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Megan Siwek
Master's Of Global Affairs, International Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Passionate advocacy leader committed to supporting local-led solutions to community problems . 5+ years of project management experience and documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. 3+ years lending strategic policy expertise and programmatic support to address the unique needs of women, girls, and LGBTQ+ folks impacted by the criminal justice system.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
Education
International Negotiation And Conflict Resolution
09.2021 - 05.2022
Delegate for Field of Conflict Resolution in Inaugural MGA class of 10 students
- Leadership Positions: Generous Listening and Dialogue Center Fellow, Tisch College ; Content Chair, Conference on Gender in International Affairs; International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Hiring Committee for Faculty
- Research Projects: Ending Women & Girls Incarceration in MA; Transformative Justice in the US: An analysis of the Greensboro TRC May 2022; “Yo Soy...” A Workbook for Unaccompanied Children
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies; Political Science
09.2014 - 05.2017
- Ansin Study Abroad Fellowship: Sevilla, Spain, Studying 2017 Refugee Crisis and Migrant Detention
Certification
Certified Mediator, MWI MA Certified
Relevant Graduate Courses
- GIS for International Application
- Conflict Resolution Practice
- Reckoning with History: Collective Memory
- Creating Justice in Real Time
- Transitional Justice
- Ethics and Practice in Foreign Affairs
- Process of International Negotiation
- Theories of Conflict Resolution
- Gender Culture Conflict
- Introduction to Economics
- Data Analysis Statistical Methods
- Leadership: Building Teams, Organizations, & Shaping Your Path
Samples
- After Dobbs: US Abortion Laws in Context: ArcGIS Story Maps https://arcg.is/1z0ai5
- From Cycles of Harm to Cycles of Opportunity: Justice for Edna Mahan Correctional Facility and the State of New Jersey: https://trotter.hks.harvard.edu/from-cycles-of-harm-to-cycles-of-opportunity-justice-for-edna-mahan-correctional-facility-and-the-state-of-new-jersey/
- Additional Samples: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O3EFPSRXcdoaDA-pmGISlC0B4IvrfSRZ?usp=sharing
Work History
Generous Listening and Dialogue Center
Tisch College, Tufts University
Medford, MA
09.2022 - Current
- Prepare and deliver generous listening and dialogue webinars and workshops for organizations and companies
- Develop IRB application and protocol for Generous Listening and Dialogue Center student fellowship program
- Collect post-event survey data and perform quantitative coding with data visualization for program tracking
Consultant
Energy Justice Policy & Analysis, US DOE
Washington, DC
09.2022 - Current
- Research and author literature review outlining discourse around energy insecurity and barriers to achieving energy savings and access in low-income households across US
- Analyze international policies and programs addressing energy poverty to evaluate frameworks and metrics compatible with US context and states needs
- Conduct 20 stakeholder interviews with coalitions working on energy justice to design inclusive, participatory process between community groups and DOE when finalizing national energy poverty framework
- Monitor and evaluate Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) & Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for effectiveness, gaps, risks, barriers, and development for future programming
- Synthesize interviews, literature, and data into final policy report to Tony G Reames, Deputy Director for Energy Justice, with recommendations and steps for national framework in President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative
Project Coordinator
Pedagogy Of Play, Harvard Graduate School Of Ed
Cambridge, MA
07.2021 - Current
- Supervise data collection of 5 research locations across 4 continents providing organizational and project management tools for ongoing collaboration across diverse contexts
- Supervise and train 2 research teams remotely in Colombia and South Africa on how to conduct webinars and lessons for educators learning how to execute participatory research in their schools
- Create educational video resources that can continue individual professional development for teacher-educators to coincide with future book release of research findings
- Review and edit final book chapters for content clarity, fluency, and consistency for external review
- Partner with Boston area high school teachers to design lesson plans cultivating conflict resolution skills and strategies for difficult conversations around race and identity
Jail Decarceration Intern
The Vera Institute Of Justice
Brooklyn, NY
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Led research for large-sales project in Washtenaw County, MI to problem solve how to reduce racial disparity in government systems related to youth justice, behavioral health, courts, and policing
- Collaborated and built relationships with site partners to understand research priority and pool together stakeholders and data to address 200+ research questions
