Christian Williams

Christian Williams

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Recent Graduate at George Washington University | Master's Student at George Washington University

  • Education

    • Massapequa High School

      2015 - 2019

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Cross Country (Captain), Massapequa Fire Department Juniors, Varsity Track and Field, Helping Hands Club, Chiefs Challenge Club, Best Buddies (Friendship Coordinator), National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, German Honor Society,

    • The George Washington University

      2023 - 2025
      Master of Arts - MA Political Science and Government
    • The George Washington University

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor's degree Psychology and Political Science

      Activities and Societies: GW Club Cross Country, GW Club Water Polo (Treasurer), GW University Singers, GW College Democrats (Campaign Committee), National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Psi Chi Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society, National Residence Hall Honorary (Member), American Psychological Association (Member), Association for Psychological Science (Member)

  • Experience

    • Swing Left

      Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
      College Fellow

      Attended weekly training calls, learning skills of organization such as recruitment, hard asks, power mapping, and more. Organized on-campus leer-writing and watch parties on Campus, often jointly collaborating with other Political organizations such as GW College Democrats. Conducted letter-writing campaigns for voter registration and Get Out the Vote, adopting 180 leers to send.Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.

    • The George Washington University

      Apr 2020 - Nov 2020
      Research Assistant

      Research assistant for the Unified Parenting Project, a study that looks at co-parenting among couples in low socio-economic communitiesDuties included calling participants and recruitment sites, transcribing interviews and attending weekly meetings.

    • District of Columbia College Democrats

      May 2020 - Jul 2021

      Conducts legislative research and development, and tracking legislation, especially legislation that directly impacts students Organizes meetings with members of the caucus regarding issues and topics about disabilityOrganized an event commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities ActManages social media accounts by composing content, engaging with followers in comments, monitoring activities, and researching trends.

      • Legislative Assistant; College Student Advocacy Lead

        Jun 2020 - Jul 2021
      • Disabilities Caucus Chair

        May 2020 - Jul 2021
    • The Friedlander Group

      May 2020 - Aug 2020
      Government Relations Intern

      Corresponded with over 150 staffers from the US House of Representatives to gain co-sponsors for H.R. 5873, the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act.Researched the importance of the Underground Railroad to each State and similar legislation previously co-sponsored by Senators.Maintained 2 Google Sheets of 60 Senators and 150 staffers to ensure collaboration with the team runs smoothly and effectively.

    • College Democrats of America

      Sept 2020 - Aug 2021
      Disability Caucus Chairman

      Organizes meetings with members of the caucus regarding issues and topics about disabilityOrganized an event commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities ActManages social media accounts by composing content, engaging with followers in comments, monitoring activities, and researching trends.

    • New York State Assembly

      Sept 2020 - Dec 2020
      Intern

      Assist with the development, research, writing, editing, layout, and production of various reports and communications materials, including articles, reports, brochures, press releases, newsletters, and other publications.Collaborate with office staff in projects and assignments related to policy, communications, urban planning, scheduling, special events and community outreachDraft letters, certificates, resolutions and briefing documentsAssist implementing and execution of community outreach programs and special events Show less

    • The George Washington University Student Association

      Oct 2020 - Apr 2023
      Undergraduate Senator for Columbian College of Arts and Sciences

      Student who represents and advocates on the behalf of The George Washington University Undergraduate Student Population, specifically Columbian College of Arts and Sciences.Debated new bills and proposed amendments to existing legislature.

    • The George Washington University

      Jan 2021 - May 2022

      Fill the vacancy of the President and reside over meetings in the absence of the President. Find and register the Club for local, regional, and NIRCA races. Organize all logistical aspects of races, including but not limited to: completing Van Request Forms, booking hotel rooms, maintaining race rosters, and filling out travel waivers. Order and design new uniforms and apparel when needed.Helped coordinate and plan an XC meet held hosted by GW and Georgetown ( locating and pricing out the different venues available, contacting the administrative services of each venue to find out the availability of each on different dates, and helped direct the meet by manning the info tent on the day of the meet. Show less

      • President, Club Sports Council

        Jun 2021 - May 2022
      • Vice President, GW Club Cross Country

        Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
    • Institute for Youth in Policy

      May 2021 - Sept 2021
      Publishing Editor

      Edit 2-3 policy papers per week and provide feedback to Policy Writers throughout the writing process.Provide advice on writing technique and style, as well as ways to enhance the quality of their papers.

    • Our National Conversation (ONC)

      Jun 2021 - Sept 2021
      Infrastructure Intern

      • Identified opportunities or developed plans through Op-Eds and Policy Solutions for greater accessibility for the disabilities community on public transportation, more hospitals and medical centers in rural regions, and removing freeways from cities.• Evaluated proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability.• Collaborated with other writers on specific projects.• Revised written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of organization, publishers, and directors. Show less

    • New York State Senate

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
      Intern with State Senator John Brooks

      Answer the Office phone for the Senator's Office, and provide assistance to constituents through the phone and email.Provide assistance with administrative tasks in the Office.

    • Silver Wings

      Apr 2022 - now
      • Vice President, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt Capital Chapter

        May 2022 - now
      • Region ll Chief of Protocol

        Apr 2022 - Apr 2023
    • New York City Council

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      Summer Intern

      Helped draft letters to constituents and government agencies on behalf of Councilwoman Brewer, including the DSNY and the Office of Cannabis ManagementCreated a database of all Pediatric Hospitals in New York City,Assisted in a Food Bank at a Senior Center nearby, by creating bags of food, handing them out, and also delivering them to senior centers in the Upper West-side

    • The George Washington University

      Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
      Research Assistant, Health and Cognitions Lab

      Ran in-person participants for the Perceptions of Social Experiences on Health study, Edit Lab studies including one that analyzed if Social Identity and Self-Affirmation can Protect Against Loneliness and Alcohol, and presentations for grammatical errors and compile reviews to aid study development and research.• Organize and interpret data in SPSS and Excel. Conduct library, academic research and literature searches, prepare APA bibliographies• Assist graduate students with lab organizational tasks Show less

    • United States Senate

      Sept 2022 - May 2023
      Legislative Intern for the Office of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
    • Nassau County

      May 2023 - Aug 2023
      Senior Intern, Office of Joshua A. Lafazan Nassau County Legislature, District 18
    • U.S. House of Representatives

      Mar 2024 - May 2024
      Congressional Intern at the Office of U.S. Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY)
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Crisis Counselor Volunteer

      Issued by Crisis Text Line on Jun 2022
      Crisis Text LineAssociated with Christian Williams
    • Diversity and Inclusion Committee Member

      Issued by NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE RUNNING CLUB ASSOCIATION INC on Jul 2020
      NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE RUNNING CLUB ASSOCIATION INCAssociated with Christian Williams
    • Canvasser

      Issued by Democratic Party of Virginia on Oct 2019
      Democratic Party of VirginiaAssociated with Christian Williams