Experience
U.S. Department of State   June 1996 - Present
U.S. Information Agency   September 1992 - June 1996

Skills
International Relations, Consular Processing, Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, Leadership Development, Leadership, Communication Skills, Visas, Crisis Response, Social Media, International Security, International..., Diplomacy, Government, Public Diplomacy, Peacebuilding

Education
National War College   2014 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), National Security Policy Studies

American University   1989 — 1990
M.A., International Relations and Affairs

Boston University   1983 — 1987
B.A., Psychology

Experience
Jason Crosby, PC   February 2014 - Present
Denver Canna Club, LLC dba Canna CLub   May 2013 - February 2014
Belmont-Murray, LLLC   September 2011 - May 2013
IDS International  April 2011 - May 2013
U.S. Department of State   September 2010 - April 2011
U.S. Department of State   September 2009 - September 2010
U.S. Department of State   December 2007 - September 2009
AIW, Inc.   November 2006 - November 2007
United States Institute of Peace  September 2005 - September 2006
Public International Law and Policy Group  May 2003 - August 2005

Skills
International Law, Rule Of Law, Human Rights, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, National Security, Foreign Policy, Government, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Politics, Policy, Immigration Law, Diplomacy, Litigation, Mediation, International..., Legislation, Military, Legal Assistance, Research, Counterterrorism, Courts, Justice, Foreign Affairs, International Security, Conflict, Political Science, Defense

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   2002 — 2005
Juris Doctor

Texas A&M University   1995 — 1999
BA, Political Science / International Studies

Experience
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates   October 2013 - Present
Various AmLaw 100 Law Firms   June 2012 - September 2013
U.S. Department of State   March 2012 - June 2012
Climate Focus b.v.   November 2011 - February 2012
The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)   August 2011 - February 2012
International Human Rights Law Clinic - American University Washington College of Law   August 2010 - May 2011
The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)   January 2010 - December 2010
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility  June 2009 - August 2009
Presidential Inaugural Committee  January 2009 - January 2009
Hillary Clinton for President  February 2008 - June 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, FCPA, Spanish, Leadership, Litigation, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Regulatory Analysis, Courts, Advance Work, Event Management, Event Planning, Interagency Coordination, Internal Investigations, Human Rights

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   2008 — 2011
JD, Environmental Law, Energy and Natural Resources Law

Johns Hopkins University   2003 — 2005
MA, Political Communication

The Johns Hopkins University   1999 — 2003
BA, English with additional coursework in Int'l Relations, US Politics, Political Economy

Alamo Heights High School   1995 — 1999

Experience
Deloitte  August 2014 - Present
U.S. House of Representatives   September 2013 - December 2013
U.S. Department of State   May 2013 - August 2013

Skills
International Relations, Foreign Policy, Research, Microsoft Office, Foreign Languages, International Economics, Economics, Counterterrorism, International Security, National Security, Political Science, Security Clearance, SharePoint, Tableau, Management Consulting

Education
The George Washington University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Affairs, magna cum laude

American University of Beirut   2012 — 2012
CAMES Summer Arabic Program 2012, Visiting Student Fall 2012

Experience
Squire Patton Boggs  September 2011 - Present
Daruna ("Our Home")   October 2014 - Present
GulfScape Arabia LLC   June 2011 - Present
Lagoon Capital Partners   November 2013 - Present
US Embassy Doha   2008 - 2011
US Special Operations Command  2006 - 2008
US Embassy Nouakchott   2003 - 2006
U.S. Department of State   July 2000 - June 2003
US Embassy Manama   1994 - 1996
US Consulate General Dubai   1991 - 1994

Education
Princeton University
M.A., Ph.D., Near and Middle Eastern Studies

University of Khartoum
Doctoral Research Fellow, Structural Economic Change and Political Movements in Sudan

American University of Beirut
M.A. Program in Near and Middle Eastern Studies

Portland State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Seiminar XXI, International Relations

Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
Senior Executive Program on Intelligence Policy

Experience
U.S. Department of State   May 2014 - August 2014
United States Marine Corps  April 2013 - December 2013
United States Marine Corps  March 2010 - December 2013

Skills
Intelligence, Foreign Languages, Security Clearance, Military, Leadership, National Security, Intelligence Analysis, Operational Planning, Military Experience, DoD, Military Operations, Defense, Microsoft Office, Security, International Relations, Policy, Public Speaking

Education
American University Washington College of Law   2015 — 2018
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2014 — 2015
Political Science, Pre-law, 3.71

Defense Language Institute   2011 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Thai, 3.65

The University of Memphis   2008 — 2009
Exercise Sports Science

The University of Memphis   2003 — 2006
Engineering

Experience
U.S. Department of State   September 2014 - Present
U.S. Department of State   June 2014 - September 2014
U.S. Department of State   October 2012 - June 2014
American University Washington College of Law  September 2012 - January 2013
International Water Law Project   January 2012 - January 2013
World Wildlife Fund  May 2012 - July 2012
TRC Companies, Inc.   October 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Research, Editing, Policy Analysis, Environmental Awareness, Non-profits, Environmental Policy, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Climate Change, Proposal Writing, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Technical Writing, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Higher Education, Environmental Issues, Sustainability, Public Policy, Capacity Building, Teaching, Nonprofits

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   2011 — 2014
JD, Environmental Law

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev   2008 — 2010
MA, Environmental Studies/Water Management

University of Vermont   2006 — 2008
BA, History; Anthropology

Experience
Chadbourne & Parke LLP  March 2014 - Present
Chadbourne & Parke LLP  June 2012 - August 2012
U.S. Department of State   May 2011 - October 2011
White & Case  January 2008 - June 2010
The Rendon Group  January 2007 - February 2008
Federal Trade Commission  June 2007 - December 2007
The Embassy of Jordan   June 2006 - August 2006

Education
École Normale Supérieure & Université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense   2012 — 2014
Master I in Comparative Law, Master II in International Business Law

American University, Washington College of Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor

The George Washington University   2004 — 2008
B.A.

