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Alia Thorpe

Alia Thorpe

Copywriter

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Participatory Research, Complex Collaboration, Partnership and Relationship Building, Digital Peacebuilding, and the Weaponization of Social Media

  • Education

    • The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Arts - MA Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

      Conflict Resolution and Coexistence MA

    • Augsburg University

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor's degree Theatre Literature, History and Criticism Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Theta, Augsburg Theatre Department, Minnesota Public Interest Research Group.

    • Loreto College

      2012 - 2013
      Partial Credits

      Study abroad coursework

    • The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University

      2018 - 2020
      Master of Arts - MA Development Economics and International Development

      Sustainable International Development MA

    • Spokane Falls Community College

      2009 - 2011
      Partial Credits

  • Experience

    • Boom

      Apr 2012 - Mar 2016
      Copywriter

    • Camp Fire USA, Inland Northwest Council (Camp Sweyolakan)

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2013
      Unit Director

    • Camp Fire USA, Inland Northwest Council

      Mar 2014 - Aug 2014
      Leadership Program Coordinator

    • Augsburg University

      Oct 2014 - May 2015
      Women's Resource Center Student Worker

    • Peace Corps

      Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
      Peace Corps Volunteer

    • Airbnb

      Nov 2018 - Nov 2019
      Social Impact Experiences Ambassador

    • Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter

      Jan 2019 - May 2019
      Professional Education Planning Graduate Intern

    • Ceres, Inc.

      May 2019 - Jan 2020
      Development Graduate Intern

    • Everyday Peace Indicators

      Dec 2019 - Aug 2020
      Program Associate

    • Global Heritage Fund

      Jul 2020 - May 2021
      Development Manager

    • YMCA of Greater Seattle

      May 2021 - Aug 2022
      BOLD & GOLD National Resource Director

    • Alia Thorpe Wildlife Photography

      Apr 2022 - now
      Freelance Photographer

      Conservation photography and wildlife photography. Images sold on personal platform and distributed through Getty, Shutterstock, and Adobe.

    • Mercy Corps

      May 2023 - Sept 2024
      Digital Peacebuilding Project Manager

      Project Manager for the Reducing Online Conflict Community (ROCC) initiative within the Peace and Governance branch of the Technical Resources and Quality (TRaQ) team.

    • Mercy Corps

      Jan 2025 - now
      Data / AI Community of Practice Consultant

      Supporting T4DS by scoping the implementation of a global community of practice focused on using data, data science, and AI by Mercy Corps program teams. Evaluating capacity-building needs, potential participant groups, and reviewing possible educational materials.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • TEFL

      Peace Corps
      Jan 2018

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alia Thorpe
      Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University Aug 2018 Fellowship granted to Return Peace Corps Volunteers at partnering universities throughout the United States.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • AI Teacher

      Issued by Seattle Aquarium on Sept 2023
      Seattle AquariumAssociated with Alia Thorpe

    • Beach Naturalist

      Issued by Seattle Aquarium on Mar 2022
      Seattle AquariumAssociated with Alia Thorpe

    • Interpretation Volunteer

      Issued by Seattle Aquarium on Aug 2021
      Seattle AquariumAssociated with Alia Thorpe

    • Co President

      Issued by Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR) on Oct 2022
      Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR)Associated with Alia Thorpe

    • Academic Tutor

      Issued by Confederation of Somali Community on Apr 2015
      Confederation of Somali CommunityAssociated with Alia Thorpe

    • Volunteer Staff

      Issued by Missionaries of Charity Shishu Bhavan on Jan 2013
      Missionaries of Charity Shishu BhavanAssociated with Alia Thorpe

    • Teachers Aide

      Issued by Fatima Nursery School on Apr 2008
      Fatima Nursery SchoolAssociated with Alia Thorpe