Jack Kontarinis
New York,NY
Summary
I am a passionate and thorough researcher, capable of conducting and presenting my own projects on a wide range of topics ranging from 17th century economic trends to New York City's current homelessness policies and their fiscal soundness. With a strong grasp of methodologies rooted in historical analysis, I am able to carry over the fundamentals of rigorous historical inquiry into countless other kinds of contemporary policy research. I learn quickly, I take directions well, and I am always eager to collaborate with my coworkers and take on new and meaningful research projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Collegiate Associate
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
New York, NY
05.2025 - 09.2025
- I conducted thorough research in various areas of NYC public policy, such as impacts of discovery reform laws on the NYC judicial system. I also co-authored a research article, published in CJ, with Derek Lux, who I collaborated with in the research and writing process.
- I worked side-by-side with MI research fellows, assisting them in editing and conducting research for their articles and reports. I worked extensively with Jordan McGillis in support of his work on California's defense tech industry.
- I assisted in day-to-day administrative operations, such as creating PowerPoints from scratch, converting fact sheets into viewer-friendly PDFs and handouts, and synthesizing policy reports into clear and concise memos, emails, and other forms of brief, public-facing communications.
- I regularly drafted correspondence and documentation for policy initiatives.
Student Intern
National Review Institute
New York, NY
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted NRI fellows with their research and writing by providing edits and constructive feedback on drafts. I provided extensive research support to Richard Brookhiser and Brian T. Allen on various projects.
- Introduced a unique approach to NRI's social media presence.
- Assisted in event planning and logistics.
Student Editor
The Colorado Historian, CU Boulder Department of History
Boulder, CO
01.2023 - 05.2023
- I reviewed and suggested edits for papers submitted for publication.
- I collaborated intensively with other student editors to agree upon suggested corrections and changes within papers, such as thesis synthesis, grammar, and citation work.
- Read, reviewed, and edited five separate papers that were submitted for consideration.
History Intern
City of Boulder Department of Parks and Recreation, Columbia Cemetery
Boulder, CO
08.2022 - 12.2022
- I surveyed and updated the Cemetery’s online database of the names and locations of persons buried there.
- I created a final research project based on my survey work.
- Wrote a final, eight-page research paper based on persons buried within Columbia Cemetery that participated in the 1864 Sand Creek Massacre of Native Americans in Eastern Colorado. I utilized primary documents in online and physical archives, alongside lists that I compiled of the Cemetery’s buried persons.
Education
MA - History
New York University
New York, NY05.2026
BA - History
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05.2023
Skills
- French Language
- Policy analysis
- Data synthesis
- Team collaboration
- Project reporting
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Writing
- Research
- Data Analytics
- Historical Research
- Report Writing
- History
- Public Speaking
- Public Presentation
- Research Design
- Collaboration
- Teaching
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Suit
- AI tools for research support
Community Service
- Temple B’nai Israel, Hebrew School Teacher, 09/23 - 04/24, Easton, MD, Prepared lesson plans on Jewish culture, history, and identity., Created and executed lesson plans in collaboration with the Rabbi.
- Martha’s Table, Preschool Assistant and Volunteer, 103, Washington, DC, Assisted in preschool program and food bank program.
- Boys & Girls Club, After-school Tutor, 650, Boston, MA, Math, English, History
Publications
- 'Prowd, Humorous, Dreamying: The English East India Company in Southeast Asia and the Failure of the Hirado Factory, 1600-1630., University of Colorado Honors Journal, 01/24
- America Should Look to Japan for Prison Reform., City Journal, 08/04/25, True
Awards
NYU Department of History: Professional Development Grant, Fall 2024
Languages
French
Limited
Affiliations
Vintage Car Restoration
Timeline
Collegiate Associate
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
05.2025 - 09.2025
Student Intern
National Review Institute
09.2024 - 04.2025
Student Editor
The Colorado Historian, CU Boulder Department of History
01.2023 - 05.2023
History Intern
City of Boulder Department of Parks and Recreation, Columbia Cemetery
08.2022 - 12.2022
MA - History
New York University
BA - History
University of Colorado Boulder