New York University in Florence   2006 — 2006
Study Abroad

Experience
The World Bank  April 2015 - Present
Edelman  December 2013 - June 2014
U.S. Department of State   January 2013 - April 2013
U.S. Department of State   October 2010 - December 2010
The White House  January 2010 - May 2010
Flip Media  September 2009 - December 2009
American University of Sharjah  2006 - 2008

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Research, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Adobe Creative Suite, Press Releases, Advertising, Photoshop, Facebook, Public Diplomacy, Graphic Design, Fundraising, French, Public Speaking, International Relations, Policy, Blogging, Training, Journalism

Education
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University   2011 — 2013
Master’s Degree, Public Relations

Syracuse University - Maxwell School   2011 — 2013
Master’s Degree, International Relations

American University of Sharjah   2005 — 2009
Bachelor’s Degree, Mass Communication - Journalism

Experience
The World Bank  March 2013 - Present
World Economic Forum  May 2012 - Present
Akira Foundation   February 2012 - Present
The World Summit on Innovation & Entrepreneurship   February 2012 - Present
U.S. Department of State   February 2011 - Present
Vital Voices Global Partnership  February 2011 - Present
Maurice Fadel Prize for the Best Business Plan Competition in Northern Lebanon   August 2010 - Present
Tripoli Youth Forum   April 2009 - Present
Fadila Wassef Fattal Cultural Salon   April 2008 - Present
Arab Thought Foundation   November 2012 - November 2012

Skills
Arabic, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Management Consulting, Networking, Social Media, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Public Relations, NGOs, Time Management, Nonprofits, Negotiation, Social Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, French, Training, Analysis, International..., Politics, Strategy, Proposal Writing, Research, Facebook, Business Development, Event Management, Business Planning, Policy, Organizational..., Government, International Relations, Fundraising, Program Management, Project Planning, Strategic Communications, Start-ups

Education
Draper University   2014 — 2014
Change Agent Diploma, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Harvard University   2013 — 2013
Extension School January Session (4 Graduate Credits earned), Business Management: Judgment in Managerial Decision Making, 3.67/4.00

Lebanese American University   2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, 3.96/4.00

Maastricht School of Management   2011 — 2011
Executive Programme, Women Entrepreneurship Promotion

University of Balamand   2009 — 2009
Masters, Business Administration

American University of Beirut   2005 — 2009
B.S., Nutrition and Dietetics

Ministry of Education and Higher Education Beirut   2005 — 2005
Lebanese Baccalaureate, Life Sciences

International School of Choueifat   1998 — 2005
High School Diploma, Lebanese Baccalaureate in Life Sciences

Experience
Freelance  September 2009 - Present
Kaplan International Center - Washington DC   August 2010 - February 2011
International Language Institute  October 2008 - September 2009
A.G. Khodakova - State Exam Preparation through Teaching Tolerance   August 2008 - September 2008
American University of Afghanistan   May 2008 - August 2008
Language, ETC  March 2007 - May 2008
U.S. Department of State   May 2007 - February 2008
Embassy of Afghanistan, Washington, DC   January 2006 - May 2006

Skills
English, Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, History, Tutoring, Curriculum Design, ESL, Teaching, Teaching English, Teaching English as a..., Blogging, Fundraising, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Training, Event Planning, Politics, Proofreading

Education
International Language Institute   2009 — 2009
Certificate, Teaching of English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL)

American University   2000 — 2006
B.A., Interdisciplinary: Communications, Law, Economics, and Government

Experience
Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals  August 2013 - Present
Seidman & Associates, P.C.   May 2013 - August 2013
United States Air Force  October 2010 - November 2012
US Air Force Reserve  July 2007 - July 2011
U.S. Department of State   May 2009 - June 2010
Federal Communications Commission  January 2009 - April 2009
United States Air Force  May 2008 - July 2008
United States Air Force  June 2004 - July 2007

Skills
Government Procurement, Government Contracting, Military, Air Force, Federal Government, Legal Research, Security Clearance, DoD, Legal Writing, Negotiation, Program Management, Leadership, Intelligence, Defense, Government, Policy, Military Experience, Regulatory Agencies, Legal Advice, Active Top Secret..., Military Operations, Litigation

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2012 — 2015
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Government Procurement Law, Thesis Pending

American University Washington College of Law   2007 — 2010
J.D., Space Law; International Commercial Arbitration; Military Justice

United States Air Force Academy   2000 — 2004
B.S., Military Strategic Studies; Spanish

Escuela de Aviación Capitán Manuel Ávalos Prado   2003 — 2003
Semester-Exchange Cadet

Experience
U.S. Department of State   2013 - 2014
NGOs for Women and Children, Baghdad, Iraq   2011 - 2013
American University of Beirut  2005 - 2010

Skills
International Relations, Research, Management, Public Speaking, Social Media, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Data Analysis, Arabic, NGOs, Diplomacy, Human Rights, Proposal Writing

Education
American University of Beirut
Master's Degree, Philosophy

American University of Beirut
Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Arts

