Zarrin Caldwell
Adjunct Professor at Mesa Community College- Claim this Profile
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Alexander Gorev
I enjoyed working with Zarrin over several years as a fellow IVLP program manager. I admired Zarrin's attention to detail, flexibility with ever-changing priorities and deadlines, and the ability to see the big picture in every project. I also appreciated Zarrin's true passion for international exchanges and the desire to make every program/project truly meaningful, impactful, and helpful to participants. As I remember, Zarrin was always looking for new resources and ways to enhance learning and sharing opportunities for foreign professionals visiting the United States.
Valerie Montague
I have served with Zarrin on the Columbia (MD) Association's Advisory Board for International and Multicultural Affairs since 2009. Zarrin has brought a lot of good ideas to our monthly meetings, is passionate about international and cultural exchange, and often serves as a volunteer at our monthly language cafes and culture fests. She has also hosted exchange students and international visitors at her home. I greatly respect Zarrin and would not hesitate to recommend her for any work--voluntary or otherwise--in the international field.
Alexander Gorev
I enjoyed working with Zarrin over several years as a fellow IVLP program manager. I admired Zarrin's attention to detail, flexibility with ever-changing priorities and deadlines, and the ability to see the big picture in every project. I also appreciated Zarrin's true passion for international exchanges and the desire to make every program/project truly meaningful, impactful, and helpful to participants. As I remember, Zarrin was always looking for new resources and ways to enhance learning and sharing opportunities for foreign professionals visiting the United States.
Valerie Montague
I have served with Zarrin on the Columbia (MD) Association's Advisory Board for International and Multicultural Affairs since 2009. Zarrin has brought a lot of good ideas to our monthly meetings, is passionate about international and cultural exchange, and often serves as a volunteer at our monthly language cafes and culture fests. She has also hosted exchange students and international visitors at her home. I greatly respect Zarrin and would not hesitate to recommend her for any work--voluntary or otherwise--in the international field.
Alexander Gorev
I enjoyed working with Zarrin over several years as a fellow IVLP program manager. I admired Zarrin's attention to detail, flexibility with ever-changing priorities and deadlines, and the ability to see the big picture in every project. I also appreciated Zarrin's true passion for international exchanges and the desire to make every program/project truly meaningful, impactful, and helpful to participants. As I remember, Zarrin was always looking for new resources and ways to enhance learning and sharing opportunities for foreign professionals visiting the United States.
Valerie Montague
I have served with Zarrin on the Columbia (MD) Association's Advisory Board for International and Multicultural Affairs since 2009. Zarrin has brought a lot of good ideas to our monthly meetings, is passionate about international and cultural exchange, and often serves as a volunteer at our monthly language cafes and culture fests. She has also hosted exchange students and international visitors at her home. I greatly respect Zarrin and would not hesitate to recommend her for any work--voluntary or otherwise--in the international field.
Alexander Gorev
I enjoyed working with Zarrin over several years as a fellow IVLP program manager. I admired Zarrin's attention to detail, flexibility with ever-changing priorities and deadlines, and the ability to see the big picture in every project. I also appreciated Zarrin's true passion for international exchanges and the desire to make every program/project truly meaningful, impactful, and helpful to participants. As I remember, Zarrin was always looking for new resources and ways to enhance learning and sharing opportunities for foreign professionals visiting the United States.
Valerie Montague
I have served with Zarrin on the Columbia (MD) Association's Advisory Board for International and Multicultural Affairs since 2009. Zarrin has brought a lot of good ideas to our monthly meetings, is passionate about international and cultural exchange, and often serves as a volunteer at our monthly language cafes and culture fests. She has also hosted exchange students and international visitors at her home. I greatly respect Zarrin and would not hesitate to recommend her for any work--voluntary or otherwise--in the international field.
Credentials
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Study Abroad: Building Capacity for U.S. Institutions
Arizona State UniversitySep, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Digital Publishing Fundamentals
lynda.comDec, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Mesa Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Aug 2023 - Present
Teaching a class to undergraduate students in World Politics, which covers recent world history, international institutions, regions of the world, and key global issues. Work involves developing/preparing lectures, learning about/applying creative teaching pedagogies, working with CMS systems, grading, and supporting students. Teaching a class to undergraduate students in World Politics, which covers recent world history, international institutions, regions of the world, and key global issues. Work involves developing/preparing lectures, learning about/applying creative teaching pedagogies, working with CMS systems, grading, and supporting students.
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Sage
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Correspondent (CQ Researcher)
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Jan 2021 - Present
Freelance writer of in-depth reports on global issues for leading academic publisher (higher education market). Briefs include overview, background, current situation, and forecast articles. Work involves substantial research and all writing, interviewing thought leaders, soliciting opinion features, and working with editorial team on final production. Topics covered to date have included fragile states, foreign aid, food security, ocean governance, and international sanctions. Freelance writer of in-depth reports on global issues for leading academic publisher (higher education market). Briefs include overview, background, current situation, and forecast articles. Work involves substantial research and all writing, interviewing thought leaders, soliciting opinion features, and working with editorial team on final production. Topics covered to date have included fragile states, foreign aid, food security, ocean governance, and international sanctions.
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Global Governance Forum
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Editor
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Jan 2021 - Present
Substantive editing work on blogs, book chapters, funding proposals, mission statements, and major reports for this European-based think tank that focuses on solutions to global problems grounded in international rule of law, collective security, and collaborative environmental management. Among others, did major editing work and interviews for the 2022 Gender Equality and Governance Index. Substantive editing work on blogs, book chapters, funding proposals, mission statements, and major reports for this European-based think tank that focuses on solutions to global problems grounded in international rule of law, collective security, and collaborative environmental management. Among others, did major editing work and interviews for the 2022 Gender Equality and Governance Index.
