - March 2003

Skills
Policy, International Relations, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Non-profits, Strategic Communications, Research, Writing, Editing, Government Relations, Event Planning, Government, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Newsletters, Politics, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Public Speaking, Foreign Policy, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Grants, International..., Leadership, Legislation, Lobbying, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Political Science, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Strategy, Volunteer Management, Data Analysis, Legislative Relations, Higher Education, Proposal Writing, Climate Change, Environmental Policy, Management, Program Management, Press Releases

Education
University of Southern California   1998 — 2002
B.A., International Relations

The Chinese University of Hong Kong   2001 — 2001
International Affairs Studies Program

Experience
The George Washington University, College of Professional Studies  March 2015 - Present
United States Institute of Peace   July 2014 - Present
Washington, DC  October 2013 - July 2014
The National Academies  May 2005 - October 2013
American Enterprise Institute  1992 - 2005
Regnery   1990 - 1992

Skills
Publishing, Editing, Content Management, Copy Editing, Social Media, Publications, Blogging, Online Publishing, Books, Social Media Marketing, Research, Proofreading, Press Releases, Web Content Management, Public Relations, Non-profits, Media Relations, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Editorial, Content Development, Marketing, Nonprofits, Project Management, Strategic Communications, Team Leadership, Web Content, Event Planning, Historical Renovations, Digital Media

Education
Trinity College Dublin   1986 — 1988
M. Phil., Anglo-Irish Literature

The Johns Hopkins University   1982 — 1986
B.A., English

St. Paul's School for Girls   1974 — 1982
High School

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   July 2015 - Present
FEMA, International Affairs Division   June 2015 - July 2015
The Elliott School of International Affairs, The George Washington University   June 2015 - June 2015
Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication   October 2014 - May 2015
Office of United States Senator Amy Klobuchar   June 2014 - August 2014
University of Minnesota  September 2010 - May 2014
University of Minnesota  December 2013 - January 2014
Office of United States Senator Richard Durbin   July 2013 - August 2013
CIEE  January 2013 - May 2013
Office of Teachtaí Dála Ciarán Lynch   September 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Public Speaking, Time Management, Event Management, Social Media, Research, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Facebook, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Customer Service

Education
The Elliott School of International Affairs, The George Washington University   2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Affairs

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Global Studies

Experience
RAND Corporation  August 2012 - Present
RAND Corporation  2010 - November 2012
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies  January 2012 - April 2012
RAND  2009 - 2010
Case Western Reserve University  2008 - 2009
United States Institute of Peace   2007 - 2008
The Brookings Institution  2006 - 2007

Skills
Politics, History, Public Policy, Qualitative Research, Research, Teaching, Grant Writing, Social Sciences

Education
University of Virginia
PhD, Foreign Affairs

The Ohio State University   1997 — 2001
B.A., History & Political Science

Experience
USAID  March 2015 - Present
Vital Voices Global Partnership  July 2013 - February 2015
International Finance Corporation  July 2013 - July 2013
AVP Global Consulting LLC   March 2013 - July 2013
International Executive Service Corps  January 2011 - July 2013
Independent Diplomat  January 2009 - January 2011
United States Institute of Peace   September 2008 - January 2009
Compassion International  September 2004 - September 2006
World Resources Institute  February 2003 - May 2004
Global Mapping International  2004 - 2004

Skills
Program Management, New Business Development, Proposal Management, International..., International Relations, Non-profits, International Human..., Proposal Writing, Government, Politics, Nonprofits, Economic Development, Africa, Program Evaluation, Microfinance, Capacity Building, Diplomacy, NGOs, Qualitative Research, Civil Society, Human Rights, Grants, Policy Analysis

Education
University of Denver   2007 — 2009
M.A., International Human Rights

The George Washington University   2001 — 2004
B.A., International Affairs

Experience
AmeriCorps VISTA  November 2014 - Present
Cato Corporation  June 2014 - October 2014
ALDO Group  March 2013 - April 2014
Marble Slab Creamery  January 2009 - August 2012
United States Institute of Peace   September 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Economic Development, Neighborhood Development, Community Outreach, Community Organizing, Volunteer Management, Research, Project Management, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Training, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Time Management, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Critical Thinking

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies

University of South Carolina-Columbia   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, International Studies/African American Studies

Experience
Africa Center for Strategic Studies  March 2013 - Present
United States Institute of Peace   October 2007 - March 2013
National Defense University  August 2003 - October 2007
Intellibridge Corporation (Acquired By the Eurasia Group)   2002 - 2003

Skills
International..., Foreign Policy, Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Economic Development, Policy, Emerging Markets, Program Management, Program Evaluation, Corporate Social...

