Akua Bonsu

Senior Research Associate at Everytown for Gun Safety
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(386) 825-5501
Location
New York, New York, United States, US

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Experience

    • Public Safety
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Senior Research Associate
      • Jan 2021 - Present

    • Research Assistant
      • Apr 2019 - Jan 2021

      Provided research support for gun violence prevention campaigns conducted in the Southeastern region of the United States and developed research projects on community trauma, school safety, the intersection between COVID and gun violence, and Stand Your Ground laws.

    • Research Fellow
      • Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

      Provided research support to gun violence prevention campaigns in the Southern and Western regions of the US, helping to advocate against policies such as arming teachers while championing measures such as separating convicted domestic abusers from their firearms. I also tracked notable mass shootings in real-time, updating the organization as details developed and guiding our messaging to volunteers and external stakeholders.

    • Survivor Team Intern
      • Jun 2017 - Jan 2018

      Organized the logistics for Gun Sense University, coordinated the delivery of care cards to gun violence survivors, and compiled semi-annual highlights of accomplishments by Survivor Fellows

    • Legal Assistant
      • Aug 2015 - Jan 2017

      Updated firm database with client information used in civil rights, employment discrimination, and environmental justice cases; sent retainers and drafted other forms of correspondence to clients, and drafted summons and complaints to New York County Supreme Court Updated firm database with client information used in civil rights, employment discrimination, and environmental justice cases; sent retainers and drafted other forms of correspondence to clients, and drafted summons and complaints to New York County Supreme Court

    • Administrative Assistant
      • Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

      Maintained records dating back to 1960; copied and scanned documents for case files; and answered telephone inquiries from parties in cases going to trial, directing calls to appropriate attorneys or administrators Maintained records dating back to 1960; copied and scanned documents for case files; and answered telephone inquiries from parties in cases going to trial, directing calls to appropriate attorneys or administrators

    • Intern
      • Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

      Answered telephones and fielded questions from patrons; processed orders for classes, workshops, and memberships; aided in scheduling the Fall 2013 season of workshops and classes; drafted biographies and story summaries for featured writers; aided in soliciting sponsorships from local businesses for 2013 Fall Gala Answered telephones and fielded questions from patrons; processed orders for classes, workshops, and memberships; aided in scheduling the Fall 2013 season of workshops and classes; drafted biographies and story summaries for featured writers; aided in soliciting sponsorships from local businesses for 2013 Fall Gala

Education

  • Columbia University in the City of New York
    Bachelor's degree, Psychology, Urban Studies
    2012 - 2017

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