American University of Beirut   2004 — 2007
Engineer's Degree, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Experience
Eurasia Foundation  March 2014 - Present
U.S. Department of State   February 2013 - April 2013
U.S. Department of State   March 2013 - March 2013
Embassy of Kyrgyzstan to the USA and Canada   September 2011 - February 2013
American University  August 2010 - February 2013
U.S.-Ukraine Foundation   October 2012 - December 2012
World Trade Organization  September 2012 - September 2012
Thrive DC  May 2012 - August 2012
US Congress  September 2007 - December 2011

Education
The George Washington University   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Affairs

American University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies

Experience
US Army  July 2014 - Present
Insignia Federal Group  April 2014 - July 2014
Lexolution, LLC  February 2013 - April 2014
Merrill Lynch  December 2011 - May 2012
U.S. Department of State   February 2010 - May 2011
Copenhagen International School  2009 - 2011
Bank of America  2006 - 2007
Catholic Social Services  2006 - 2006

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Litigation, Mediation, Non-profits, Project Management, Civil Litigation, International Relations, Politics, Fundraising, Policy, Policy Analysis, Government, Public Policy

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   2011 — 2011
Lawyer Re-entry Program

University of San Diego School of Law   1998 — 2000
JD

Tulane University   1990 — 1994
BA, French, History

Pensacola Catholic High

Experience
U.S. Department of State   January 2014 - Present
Deutsch, Killea and Eapen Immigration Law Firm   September 2012 - December 2013
Washington College of Law, Clinical Program - Immigrant Justice Clinic   August 2011 - May 2012
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment   May 2011 - July 2011
U.S. Department of State, Office of the Legal Adviser   January 2011 - April 2011
U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review   August 2010 - November 2010

Skills
Citizenship, Westlaw, Immigration Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Spanish, Lexis, Public Policy, Administrative Law, International Human..., Human Rights, Policy Analysis, Litigation, Appeals, Immigration Issues, Naturalization, International Law

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   2008 — 2012
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

George Mason University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Govt. and International Politics, Cum Laude

Experience
U.S. Department of State   October 2014 - Present
The Angels Network   2005 - Present
Power Auctions LLC   August 2010 - October 2014
The Dwelling Place  April 2010 - May 2011
KB Enterprises, LLC   January 2008 - August 2010
Wrege Associates   January 2005 - August 2010
Colonial Parking  2005 - 2006
Federal Communications Commission  1994 - 2005
Resolution Trust Corporation  1991 - 1994

Skills
Change Management, Budgets, Software Project..., GIS, Personnel Management, Strategic Planning, Telecommunications, Business Strategy, Program Management, Wireless, Project Management, Policy, Government, Mobile Devices, Management Consulting, PMP, Integration, Management, Fundraising, Strategy, Business Process, Consulting, Leadership, Project Planning, Start-ups

Education
American University - Kogod School of Business   1982 — 1984
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Saint Bonaventure University   1980 — 1982
Business Administration

Experience
Law Office of J. Michael Springmann PLLC   February 2000 - Present
Pubic Record   January 2011 - December 2013
U.S. Department of State   September 1986 - January 1992

Skills
Family Law, Criminal Law, Immigration, Probate, Wills, Employment Litigation, Immigration Law, Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Elder Law, Trusts, Estate Administration, Living Wills, Employment..., Consumer Law, Hearings, Trial Practice, Criminal Defense, Public Speaking, Social Media, Civil Litigation, Policy Analysis, Media Relations, Public Relations, Public Policy, Politics, Research, International Relations

Education
American University Washington College of Law   1995 — 1998
J.D., Law

Catholic University   1968 — 1972
M.A., International Politics

Georgetown University   1963 — 1967
B.S.F.S., International Affairs

Experience
U.S. Department of State   June 2015 - Present
U.S. Department of State   June 2011 - May 2015
U.S. Embassy Kyiv   August 2014 - August 2014
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Congressman John Tanner   March 2009 - January 2011
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee  August 2008 - December 2008
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C.   May 2006 - June 2006
U.S. Department of Justice   February 2006 - May 2006
Lynne K. Zusman & Associates, P.C.   June 2005 - October 2005
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Congressman John Tanner   September 2004 - May 2005
Phil Bredesen for Governor   August 2002 - November 2002

Skills
National Security, Foreign Policy, International..., Politics, Strategic Planning, Speech Writing, International Security, Policy, Political Campaigns, Government, Legislative Relations, International Relations, Interagency Coordination, Diplomacy, Public Speaking, Political Consulting, Legislative Affairs, Energy Policy, Legal Advice, Fundraising, Public Policy

Education
American University, School of International Service   2007 — 2008
Master's Degree, International Affairs

American University Washington College of Law   2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2001 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science-Honors, Summa Cum Laude

The American University of Rome   2003 — 2003
Transatlantic Relations and Italian History

Experience
U.S. Department of Justice   May 2014 - Present
Fondazione Ducci   April 2013 - July 2013
Davis Projects for Peace  June 2013 - June 2013
U.S. Department of State   October 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Italian languages, Academic Tutoring, Foreign Policy, Spanish-speaking, International Relations, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Immigration Law, International Law, Public International Law, Political Campaigns, International Human..., International..., Lexis, Legislative Research, International Criminal..., Criminal Law, Political Science, Foreign Affairs, Constitutional Law, Human Rights, Westlaw, Administrative Law, Legal Issues

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (JD), International Law and Legal Studies

University of Pittsburgh   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Political Science and Italian Studies - Double Major

Experience
U.S. Department of State   June 1997 - Present

Skills
Diplomacy, Consular Processing, Strategic Planning

Education
National War College   2012 — 2013
Master's degree, Military and Strategic Leadership

