MARIA VICTORIA LOPEZ
Arlington,VA
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
First Year Representative
Military Associated Students of SAIS
Washington, D.C.
09.2025 - Current
- - Represented first-year students by actively promoting the club’s mission and opportunities across the incoming class
- - Created an interactive social media presence to increase first-year engagement and participation in events
- - Served as a liaison between new members and leadership, ensuring first-year voices were heard and included
Language Teacher Assistant
Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies
Washington, D.C.
09.2025 - Current
- - Helped students build confidence in basic conversational Spanish through regular practice
- - Adjusted lessons to match different learning styles and needs
- - Explained ideas in a clear, simple way to make learning easier and more engaging
Board Member
University of South Florida Conduct and Integrity Board
Tampa, FL
10.2024 - 05.2025
- - Created questions for students charged with a violation of the Student Code of Conduct
- - Collaboratively worked with my fellow board members to decide if the student is responsible for their charge
- - Practiced my conflict resolution skills to choose the appropriate outcome and educational sanctions
Student Assistant
USF Global & National Security Institute Policy Dialogues on Afghanistan
Tampa, FL
10.2024 - 12.2024
- - Selected by faculty alongside four classmates to assist in a National Security Conference
- - Prepared for conference by collaborating with peers regarding note-taking, scheduling, and networking
- - Researched participants and their backgrounds to understand the scheduled topics better
International Programs Intern
Bramer Group
Washington, D.C.
06.2024 - 08.2024
- - Analyzed global defense policy and submitted reports to clients
- - Summarized defense articles and headlines for our weekly intelligence summary
- - Reported on congressional hearings about the Russo-Ukrainian War and the Great Power Competition in the Indo-Pacific
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations with a functional focus in Security, Strategy, and Statecraft and regional focus in Europe and Eurasia
Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies
Washington, D.C.05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science with a Minor in International Studies
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-2025
Skills
- Event management
- Attention to detail
- Research and analysis
- File and document management
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
First Year Representative
Military Associated Students of SAIS
09.2025 - Current
Language Teacher Assistant
Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies
09.2025 - Current
Board Member
University of South Florida Conduct and Integrity Board
10.2024 - 05.2025
Student Assistant
USF Global & National Security Institute Policy Dialogues on Afghanistan
10.2024 - 12.2024
International Programs Intern
Bramer Group
06.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science with a Minor in International Studies
University of South Florida
Master of Arts - International Relations with a functional focus in Security, Strategy, and Statecraft and regional focus in Europe and Eurasia
Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies