Emily MacDonald
Student At Columbia University In The City Of New York
New York,NY
Summary
Political Science and Middle East, South Asian and African Studies (MESAAS) graduate with a strong background in research, international relations, and audience engagement. Experienced in written and digital communication, comparative politics, and community outreach. Passionate about journalism that highlights international justice and drives meaningful change.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Non-Profit Consulting Externship
Paragon One
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Analyzed project trends for the Paterson Alliance and PwC, delivering actionable insights through a final presentation.
- Researched industry trends and attended strategy meetings with senior leads.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
Campus Ambassador
Newbridge Marketing Group
01.2022 - Current
- Developed marketing efforts such as posters and social media ads to encourage student participation for campus events.
- Organized promotional campaigns on the Columbia University campus for brands like Wrigley’s EXTRA® Gum and Timberland.
- Raised brand awareness by organizing and executing campus-wide marketing events.
Legal Research Intern
International Seabed Authority
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated excellent attention to detail while proofreading drafted documents for spelling, grammar, and formatting errors.
- Supported legal research and digital archiving projects for the Office of Legal Affairs in the Satya N. Library at the International Seabed Authority.
- Conducted news monitoring and analysis relevant to library and Authority initiatives.
- Attended and proofread documents for the UNCLOS conference at the 28th Annual Session of the Authority
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Columbia University
New York, NY05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Middle East, South Asian And African Studies
Columbia University
New York, NY05-2025
Skills
- Legal Research and Analysis
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Community Engagement and Outreach
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Research and Writing on Social and Legal Issues
- Market Research and Analysis
- Organization and Event Coordination
- Digital and Written Communication
- Media Production Tools (Adobe Premiere, Canva)
Timeline
Non-Profit Consulting Externship
Paragon One
03.2024 - 05.2024
Legal Research Intern
International Seabed Authority
06.2023 - 08.2023
Campus Ambassador
Newbridge Marketing Group
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - Middle East, South Asian And African Studies
Columbia University
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