American University, Washington College of Law   1994 — 1997
JD

Georgetown University   1990 — 1994
BSFS, International Relations and Affairs

Experience
House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Agriculture   April 2015 - Present
U.S. Department of Education   August 2013 - Present
Ntrepid Corporation  May 2013 - August 2013
U.S. Department of State   January 2013 - May 2013
U.S. Foreign Policy Association   December 2012 - May 2013
U.S. House of Representatives   2012 - 2012
European Parliament  January 2011 - March 2011
U.S. Army   August 2005 - April 2009

Skills
International Relations, Foreign Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Research, Politics, Public Policy, International..., Public Speaking, Spanish, Microsoft Office, SPSS, International Economics, International..., International Security, Government, Policy, Nonprofits, Analysis, Program Evaluation

Education
American University   2011 — 2013
Master of International Affairs, U.S. Foreign Policy

DePaul University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International/Global Studies

Defense Language Institute   2007 — 2008
Persian Farsi

Experience
Fordham Law School  April 2015 - Present
Data & Society Research Institute  September 2014 - Present
Federal Communications Commission  January 2014 - April 2014
U.S. Department of Justice   June 2013 - April 2014
U.S. Department of State   September 2013 - December 2013
U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism   January 2013 - April 2013
Democratic National Committee  September 2012 - November 2012
Regina Calcaterra for State Senate   May 2010 - June 2010
Matt Meng for NY State Assembly   January 2010 - February 2010
Town of Oyster Bay Democrats 2009   September 2009 - November 2009

Skills
Public Policy, Cyberlaw, Politics, Newsletters, Political Science, Legal Writing, Policy, Volunteer Management, Editing, Event Management, Research, Cyber-security, Social Media, Lexis, Westlaw, Microsoft Office, SPSS, Volunteer Recruiting, Field Work for Campaigns, Policy Analysis, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Political Campaigns, Legislation, Intellectual Property, Community Outreach

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   2011 — 2014
J.D.

State University of New York at Stony Brook   2010 — 2011
M.P.P., Public Policy

State University of New York at Stony Brook   2007 — 2010
B.A., Political Science

Experience
The Capitol Forum   February 2015 - Present
Shearman & Sterling LLP  January 2011 - February 2014
Shearman & Sterling LLP  October 2008 - December 2010
Shearman & Sterling LLP  May 2007 - August 2007
U.S. Department of State   January 2007 - May 2007
WTI Advisors (Geneva, Switzerland)   May 2006 - August 2006
Artwell Avocat (Valbonne, France)   July 2005 - August 2005
Collège Jules Vallès & Collège Jean Rostand   September 2003 - May 2004
Federal Trade Commission  August 2002 - September 2003
U.S. Department of State   May 2001 - August 2001

Skills
Competition Law, Legal Research, Litigation, International Law, Cross-border..., Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, International..., Corporate Governance, WTO, Joint Ventures, Arbitration

Education
American University Washington College of Law   2005 — 2008
JD, Law

EDHEC Business School   2004 — 2005
MS, International Business Law

Columbia University   1998 — 2002
BA, Economics

Experience
Open Society Foundations  August 2014 - Present
Open Society Foundations  August 2013 - August 2014
Public International Law & Policy Group  April 2012 - May 2013
U.S. Department of State   May 2012 - August 2012
Public International Law & Policy Group  May 2011 - April 2012
Catholic Charities Hogar Immigrant Services   May 2011 - August 2011
U.S. Department of State   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
International Relations, Legal Writing, Immigration Law, Government, Policy, Courts, Research, Public International Law, Rule Of Law, Human Rights, International Law, International..., International Human..., Foreign Policy, Policy Analysis, International..., Legal Research, Transitional Justice, Politics, International..., Constitutional Law, Political Science, Litigation

Education
American University, School of International Service   2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Affairs

American University, Washington College of Law   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

McGill University   2006 — 2010
BA, Political Science and Middle East Studies

Institut Francais du Proche-Orient   2009 — 2009
Intensive Summer Arabic Program

Experience
U.S. Department of State   June 2013 - Present
Eparchy of the Old Dominion   January 2004 - Present
U.S. Army Reserve   2005 - Present
St. Elias Seminary   2009 - Present
The Holy Synod of the Americas   2012 - March 2015
SMOTJ / OSMTH   1984 - March 2015
Veterans Vineyards LLC   2015 - 2015
The Angelic Foundation   2000 - 2015
Seraphim Energy   2001 - 2007
Redeco Petroleum   1995 - 2000

Skills
Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Government, Higher Education, Theology, International Law, Petroleum, Banking, Volunteer Management, Management, Program Management, Income Statement, Finance, Public Relations, Teaching, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Business Development, Non-profits, Policy, Market Research, Mergers, International Relations, Nonprofits, Analysis, Team Building, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Church History, Religion, Coaching, Editing, Research, Operations Management, Organizational..., Training, Program Development, Relational Ministry, Preaching, Missions, Liturgical Music, Pastoral Theology, Catholic Theology, Catechesis, Homiletics, Pastoral Care, Religious Education, Christian Theology

Education
Academy of Sciences
Ph.D., Political Science

St. Elias Seminary and Graduate School
Doctor of Sacred Theology, Theology/Theological Studies

St.Elias Seminary and Graduate School
Master of Divinity (MDiv), Theology/Theological Studies

The American University, Washington College of Law
LL.M., International Law

International University of Moldova
J.D., Law

The Catholic University of America
M.A., International Affairs

American University   1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary (hard Sciences, Political Science, International Relations, Psychology)

