Lucy Santora

Experience

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  USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

  Jan 2018 - May 2020

  Provost Research Fellow

  Researched the economic and diplomatic relationship between Latin America and China. Wrote article summaries, fact checked and edited content for USC professor Carol Wise's book "Dragonomics: The Rise of China in Latin America."

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  International Institute of New England

  May 2018 - Jun 2018

  Summer Intern

  The IINE is a nonprofit social service organizations dedicated to assisting refugees and immigrants resettle and seek pathways to citizenship. I worked in the Case Management Department, assisting refugees and asylees, in addition to teaching in the English for Employment Program for students of all ages.

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  OWN IT Summit

  May 2019 - Apr 2020

  Director of Logistics and Production

  Coordinated with DPS, Fire Safety, Campus Facilities Management, Sound and Visual Technicians, and other University departments to organize conference eventsDeveloped blue print plans of conference format, including furniture rentals and electric boxes Oversaw volunteers, vendors, speakers, and 1,000 attendees

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  Pacific Council on International Policy

  Feb 2020 - Mar 2020

  Junior Fellow

  The Pacific Council on International Policy is a nonprofit foreign policy organization focused on California-based international engagement. • Researched speakers and content for 2 national delegations and 10 teleconferences • Edited guide for the GITMO Observer Program and visiting lawyers • Formulated strategies to prepare office for a transition to online and virtual considering COVID-19

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  The John Quincy Adams Society

  Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  The Foreign Policy Leadership Development Program (FPLDP) is the Society’s premiere program for students and early-career professionals interested in U.S. foreign policy. Those selected learned about strategy and key issues facing U.S. foreign policy from experts at the top of the field from speakers such as John Mearsheimer, Patrick Porter, Eugene Gholz, Rosemary Kelanic, and more. They also honed their skills at writing by producing and pitching an op-ed on an important national security issue of their choice with guidance from seasoned communications and editing professionals. The final component was training on effective leadership from small teams to multinational organizations. Show less

  • Marcellus Policy Fellow

    Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Foreign Policy Leadership Development Program

    Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
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  Human Rights First

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Graduate Intern - Refugee Representation

  • Translated for Spanish-speaking asylum seekers and assisting with paperwork• Created 3 trauma informed care modules in English and Spanish to build trust with clientsThis position was originally in person, but went remote due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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  U.S. Department of State

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  VSFS Intern - Humanitarian Information Unit

  Working on the State Department’s MapGive initiative through the Virtual Student Federal Service. The MapGive initiative creates geographic data to support humanitarian relief and development programs. Improving OpenStreetMap and GIS skill building through specific assignments.

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  Longview Global Advisors

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2021

  Research & Policy Consultant

  https://www.longviewglobal.com/

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  Los Angeles Mayor's Office of Public Engagement

  Sept 2020 - Jan 2021

  Legislative and External Affairs Intern

  • Employ cultural intelligence and empathy to create weekly events catering to needs of constituents • Engage community leaders and translating pertinent information into Spanish

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  New Degree Press

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

  Author

  Wrote, pitched, and published a non-fiction book, "Ballot Boxing: Democracy is Only as Strong as its Voters"

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  Simon Everett, Ltd.

  Sept 2021 - now

  Conducts research and analysis to support Simon Everett’s clients in a diverse range of content areas, including international trade, technology, and economic development.Manages the Area Studies Program for U.S. Government diplomats and foreign affairs practitioners on behalf of the State Department's Foreign Service Institute

  • Analyst

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Research Analyst

    Sept 2021 - Sept 2022