Bryony Whitelaw
Washington,DC
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented professional with experience in international relations. Skilled in research, counterterrorism, and transatlantic relations from top-tier institutions. Proven aptitude to support high-level initiatives, manage complex projects, and provide actionable insights, demonstrated through impactful roles at the Philip Merrill Center for Strategic Studies at Johns Hopkins University and The Carter Center.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4047
4047
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Intern
The International Center for Terrorism Studies, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies
Arlington, United States
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Author frequent reports on terrorism's impact on NATO and Western Europe for academic and policy audiences, maintaining a database on regional developments.
- Edit, proofread, and revise publications in a fast-paced environment without supervision.
Research Assistant
Philip Merrill Center for Strategic Studies
Washington, United States
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Conduct in-depth research on current foreign policy issues and recent historical events, providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
- Contribute to the creation of scholarly articles and policy papers.
- Assist in the planning and executing of high-profile events, including those with outside experts and alums, for the Merrill Center, fostering meaningful dialogue among experts and students.
Program Assistant
The Carter Center
Atlanta, United States
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Administered a portion of the budget, approximately $600,000.
- Processed financial documents, including invoices, contracts, and expense reports.
- Coordinated the selection and onboarding of 40 interns and graduate assistants each term (fall, spring, and summer).
- Maintained online application software and produced reports on over 800 intern and graduate assistant applicants each term.
- Managed a database of over 3,500 program alumni for fundraising and event purposes.
- Organized meetings, workshops, and external events, including creating invitations, travel logistics, corresponding with speakers, preparing background materials for distribution, and other administrative support.
- Conducted research and drafted presentations for the Director regarding the Center's projects.
- Wrote donor reports and developed program materials.
- Member of the Center's 2022 domestic midterm election non-partisan observation mission in Georgia.
- Traveled the state to observe early voting, election day, and the subsequent audit.
Intern
The Carter Center
Atlanta, United States
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Monitored and analyzed data regarding security risks from 20 overseas offices and aggregated information into individual crisis plans.
- Tracked changes and challenges to COVID-19 vaccine distribution in 20 countries essential to operations.
- Supported planning a two-weeklong conference, which included drafting agendas and managing invitees.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Washington, DCBachelor of Arts - International Studies
American University, School of International Service (SIS)
Washington, DCSkills
- Writing policy briefs
- Microsoft 365
- Canva
- Cross-cultural competency
- Multitasking
Languages
French
Upper intermediate
Leadership
Europe Chair, Europe and Eurasia Club
Timeline
Intern
The International Center for Terrorism Studies, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies
01.2025 - 02.2025
Research Assistant
Philip Merrill Center for Strategic Studies
07.2024 - 02.2025
Program Assistant
The Carter Center
02.2022 - 09.2023
Intern
The Carter Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
Master of Arts - International Relations
Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
American University, School of International Service (SIS)
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