Education
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Expected Graduation: May 2022
Bachelor of Arts | Majors: Economics, Computer Science | Minor: Religion & Ethics in World Affairs
GPA: 3.97 / 4.00
Expected Graduation: May 2022
Bachelor of Arts | Majors: Economics, Computer Science | Minor: Religion & Ethics in World Affairs
GPA: 3.97 / 4.00
Rock Bridge High School, Columbia, MO
Graduation: May 2018
High School Diploma
GPA: 4.00 / 4.00
Awards: Valedictorian, National Merit Scholarship Finalist, Academic All American
Graduation: May 2018
High School Diploma
GPA: 4.00 / 4.00
Awards: Valedictorian, National Merit Scholarship Finalist, Academic All American
Professional Experience
U.S. Trade & Development Agency, Indo-Pacific Program Office, Washington, DC
Summer Research Intern, May 2020 - Present
Summer Research Intern, May 2020 - Present
- Research global market trends, U.S. industry competitiveness, and country-specific economic and development trends.
- Investigate prospective domestic and overseas partners and evaluate their viability.
- Examine data to assess key trends and outcomes of Agency projects, and provide written analysis of conclusions.
Harvard University & Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security, Washington, DC
Research Assistant, April 2020 - Present
Research Assistant, April 2020 - Present
- Evaluate reports of sexual violence in armed conflict between 2014 and 2019 to identify the severity and type of violence.
- Classify conflict actors based on their sexual violence record and produce summaries that justify classification.
Georgetown University, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Washington, DC
Director of Web & Social Media Marketing & Design, January 2020 - Present
Director of Web & Social Media Marketing & Design, January 2020 - Present
- Optimize websites and social media platforms for new Master’s programs to enhance public engagement and visibility.
- Develop and execute creative social media campaigns that draw on multiple medias, including photography, graphic design and other visual art, music, podcasts, and video to promote the programs and the communities they service.
U.S. Department of Justice, International Training & Financial Management Group, Washington, DC
Financial Analysis Intern, August 2019 - December 2019
Financial Analysis Intern, August 2019 - December 2019
- Managed, tracked, and updated over six hundred open obligations for overseas U.S. Department of Justice projects.
- Produced financial reports to analyze spending trends and the financial feasibility of law enforcement training programs.
- Evaluated travel authorization forms and cooperated with program analysts to ensure policy compliance.
- Standardized Department-wide procedures for reviewing extended travel assignments.
RWR Advisory Group, Washington, DC
Summer Research Intern, May 2019 - August 2019
Summer Research Intern, May 2019 - August 2019
- Researched Russian and Chinese global business activity and evaluated potential geopolitical and investment concerns.
- Prepared a biweekly, twenty-page Belt & Road Monitor that tracked and assessed recent updates in Chinese development projects, with an emphasis on the Middle East & North Africa, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Western Europe.
- Developed a list of over three thousand Chinese, Russian, North Korean, and Syrian business entities associated with twenty-six political, economic, environmental, humanitarian, and national security risk factors.
Hudson Institute, Center for Political-Military Analysis, Washington, DC
Research Intern, September 2018 - September 2019
Research Intern, September 2018 - September 2019
- Conducted weekly research projects concerning the global arms control regime, state of great power politics, prospects for peace in South Asia, denuclearization efforts on the Korean peninsula, and other relevant national security issues.
- Drafted concise memorandums to summarize and analyze key developments in the geostrategic environment in East Asia.
- Produced detailed assessments of specific U.S. foreign policy actions and emerging realms of great power competition.
- Devised original policy solutions to complex international security and U.S. foreign policy challenges.
- Compiled an extensive database of alleged chemical weapons attacks in Syria and evaluated the reliability of each report.
- Reviewed, validated, and augmented books, academic papers, and editorial articles discussing Russia-China-U.S. relations.
- Formulated policy suggestions to promote diversity in national security and international relations organizations.
University of Missouri-Columbia, Trulaske College of Business, Columbia, MO
Behavioral Finance Research Intern, August 2017 - August 2018
Behavioral Finance Research Intern, August 2017 - August 2018
- Applied principles of behavioral economics to analyze trends in the financial and legal sectors.
- Designed an independent research project regarding the impact of social networks on the American justice system.
- Showcased relevant findings in a forty-page research report and brief presentation.
Community Involvement
Georgetown University, Georgetown University Student Association, Washington, DC
Mental Health Policy Chair, May 2020 – Present
Mental Health Policy Chair, May 2020 – Present
- Lead a team of twelve students to brainstorm, develop, and execute advocacy goals related to mental health.
- Organize demonstrations, signature collections, faculty support, and other methods of grassroots activism to advocate for improved mental health-related resources and support on campus.
- Design an online blog that documents diverse mental health experiences from various communities, and coordinate with various cultural, gender, and sexual orientation-based organizations to ensure their narratives are heard.
