Katherine Holden
McLean,VA
Summary
Motivated Intern bringing keen desire to further, International Studies training and education. Hard worker with strong Middle East background and focus on contributing to team success. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
National Defense University; Professor G. Bahgat
07.2019 - Current
- Aided Dr. Gawdat Bahgat on research for his book, 'Defending Iran: From Revolutionary Guards to Ballistic Missiles.' Wrote daily briefings on news headlines.
- Wrote a large capstone essay on technology's effect on today's youth.
- Worked with Dr. Gawdat Bahgat to co-write an article on President Biden’s energy policy. The article was published internationally by an Italian news source.
- Ongoing apprenticeship.
Intern
United States Department Of State
09.2023 - 05.2025
- The U.S. Mission to Pakistan represents one of the Department of State's most extensive public diplomacy endeavors utilizing English language programs.
- As a VSFS intern, I will be part of an outreach team consisting of U.S. mission personnel, Pakistani educators, local implementing partners, and VSFS interns.
- Programming includes the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and Consulates in Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar, with Public Diplomacy's Regional English Language Office taking the lead.
Intern
Washington International Diplomatic Academy
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Took course on diplomacy presented by several U.S.
- Ambassadors and foreign service officers.
- Focused on how to become an effective diplomat.
- Participated in daily experience simulations.
- Received a course certificate in International Diplomacy.
Intern
Municipal Court of Arezzo
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked in the city of Arezzo’s town hall, in both the Policy and Environmental sectors.
- Aided in multiple projects that directly impacted the city of Arezzo, Italy, and the European Union as a whole.
- Became more fluent in EU policy and its initiatives to become more green.
- Helped translate and converse with several United States corporations.
Student Speaker
Arab Institute For Security Studies
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Attended the 2022 Nuclear Forum.
- Presented a paper co-written with Dr. Gawdat Bahgat of the National Defense University, at a next generation panel.
- Chaired a panel on reviewing the NPT Review Conference.
Student
Geneva Center For Security Policy
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Attended a Building Capacities on Arms Control in the MENA Region course co-hosted by the GCSP, Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Jordanian Institute of Diplomacy.
- Listened to various professionals speak on their given specialties.
Intern
Office of Congresswoman Debbie Lesko
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Gave tours of the capitol building to constituents.
- Answered phone calls from constituents and logged the calls into the federal database.
- Helped other staffers conduct research.
- Organized many areas of the office to provide a better work environment.
Education
Master of Arts - International Studies
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2024
High School Diploma -
The Madeira School
McLean, VA05.2020
Skills
- Basic understanding of Arabic language and culture
- Analyzing and synthesizing data
- Telephone etiquette
- Experience in leadership
- Good people and communication skills
- Organizational skills
Publications
- Security in the Gulf: The View from Oman, Research Assistant for Dr. Gawdat Bahgat, 02/24/2023
- Energy Security for the Biden Administration, Co-written with Dr. Gawdat Bahgat, 07/12/2022
Timeline
Intern
United States Department Of State
09.2023 - 05.2025
Intern
Washington International Diplomatic Academy
06.2023 - 07.2023
Intern
Municipal Court of Arezzo
01.2023 - 05.2023
Student Speaker
Arab Institute For Security Studies
11.2022 - 11.2022
Student
Geneva Center For Security Policy
11.2022 - 11.2022
Research Assistant
National Defense University; Professor G. Bahgat
07.2019 - Current
Intern
Office of Congresswoman Debbie Lesko
04.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - International Studies
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Oklahoma
High School Diploma -
The Madeira School
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