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Matlaleng O. Babatunde
Policy Consultant
Cambridge,MA
Summary
As a Harvard Law graduate with a rich background in policy consultancy and geopolitics, expertise in legal frameworks and geospatial analysis uniquely positions this enthusiastic consultant to drive impactful projects that resonate with multi-sector community needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Policy and Governance Summer Research Associate
Overseas Development Institute
6 2023 - 8 2023
- Analyzed geospatial data to inform policy reports on human rights and development
- Researched geopolitical implications of migration patterns and their legal frameworks
- Contributed to a consultation on migration and geopolitics comissioned by the German government
Educational Programs Research Assistant
Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinated bi-weekly events focusing on intersection of emerging technologies and geospatial law
- Designed bi-weekly newsletter and increased engagement rates by 15%
- Researched impact of tech policy on education and regional community planning.
Legal Assistant and Team Leader
Recording Artists Project
08.2022 - Current
- Negotiated agreements with focus on intellectual property rights and regional distribution of digital content.
Policy Advocacy Research Associate
Action for Southern Africa
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed several policy reports to support South Africa’s UBI Campaign
- Engaged in geopolitical strategy development for advocacy in democratic elections in Zimbabwe
Policy and Funding Research Intern
Sean Barney For Congress Campaign
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Conducted analyses of education policy disparities across Delaware neighborhoods.
Policy Advocacy Intern
American Civil Liberties Union
5 2016 - 8 2016
- Compiled a database of public schools to support ACLU's lawsuit on educational equity.
Education
J.D. -
Harvard Law School
Cambridge 08.2021 - 05.2024
MPP -
University of Cambridge, UK
Cambridge, UK 10.2020 - 05.2021
AB Africana Studies, Sociology, Magna Cum Laude -
Brown University
Providence, RI 08.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
Excellent Communication
Software Proficiency
Coding: Python, JavaScript
ArcGIS
Zoom
Microsoft Office
Google Suite
Adobe Suite
SPSS
STATA
Strategy realignment
Systems Analysis
SAS
Lexis
WestLaw
Geospatial Analysis
Legislative Knowledge
Policy Implementation
Excellent Communication
Leadership Experience
- Brown University Black Pre-Law Association, President, Providence, RI, 09/2017, 05/2019
- Students Against the Prison Industrial Complex, Social Media Chair, Providence, RI, 09/2017, 05/2019
Coding
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Python
- SQL
Awards
- Anna Julia Cooper Award, Brown University, May 2019
- Ethel Robinson Award, The Center for Slavery and Justice, May 2019
References
Available upon Request
Software
STATA
ArcGIS
SPSS
Canva
Coding: Python, Javascript
Timeline
Educational Programs Research Assistant
Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society
11.2022 - Current
Legal Assistant and Team Leader
Recording Artists Project
08.2022 - Current
Policy Advocacy Research Associate
Action for Southern Africa
06.2022 - 08.2022
J.D. -
Harvard Law School
08.2021 - 05.2024
MPP -
University of Cambridge, UK
10.2020 - 05.2021
Policy and Funding Research Intern
Sean Barney For Congress Campaign
05.2016 - 09.2016
AB Africana Studies, Sociology, Magna Cum Laude -
Brown University
08.2015 - 05.2019
Policy and Governance Summer Research Associate
Overseas Development Institute
6 2023 - 8 2023
Policy Advocacy Intern
American Civil Liberties Union
5 2016 - 8 2016