- Designed workstream and feasibility assessment tool to define time allocation for individuals conducting and writing research
- Organized weekly team check-ins to track progress, address obstacles, strategize alternative resources, and shift priority based on feedback
- Reviewed quantitative data sets, identified information gaps, and drafted qualitative questions to elicit missing details during informal interviews and focus groups
- Compiled research and wrote initial findings and recommendations focused on restorative justice initiatives, community policing, specialty courts, and affordable housing for community feedback
- Held smaller coalition meetings between prosecutor's office and peacemaking court to build consensus and collaboration among restorative justice programs and align with site partner goals
Consultant
Women Who Never Give Up, Harvard Kennedy School
Newark, NJ
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Advocated through stakeholder meetings with government officials for 300+ women incarcerated at Edna Mahan Prison and strategized effective campaign steps
- Strategized with local coalition on campaign strategies, sequencing, and advocacy tools for target audiences
- Collaborated with coalition leadership, NJDOC, DOJ, and women incarcerated to solicit and synthesize feedback and determine areas of consensus
- Led trauma-informed interviews with directly impacted people currently or previously incarcerated for final report recommending next steps to Governor
- Established process for restorative justice circles between the NJ Department of Corrections leadership and peer leaders currently incarcerated to establish feedback circle for improvements
- Co-authored final report detailing interviews, prospective steps, funding opportunities, and policy recommendations
Staff Assistant
The Lakshmi Mittal South Asia Institute, Harvard
Cambridge, MA
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Coordinated 3 annual symposiums, 30 seminars, and 5 international conferences including Bangladesh @ 50 Conference with 25 interdisciplinary faculty and 1K+ global participants
- Mentored student interns by identifying goals within role, provided guidance, feedback on progress, and professional development opportunities
- Managed Zoom webinars and analyzed data to identify engagement patterns to better understand audience interests increasing virtual attendance by 25%
- Prepared communications content with Communications Director and drafted publications and articles
- Monitored and allocated program budgets and grants with department leadership across and schools and within Harvard
Contract Legal Coordinator
Goss Associates, LLC
Boston, MA
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed deadlines and applications for 50+ open immigration cases
- Conducted detailed review of US immigration applications for accuracy
- Strategized action plans and drafted immigration petitions for H1B, J-1, J, and F visa status
- Actively listened to clients, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
Legal Intern
Connecticut Office of the Attorney General
Hartford, CT
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Launched10 investigations and developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings
- Collaborated with departments on large-scale initiatives and projects for 3 class action lawsuits
- Examined legal documents and synthesized into briefs to meet tight deadlines
Volunteer Work
- Families for Justice as Healing, Canvasser Sept 2022 – Present
- Big Sister Boston, Big Sister Oct 2019 – Present
- Black Trans Lives Matter Campaign Boston, Volunteer Mar 2020 – Sept 2021
Skills
Writing & verbal communication
Facilitation & consensus building
Microsoft Office Suite
Training &Development
Policy research
Campaign management
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Flexible and Adaptable
Project Management
Software
Google Drive
Adobe Systems
Zoom
Google Scholar
ArcGIS
Timeline
Certified Mediator, MWI MA Certified
12-2022
Generous Listening and Dialogue Center - Tisch College, Tufts University
09.2022 - Current
Consultant - Energy Justice Policy & Analysis, US DOE
09.2022 - Current
Human Subject Research (HSR), CITI Program Training
08-2022
Group 1: Social-Behavioral-Educational Researchers, CITI Program Training -
08-2022
Facilitator and Dialogue Leader, Essential Partners
05-2022
Restorative Justice Practices, Harvard Kennedy School
05-2022
Jail Decarceration Intern - The Vera Institute Of Justice
05.2022 - 09.2022
Consultant - Women Who Never Give Up, Harvard Kennedy School
12.2021 - 06.2022
The Fletcher School of Global Affairs, Tufts Univ - , International Negotiation And Conflict Resolution
09.2021 - 05.2022
Project Coordinator - Pedagogy Of Play, Harvard Graduate School Of Ed
07.2021 - Current
Staff Assistant - The Lakshmi Mittal South Asia Institute, Harvard
10.2018 - 06.2021
Contract Legal Coordinator - Goss Associates, LLC
03.2018 - 08.2018
Legal Intern - Connecticut Office of the Attorney General
05.2017 - 09.2017
UMass Amherst - Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies; Political Science
09.2014 - 05.2017