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Gabrielle Davis

Gabrielle Davis

Dayton

Summary

Policy- and research-focused candidate with experience in legal analysis, qualitative research, and advocacy. Experienced organizational leader with a record of campaign coordination and cross-cultural collaboration. Strong analytical writer with experience engaging NGOs, academic institutions, and government offices.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Congressional Relations Intern

The HALO Trust
Washington D.C.
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Advanced humanitarian landmine-clearance policy on Capitol Hill; recruited for the UXO/Demining Caucus and secured a sponsor and signatories for the FY26 DoD Appropriations letter.
  • Prepared hearing reports, drafted a congressional newsletter, and conducted research to strengthen NGO and constituent outreach.

Advocacy Intern

Legaceis of War
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Conduct research and write for the Legacies Library, documenting the Lao diaspora and the enduring impact of unexploded ordnance (UXO) contamination in Southeast Asia.

Legal Intern

University of Dayton School of Law, Immigration Law Clinic
08.2025 - Current
  • Prepared immigration filings, conducted client interviews, and navigated sensitive conversations with trauma-affected clients to support asylum and humanitarian cases.

Linda C. Majka Fellow

University of Dayton Human Rights Center
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Conduct research and legal analysis on immigration and asylum issues; support data management and contribute to publications on immigrant and refugee experiences.
  • Lead community education projects by organizing workshops and summits to engage and inform immigrant communities.

Global Programming Intern

University of Dayton Human Rights Center
Dayton, Ohio
08.2025 - Current
  • Conducted country-conditions research and produced briefing materials for international fellowship placements
  • Drafted program documentation, practicum contracts, and experiential learning materials
  • Supported administration and promotion of global fellowship programs
  • Coordinated communication between students, faculty, and program leadership

Writing Consultant

University of Dayton Write Place
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Coach students in academic writing and revision, providing targeted feedback that enhances their skills, confidence, and written communication effectiveness.

Development and Marketing Intern

CROSO
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Created multimedia content supporting fundraising campaigns, directly benefiting scholarship programs for former street children in Uganda.
  • Collaborated with international partners to produce advocacy reports, highlighting the transformative impact of post-secondary education initiatives.

Education

B.A. - Human Rights Studies

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
05.2026

Radboud Universitet
Nijmegen, Netherlands
05.2023

Skills

  • Legal and policy analysis
  • Qualitative and ethnographic research
  • Critical systems analysis
  • Policy, grant, and advocacy writing
  • Analytical writing and research synthesis
  • Stakeholder communication (NGOs, academia, and government)
  • Campaign strategy and coordination
  • Organizational leadership and governance
  • Cross-cultural team leadership

Leadership Experience

  • President, Flyer Bigs, 01/25, 05/25, Lead workshops on mentoring skills, recruit mentors, and organize fundraising initiatives for UD Mentors for Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley to directly support youth programs.
  • Mentor, Big Brother Big Sister, 10/22, Present
  • Humanities Representative, Student Government Association, 02/25, 05/25
  • Board Member, Honors Department Advisory Board, 01/25, Present
  • Service Chair, Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, 08/25, 05/26
  • Steering Committee Member, Student Farmworker Alliance, Coalition of Immokalee Workers, 01/25, 05/25, Collaborate with national leaders to lead campaigns advocating for farmworker rights, ethical labor practices, and corporate accountability within the agricultural industry.
  • Women's leadership immersion facilitator, 12/25, 03/26

Timeline

Global Programming Intern

University of Dayton Human Rights Center
08.2025 - Current

Legal Intern

University of Dayton School of Law, Immigration Law Clinic
08.2025 - Current

Linda C. Majka Fellow

University of Dayton Human Rights Center
08.2024 - 05.2025

Congressional Relations Intern

The HALO Trust
01.2024 - 06.2024

Advocacy Intern

Legaceis of War
01.2024 - 06.2024

Writing Consultant

University of Dayton Write Place
08.2023 - 12.2024

Development and Marketing Intern

CROSO
01.2023 - 05.2023

B.A. - Human Rights Studies

University of Dayton

Radboud Universitet
Gabrielle Davis