University of Northern Iowa - Political Science
Assistant Writing Coordinator, Academic Learning Center
-Worked with students on writing assignments and course papers
-Supervised student writing coaches
-Prepared and presented presentations on Writing Center services
-Wrote and developed handouts, practice tests, and supplemental writing material
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Political Science
-Taught Introduction to American Politics, International Relations, and US Foreign Policy
Manager, Membership and Special Projects
Mary worked at Credit Builders Alliance as a Manager, Membership and Special Projects
Manager, Training & Special Projects
Mary worked at Credit Builders Alliance as a Manager, Training & Special Projects
Membership Associate
Mary worked at Credit Builders Alliance as a Membership Associate
Senior Membership Associate
Mary worked at Credit Builders Alliance as a Senior Membership Associate
Kiva Zip Fellow
- Supported and developed the Kiva Zip program in the Washington DC metro
- Assisted borrowers and trustees with loan applications and troubleshooting
- Managed relationships with local partners to promote community engagement and outreach
- Ran Kiva City DC social media accounts and create regular marketing newsletters
Intern
-Served as a contact point and provided administrative support to delegates for education seminars
-Helped plan and coordinate three education seminars across the United Kingdom
-Prepared informational packets and liaised with speakers for the 5th Oxford Education Debate
Administrative Assistant
-Kept detailed sales records for all inventory and transfer past handwritten sales to digital format
-Assisted with monthly statements and expense reports
BA
Political Science, History, International Affairs, Spanish
Undergraduate Honors Thesis: The Hidden Power of the Caucus: The Impact of Early Caucuses/Primaries on Youth Voter Turnout
Assistant Writing Coordinator, Academic Learning Center
-Worked with students on writing assignments and course papers
-Supervised student writing coaches
-Prepared and presented presentations on Writing Center services
-Wrote and developed handouts, practice tests, and supplemental writing material
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Political Science
-Taught Introduction to American Politics, International Relations, and US Foreign Policy
Master of Science
Comparative Politics (Democracy stream)
Graduate Dissertation: Virtual Reality: New Media's Effects on Global Civil Society and Revolutions
Civil-Military Relations in Developing Countries
An analysis of civil-military relations in Indonesia from Sukarno to the present and the lingering challenges facing democratization within the country