Jason Lancellotti
Harvard,MA
Summary
Aspiring international affairs professional pursuing a career in foreign policy, legislative affairs, and government relations. Strong interest in the transatlantic relationship and international policy development, with a commitment to rigorous research, policy analysis, and effective communication.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations
New York, New York
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Served as the Vatican’s primary attendee at the United Nations Security Council meetings
- Summarized Security Council and Fourth Committee testimonials for Vatican diplomatic offices, enhancing communication and understanding of key issues.
- Prepared 100 reports over 4 months, ensuring timely dissemination of critical information for informed decision-making.
- Contributed to conferences, receptions, and cultural events for Holy See and other UN Missions, fostering collaboration and engagement among stakeholders.
Legislative Intern
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Boston, Massachusetts
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Represented a Commonwealth legislator at constituent meetings, legislative briefings, and town events
- Responded to 5-10 daily constituent e-mail messages
- Participated in administrative duties such as planning Statehouse events for constituents, welcoming visitors, and meeting with interest groups and stakeholders
Research Assistant Intern
Department of Homeland Security
Florence , Italy
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Investigated human rights violations in Venezuela, contributing to awareness and understanding of regional issues
- Drafted bi-weekly progress reports and presented findings to DHS's South American team, facilitating informed decision-making
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science in European Policy Studies
James Madison University
Florence Italy06-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Manhattan College
Bronx, NY05-2022
Skills
- Policy Writing
- Policy Analysis
- International Engagement
- US-EU Relations
- Coordinating Meetings
- Public Speaking
- Academic Research
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Limited
Spanish
Elementary
Accomplishments
Manhattan College B.A. Political Science Cum Laude
Affiliations
American Political Science Association, Professional Member
Published Articles
- How the European Union Reacted to September 11th and the Invasion of Afghanistan (2026) https://substack.com/ @jlancellotti/note/p-188663398?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=7nvkcb
- How German Reunification Accelerated European Integration (2026) https://jlancellotti.substack.com/p/how-german-reunification-accelerated?r=7nvkcb
Timeline
Intern
Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations
09.2024 - 12.2024
Legislative Intern
Massachusetts House of Representatives
01.2024 - 05.2024
Research Assistant Intern
Department of Homeland Security
04.2023 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Political Science in European Policy Studies
James Madison University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Manhattan College