Donald Zarate

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Ph.D. Student at the University of California at Riverside

  • Education

    • University of California, Riverside

      2020 - 2023
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Political Science GPA 4.0 with Summa Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Academic Honors Society in Liberal Arts and Sciences (Phi Beta Kappa), International Honors Society in Psychology (Psi Chi), National Honors Society in Political Science (Pi Sigma Alpha), Transfer Student Academic Honors Society (Tau Sigma), UCR Veteran Student Organization This program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering the subfields of political science. With a foundational understanding of U.S. government and politics, comparative government, international relations, and political theory, students gain a well-rounded education in political science. This broad-based program equips graduates with a versatile skill set and knowledge base, preparing them for diverse career paths in law, government, journalism, education, and business.

    • University of California, Riverside

      2023 - 2028
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Political Science

      Activities and Societies: National Honors Society in Political Science (Pi Sigma Alpha), UCR Graduate Student Association, and United Auto Workers Local 2865. For the Ph.D., the first two years consist of coursework, including major and distribution requirements, depth courses, methods training, and professional development. Students choose two major fields, and by the end of the second year, they take a written qualifying examination. The third year is dedicated to directed research and preparing a dissertation prospectus, with advancement to candidacy in the fifth year after a successful oral defense. The normative time for completion is six years,… Show more For the Ph.D., the first two years consist of coursework, including major and distribution requirements, depth courses, methods training, and professional development. Students choose two major fields, and by the end of the second year, they take a written qualifying examination. The third year is dedicated to directed research and preparing a dissertation prospectus, with advancement to candidacy in the fifth year after a successful oral defense. The normative time for completion is six years, with ongoing reviews and the option for additional time if circumstances warrant. The program emphasizes political theory and comparative politics, providing a robust foundation for scholars aiming for academic excellence in these fields. Show less

    • Norco College

      2016 - 2021
      Associate of Science - AS Science and Math GPA 3.8021 with Great Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Philosophical Affairs Club, Honors Society in Psychology (Psi Beta) The Sciences and Mathematics use observation and experimentation to describe and explain natural phenomena while using logic to draw conclusions.

    • Norco College

      2016 - 2019
      Associate of Arts - AA Social and Behavioral Studies GPA 3.7580 with Great Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Philosophical Affairs Club, Honors Society in Psychology (Psi Beta) Social and behavioral sciences is concerned with providing a broad understanding of the social, cultural, and intellectual world in which we live.

    • University of California, Riverside

      2022 - 2023
      Bachelor of Science - BS PSYCHOLOGY GPA 4.0 with Summa Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Academic Honors Society in Liberal Arts and Sciences (Phi Beta Kappa), International Honors Society in Psychology (Psi Chi), National Honors Society in Political Science (Pi Sigma Alpha), Transfer Student Academic Honors Society (Tau Sigma), UCR Veteran Student Organization The major in Psychology is designed to give students a broad, general exposure to knowledge in the various areas of psychology and to the methods psychologists use to conduct research. The B.A. degree in Psychology is useful to those students seeking careers in probation and parole, corrections, personnel, industrial relations, mental health work, social work, or positions as trainees in a variety of executivetraining programs.

    • Norco College

      2016 - 2021
      Associate of Arts - AA Humanities, Philosophy, and Art GPA 3.8021 with Great Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Philosophical Affairs Club, Honors Society in Psychology (Psi Beta) The Humanities as an area of emphasis study the achievements of the human heart and mind; they work within a variety of disciplines in order to acquire a deeper understanding of themselves, civilization, and the world.

    • The NCO Leadership Center of Excellence and Sergeants Major Academy

      2022 - 2022
      Professional Military Education Level 1 Organizational Leadership GPA 3.68 with Honors

      Prepare sergeants, promotable specialists, and corporals to lead team-level size units by providing an opportunity to acquire the leader skills, knowledge, and experience needed to be successful as noncommissioned officers. The Basic Leader Course (BLC) is the foundation for further training and leader development.

  • Experience

    • Army National Guard

      Apr 2015 - Apr 2018
      Infantry

      • Carried out extra responsibilities as Radio-Telephone Operator, requiring exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills while under extreme pressure

    • G4S

      Dec 2015 - Apr 2016
      Upscale Security Officer
    • Allied Universal

      Aug 2016 - Feb 2023
      • Security Guard

        May 2022 - Feb 2023
      • Hospital Security Professional

        Dec 2020 - May 2022
      • Security Professional

        Apr 2019 - Dec 2020
      • Security Guard

        Aug 2016 - Mar 2019
    • United States Army Reserve

      Sept 2019 - now

      Use cyber security skills to defend the Army’s crucial and complex weapons systems, which include satellites, navigation, and aviation systems against both foreign and domestic cyber threats by responding to adversary attacks, while enabling commanders to gain an advantage in cyberspace via targeting adversary activities and capabilities. Leads an Infantry Fire Team in combat operations; supervises tactical employment of team in offensive, defensive, and retrograde operations; provides tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to both subordinates and superiors in accomplishing their duties; receives and issues orders, ... Updated extensive intelligence databases and other systems for sharing relevant intelligence information to support ongoing and planned projects.

