Hannah (Warren) Upshaw

Experience

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  University of Kentucky

  Mar 2013 - Apr 2015

  Department of Psychology Research Intern

  • Identified potential subjects for infant studies by reviewing birth announcements in local newspapers• Assisted in data input, cleaning, and basic analyses using SAS• Presented work and findings at a Research Showcase in April 2015

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  Lectrodryer, LLC

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Research and Development Intern

  • Conducted real-time data input for the development of Lectrodryer, LLC's Fast Degas System• Cleaned and analyzed system performance data using Excel to support decision-making• Assisted the Chief Operations Officer with organization and time management tasks

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  Furman University

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Conducted policy and data analysis for the Riley Institute at Furman's program evaluation of South Carolina's public Montessori schools• Designed a research poster for the 2017 International Montessori Congress in Prague• Analyzed demographic, test score, and survey data using Stata• Presented findings at the 2018 Southern Political Science Conference in New Orleans • Edited assignment sheets and created PowerPoint presentations for courses• Managed public relations and compiled department data in Excel and Word documents

  • Education Policy Summer Research Fellow

    May 2017 - Jul 2017

  • Classics Department Student Assistant

    Aug 2016 - May 2017
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  Education International

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Research Intern

  • Coordinated the design, administration, and research evaluation of EI’s triennial Global Survey on the Status of Teachers• Navigated a multi-lingual, fast-paced environment independently to keep projects on track• Facilitated communication with 350+ member organizations worldwide• Worked closely with policy, communications, and translation staff for a smooth survey launch

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Composed letters addressing constituent concerns with federal agencies• Attended and took notes at KY 6th District Drug Abuse Taskforce meetings• Managed logistics for Military Academy Day and Youth Ambassador Program • Researched legislation and composed letters to constituents on specific legislative issues• Attended briefings and provided detailed notes and research for the congressman and legislative staff• Secured 70 cosponsors for H.R. 3642, the 2018 Military SAVE Act, by strategically calling other offices• Used the IQ database system to log constituent correspondence and manage outreach contact lists

  • Congressional Intern, District Office

    May 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Legislative Intern, U.S. Capitol

    Jan 2018 - May 2018
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  McCarthy Strategic Solutions

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Interim Legislative Session Intern

  • Took detailed notes at 13 joint-committee meetings at the state capitol, distributing internally and externally• Composed policy memos on state constitutional amendments and legislative initiatives• Organized research findings into portfolios for lobbyists and new clients

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  American Enterprise Institute

  Jun 2019 - Mar 2022

  • Led the launch and growth of a network of conservative education reformers, managing communications, product promotion, and crisis aversion• Managed the editing and promotion of three books and over 30 reports, while designing & executing high-profile public events and private convenings• Co-edited a volume envisioning a more robust conservative education policy agenda

  • Program Manager, Conservative Education Reform Network (CERN)

    Feb 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Research Associate, Education Policy Studies

    Jun 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Research Assistant, Education Policy Studies

    Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
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  Booz Allen Hamilton

  Mar 2022 - now

  • Enabled defense clients in USAF and USSF to deliver mission outcomes more effectively and efficiently through process development and improvement, organizational design, strategic planning, and change management• Led a team to deliver high-quality results and trained mid- and entry-level employees to successfully execute complex tasks

  • Associate

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Senior Consultant

    Mar 2022 - Jul 2023