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ABOUT ME

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I graduated Cum Laude from William & Mary in Virginia in 2022, with a bachelor's of Arts, with majors in International Relations and Anthropology. My primary research interests revolve around communications and the presentation of information in the digital realm. With the emergence of social media platforms, we have witnessed a rapid dissemination of misinformation and disinformation without proper fact-checking. Moreover, the national security landscape has been affected by the increased presence of terrorism on social media. I am particularly intrigued by how countries are currently exploring proactive measures in online counterterrorism efforts to address this emerging trend, and how it affects Diplomacy as a whole.

 

I currently work at the US Department of State in their Diplomatic Security Bureau as a Communications Specialist for the DS/CTS Cyber Security Awareness team. In this role, I help produce campaigns for timely cyber topics, which are distributed to both Department and external audiences.

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Experience

November 2023- Present

U.S. Department of State

Peraton

DS/CTS/CMO
Cybersecurity Awareness 

Communications Specialist

In November 2023, I joined the DCSM Peraton direct support contract for the State Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS). Specifically, I work in the Directorate of Cyber and Technology Security (CTS) in the Office of Cyber Monitoring and Operations (CMO) as a Communications Specialist on the Cybersecurity Awareness team. Comprised of myself and two other individuals, the Awareness team provides promotional materials, cybersecurity resources, and educational resources  for the Department of State . Clearance details are available upon request.

July 2023- November 2023

In July 2023, I joined Task Order 0245 for Total Solutions' direct support contract for the National Aeronautics and Space  Administrations (NASA). Specifically, I worked in the Office of the Chef Information Officer (OCIO) for Director of the Network and Telecommunications Services (NaTS) as a special/administrative assistant. In addition to providing back up support to the OCIO front office, I provided administrative support to the NaTS front office and worked with the Services and Business Management Office to support ongoing projects for the NaTS service line.

Education

June 2022- August 2022

London School of Economics and Political Science
London, United Kingdom
Non-Degree Seeking Candidate

Following my undergraduate graduation, I enrolled in the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), to take graduate level courses. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I was unable to study abroad in undergrad and LSE provided a great program where I could get the cross-cultural educational exposure I couldn't get in undergrad and also allow me to take master's level courses, to see if Graduate school was the right fit for me. After taking a communications course and a law course, I realized that my educational interests lied more in communications and using my international relations background to figure out the best way to relay information to audiences.

September 2018 - May 2022

William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Bachelors of Arts
International Relations
Anthropology

In May 2022, I completed my undergraduate degree at William & Mary in Virginia, graduating Cum Laude with majors in both International Relations & Anthropology and a pre-law track completion. I chose William & Mary due to its smaller class sizes and widely-recognized rigorous International Relations program, which required over 130 class credits over 5 different academic departments. While at William & Mary I was involved with academic-related organizations such as the Global Research Institute, the International Relations club, and the student-run policy group 'The John Quincy Adams Society.' I also was a member of the Undergraduate Honor Council for all 4 years and the Student Assembly Judiciary Review Board for 2 years. Dance was also a major aspect of my life at W&M, as I was a member of Orchesis Modern Dance company, the Dance Department-affiliated group. I also taught dance at a local studio in the Williamsburg area.

Hobbies & Skills

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Dance

I have danced almost my entire life. In college I was a part of a semi-professional company and taught part-time at a local studio. Dance and creative expression continues to be important in my life and contribute to my desire to be creative in my professional career.

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ART

During the COVID-19 pandemic I channeled a lot of my artistic expression into creating tangible art. I really became intrigued with collage-based art and combining popular paintings to create something new. I love that I am able to change the message of a picture, just by rearranging it. I think that is an aspect of communications work that fascinates me as well.

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Photography

In my free-time I shoot digital and film cameras. I always enjoy traveling to new places and capturing landscapes, people, and things from unique and unusual angles. There is so much beauty in the world and I love that photography offers a way for you to capture the world and turn it into art.

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