Ava Strasser
Graduate Consultant at Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Social and Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
CITI ProgramSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Human Research: Social and Behavioral Sciences Researchers
CITI ProgramJan, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Consultant
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Jan 2023 - Present
Generating qualitative and quantitative research and analysis on women’s political participation in a team of 7 graduate students while consulting with the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders Preparing case studies on women’s post-peace agreement participation in Colombia, the Philippines, and South Sudan through desk research and forthcoming interviews to inform GNWP research and advocacy campaigns Generating qualitative and quantitative research and analysis on women’s political participation in a team of 7 graduate students while consulting with the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders Preparing case studies on women’s post-peace agreement participation in Colombia, the Philippines, and South Sudan through desk research and forthcoming interviews to inform GNWP research and advocacy campaigns
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New York University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Admissions Assistant
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Jan 2022 - Present
Utilizing Microsoft Office, Google, Genesys, and Slate web applications to provide support to over 350 prospective NYU students throughout the application process Conducting campus tours and virtual consultations to engage with prospective students and the NYU community while showcasing professionalism and customer service Utilizing Microsoft Office, Google, Genesys, and Slate web applications to provide support to over 350 prospective NYU students throughout the application process Conducting campus tours and virtual consultations to engage with prospective students and the NYU community while showcasing professionalism and customer service
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United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Security Sector & Gender Specialist Intern
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Sep 2022 - Feb 2023
Led project management on Women, Peace, and Security and gender-responsive security sector reform to advance the work of the SSRU Knowledge & Guidance Team Contributed to the first global Report on the Status of Women in the Defense Sector and developed grant proposals for UN-mandated peace operations by researching funding sources, gender equality, conflict-related sexual violence, women in security and defense institutions, and barriers to women’s participation in peacekeeping missions Led project management on Women, Peace, and Security and gender-responsive security sector reform to advance the work of the SSRU Knowledge & Guidance Team Contributed to the first global Report on the Status of Women in the Defense Sector and developed grant proposals for UN-mandated peace operations by researching funding sources, gender equality, conflict-related sexual violence, women in security and defense institutions, and barriers to women’s participation in peacekeeping missions
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AYINET
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Uganda
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Student Consultant at the African Youth Initiative Network (AYINET)
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Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
Prepared to undertake a Graduate Student Consultancy through the Workshop in Applied Peacebuilding course at New York University Engaged in field work in Lira, Uganda by conducting interviews and desk research to contribute to a manual of the organization’s best practices Prepared to undertake a Graduate Student Consultancy through the Workshop in Applied Peacebuilding course at New York University Engaged in field work in Lira, Uganda by conducting interviews and desk research to contribute to a manual of the organization’s best practices
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Kalamazoo Nature Center
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Camp Counselor
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Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
Encouraged youth development through daily activities that promoted learning about the environment and sustainability Encouraged youth development through daily activities that promoted learning about the environment and sustainability
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Western Michigan University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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College of Arts and Sciences Student Ambassador
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Jan 2020 - Apr 2021
Conducted administrative and front office tasks necessary to provide effectiveness in scheduling student advising appointments over the phone and in-person Enhanced my ability to utilize Microsoft Office and Google applications for scheduling purposes and Canva to develop content for communication and social media purposes Conducted administrative and front office tasks necessary to provide effectiveness in scheduling student advising appointments over the phone and in-person Enhanced my ability to utilize Microsoft Office and Google applications for scheduling purposes and Canva to develop content for communication and social media purposes
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Justice for Our Neighbors Michigan
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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May 2020 - Aug 2020
Researched grants available to the four branches of Justice for Our Neighbors across Michigan and organized grant information into an Excel Spreadsheet for future application Developed a guide of resources available across Michigan to distribute to low-income immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers to provide newly resettled individuals with information about aid and opportunities Researched grants available to the four branches of Justice for Our Neighbors across Michigan and organized grant information into an Excel Spreadsheet for future application Developed a guide of resources available across Michigan to distribute to low-income immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers to provide newly resettled individuals with information about aid and opportunities
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Refugee Education Center
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
Assisted in facilitating the summer literacy program by providing classroom support, preparing materials for future classes, and maintaining a high level of responsibility to ensure the safety and success of all students in attendance Ensured that student data was inputted correctly to provide a framework for reviewing student achievement and program success to be utilized in efforts to secure funding Assisted in facilitating the summer literacy program by providing classroom support, preparing materials for future classes, and maintaining a high level of responsibility to ensure the safety and success of all students in attendance Ensured that student data was inputted correctly to provide a framework for reviewing student achievement and program success to be utilized in efforts to secure funding
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Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
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United States
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Student Intern
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
Developed project management skills by overseeing the implementation of a multitude of projects related to environmental policy research, advocacy, public outreach, and non-profit partnership Developed project management skills by overseeing the implementation of a multitude of projects related to environmental policy research, advocacy, public outreach, and non-profit partnership
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Western Michigan University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Western Student Association Student Body Vice-President for Political Affairs
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
Prepared Western Michigan University students to be educated and informed on many aspects of politics by hosting events that encourage students to become civically engaged citizens
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WeVote Student Coordinator
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Aug 2018 - Apr 2019
Coordinated multiple voter registration drives and voter education events, contributed to the registration of approximately three thousand new voters in months preceding the 2018 midterm election
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Iroquois Springs
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cabin Specialist
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
Responsible for the well-being and safety of thirteen campers between the ages of nine and eleven for six weeks Encouraged the development of my campers’ leadership skills and responded quickly to each of my campers’ needs Responsible for the well-being and safety of thirteen campers between the ages of nine and eleven for six weeks Encouraged the development of my campers’ leadership skills and responded quickly to each of my campers’ needs
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Education
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2021 - 2023
New York University
Masters of Science, Global Affairs -
2017 - 2021
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science: International & Comparative Politics; Gender & Women's Studies -
2019 - 2019
School for International Training
Study Abroad, Switzerland: International Studies & Multilateral Diplomacy
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