US STATE DEPARTMENT, INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT BUREAU
Washington, DC
02.2023 - Current
Oversees development and implementation of U.S
Government International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE) programs for Mexico, fostering stakeholder relationships, monitoring program outcomes, and recommending course corrections to ensure project success
Drafts briefing papers, talking points, cables, memos, and other documents on regional INL programs, while preparing policy papers and delegating tasks to align with office priorities
Presidential Management Fellow Program Analyst
US STATE DEPARTMENT, BUREAU OF AFRICAN AFFAIRS, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Washington, DC
02.2024 - 08.2024
Supported the YALI Coordinator in managing the Mandela Washington Fellowship and digital YALI Network, including content creation, campaign performance monitoring, and coordination with Department and interagency stakeholders
Facilitated campaign strategy sessions, managed technology support requests, and assisted with logistics, scheduling, and correspondence for exchange programs, including the International Visitors Leadership Program
Presidential Management Fellow Program Analyst
US STATE DEPARTMENT, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF CITIZEN EXCHANGES, SPORTS DIPLOMACY DIVISION
Washington, DC
09.2023 - 01.2024
Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders, authored press materials, and developed social media content to support the U.S
Sports diplomacy initiatives, Sports Envoy Program and Global Sports Mentoring Program
Streamlined data management and served as lead liaison with posts and regional bureaus, ensuring effective communication and execution of exchange-based programs within the Sports Diplomacy Division
Graduate Teaching Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Newark, DE
08.2017 - 07.2023
Delivered comprehensive teaching and administrative support across Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, and African Studies, including evaluating coursework for 15-150 students
Collaborated with professors on lesson planning and facilitated both in-person and virtual discussion groups, while managing classroom records via virtual learning management systems (LMS)
Project Scholar and Program Coordinator
DELAWARE HUMANITIES
Newark, DE
12.2020 - 04.2021
Developed and managed programmatic events under the Delaware Humanities "Why it Matters: Civic and Electoral Participation" initiative, co-managing a $500o budget and organizing virtual panels and global expert lectures
Liaised with participants and external stakeholders and organized five online book discussions in collaboration with universities, nonprofits, and regional libraries across Delaware
Lecturer
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Newark, DE
01.2020 - 02.2021
Planned and implemented 2 five-week courses
Instructed and Evaluated Approx
15-25 undergraduates per course
Implemented active learning pedagogical techniques to engage with undergraduates
Graduate Student Coordinator
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Newark, DE
08.2018 - 12.2020
Gathered and disseminated information on public service internships and coordinated with the Internship Director to advertise opportunities, enhancing student engagement and placement
Managed the Soles Endowment's resources and communications, including promoting awards, liaising with committee members and departments, and maintaining a directory of past Fellowship recipients
Seasonal Student Engagement Leader
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Newark, DE
06.2016 - 08.2019
Planned and executed administrative and logistical goals for programs, serving as the primary point of contact for information dissemination to participants
Managed social media content for programs and provided classroom support and technical assistance to instructors
Graduate Student Fellow
WILLIAM P. FRANK, UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Newark, DE
08.2016 - 05.2018
Served as a research assistant at the Center for Political Communications, conducting field and qualitative research for faculty and scholars
Managed social media and planned and executed event marketing and community engagement initiatives
Education
Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D - International Relations Candidate
University of Delaware
Newark, DE
08-2025
Master of Arts M.A - Political Science and International Relations
University of Delaware
Newark, DE
Master of Arts M.A - International Education
George Washington University
Washington, DC
Bachelor of Arts B.A - Political Science
University of Missouri
MO
Certification
Human Subjects Protections for UD IRB Members, CITI Program
Syracuse University Institute for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research
Interests
People to People Delaware, Newark, DE Chair, Program Committee, Jul 2021 - Present
Staff Editor for H-Nationalism Network, Jan 2014 - Present
Timeline
Presidential Management Fellow Program Analyst
US STATE DEPARTMENT, BUREAU OF AFRICAN AFFAIRS, PUBLIC DIPLOMACY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
02.2024 - 08.2024
Presidential Management Fellow Program Analyst
US STATE DEPARTMENT, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF CITIZEN EXCHANGES, SPORTS DIPLOMACY DIVISION
09.2023 - 01.2024
Presidential Management Fellow Program Officer
US STATE DEPARTMENT, INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT BUREAU
02.2023 - Current
Project Scholar and Program Coordinator
DELAWARE HUMANITIES
12.2020 - 04.2021
Lecturer
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
01.2020 - 02.2021
Graduate Student Coordinator
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
08.2018 - 12.2020
Graduate Teaching Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
08.2017 - 07.2023
Graduate Student Fellow
WILLIAM P. FRANK, UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
08.2016 - 05.2018
Seasonal Student Engagement Leader
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
06.2016 - 08.2019
Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D - International Relations Candidate
University of Delaware
Master of Arts M.A - Political Science and International Relations
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