Anna Nichols

Experience

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  Habitat for Humanity International

  May 2004 - Jul 2004

  Intern

  Organized majority of the 2004 Democratic National Convention Build; Attended legislative meetings, met with Senators and Representatives to discuss pending legislation, and wrote letters to legislators concerning bills affecting housing. Organized build event for legislative assistants in DC.

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  Bompata Women's Cooperative

  Jun 2006 - now

  International Coordinator

  Established partnership where fabric hand-dyed fabric from Bompata is sewn and sold in Tennessee and all proceeds are returned to Bompata Women's Cooperative.

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  Presbyterian Church, Philippines

  Aug 2007 - Jun 2008

  Human Rights Intern

  Assisted in planning, organizing, and implementing human rights training seminars for key religious leaders. Interviewed kidnapping victims to document conditions on the Zamboanga Penninsula. Educated leaders in remote areas on human rights to promote awareness of legal rights.

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  Painted Clay Studio 2

  Jun 2008 - Jan 2009

  Manager

  Expanded and moved business. Coordinated all classes, products, finances, advertising, maintenance, inventory, kiln troubleshooting and firings, special programs, and community events. Supervised and directed all other employees.

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  Bacchus

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2010

  Evening Manager

  Directed all transactions, customer service, stocking, and ordering for shift.

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  Public International Law & Policy Group

  May 2011 - May 2012

  Research Associate

  PILPG is a global pro bono law firm that provides free legal assistance to states and governments involved in peace negotiations, advises states on drafting post-conflict constitutions, and assists in prosecuting war criminals. Duties included researching and drafting memoranda on issues of post-conflict transition and international human rights for clients in South Sudan, Ivory Coast, and Yemen; analyzing state practices regarding constitution drafting to formulate recommendations and create a handbook for the South Sudan Constitutional Drafting Committee; interpreting international treaty obligations for clients; and monitoring international news for recent developments pertinent to clients’ interests and needs. Show less

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  United Nation's Committee against Torture

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Legal Intern

  Researched and drafted memoranda on torture issues for the Netherlands, Qatar, Guatemala, and Japan. Analyzed state reports, laws, and customs, and NGO reports to counsel Chairman Grossman in questioning for state interviews, focusing on human rights issues. Attended and advised in state interviews in Geneva for the 49th Session. Researched, analyzed, and advised Chairman Grossman on confidential matters that came before the Committee. Reviewed and improved curriculum for future legal assistants to the Chair by developing supplemental training materials. Show less

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  USAID

  Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

  Rule of Law Intern

  Managed five legal analysts for a civil Rule of Law global mapping project. Presented global mapping project to USAID Rule of Law team. Helped coordinate academics and practitioners to evaluate practical Rule of Law reform. Analyzed second-generation Rule of Law theories. Assisted in devising state-of-the-art development strategies. Aided the derivation of a USAID Rule of Law theory for implementation on future projects. Drafted government contract between USAID and implementer.