Jacquelyn Kovarik
South America Course Director at Where There Be Dragons- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Full professional proficiency
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Quechua Elementary proficiency
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Experience
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Where There Be Dragons
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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South America Course Director
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Jun 2019 - Present
I direct and lead one-month and semester-long experiential education trips in Bolivia and Peru As Course Director, I take the lead on itinerary design, curriculum design, and big picture educational goals for the semester. I also make the final call on all decisions related to quality, economy, sustainability, and safety. As an instructor and director, I teach on topics such as Indigenous politics, Bolivian and Peruvian historical and social movements, and history of U.S. interventionism in Latin America. I also lead students on outdoor education excursions such as multi-day backpacking trips in the Andes mountains and Amazonian lowlands. Show less
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North American Congress on Latin America
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Web Editor for North American Congress on Latin America
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Aug 2018 - Jun 2019
I am the web editor at NACLA, which means I work with our web content from pitch to publication. I also oversee our social media related to our web content, and help proof-read and fact-check our quarterly print issue. I am the web editor at NACLA, which means I work with our web content from pitch to publication. I also oversee our social media related to our web content, and help proof-read and fact-check our quarterly print issue.
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New York University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Staff Writer and Editor for Latin America News Dispatch
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
I was an Editor and Staff Writer of Latin America News Dispatch (LAND), and LAND's daily news letter, Today In Latin America (TILA). I researched current events across the Americas daily and wrote news dispatches three times per week. I edited, formatted, scheduled and dispatched newsletter using Mailchimp and Wordpress platforms. I also independently reported for LAND's dispatches in Peru, Bolivia, and New York City. I was an Editor and Staff Writer of Latin America News Dispatch (LAND), and LAND's daily news letter, Today In Latin America (TILA). I researched current events across the Americas daily and wrote news dispatches three times per week. I edited, formatted, scheduled and dispatched newsletter using Mailchimp and Wordpress platforms. I also independently reported for LAND's dispatches in Peru, Bolivia, and New York City.
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NYU Graduate School of Arts and Science
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Media Manager for NYU Center on Latin American and Caribbean Studies
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Sep 2017 - May 2018
I filmed and live-streamed all NYU Center on Latin American and Caribbean Studies (NYU CLACS) events using Magicbox and Wirecast. I also edited videos using Adobe Premiere and created digital archive of all events. I also assisted with event planning, budgeting, and general project management. I filmed and live-streamed all NYU Center on Latin American and Caribbean Studies (NYU CLACS) events using Magicbox and Wirecast. I also edited videos using Adobe Premiere and created digital archive of all events. I also assisted with event planning, budgeting, and general project management.
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Columbia University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Assistant for Columbia Heyman Center on the Humanities
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Jan 2017 - May 2017
I worked as an administrative assistant for the Columbia University Heyman Center on the Humanities. I primarily helped recruit professors for humanities departments at Columbia, helped create university profiles for tenured professors, and helped with events live-streaming and management. I worked as an administrative assistant for the Columbia University Heyman Center on the Humanities. I primarily helped recruit professors for humanities departments at Columbia, helped create university profiles for tenured professors, and helped with events live-streaming and management.
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Columbia Law School
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Administrative Assistant for Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
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Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
The Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI), a joint center of Columbia Law School and the Earth Institute at Columbia University, is the only university-based applied research center and forum dedicated to the study, practice and discussion of sustainable international investment. Our mission is to develop practical approaches for governments, investors, communities and other stakeholders to maximize the benefits of international investment for sustainable development.CCSI integrates legal, economic and policy expertise, and approaches sustainable investment holistically, bridging investment law, natural resource management, human rights, economics, political economy, and environmental management. Show less
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Philmont Scout Ranch
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Santa Fe, New Mexico Area
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Program Counselor
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
• Program Counselor in a backcountry camp (Dan Beard) for three months • Certified in low C.O.P.E. (Challenge Ropes Course) as an adult (21+) • Knowledgeable in Leave No Trace training and fire ecology knowledge • Expert in backcountry skills such as Wilderness First Aid, managing a cabin, working in a team • Program Counselor in a backcountry camp (Dan Beard) for three months • Certified in low C.O.P.E. (Challenge Ropes Course) as an adult (21+) • Knowledgeable in Leave No Trace training and fire ecology knowledge • Expert in backcountry skills such as Wilderness First Aid, managing a cabin, working in a team
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Free Arts NYC
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Events Intern
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Jan 2015 - May 2015
• Wrote curriculum for bi-monthly Free Arts Day corporate fundraisers • Worked equal amounts in a small office setting and in an art studio • Corresponded with sponsor organizations in the New York City area • Helped organize and run high-profile fundraiser events • Wrote curriculum for bi-monthly Free Arts Day corporate fundraisers • Worked equal amounts in a small office setting and in an art studio • Corresponded with sponsor organizations in the New York City area • Helped organize and run high-profile fundraiser events
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Columbia University School of Professional Studies
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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IBC Intern
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
• Resident Advisor for high school students for two months • Teaching Assistant for an Introduction to Expository Writing class • Organized community service events as part of the Community Outreach team • Ran trips around the greater NYC area (concerts, shows, restaurants, etc) to provide fulfilling experience to high school students The All Stars Proje • Resident Advisor for high school students for two months • Teaching Assistant for an Introduction to Expository Writing class • Organized community service events as part of the Community Outreach team • Ran trips around the greater NYC area (concerts, shows, restaurants, etc) to provide fulfilling experience to high school students The All Stars Proje
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All Stars Project, Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Development Intern
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Dec 2013 - May 2014
• Co-lead fellowship recruitment for The Activists for Social Change 2014 Summer Fellowship • Helped launch 2014 President’s Committee Development Campaign • Helped launch the Spring 2014 Annual Campaign • Provided administrative assistance in a professional office environment • Co-lead fellowship recruitment for The Activists for Social Change 2014 Summer Fellowship • Helped launch 2014 President’s Committee Development Campaign • Helped launch the Spring 2014 Annual Campaign • Provided administrative assistance in a professional office environment
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Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Weekly Mentor
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Sep 2011 - Jul 2013
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Education
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New York University
Master of Arts - MA, Journalism and Latin American and Caribbean Studies -
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Comparative Literature; Latin American Studies -
Veritas Preparatory Academy
High School Diploma