Claudia Halgren Sahin
Iowa City
Summary
Dynamic intern with experience in international affairs, specializing in research methodologies and policy recommendations. Known for strong communication skills and team collaboration, contributing to impactful discussions and decision-making processes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Conflict Prevention Intern
Council on Foreign Relations
New York
05.2026 - 10.2028
- Researched global issues impacting international relations and prevention strategies.
- Assisted in developing policy recommendations for various geopolitical challenges.
- Collaborated with team members to organize discussions on foreign policy initiatives.
- Drafted briefing materials for internal meetings and external presentations.
Moments in U.S. Diplomatic History Intern
Association For Diplomatic Studies And Training
Arlington
06.2025 - 08.2026
- Assisted in research projects on diplomatic history and practices.
- Organized and maintained archival materials for easy access.
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing studies and publications.
- Supported event planning for seminars and conferences on diplomacy.
U.S. Department of State Student Internship
U.S. Department of State
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Drafted and edited official communications, including diplomatic cables, reports, and talking points used by senior policymakers to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives.
- Conducted in-depth research on human rights using academic databases and government sources to synthesize data into concise briefing memos for bureau leadership.
- Monitored international media outlets and open-source data to track political developments, providing daily summaries that informed departmental decision-making. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Education
Master of Arts - International Affairs
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2030
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2028
Skills
- Research methodologies
- Policy analysis
- Geopolitical awareness
- Cross-cultural collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Detail orientation
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Conflict Prevention Intern
Council on Foreign Relations
05.2026 - 10.2028
Moments in U.S. Diplomatic History Intern
Association For Diplomatic Studies And Training
06.2025 - 08.2026
U.S. Department of State Student Internship
U.S. Department of State
08.2024 - 05.2025
Master of Arts - International Affairs
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Iowa