Stav Keshet
Manchester,CT
Summary
Graduate student and researcher with a strong background in public policy, social work, and sociology. Skilled in data analysis, literature review, and report writing. Resourceful and adaptable, with the ability to work collaboratively as well as independently to ensure a project is completed in a timely manner. Provides an interdisciplinary approach to the most pressing modern-day policy issues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy
Hartford, CT
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted data analysis of correctional officers wages, staffing, and overtime pay.
- Developed a report regarding the working conditions of correctional officers in Connecticut prisons.
- Attended relevant meetings and summarized important information.
Administrative Sales Support
Porcelanosa
Chestnut Hill, MA
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Acted as the point of contact for clients entering the showroom, assisting with product questions and providing design consultations if needed.
- Coordinated with domestic and international warehouses to support order processing and troubleshoot any potential problems.
- Assisted clients with inventory, billing, maintenance, return, and refund issues as needed.
Campaign Intern
Campaign to Reelect City Councilor Holly Ryan
Newton, MA
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Distributed lawn signs at residential properties based on owner agreements.
- Communicated with voters and potential supporters by canvassing door-to-door.
- Wrote social media content to communicate the candidates' vision to the public.
Program Assistant
New England Justice for Our Neighbors
Newton, MA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinated with different vendors and guests for the annual fundraiser program.
- Managed Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter regularly.
- Designed various invitations and logos on Canva to be used for social media.
Academic Peer Mentor
Speaking, Writing, and Arguing Center
South Hadley
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Mentored students from diverse backgrounds on a wide range of coursework, from essays to lab reports to public speaking assignments, and more.
- Worked as a Mentor dedicated to a first-year seminar, supporting freshmen students and helping them adjust to college-level academic coursework.
Hebrew Mentor and Teaching Assistant
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley
09.2018 - 05.2022
- Facilitated a weekly 'Hebrew Table' for students to have dinner and practice their Hebrew with guided facilitation and support.
- Organized cultural events centering on the Middle East and Hebrew.
- Provided individualized support to students studying Hebrew.
- Supported an introductory to Modern Hebrew Course, where I worked closely with Mount Holyoke Hebrew students to ensure their success.
Policy Intern
Prisoners' Legal Services
Boston, MA
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinated meetings with legislators and staff to discuss Prisoners' Legal Services legislative priorities.
- Collected and organized written and oral testimony for legislative hearings.
- Drafted sign-on letters and communicated with organizations to receive signatories.
Intern
Senator Elizabeth Warren
Boston
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Listened to over 20 voicemails per day and directed constituent inquiries.
- Returned constituent phone calls and opened casework on their behalf.
- Drafted weekly news clips relevant to the South Coast, Cape, and Islands region.
Public Policy Research Intern
Movement Advancement Project
Remote
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted comprehensive research about policies pertaining to LGBTQ rights.
- Drafted proposals regarding record tracking of LGBTQ-related bills and policies.
- Collaborated with staff members on different projects such as report publication.
Intern
Senator Cynthia Stone Creem
Boston
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Attended briefings and drafted summaries and memos on topics discussed.
- Answered phone calls pertaining to constituent concerns and recorded them in a database.
- Greeted constituents and advocacy groups to the Massachusetts State House and connected them to the Senator's staff.
Research Assistant
Mount Holyoke College Library
South Hadley
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Guided students in finding topics for research projects across the academic curriculum.
- Explained methods of citation and essay formats to students.
- Communicated effectively with patrons to understand the needs of students seeking research help.
- Counseled students on resources available through Library Information, and Technology Services, both online and in the library.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics, Minor in Sociology
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley05-2022
Master of Arts - Public Policy And Social Work
University of Connecticut
Hartford, CT05-2028
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Microsoft Office
- R
- Stata
- Social Media
- Canva
- SAP
- Salesforce
Accomplishments
Magna Cum Laude, May 2022
Mary Lyon Scholar, May 2022
High Honors in Political Science, May 2022
Affiliations
- Issues Committee Member, Progressive Massachusetts, December 2022- Present
- Mount Holyoke College Student Government, Senator, 2018-2022
- MHCVotes, GOTV Team Member, July 2020- December 2020
- Mount Holyoke College Student Government- Executive Board, 2019- 2020
- Court Watcher and Researcher, Boston, MA, April 2018- August 2018
- Recipient of Spirit of Yachad Award, Yachad: National Jewish Council for Disabilities, 2015-2018
Certification
- Mass Alliance Campaign Training- March 2023
- Intergroup Dialogue Facilitation- May 2021
LANGUAGES
Hebrew (Native), English (Native), Palestinian Arabic (Novice).
Timeline
Research Assistant
Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy
09.2025 - Current
Administrative Sales Support
Porcelanosa
04.2024 - 08.2025
Campaign Intern
Campaign to Reelect City Councilor Holly Ryan
09.2023 - 11.2023
Program Assistant
New England Justice for Our Neighbors
05.2023 - 08.2023
Policy Intern
Prisoners' Legal Services
06.2021 - 12.2021
Intern
Senator Elizabeth Warren
01.2021 - 06.2021
Public Policy Research Intern
Movement Advancement Project
06.2020 - 08.2020
Academic Peer Mentor
Speaking, Writing, and Arguing Center
08.2019 - 05.2022
Intern
Senator Cynthia Stone Creem
05.2019 - 08.2019
Hebrew Mentor and Teaching Assistant
Mount Holyoke College
09.2018 - 05.2022
Research Assistant
Mount Holyoke College Library
09.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Politics, Minor in Sociology
Mount Holyoke College
Master of Arts - Public Policy And Social Work
University of Connecticut
AWARDS
Magna Cum Laude, May 2022, Mary Lyon Scholar, May 2022, High Honors in Political Science, May 2022, Emerging Leader Award, May 2020, Weismann Student Leadership Grant Recipient, November 2019