Pascal Boctor
Washington,D.C.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Intern
Center For Strategic And International Studies
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted research in Arabic, French, and English to support team projects related to democracy and governance standards in the Middle East and North Africa
- Analyzed social media and communications strategy by using data insights and identifying emerging trends;pitched senior staff on findings and recommendations
- Assisted in planning and executing 5 high profile meetings and events; included identifying board members, drafting talking points, doing background research, and following up on next steps.
Consultant
PIT Policy Lab
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed 5 person team; identified client priorities and operated within tight deadlines.
- Created an Index to assess effectiveness of anti-corruption policies in Mexico as part of a government initiative.
- Analyzed legislations and data sets across Mexico and briefed client on implications of the National Open Data Policy and the National Anti-Corruption Policy.
- Published a 60 page report on findings of open data and anti-corruption policies in Mexico; recommended policy solutions for clients' strategic objectives.
Executive Director
Institute for Middle East Peace
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed and oversaw operations of 5 departments, responsible for 15+ interns across the Middle East and U.S.
- Developed mission and strategic roadmap; managed budget, organization structure, and fundraising strategy.
- Engaged with stakeholders and civil society groups across the Middle East and the United States.
- Successfully built a network of 5+ universities across the Middle East and the United States which work together to pitch policy proposals meant to affect sustainable change in the region.
- Planned and executed 5 events with a combined 250 attendees to raise awareness on issues in the Middle East.
Advocacy & Development Associate
Peace Action (PA)
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Led a volunteer outreach program; managed and trained 30+ volunteers to phone bank and canvass.
- Personally raised $100,000 by increasing the financial commitment of donors through presenting the work of PA.
- Monitored political and economic developments in the Middle East and presented information in a concise manner to donors and senior staff.
- Drafted policy and position papers on issues related to democracy, human rights, foreign policy, and defense.
- Attended weekly calls with foreign and domestic counterpart organizations to exchange ideas, policy priorities,and recommended course of action
- Presented at 10+ lobby meetings with members of Congress and their staff to promote the PA agenda on Syrian conflict, Yemen civil war, Iran nuclear deal, North Korea, and defense issues.
Communications Intern
Project On Middle East Democracy (POMED)
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Monitored French, Arabic and English news and social media outlets across the Middle East and North Africa and communicated information to senior decision makers which helped craft organizations' policy priorities
- Consolidated articles written in French and Arabic into condensed summaries and drafted a weekly newspaper
- Drafted press releases and statements and pitched innovative ideas to help craft communications strategies
- Contributed to POMED's 2020 Annual Foreign Budget Report by analyzing 5+ countries in North Africa and the impact that U.S Foreign aid has on security, economic, and governance standards.
Executive Intern
Secretary Of State (SOS)
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Helped in the implementation of the first Voter's Choice Act (VCA) through analyzing voter data from various
- California counties, improved voter information guides as well as poll worker training manuals
- Represented SOS Office at 10+ voter education presentations and promoted the VCA to various interest groups
- Monitored and tracked committee hearings and legislations critical to the ongoing projects and goals of the team
- Worked directly under Chief Deputy Secretary of State; attended meetings with Secretary of State Alex Padilla
Education
Master of Arts - Public Policy
McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, Middle East
University of San Francisco
Skills
- Global Politics
- Program Management
- Policy Research
- Legislation Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Fundraising
- Budgeting
- Event Planning
- Database Management
- Microsoft Suite/ Google Suite
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Leadership and Awards
- Vice President of Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Board: Elected to lead MENA board which is responsible for representing the interest of members of the MENA community at Georgetown
- McCourt Leadership Fellow: Chosen from 150+ students for a one-year fellowship which includes extensive leadership training as well as the mentoring of 15 students of the incoming class
- President of Phi Delta Theta: Oversaw functionality of 32 officer position; Managed $100,000 annual budget.
- Georgetown Africa Business Conference: Drafted development proposal meant to implement a digital health system in South Africa. Presented in front of a 500+ audience and awarded 3rd place out of 60 proposals.
Timeline
Research Intern
Center For Strategic And International Studies
05.2023 - 08.2023
Consultant
PIT Policy Lab
09.2022 - 05.2023
Executive Director
Institute for Middle East Peace
08.2021 - 09.2022
Advocacy & Development Associate
Peace Action (PA)
05.2019 - 07.2021
Communications Intern
Project On Middle East Democracy (POMED)
01.2019 - 05.2019
Executive Intern
Secretary Of State (SOS)
06.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Public Policy
McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, Middle East
University of San Francisco
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