Ashley Cross

Ashley Cross

Research and Project Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Intern at Sidera Consult | Rising Senior at the University of Chicago | Political Science and Economics

  • Education

    • University of Chicago

      2021 - 2025
      Bachelor's degree Political Science and Business Economics

      Activities and Societies: Women in Business–Consulting Cohort, ChoMUN Model United Nations Chair, Public Policy Leaders Program, Human Rights Program, Delta Gamma, International Policy Program

    • Qalam-wa-Lawh Center for Arabic Studies in Rabat, Morocco

      2023 - 2023
      Arabic

      -Reached an intermediate level of Modern Standard Arabic-Volunteered; taught beginner English every other day to children-Participated in cultural exchange via food, calligraphy, art, etc.

    • Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Senior High School

      2017 - 2021
  • Experience

    • Human Rights in the Picture

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      Research and Project Intern

      Sole virtual intern aiding in the creation of a documentary on the socioeconomic inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community internationally through Human Rights In The Picture, a Humanitarian Foundation based in The Netherlands.-Helping the director with all pre-production and production-Assisting the artistic director with script writing-Assisting the director with all research-Attending all meetings with international film teams, the donor HIVOS, and foundation staff-Assisting the administrative coordinator with various tasks Show less

    • The Paulson Institute

      Sept 2022 - Jun 2023
      Communications Intern

      • Researched current international news related to US-China affairs, green finance, fintech, and conservation• Created infographics and informational documents based on international research findings• Developed and analyzed monthly social media data reports to be shared across the communications department• Scheduled and drafted social media posts for multiple platforms on current global news• Researched and developed transcripts for Mr. Henry M. Paulson, Jr., the institute’s founder’s, Straight Talk podcast Show less

    • Bumble Inc.

      Sept 2022 - Jun 2023
      Campus Content Manager
    • Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest

      Nov 2022 - Nov 2022
      Public Service Fellow – Young Diplomat Leadership Fellowship

      • Engaged in 3-day intensive program receiving mentorship and leadership training from seasoned Israeli diplomats as part of selective cohort of 20 undergraduate and graduate student leaders across the Midwest dedicated to public service.

    • Sunshine Action Limited

      Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
      Summer Project Operations Consultant
    • Project Destined

      Sept 2023 - Apr 2024
      • Program Manager

        Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
      • Commercial Real Estate Intern

        Sept 2023 - Dec 2023
    • Sidera

      Jun 2024 - now
      Market Access and Business Analysis, Consulting Intern
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ashley Cross
      Public Policy Leaders Program University of Chicago Jun 2022
    • Awarded to Ashley Cross
      YLS Scholar Hispanic Scholarship Fund Aug 2020 Selected through a competitive application process as one of 200 low-income, successful high school seniors at roughly a 15% acceptance rate for a week-long youth leadership summit. We tackled proper networking, resume building, and spreading our true voice to top-tier universities during the application process.
    • Awarded to Ashley Cross
      Best Buddies Regional Ambassador and Chapter President NY Best Buddies Feb 2020 I organized, volunteered at, and spoke at multiple chapter and Capital Region events to promote the overall message of Best Buddies. Best Buddies is an international organization dedicated to promoting one-to-one friendships and inclusion for those with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. I increased total membership in my school by 20% and doubled the amount of buddy pairs in my first year as President.