The United States Naval War College   1987 — 1989
Graduate Degree/Diploma, Naval Warfare

U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Graduate

Experience
Systems Plus, Inc.   February 2015 - Present
Sumaria Systems, Inc.   February 2010 - February 2015
U.S. Department of State   June 2007 - July 2009

Skills
Program Management, Financial Analysis, Defense Contracting, Government Contracting, Project Management, R&D, Research

Education
American University in Bulgaria   2006 — 2009
Bachelor’s Degree, International Relations and Political Science

Experience
U.S. Department of State   September 2015 - Present
U.S. Department of State   August 2015 - Present
U.S. Coast Guard Reserves   July 2014 - Present
Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Florida   July 2015 - August 2015
U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division   January 2015 - April 2015
U.S. Coast Guard   January 2011 - June 2014

Skills
Homeland Security, Maritime Law Enforcement, Security Clearance, Management, Military, Federal Law Enforcement, Legal Research

Education
Barry University - Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law   2014 — 2016
Juris Doctor Candidate

American University Washington College of Law   2015 — 2015

Western State University College of Law   2013 — 2014

Florida State University   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminology

Tallahassee Community College   2006 — 2008
Associate of Arts (AA)

Tallahassee Community College   2006 — 2008
Crime Scene Certificate

Experience
Law Office of Erin Bradley McAleer​   May 2014 - Present
Michael Delavar's 3rd Congressional District of Washington State Campaign   February 2014 - July 2014
Vancouver City Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Criminal Division   September 2013 - March 2014
Clark County Superior Court   August 2012 - December 2012
U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico   August 2011 - May 2012
Meléndez Torres Law   June 2011 - August 2011
U.S. Department of State   February 2005 - April 2005

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Courts, Trials, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Hearings, Employment Law, Depositions, Motions, Research

Education
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico Law School   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing

American University, Washington College of Law   2010 — 2010
J.D., Law

Experience
Social Security Administration  September 2014 - Present
American University Washington College of Law General Practice Clinic   January 2014 - May 2014
U.S. Department of State   August 2013 - December 2013
United States Department of Defense  June 2013 - August 2013
Public International Law & Policy Group  April 2012 - April 2013
North Penn Legal Services  January 2011 - May 2011
U.S. House of Representatives   May 2010 - August 2010
U.S. House of Representatives   June 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Legal Writing

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD), International Law and Legal Studies

Lehigh University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Charles University in Prague   2010 — 2010
Study Abroad

Experience
US Army National Guard  April 2015 - Present
Young Marines of the Marine Corps League  July 2012 - Present
US Army National Guard  March 2013 - March 2015
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)   2013 - 2014
Drug Enforcement Administration  July 2006 - 2014
Drug Enforcement Administration  August 1983 - 2014
ISAF  October 2011 - July 2012
U.S. Department of State   December 2011 - June 2012
Office of the Director of National Intelligence  September 2009 - November 2010
AFCEA International  2007 - 2010

Skills
Counterterrorism, National Security, Homeland Security, Intelligence Analysis, Enforcement, Military, Intelligence, Criminal Investigations, DoD, Security Clearance, International Security, Counterintelligence, Security Management, Military Operations, Police, Force Protection, Security Operations, Surveillance, Defense, Weapons, Private Investigations, Government, Strategic Intelligence, Risk Assessment, Physical Security, Policy, Firearms, Intelligence Community, Emergency Management, Executive Protection, Command, Crisis Management, Investigation, Army, Tactics, Criminal Justice, Military Experience, Public Safety, Top Secret, Information Assurance, Security, Operational Planning, Organized Crime, Evidence, Special Operations, Interrogation, Protection, Counterinsurgency, Diplomacy, HUMINT

Education
National Defense University   2012 — 2012
Certificate, Joint and Combined War-fighting School

Naval Postgraduate School   2010 — 2011
Graduate Certificate, Homeland Defense and Security

The George Washington University   2007 — 2007
Graduate Certificate, National Security Studies

American University   2005 — 2006
MA, International Service

Inter-American Defense College   2005 — 2006
Inter-American Defense College, Security in the Western Hemisphere

Harvard University Kennedy School of Government   2003 — 2003
Executive Program, National and International Security

National Intelligence University   1999 — 2002
MS, Strategic Intelligence

Chicago State University   1985 — 1990
MS, Criminal Justice and Corrections

University of Illinois at Chicago   1976 — 1980
BA, Liberal Arts and Sciences

St. Sabina Academy

Experience
U.S. Department of State   May 2015 - Present
American Bar Association  April 2014 - Present
American University, Washington College of Law  August 2013 - Present
Generation Rising Nonprofit   June 2013 - Present
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy  October 2014 - June 2015
Pons Law Firm   May 2014 - July 2014
Resumes by Tammy   2011 - August 2013
Northern Asia Network   May 2011 - November 2011
Office of US Senator Marco Rubio  May 2011 - August 2011
Osceola County Sheriff's Office  2005 - 2011

Skills
Legal Research, Spanish, Legal Writing, Public Relations, Politics, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Government, Leadership, Training, Public Policy, Editing, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Customer Service, Creative Writing, Fundraising, Negotiation, Contract Law, Constitutional Law, Business Planning, Grant Writing, Interviews, National Security, Drug Control, Federal Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement..., Security Clearance, Foreign Policy, Foreign Policy Analysis, Student Leadership, International Law, International Relations, International Trade, Social Media Marketing, Program Management

