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Corey Danielle Repasy 80 Deerfield Drive (862) 268 - 7462 Franklin, NJ 07416 [email protected]
EDUCATION
BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA, Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies
B.S. International Relations, Specialization: Middle East and North Africa and International Systems and World Order
Cumulative GPA: 3.46, Cum Laude, Dean’s List
UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA, Geneva, Switzerland, Boston University Geneva Internship Program
Related Projects and Associated Academic Interests:
Research paper on the reasons for extreme laws against women in Saudi Arabia.
Research paper on the reasons for anti-FGM campaign failure in Sierra Leone.
Research paper on the correlation between U.S. aid and the continuing conflict between Palestine and Israel.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Global Health Corps, New York, NY January 2016 – Present
Programs and Operations Intern
• Supported GHC’s fellowship program through event planning, logistical aid, and data analyzation.
U.S. Human Rights Network, New York, NY September/October 2015
Freelance Research Position
• Supported its annual report by conducting research on the topic of reproductive rights in the U.S.
BARAKAT, Cambridge, MA, September 2014 – May 2015
Program and Events Intern
• Compiled enrollment information concerning the five Barakat schools located in Pakistan and Afghanistan by
communicating with the country directors and prepared a PowerPoint detailing trends for school management.
• Assisted in the planning of “Walk for Literacy” which included administrative support and communicating with 100+
donors which effectively led to breaking the organization’s record in funds raised.
• Researched and compiled information on prospective businesses donors for the “One for Education” campaign that
seeks to raise $1 million in a year that will go towards schools in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India.
• Organized a silent auction for “Engage, Educate, and Empower,” an event that collects items from over 100 businesses
and restaurants in the Boston area in order to raise funds for Barakat’s schools.
• Answered phone calls, responded to emails, assisted with mailing, wrote a range of correspondence letters, and
maintained donor databases.
GLOBAL SOCIAL OBSERVATORY, Geneva, Switzerland February 2014 – April 2014
Research Intern
• Supported GSO Consumer Reports by preparing supplemental information derived from discussions held at UN and
ILO meetings.
• Developed a web seminar on Post-2015 Development goals specifically focusing on water and sanitation.
• Initiated, developed, and managed the social media arm of the company, including a Facebook Page.
• Responded to emails and requests for information and took notes at conference calls and office meetings.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE BOSTON UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE FOR LITERACY DEVELOPMENT, Boston, MA September 2012 - May 2013
Tutor
• Helped children in the impoverished areas of Boston progress with their literacy skills.
• Developed leadership skills by preparing class activities and maintaining a supportive classroom environment.
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA, Hamburg, NJ September 2008 – May 2010
President and Community Vice President
• Organized a fundraiser for the March of Dimes that raised a record total of $20,000 with over 300 attendees.
ACTIVITIES Clubs: Volunteer for Hunger Relief, President and Community VP of Future Business Leaders of America, WTBU Radio DJ Skills: Beginner level Arabic; Microsoft Office Suite; Social Media; Writing; Editing; Research; Event Planning; Fundraising