Georgetown University, Health Education Services, Washington, DC
Interpersonal Violence Peer Educator, September 2018 – Present
Interpersonal Violence Peer Educator, September 2018 – Present
- Facilitate discussions concerning interpersonal violence, including a five-hour bystander intervention training mandated for all incoming freshmen and a three-hour awareness and organizational climate training for student leaders.
- Develop curriculums for hour-long dialogues surrounding sexual assault, interpersonal violence, and healthy relationships that are tailored to fit the needs of individual student organizations.
- Support survivors of interpersonal violence, develop programs, and advise campus officials on policies.
Georgetown University Student Advocacy Office, Washington, DC
Student Advocate, September 2018 – Present
Student Advocate, September 2018 – Present
- Advise students charged with violations of the Student Code of Conduct and assist them navigate the disciplinary process.
- Represent students in disciplinary hearings and cooperate with them to draft a cohesive and reflective written statement.
- Examine trends in disciplinary cases to identify flaws and unfairness in the Student Code of Conduct, diagnose instances of malpractice, and advocate for amendments.
- Examine trends to identify unfairness in the Student Code of Conduct and diagnose instances of malpractice.
Georgetown University, Center for Social Justice, Washington, DC
English Language Tutor for the DC Schools Project, January 2019 – January 2020
English Language Tutor for the DC Schools Project, January 2019 – January 2020
- Authored customized lesson plans curated for each student’s individual needs and interests by incorporating various mediums, including videos, short stories, novels, educational games, flashcards, and worksheets.
- Led one-on-one English language tutoring sessions for ESL elementary and middle school students, as well as adults.
- Developed wider-scale initiatives to bridge the divide between recent immigrants and the broader D.C. community and reduce potential barriers that ESL individuals face in school and work.
Extracurricular Activities
Alexander Hamilton Society, Washington, DC
Director of Policy, September 2019 - Present
Director of Policy, September 2019 - Present
- Develop and present extensively-researched proposals of potential discussion events intended to engage undergraduate students in complex and timely national security and foreign policy issues.
- Author five-page backgrounders for various international affairs issues of interest and potential questions for panelists.
Georgetown LGBTQ+ Mentors & Resources, Washington, DC
Director of Professional Development, May 2019 – Present
Director of Professional Development, May 2019 – Present
- Coordinate with business leaders and other board members to organize opportunities for LGBTQ+ undergraduate students to explore career paths of interest, network with industry professionals, and pursue internship and job openings.
- Liaise between other LGBTQ+ affinity groups and pre-professional organizations to connect students with resources.
Chinese Student Alliance, Washington, DC
President, May 2020 - Present
President, May 2020 - Present
- Organize at least ten events per semester that encourage discussions of critical cultural and political issues, promote appreciation of China’s diverse cultures, and support students pursuing Chinese language proficiency.
- Establish a welcoming and friendly community that offers mentorship and companionship via the family system.
- Coordinate with other student organizations at Georgetown and other academic institutions to empower students nationwide.
- Manage a $4,000 annual budget by tracking spending, reconciling records, and evaluating each event’s financial feasibility.
- Present at weekly Student Activities Commission meetings to petition for ad-hoc funding for unexpected and large costs.
- Formulate a semester budget proposal that lists intended events and their cost structures.
- Serve as a liaison between the freshman class and organization's board to ensure that first year students' needs are met and interests incorporated into events and the organizational structure.
Japan Network, Washington, DC
President, May 2020 - Present
President, May 2020 - Present
- Organize at least ten events per semester that promote appreciation of Japanese culture and language and generate a close-knit community that embraces and supports all students.
- Coordinate with other student organizations at Georgetown and other academic institutions to empower students nationwide.
- Manage a $8,000+ annual budget by tracking spending trends and reconciling club and university records.
- Assess the financial feasibility of potential events.
- Formulate a comprehensive semester budget proposal that lists intended events and their cost structures.
Georgetown Pre-Law Society, Washington, DC
Treasurer, December 2019 - May 2020
Treasurer, December 2019 - May 2020
- Manage a $3,000 annual budget by tracking spending, reconciling records, and evaluating each event’s financial feasibility.
- Present at weekly Student Activities Commission meetings to petition for ad-hoc funding for unexpected and large costs.
- Formulate a semester budget proposal that lists intended events and their cost structures.
- Formulate at least six events per semester that further empower undergraduate students to pursue law by advertising resources, assisting with exam preparation, creating career exploration opportunities, and connecting students with alumni.
- Publish and promote an annual undergraduate law journal, the Georgetown University Undergraduate Law Review.
Skills & Languages
Languages: French (Working Proficiency), Chinese (Elementary Proficiency)
Programming Languages: C++, Java, R, Stata
Systems: Unified Financial Management Systems (UFMS), E2 Solutions
Programming Languages: C++, Java, R, Stata
Systems: Unified Financial Management Systems (UFMS), E2 Solutions
Research | Statistics & Data Analysis | Budget Management & Accounting | Policy Compliance | Project Management | Team Management | Web Design | Social Media Marketing (Facebook, Instagram) | Graphic Design (Photoshop, Canva) | Event Planning | Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) | Public Speaking | Calligraphy