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts (BA); Public Policy; Minor in Religion

Experience
Millie and Severson, Inc.   September 2010 - Present
Millie and Severson, Inc.   September 2007 - Present
U.S. Department of State   May 2004 - August 2004
Kosovo Roma Refugee Foundation   March 2003 - May 2003
U.S. Department of State   September 2000 - December 2000

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Windows, Outlook, Teaching, Editing

Education
Harvard Law School   2003 — 2006
Juris Doctor

American University of Beirut   2005 — 2005
Arabic Language

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Finance

Experience
U.S. Department of State   Chairman of the BoardCorporate Board ISCTE International School of Business, Lisbon, PortugalMarch 2015 - Present
UMKC  2013 - Present

Skills
Community Outreach, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Government, Mediation, Nonprofits, Policy, Legal Writing, International Relations, Leadership, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Politics, Public Relations, Research, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning

Education
American University Washington College of Law   1973 — 1974
Doctor of Law (JD), Law

Amercan University
JD, Law

Experience
Nostro Jones, P.A>   August 2014 - Present
American Foreign Service Association  May 2012 - Present
U.S. Department of State   January 2011 - May 2011
GatorBait.net   September 2010 - January 2011
Organizing for America  June 2010 - August 2010
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc.   June 2007 - August 2009
Amadeus  May 2008 - June 2008
Einstein Bros. Bagels  June 2006 - August 2006

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Florida   2006 — 2010
B.A. Cum Laude, Major in English; Minors in History and Public Leadership

MAST Academy   2002 — 2006

Experience
Jordan Binational Fulbright Commission   September 2015 - Present
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP   June 2014 - July 2015
The Jones Library E.S.L. Center   February 2013 - March 2014
U.S. Department of State   May 2013 - August 2013
The Atlantic Philanthropies  June 2011 - August 2011
Human Rights Watch  May 2011 - July 2011
Faculty and Students for Israeli-Palestinian Peace   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Mediation, Wilderness First Aid, Foreign Policy, Arabic, Government, Public Policy, Modern Standard Arabic, Policy Analysis, International...

Education
Amherst College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Betta Kappa

C.V. Starr - Middlebury School in the Middle East - Egypt   2012 — 2012

American University of Beirut   2012 — 2012

The Dalton School   1995 — 2010

Experience
U.S. Department of State   March 2015 - Present

Skills
Policy Analysis, Public Policy, International Relations, Multilateral..., Congressional Affairs, International Human..., Research, Federal Government, Russian politics, Eurasia, Foreign Policy, Government, Legislative Relations

Education
American University
MA

Lehigh University
BA

Experience
NPR  August 2015 - Present
WBUR  March 2013 - August 2015
Freelance Reporter  December 2007 - March 2013
NPR  September 2007 - March 2013
NPR  April 2012 - August 2012
WAMU 88.5  March 2010 - May 2010
BBC  December 2006 - December 2006
U.S. Department of State   June 2005 - August 2005
Post-Tribune  May 2003 - July 2003

Skills
Storytelling, Editing, Breaking News, Radio, Interviews, Sound, Journalism, News Writing, Broadcast Journalism, Online Journalism, Radio Producing, Broadcast, Feature Articles, New Media

Education
University of Cambridge   2006 — 2007
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), Middle East & Islamic Studies

Middlebury College   2006 — 2006
Arabic School

Indiana University Bloomington   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Journalism & Political Science

American University of Beirut   2004 — 2004
Arabic School

Experience
U.S. Department of State   Research AssistantInternational Finance Corporation1989 - 1990

Skills
Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, Public Diplomacy, Diplomacy, International Relations, International..., Policy Analysis, International Security, Political Science, Public Policy, Politics, Intercultural..., Economics, Government

Education
National Defense University National War College   2008 — 2009
M.S., National Security Studies

American University - Kogod School of Business   1997 — 1999
MBA, Finance

Pomona College   1979 — 1983
B.A., International Relations

Experience
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory  September 2014 - Present
Deloitte Consulting  May 2009 - September 2014
Loyola University of Maryland  September 2011 - June 2013
BearingPoint  October 2005 - May 2009
Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Inspector General   March 2003 - May 2005
U.S. Department of State   June 2002 - October 2003

Skills
PMP, ITIL, Six Sigma, Program Management, Strategy, Project Management, Management, Performance Management, Management Consulting, Business Process..., Business Transformation, IT Strategy, Change Management, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process, Government, Analysis

Education
American University   2001 — 2003
MPA, Master of Public Administration

Bowling Green State University   1996 — 2000
Political Science

Loyola

Experience
U.S. Department of State   2011 - Present
Public International Law & Policy Group  June 2008 - March 2011
DNA-People's Legal Services, Inc.   June 2008 - August 2008
La Strada  November 2006 - May 2007
Peace Corps  2005 - 2006
Wisconsin State Senate  2002 - 2005

Skills
Human Rights, Public International Law, Constitutional Law, Russian, Diplomacy, International..., Afghanistan, South Asia, Federalism, Rule Of Law, Criminal Justice Reform, Anti-corruption, International Law, International..., Politics, Policy Analysis, Foreign Affairs

Education
American University Washington College of Law
J.D., Law

International University in Moscow (IUM)

Middlebury College
Russian Summer Language Program

University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A., Russian, International Studies-Global Security

Experience
United Presbyterian Church, Willow Lake, SD   August 2010 - Present
U.S. Department of State   April 1984 - August 2010
University of Ilorin, Nigeria   March 1980 - March 1982