      • Drill Sergeant Candidate

        Jul 2024 - now
      • Cyber Security Supervisor

        Dec 2023 - Jul 2024
      • Infantry Team Leader

        Sept 2022 - Feb 2024
      • Intelligence Analyst

        Sept 2019 - Aug 2022
    • Riverside Community College District

      Apr 2022 - Dec 2022
      Study Group Leader
    • University of California, Riverside

      Oct 2022 - now

      For the Transnational Labor Alliances Database Project, volunteered 41 hours consolidating multiple timelines into a single, comprehensive account of transnational labor disputes.Principal Investigator war Dr. Marissa Brookes For the Transnational Labor Alliances Database Project, volunteered 161 hours compiling qualitative data to record transnational labor disputes between workers, major corporations, and local businesses.Principal Investigator war Dr. Marissa Brookes For the Laboratory of Cognition of Action, volunteered 163 hours in data collection, running experiments, attending meetings, conducting literature reviews, and refining research design with quantitative data alongside graduate students.Worked closely with Brandon Nolasco on the Team Learning Project.Principal Investigator was Dr. David Rosenbaum

      • TLA Supervising Research Assistant

        Sept 2023 - now
      • TLA Research Assistant

        Jun 2022 - Sept 2023
      • LC&A Research Assistant

        Apr 2022 - Aug 2023
      • Undergraduate Research Journal Editor

        Oct 2022 - Jun 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Guard Card

      Bureau of Business and Investigative Services
      Jan 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • NSC CPR, ADVANCED FIRST AID, AND BLS

      Center for Healthcare Education Inc.
      Jan 2018
    • Community Emergency Response Team

      Riverside City Fire Dept
      May 2016
    • Social and Behavioral Research

      CITI Program
      May 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Curriculum Design Institute

      University of California, Riverside
      Jan 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Exposed Firearm Permit

      BSIS
      Jan 2021
    • DCGS-A

      United States Department of the Army
      Jan 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Donald Zarate
      Dean’s Distinguished Fellowship Award University of California, Riverside Eyl 2023 $29,000 incoming Graduate student award in recognition of academic accomplishments.
    • Awarded to Donald Zarate
      California 100 Initiative Futures Fellowship University of California, Riverside Haz 2023 $900 award for helping create the 2023 CA100 California Manifesto and Youth Summit
    • Awarded to Donald Zarate
      Chancellor's Honors List University of California, Riverside Haz 2023 Students who are on the Dean's Honor List for all three quarters in an academic year, you will be placed on the Chancellor's Honors List.The Dean's Honors List is awarded to students who in any quarter complete a minimum of 12 units for letter grades, with no grade below a "B" and no grade of "W", "NC" or "I," and who average 3.5 GPA or better for that quarter, will be placed on the Dean's Honor List. This will be noted on your official UCR transcript.
    • Awarded to Donald Zarate
      Dean Emerita Loda Mae Davis Endowed Scholarship University of California, Riverside Haz 2023 $1,500 award for undergraduates with outstanding scholastic achievement
    • Awarded to Donald Zarate
      Pi Sigma Alpha Membership Pi Sigma Alpha Eyl 2022 A national honors society that recognizes academic achievement and significant contributions to the field of political science.
    • Awarded to Donald Zarate
      Psi Chi Membership Psi Chi Eyl 2022 An internationally recognized academic honors society that encourages, stimulates, and maintains excellence in the scholarship of its members – particularly in psychology.
    • Awarded to Donald Zarate
      Tau Sigma Membership Tau Sigma Eyl 2022 University academic honors society to recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students.
    • Awarded to Donald Zarate
      Dean's Honors List University of California, Riverside College of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Haz 2022 Students who in any quarter complete a minimum of 12 units for letter grades, with no grade below a "B" and no grade of "W", "NC" or "I," and who average 3.5 GPA or better for that quarter, will be placed on the Dean's Honor List. This will be noted on your official UCR transcript.Also awarded for Academic Year 2020
    • Awarded to Donald Zarate
      Phi Beta Kappa Membership Phi Beta Kappa Mar 2022 The oldest and most prestigious academic honors society that promotes and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences among the top 10% of students.
    • Awarded to Donald Zarate
      Dean's List Norco College Ara 2021 Each semester, those students who have demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement by completing at least 12 units of credit-graded work in one semester or 12 units of credit-graded work earned in no more than one academic year (fall, winter, and spring, with summer being excluded) with a grade point average of 3.0 or better ( completed units will be considered only once for a particular Dean's List) will be recognized by a letter from the Dean instruction's office.Also awarded for… Daha fazla göster Each semester, those students who have demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement by completing at least 12 units of credit-graded work in one semester or 12 units of credit-graded work earned in no more than one academic year (fall, winter, and spring, with summer being excluded) with a grade point average of 3.0 or better ( completed units will be considered only once for a particular Dean's List) will be recognized by a letter from the Dean instruction's office.Also awarded for Academic Years 2017, 2018, and 2019 Daha az göster
    • Awarded to Donald Zarate
      Emerging Leader Scholarship The Circle of Change Leadership Experience Eyl 2019 $1,000 grant by the Circle of Change Experience for students who wrote the best essay demonstrating exemplary leadership in their school, community, and/or workplace.
    • Awarded to Donald Zarate
      Psi Beta Membership Psi Beta Eyl 2019 A psychology honors society that encourages professional development and literacy of students by promoting excellence in scholarship and research.
    • Awarded to Donald Zarate
      Regal AmeriCorps & California For All Education Award California for All College Corps $3,000 award for undergraduates for completing 450 hours of community service
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Leveraging Inspiring Futures Through Educational Degrees on Jan 2023
      Leveraging Inspiring Futures Through Educational DegreesAssociated with Donald Zarate
    • Education Fellow

      Issued by #CaliforniansForAll College Corps on Jan 2022
      #CaliforniansForAll College CorpsAssociated with Donald Zarate
    • Server/Runner/Busboy

      Issued by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) on Jan 2015
      Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)Associated with Donald Zarate
    • Interpreter

      Issued by Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County on Mar 2015
      Natural History Museum of Los Angeles CountyAssociated with Donald Zarate