Education
University of Cambridge   1988 — 1993
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Development Economics

Experience
Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University  September 2013 - Present
Global Voices   August 2008 - Present
Self-employed  1996 - Present
United States Institute of Peace   October 2007 - September 2008
Internews Network  2007 - July 2008
Internews Network  2004 - 2007
Internews Network  1999 - 2004

Skills
Human Rights, International Relations, NGOs, International..., Editing, Publishing, Nonprofits, Journalism, Public Relations, Politics, Strategic Communications, Intercultural..., French, Policy Analysis, Media Relations, Policy, Translation, Photography, Foreign Policy, Capacity Building, Civil Society, European Union, Fundraising, Public Policy, Research, Democracy, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing

Education
Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy   1994 — 1996
M.A.L.D.

Williams College   1987 — 1991

Experience
G&A  September 2015 - Present
G&A  December 2014 - Present
G&A Washington D.C.   May 2013 - Present
DaLane Creative Energies   August 2004 - Present
United States Institute of Peace   July 2013 - October 2014
American Dental Education Association (ADEA)   December 2012 - May 2013
Hit Riddle   November 2010 - August 2011
Tag-B Group   December 2010 - May 2011
Peru For Less   February 2010 - November 2010
Genesis HealthCare  August 2009 - October 2009

Skills
Language Skills..., SEO (analytics,..., Writing Skills (Report,..., Spanish, Social Media, International..., Blogging, Event Management, International Relations, Editing, Online Marketing, Grant Writing, Research, Marketing, French, Leadership, Management, Advertising, Teaching, Nonprofits, Intercultural..., Fundraising, Human Rights, Volunteer Management, Government, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Politics, Proposal Writing, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Strategy, Program Management, Grants, Project Planning, Capacity Building, Newsletters, Public Relations, Training, Budgets, Start-ups, Public Policy, Policy, Community Development, Strategic Communications, Conflict Resolution, NGOs, Foreign Policy, Political Science, Peacebuilding

Education
University of Bradford   2005 — 2006
MA, Conflict Resolution

University of Southern California   2000 — 2004
BA, International Relations

Conestoga HS

Experience
ICF International  September 2013 - Present
Airbus  April 2013 - September 2013
CSC  March 2009 - February 2013
Lexmark Enterprise Software  November 2007 - March 2009
The Mason Companies  June 2007 - November 2007
LH Services, LLC   December 2005 - June 2007
First American Financial Corporation  September 1999 - November 2005
United States Institute of Peace   September 1998 - August 1999
Skoda Auto A.S. (Volkswagen Group)   December 1997 - September 1998

Skills
Managerial Finance, Accounting, Business Analysis, Budgets, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Internal Controls, Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Strategic Planning, Financial Statements, Variance Analysis, PeopleSoft, Hyperion Enterprise, Business Process..., Auditing, Consolidation, ERP, Business Process..., Management, General Ledger, Finance, Financial Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Corporate Finance, Financial Audits, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Process, Sarbanes-Oxley, SAP, Tax, Cost Accounting, GAAP, Financial Modeling, Account Reconciliation, Intercompany...

Education
Virginia Tech   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
Economics

University of Maryland College Park
International Business, Business Administration

Experience
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa  August 2014 - Present
K & J Enterprises LLC   October 2013 - Present
United States Institute of Peace   1992 - Present
Washington Book Publishers   2013 - 2014
Washington Book Publishers   2012 - 2013
Penguin Group USA  1989 - 1990

Skills
Books, Editing, Content Management, Publishing, Publications, Proofreading, Copy Editing, International Relations, Editorial, Publicity, Marketing, Social Media, Ebooks, Academic Publishing, Blogging, New Media, Online Publishing, Mac, Press Releases, Children's Books, Web Content, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Content Development, Newsletters, Content Strategy

Education
University of Pennsylvania
BA

Experience
Savannah College of Art and Design  August 2011 - Present
American Film Institute (Silver Spring Theater)   June 2010 - August 2011
Search for Common Ground  June 2009 - August 2011
The Ciesla Foundation   March 2010 - May 2010
United States Institute of Peace   August 2009 - November 2009
Sprint Features, LLC.   September 2007 - January 2009
Center City Film & Video  September 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Television, Film Production, Avid, Video Editing, Post Production, Film, Video, Final Cut Pro, Documentaries, Video Production, HD Video, Short Films, Feature Films, DVD Studio Pro, Screenwriting, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Studio, Producing, Directing, Videography, Media Production, Premiere, Camera, Broadcast, Commercials, Production Managment

Education
Savannah College of Art and Design   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Film and Television

Experience
Peace Action New York State  October 2010 - Present
Federation of American Scientists  June 2009 - October 2010
United States Institute of Peace   October 2008 - June 2009
Federation of American Scientists  October 2007 - October 2008
Lawyers' Committee on Nuclear Policy   May 2007 - October 2007

