Research Intern

• Jan 2023 - Present

Dean’s Scholar

• Apr 2022 - Present

1 of 15 students selected to join the 2022-2024 cohort of the Elliott School’s premier, two-year undergraduate research program to design an original project with financial and faculty support Project Title: “To Pardon or Prosecute? The Effect of Legal Responses to Coup Attempts on Leader Survival” - Conducting mixed-methods research using STATA and historical-comparative analysis to draft a 30-page thesis - Taking a three-course sequence on international affairs research methods, data analysis, and academic writing - Submitting research to peer-reviewed journals, presenting at conferences, and at the Dean’s Scholars Symposium

ROTC Cadet

• Aug 2020 - Present

Training in leadership and mission planning to commission as a US Army officer with Georgetown Army ROTC in the spring of 2024. Intending to branch Military Intelligence with a combat arms branch detail, with the goal of transferring to a Civil Affairs or Foreign Area Officer track. NCOIC, Maneuver Warfare Club - Planned and presented special topics lectures, designed competitive tactical decision games, and created an online library to assist Cadets in developing decision-making abilities Team Member, Ranger Challenge Team - Trained for and competed on the A Team at the 4th Brigade USACC Ranger Challenge Competition that tested abilities over a 24-mile course in land navigation, marksmanship, first aid, an obstacle course, and physical fitness.

Research Assistant

• Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

Co-authored a case study published in the 2022 Fragile States Index (FSI) examining the role of civil society in promoting political and social reconciliation in Libya. Produced and analyzed data for the 2022 FSI across 12 fragility indicators for 179 states, including short- and long-term trends, rankings, and data quality control. Co-authored a case study published in the 2022 Fragile States Index (FSI) examining the role of civil society in promoting political and social reconciliation in Libya. Produced and analyzed data for the 2022 FSI across 12 fragility indicators for 179 states, including short- and long-term trends, rankings, and data quality control.

Co-Founder

• Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

Designed an undergraduate cohort promoting interreligious peace based on personal, hands-on interfaith experiences including text readings, speakers on interfaith special topics, and a culminating trip to interview 7 congregations in New York City. Jointly applied for and won a $5,000 grant to compensate travel for research and remove cost barriers to participation. Designed an undergraduate cohort promoting interreligious peace based on personal, hands-on interfaith experiences including text readings, speakers on interfaith special topics, and a culminating trip to interview 7 congregations in New York City. Jointly applied for and won a $5,000 grant to compensate travel for research and remove cost barriers to participation.

Contributing Writer

• Oct 2021 - May 2022

Researched and authored a published scholarly article examining opportunities in international law for coordination between Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) programs and transitional justice initiatives in fragile post-conflict contexts. Conducted rigorous legal research, draft writing, editing, and applied the Bluebook legal citation method over the year-long process resulting in publication and storage in the Library of Congress. Researched and authored a published scholarly article examining opportunities in international law for coordination between Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) programs and transitional justice initiatives in fragile post-conflict contexts. Conducted rigorous legal research, draft writing, editing, and applied the Bluebook legal citation method over the year-long process resulting in publication and storage in the Library of Congress.

Insurgency Research Assistant

• Jan 2021 - May 2021

Contributed to the creation of a database documenting contemporary rebel group formation in Sub-Saharan Africa to allow for systematic analysis of early-stage insurgency. Key tasks included coding group formation variables into a database, cross-referencing datasets and social conflict reports, and compiling a record of analysis. Contributed to the creation of a database documenting contemporary rebel group formation in Sub-Saharan Africa to allow for systematic analysis of early-stage insurgency. Key tasks included coding group formation variables into a database, cross-referencing datasets and social conflict reports, and compiling a record of analysis.

Forestry Corpsmember - Wildfire Mitigation and Habitat Rehabilitation

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2019

Worked on the forestry team for nearly 1,000 hours over four years doing fire mitigation and habitat rehabilitation projects for Boulder County as well as provided expertise and leadership as a senior Corpsmember, independently leading small groups to plan and execute forestry projects. Worked on the forestry team for nearly 1,000 hours over four years doing fire mitigation and habitat rehabilitation projects for Boulder County as well as provided expertise and leadership as a senior Corpsmember, independently leading small groups to plan and execute forestry projects.