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U.S. Department of State
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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International Visitor Liaison
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Jun 2017 - Present
Accompany emerging global leaders (on 2-3 week exchanges) who are participating in the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program. Responsibilities include ensuring successful implementation of professional meetings, dealing with emergencies, being a cultural ambassador, writing project reports, and maintaining effective communications with meeting hosts, State Department colleagues, national programming agencies, and local partners. Projects have included energy and water policy, the U.S. judiciary, social entrepreneurship, journalism and cultural heritage preservation. Also worked with team in summer 2021 on virtual trainings for other State Department contractors. Show less
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Brightmont Academy
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Social Studies Teacher
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Sep 2020 - May 2021
Tutored high school students in a one-on-one format at this private school (both in-person and virtually) during COVID lockdowns. Topics included U.S. Government, U.S. History, World History, Geography, Global Economics, and English (grades 9-12). Taught pre-set curriculum, monitored student pacing, graded written assignments, and acted as substitute teacher where needed. Tutored high school students in a one-on-one format at this private school (both in-person and virtually) during COVID lockdowns. Topics included U.S. Government, U.S. History, World History, Geography, Global Economics, and English (grades 9-12). Taught pre-set curriculum, monitored student pacing, graded written assignments, and acted as substitute teacher where needed.
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Institute of International Education
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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500 - 600 Employee
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Program Manager (2015-2017); Seasonal Program Manager (2012-2014)
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Mar 2012 - Jun 2017
Responsible for contracts to design, implement, manage, and evaluate all phases of multi-week International Visitor Leadership Programs on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. Helped lead over 50 professional exchange programs with service to almost 400 official visitors from ~85 countries on over 35 different topics. Approximately 25% of my projects received "exceeded expectations" ratings from client. I managed budgets from ~$15K to over $200K per program, including monitoring work of junior staff, reviewing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Occasionally traveled in the U.S. to project closings and wrote evaluation reports. Program topics included economic development, conflict resolution, state and local government, urban sustainability, renewable energy, agriculture, and more. Show less
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Global Dreams Consulting (Writing/Editing Business)
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Columbia, Maryland
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Principal
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2008 - 2014
Managed small freelance business focused on providing high-quality research, educational materials, editorial content, and project management services on critical global issues. Spearheaded all new business development and outreach, with acquisition of top clientele that were repeat customers. Clients included the World Bank, USAID, the U.S. Institute of Peace, International Baccalaureate, and the International Youth Foundation. Managed all client relationships to ensure their satisfaction and oversaw all marketing, administration, and recordkeeping. Show less
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European Schoolbooks Ltd.
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United Kingdom
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributing Author
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2002 - 2009
Researched and wrote several editions of "Understanding Global Issues," a magazine directed toward libraries and A-Level/university students in the U.K. and Europe. Full issues published on the topics of International Law, the World Bank/IMF, Modern Slavery, Global Warming in the Arctic, and Peacekeeping. Also contributed articles to Democracy in America. Supported marketing efforts and photo research. Researched and wrote several editions of "Understanding Global Issues," a magazine directed toward libraries and A-Level/university students in the U.K. and Europe. Full issues published on the topics of International Law, the World Bank/IMF, Modern Slavery, Global Warming in the Arctic, and Peacekeeping. Also contributed articles to Democracy in America. Supported marketing efforts and photo research.
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OneWorld
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United Kingdom
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor, Perspectives
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2005 - 2006
Created, wrote, edited, and promoted new, bi-monthly e-zine for an online news service focused on international development. Worked with U.S. colleagues—and a wide range of non-governmental organizations partners in and around Washington, D.C.—to bring attention to the latest developments in the field. E-zine topics included fair trade, weapons proliferation, global health, climate change, women’s advancement, food/agriculture, global poverty, and more. Completed layout of each issue in Adobe InDesign and engaged in iterative/consultative process to improve each issue. Show less
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International Association for Religious Freedom
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Oxford, England
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Project and Research Manager and Issues/Research Coordinator
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2001 - 2004
Primary research and project support role at headquarters of international human rights organization with U.N. presence and member organizations in over 25 countries. Deputized for the General Secretary, including responsibility for helping to administer Rockefeller Foundation grant, preparing strategic documents for board, and representing association at relevant interfaith meetings in the U.K. and abroad. Liaised with the U.K. Foreign Office, U.N. agencies, the OSCE, European governments, institutional members, and numerous interfaith organizations. Played leading role in obtaining a $250K grant from the government of the Netherlands for a multi-year human rights education program in four countries. Work-related trips taken to Hungary, Spain, Azerbaijan, Norway, and the Netherlands. Also researched and authored/edited quarterly reports, newsletter articles, annual report, proposals, and Web content. Show less
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United Nations Association
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Director for Research
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1995 - 1999
Represented national membership organization in Washington, DC, with central responsibility for monitoring and reporting on all legislative and executive-branch developments related to U.S. policy toward—and funding of—the U.N. and international organizations. Wrote weekly trade newsletter on these topics, which entailed nurturing contacts with government agencies and legislative aides, attending numerous hearings and markups on Capitol Hill, engaging with advocacy coalitions, and meeting tight deadlines. Point of contact for members on legislative queries and represented association at congressional offices, press briefings, special events, foreign policy forums, and U.N.-sponsored meetings. Show less
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Education
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University of Pittsburgh
MPIA, Public and International Affairs -
2011 - 2011
Chulalongkorn University (Rotary Peace Fellowship)
Graduate Certificate, Peace and Conflict Studies -
University of South Florida
B.A., Mass Communications
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