Job experience

• October 2023 - present
  Donor Relations Coordiator
  Columbia University
  

  New York, NY, USA

  • Manages full lifecycle of college’s scholarship process, overseeing pre- and post-award scholarship fund management, accurate fund allocation, and compliance tracking for over $45 million in scholarships
  • Utilizes CRM, student information systems, Microsoft Excel (Macros, Pivot Tables, VLookup) to reconcile awards and maintain compliance with institutional and donor requirements
  • Copy-edits and publishes various written materials, including high-level speeches, funding procurement communications, annual reports, impact stories, and gift acknowledgements

• August 2023 - September 2023
  Public Affairs Coordinator
  U.S. Department of State (DOS)
  

  Dakar, Senegal

  • Cultivated a Digital Media Literacy workshop for diplomats from 15 Francophone countries through a week-long workshop on to promote online content analysis, critical fact-checking skills, and responsible social media use while curating cross-border programming at U.S. Embassies in West Africa
  • Orchestrated youth conversation workgroups to discuss global affairs in a local context, enhance English skills for non-native speakers, and encourage youth engagement through embassy tools and resources

• November 2022 - April 2023
  International Migration Law Consultant
  United Nations - International Organization for Migration
  

  Geneva, Switzerland

  • Developed training course to support private sector compliance with the United Nations’ human rights frameworks for migrant workers, focusing on due diligence, ethical recruitment, and workers’ rights
  • Researched and analyzed international and multi-lateral case studies, jurisprudence, and best practices spanning 5 regions and 7 sectors including energy, manufacturing, agriculture, and technology

• April 2022 - July 2022
  Loan Review Analyst
  U.S. Department of Treasury
  

  Washington D.C., DC, USA

  • Audited loan applications from Multilateral Development Banks spanning from $500,000 to $150 million to investigate potential environmental and social risks as well as verify compliance with federal policies
  • Conducted market research for European Bank for Development and Asian Development Bank and elevated grievance mechanisms for groups impacted by projects in areas such as energy, education, and public health

• July 2021 - December 2021
  Member Relations Coordinator
  ISEP Study Abroad
  

  Arlington, VA, USA

  • Coordinated University Relations Managers’ high-volume correspondence with member universities to field inquiries and ensure effective communication between ISEP and its domestic and international partners
  • Designed a two-month comparative analysis of over 200 programs across 34 countries to provide data-driven insights and guide financial recommendations for partner contract renewals and cost-agreements
  • Developed targeted marketing campaigns aimed at first-generation students and students of color by leveraging virtual conferences, digital storytelling, and scholarship workshops

• October 2020 - May 2021
  English Teaching Assistant (TAPIF Program)
  French Ministry of Education
  

  Rennes, France

  • Developed English language curriculum that adhered to institutional guidelines and generated interest in foreign language and culture in collaboration with local staff for high school and associate degree student
  • Planned weekly lessons in English and French that introduced American culture, history, and customs to French students of various language levels

• June 2020 - August 2020
  Public Affairs and Consular Associate (Remote)
  U.S. Department of State
  

  Taipei, Taiwan

  • As part of the U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program (USFSIP), worked at the American Institute in Taiwan at the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
  • Processed over 400 pages of survey data to assess public relations performance, identify trends, and provide insights to support data-driven improvements and marketing initiatives
  • Strengthened digital strategy by designing targeted social media campaigns and transcribing videos to improve accessibility, align content with audience needs, and increase user engagement

• September 2017 - April 2020
  Administrative Assistant
  University of Michigan
  

  Ann Arbor, MI, USA

  • Worked at UMich Language Resource Center
  • Assisted in implementing automated systems management software and maintaining program databases while supporting webpage updates, data entry, and documentation to ensure seamless operational efficiency
  • Supervised front desk employees and supported the center by aiding students and professors, fielding questions, and troubleshooting problems to provide a smooth studying experience

• January 2019 - May 2019
  Carbon Neutral Environmental Policy Research
  University of Michigan
  

  San José, Costa Rica

  • Conducted on-site policy research in a week-long study tour that examined Costa Rica’s national carbon neutrality efforts in reforestation, coffee farming, and eco-tourism
  • Published a report on the country’s Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions surrounding its coffee production

• June 2019 - August 2019
  Political Analyst
  U.S. Department of State
  

  Washington D.C., DC, USA

  • As part of University of Michigan's Public Service Internship Program (PSIP) and the U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program (USFSIP), worked at the Office of Iraq Affairs at the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA)
  • Tracked legislation surrounding human rights and minorities in the Middle East through close collaboration with international and American stakeholders to provide briefings, talking points, and policy recommendations
  • Awarded Certificate of Appreciation for contributions to the 2019 Report on International Religious Freedom and for chaperoning high-profile stakeholders during the inaugural 2019 Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom

• October 2018 - April 2019
  Undergraduate Program Coordinator
  University of Michigan
  

  Ann Arbor, MI, USA

  • Worked at University of Michigan’s Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA)
  • Produced month-long series of over 20 events for university's DEI Heritage Month initiative through simultaneous event planning and multi-tasking that included concept and timeline design, program development, marketing campaigns, logistics troubleshooting, and event execution
  • Fundraised $20,000 through university office grants and external partner support
  • Recruited and trained 12 student committees who worked to raise awareness of contemporary topics surrounding the MENA region, such as humanitarian and environmental issues, immigration, public health, feminism, international economic development, indigenous groups, and refugee rights

• February 2018 - March 2018
  Program Coordinator
  LeaderShape, Inc.
  

  Boyne City, MI, USA

  • Coordinated LeaderShape Institute's seven-day ethics-based leadership program to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum as well as to maximize facilitator and participant experience for over 150 members
  • Oversaw behind-the-scenes preparation and troubleshot issues as they arose through a comprehensive task while thinking critically and juggling multiple priorities simultaneously

• May 2018 - June 2018
  European Union Policy Research
  University of Michigan
  

  Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • Conducted in intensive policy research of the history and principles of the European Union, its institutions, and the position of member states surrounding Brexit, the democratic deficit, and migration with members of the House of Europe, European Union Commission to the Netherlands, and the European Parliament
  • Engaged in weekend cultural excursions to Brussels, Belgium and London, United Kingdom

• July 2017 - August 2017
  Public Relations Volunteer
  Commission for the Deaf People of Queretaro
  

  Querétaro, Qro., Mexico

  • Participated as part of the University of Michigan's Global Intercultural Experience Program following 2 semesters of intercultural exchange and site-specific research
  • Taught English and Mexican Sign Language at various Deaf schools, hospitals, orphanages, and other local institutions to spread awareness around the community
  • Partnered with the University of Querétaro to create PSAs for the school radio show and design brochures and fliers to distribute during fundraisers and community events

• May 2017 - July 2017
  Program Assistant
  KEDGE Business School
  

  Bordeaux, France

  • Served prospective students by assessing advising needs for program requirements, assisting students in registration process, managing administrative tasks for matriculation, and coordinating student orientation events and tours
  • Planned and executed weekly seminars surrounding business-building, financial management, and global leadership

Education

• Columbia University
  Master in International Affairs
  

  2021 - 2023

  • Concentration in Human Rights & Humanitarian Policy
  • Double specializations in International Conflict Resolution and Middle East Region
  • Awarded Rosenthal Fellowship, Critical Language Scholarship Refresh Scholarship (twice), and Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy
  

  2016 - 2020

  • Focus area in Peace Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
  • Double minors in French & Francophone Studies and Middle East Studies
  • Awarded Critical Language Scholarship (Arabic), U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program, UMich HAIL Scholarship, UMich 200 for 200 Student Excellence Award