Skills
National Security, Nuclear Proliferation, International Security, Policy Analysis

Education
The Graduate Center, City University of New York   2004 — 2007
M.A., Political Science

University of Michigan
B.A., Political Science

University of Oxford
Political Science, History

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   August 2015 - Present
United States Institute of Peace   March 2014 - Present
DAI  December 2012 - March 2014
U.S. Department of State   August 2011 - October 2012
US Army  1988 - 2012
US Army  July 2009 - June 2011
Office of the Secretary of Defense  July 2005 - July 2008
US Military Group Colombia   July 2002 - June 2005

Skills
National Security, Foreign Policy, Security Clearance, Interagency Coordination, Counterinsurgency, Foreign Military Sales, Defense Policy, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Program Management, Spanish, Resource Management, Government, DoD, Defense, Military Experience, Special Operations, Policy Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Military Operations, Command, Strategy, Military, Emergency Management, Strategic Studies, Counterterrorism, Security, Weapons, Civil-military Relations, Analysis, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence, Diplomacy, International Security, Afghanistan, Counterintelligence, International Relations, NATO, Military Affairs, Force Protection, Top Secret, Army, Operational Planning, Policy, Air Force, Homeland Security, Risk Assessment, Leadership, Crisis Management, Federal Government

Education
Georgetown University, US Army War College Fellow   2008 — 2009

School of Advanced Military Studies   1999 — 2000
Master of Military Arts and Science

UT Austin   1996 — 1997
Master of Arts (MA), Latin American Studies

United States Military Academy at West Point   1984 — 1988
BS, International Relations and Affairs

Largo High School

Largo High School

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   April 2010 - Present
BAE Systems IT  October 2006 - October 2009
General Dynamics AIS  June 2004 - October 2006
Project Performance Corporation  2003 - 2004
3e Technologies   2002 - 2003
PSINet/Inter.net   1998 - 2002
GTSI  1996 - 1998

Skills
Human Resources, Leadership, Performance Management, Employee Relations, HRIS, Recruiting, Benefits Administration, Personnel Management, Program Management, Deferred Compensation, Onboarding, HR Policies, Management

Education
Salisbury University   1984 — 1988
BA, Liberal Arts

Atholton

Experience
United States Institute of Peace   July 2010 - Present
Library of Congress  March 2006 - June 2010
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities  2005 - 2006
National Museum of Women in the Arts  2002 - 2005

Education
The George Washington University - School of Business
Certified Event Management, Event and Public Management

Experience
FEMA  August 2013 - Present
United States Institute of Peace   March 2013 - August 2013
FEMA  August 2011 - August 2013
US Department of Homeland Security  February 2013 - April 2013
International Rescue Committee  January 2010 - January 2011
Philadelphia Department of Health   January 2007 - August 2008
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children   March 2007 - November 2007
Saint Joseph's University  2006 - 2006
Americorps  July 2003 - August 2004

Skills
Public Health, Grants, Grant Writing, SPSS, Social Services, Emergency Management, Program Evaluation, Global Health, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Program Development, International..., Community Outreach, Qualitative Research, Stata, SAS, Epidemiology, Literature Reviews, Capacity Building, International Relations, Training

Education
The George Washington University   2008 — 2010
MPH, Global Public Health

Saint Joseph's University   2004 — 2008
BA, Sociology

Experience
Council on Foreign Relations  July 2013 - Present
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars  September 2012 - July 2013
United States Institute of Peace   January 2012 - July 2013
George Washington University  November 2011 - August 2012
Glass, Lewis & Co.   January 2011 - May 2011
National Archives and Records Administration  June 2008 - August 2008
Baha'i Institute for Higher Education   June 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Research, International Relations, Editing, Middle East Politics, Organization Skills, Foreign Policy, Foreign Policy Analysis, Politics, Stata, Strategy, Grant Writing, Political Science, Social Media, International..., Public Speaking, Teaching, International Security, Policy, Italian, Analysis, Nonprofits, Diplomacy

Education
The George Washington University   2011 — 2013
Masters, Middle East Studies

University of Bologna   2009 — 2010
Italian, Political Science, International Relations

University of California, Irvine   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Experience
Foreign Policy Magazine  August 2012 - Present
United States Institute of Peace   January 2011 - August 2012
Politico  May 2010 - January 2011

Skills
Journalism, Copy Editing, Editorial, AP Style, Magazines, Newspapers, Feature Articles, Blogging, Storytelling, Online Journalism, News Writing, Fact-checking

Education
The College of Wooster
B.A, English Literature

Trinity-Pawling School