Skills
International..., International Relations, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Government, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Politics, Nonprofits, International Security, Program Evaluation, Praise & Worship, Pastoral Care, Public Speaking, Theology, Preaching, Discipleship, Religious Studies, Program Development, Community Organizing, Conflict Resolution, Human Rights, Religion, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Community Development, Public Diplomacy, Capacity Building, Grants, Intercultural..., Foreign Affairs, Social Justice, NGOs, Leadership Development, Economic Development, Policy, Teaching, National Security, International..., Qualitative Research, Editing, Missions, Proposal Writing, Civil Society, Strategic Communications, Peacebuilding

Education
Wesley Theological Seminary   2003 — 2009
M. Div., Theological Studies

National Defense University   2001 — 2002
M.S., National Security/Strategic Studies

University of Michigan   1967 — 1978
AM, Ph.D., Middle Eastern History

The American University in Cairo   1970 — 1971
Advanced Arabic

Occidental College   1963 — 1967
A.B., Diplomacy and World Affairs

American University of Beirut   1965 — 1966
Junior Year Abroad

Experience
McKellar Corporation  May 2012 - Present
Peter J. Fromuth, Attorney at Law   May 2008 - July 2012
US Embassy Afghanistan   October 2009 - April 2011
Office of Public Defender  May 2007 - May 2008
U.S. Department of State   January 1999 - June 2003
U.S. Department of State   July 1996 - June 1999
US Mission to the UN, Department of State   July 1994 - July 1996

Skills
Policy, National Security, International Relations, International..., Politics, Capacity Building, Foreign Policy, Government, NGOs, Rule Of Law, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Diplomacy, Human Rights, Civil Society, Democracy, Program Management, International Security, Political Science, Africa, Afghanistan, Counterterrorism, Political Campaigns, Foreign Affairs, Public Diplomacy, Economic Development, Proposal Writing, Defense, Crisis Management, Governance, Intelligence, Legislative Relations, Homeland Security, Grants, Intelligence Analysis, Conflict, Public Affairs, International..., Criminal Law, Political Risk Analysis, Strategic Communications, Peacebuilding, Public/private..., Speech Writing, Intercultural..., Humanitarian Assistance, Government Contracting

Education
American University Washington College of Law   2001 — 2005
JD

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1981 — 1983
MA, US Foreign Policy

University of Oxford   1978 — 1980
MA, English

Georgetown University   1972 — 1976
BA, English

Experience
U.S. Department of State   December 2011 - June 2015
U.S. Department of State   November 2001 - November 2011
U.S. Department of State   April 1999 - November 2001
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency   1993 - 1999

Skills
Federal Employment Law, Civil Rights, Government, Policy, Conflict Resolution, Diplomacy, Legal Research, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, National Security, International Security, Policy Analysis, International Law, Public Policy, Federal Government, Human Rights, Public Diplomacy, Legal Writing, Employment Law

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   1990 — 1993
J.D.

University of Virginia   1980 — 1984
B.A., French, Russian

Hamilton College   1982 — 1983
Junior Year in Paris

The Bryn Mawr School   1975 — 1980
High School

Experience
U.S. Department of State   February 2005 - December 2009
Office of International Affaire; U.S. Department of Justice   September 2001 - February 2005
Office of International Affairs, U.S. Department of Justice   February 1992 - September 2001

Skills
Legal Research, International Law, Policy Analysis, Courts, Criminal Law, Government

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   1987 — 1991
JD

Howard University   1964 — 1967
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), German Language and Literature

Experience
Fenton  January 2015 - Present
FleishmanHillard  January 2014 - January 2015
Meridian International Center  February 2007 - May 2013
VIDA Fitness & Aura Spa  October 2008 - August 2010
Coalition for Citizen Diplomacy   October 2007 - March 2008
U.S. Department of State   June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Intercultural..., Administration, Strategic Communications, Cross-cultural, Non-profits, International Relations, International Media, Public Speaking, Twitter, Facebook, Wordpress, InDesign, Photoshop, Research, Sales, Event Planning, Writing, Nonprofits, WordPress, Policy Analysis, Public Relations, Public Policy, Event Management, Editing, Report Writing, Newsletters, Spanish, Public Diplomacy, Grants, International..., Community Outreach, Program Evaluation, Politics, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Fundraising

Education
American University   2010 — 2013
M.A., International Media

St. Lawrence University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Government

Experience
D.C. Board on Professional Responsibility   July 2013 - Present
D.C. Board on Professional Responsibility   March 2013 - July 2013
D.C. Office of the Attorney General   August 2012 - February 2013
U.S. Department of State   May 2011 - January 2012
Washington Aviation Group   February 2011 - April 2011
Broadcasting Board of Governors  September 2010 - December 2010
BNA  May 2010 - August 2010
The Tufts Daily  January 2009 - May 2009
U.S. Department of State   May 2008 - July 2008
Sinomedia   September 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Editorial, Federal Government, Local Government, International Law, Employment Law, Administrative Law, Professional..., Legal Ethics, Hearings, Westlaw

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), cum laude

Tufts University   2005 — 2009
BA

East China Normal University   2007 — 2007

Experience
U.S. Department of State   August 2012 - Present
US Agency for International Development  May 2010 - August 2012
Self-Employed  July 2005 - May 2010
USAID  2003 - 2005

Skills
Anti-corruption, Democracy, Human Rights, Civil Society, International Human..., Policy Analysis, NGOs, Capacity Building, Elections, Conflict, Public Policy, Diplomacy, International Relations, Public/private..., Democratization, Community Development, Foreign Policy, Governance, Government, International..., Technical Assistance, Grants, Africa, Humanitarian Assistance, Economic Development, International..., Peacebuilding, Program Evaluation, Public-private...

