Mackenzie Calitri

Motivated individual with strong work ethic and working independently. Strong organizational and team collaboration skills with experience in improving processes. Lived and studied abroad in U.K. and Switzerland and traveled extensively throughout Europe. Held average GPA of 3.8 during Secondary Education. Awarded 2022 Excellence in Debate Award and High Academic Achievement Honors. Interested in Political Science, Global Affairs, Defense, and Diplomacy.

• Debate club, Landmark High School, Beverly, MA, Participated in 4 tournaments during the academic year; Improved interpersonal skills by working with teammates; practiced active listening during competitions; compiled extensive research, and analyzed data to craft contentions; took directives from mentor staff
• Cross country, Newburyport Highschool, Newburyport, MA, Consistently trained ~8 hrs weekly, collaborated on team-building exercises, attended and won state championships in 2018
• Ask A diplomat, American University, Washington, DC, Hold leadership position on Programming Committee; Facilitate and create club activities; coordinate events, conduct outreach to local organizations

• Promoted awareness of hunger relief efforts
• Volunteered at local church Soup kitchen
• Created Aid kits to be sent to Ukraine on behalf of the Lapin Foundation