Education
American University Washington College of Law   1990 — 1993
JD, Law

University of Virginia   1985 — 1989
BA, Foreign Affairs and Spanish

Experience
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management   April 2011 - Present
PRSA NCC   2003 - 2013
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency   March 2008 - April 2011
U.S. Department of Commerce, Technology Administration   2005 - 2008
Technology Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce   2000 - 2005
U.S. Department of State   1973 - 2000

Skills
Internal Communications, Public Policy, International Relations, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Event Management, International relations, Media and public..., Newsletters, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Writing and editing, Research, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Government, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Speech Writing, Editing, Publications, Politics, Policy, Community Development, Proposal Writing, Spokesperson, Corporate Communications, Communications Planning, Message Development, Crisis Management, Foreign Policy, Corporate Social..., Environmental Policy, Blogging, Grant Writing, Federal Government

Education
Universal Accreditation Board   2010 — 2011
Accreditation in Public Relations, APR, Public Relations

American University - Kogod School of Business   1980 — 1983
Graduate Certificate, Public Relations

Northwestern High School

University of Maryland College Park
BA, Forreign Language Education (Spanish)

Experience
U.S. Department of State   July 2012 - Present
US Navy  August 2010 - June 2012
American University Washington College of Law  August 2009 - May 2010
DC Superior Court  May 2009 - July 2009
American University Washington College of Law  August 2008 - May 2009
The Walt Disney Company  February 2006 - August 2006
Sony Pictures Entertainment  June 2004 - June 2005

Skills
Bar Membership: Member..., Clearance: Granted..., International Relations, Policy, Government, Courts, Military, Human Rights, Legal Research, Navy, Legal Writing, International Law, Policy Analysis, National Security, Civil Litigation, Public Policy

Education
Georgetown University   2010 — 2012
Certificate, Legislative Studies

American University, Washington College of Law   2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of California, Los Angeles   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Applied Mathematics

University of Sydney   2003 — 2003
Study Abroad Program

Experience
U.S. Department of State   August 2015 - Present
ARPC  May 2014 - August 2015
The School Justice Project   March 2014 - August 2014
Public International Law & Policy Group  November 2012 - November 2013
American University Washington College of Law  June 2010 - August 2011
IRIS Center,University of Maryland,College Park   June 2010 - August 2010
Human Rights Brief  June 2009 - June 2010
Public International Law & Policy Group  May 2009 - May 2010
Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights  August 2007 - March 2008
UN Women  August 2007 - March 2008

Skills
International Law, Human Rights, International Human..., International..., Public International Law, NGOs, French, Conflict Resolution, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Rule Of Law, Foreign Policy, Peacebuilding, Drafting Agreements, Grant Writing, Transitional Justice, Legislative Analysis, Civil Society, Legislation, Public Policy, International..., Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Research

Education
Université Paris X Nanterre   2011 — 2012
Master II (LL.M equivalent)

American University, Washington College of Law   2008 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD)

Université Paris X Nanterre   2010 — 2011
Master I

University of San Francisco   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
U.S. Department of State   June 2014 - Present
Conflict Dynamics International  October 2013 - May 2014
U.S. Department of State   May 2013 - August 2013
Congressional Research Service  May 2012 - August 2012
Resettlement Support Center - Africa   July 2011 - May 2012
Resettlement Support Center - Africa   January 2011 - July 2011
Peace Corps  November 2008 - December 2010
Washington International School  2006 - 2008

Skills
International..., Grant Writing, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Community Development, Fundraising, Program Development, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public Health, Intercultural..., Nonprofits, Capacity Building, NGOs, Program Evaluation, Research

Education
The Fletcher School at Tufts University   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.)

American University - Kogod School of Business   2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Prince George's Community College   2004 — 2006
Associate of Science (A.S.)

Experience
U.S. Department of State   August 2010 - Present
Gamestop  2006 - 2010
Riverside Veterinary Care   2004 - 2008

Skills
Foreign Policy, Program Development, Community Outreach, Human Rights, Public Policy, Politics, Nonprofits, Editing, International..., Policy Analysis, International Relations, Research, Refugees, Volunteer Management, Policy, Program Evaluation, Political Science, Diplomacy, Capacity Building

Education
American University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of International Relations, International Politics

Experience
Al Dewan Global for Import & Export   March 2013 - Present
Al Dewan Global for Import & Export   March 2013 - Present
World Trade Center San Diego  March 2010 - Present
Al Dewan Global for Import & Export   March 1985 - Present
USAID  June 2005 - October 2006
U.S. Department of State   May 2003 - May 2004

Skills
Arabic, International Relations, Public Diplomacy, Policy Analysis, Politics, Foreign Policy, Intercultural..., Democracy, Foreign Languages, Humanitarian, International..., NGOs, Proposal Writing, Capacity Building, Economics, Qualitative Research, Diplomacy, Community Development, Strategic Communications, Human Rights, Program Evaluation, Translation, International..., International Business, Nonprofits, Civil Society, Media Relations, Foreign Affairs, English, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Community Outreach, Humanitarian Assistance, Program Development, Public Speaking, International Trade, Strategy, Social Media

Education
The American University in Cairo   2007 — 2009
intrnational public relation, forced migration in middle East

American University of Beirut   1995 — 1997
Master's degree, Biochemistry

University of Baghdad   1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Baghdad college   1971 — 1977
bachelor in Intentional Relations ., Biology, General