Samantha Behlog

*** ********** **. *** **** Rockville, MD, 20850 607-***-**** adimgv@r.postjobfree.com Driven and passionate Human Rights graduate with research and analytical experience and international personal background, focused in the Human Rights and Humanitarian field to I can use my skills and desire to make a difference, to help individuals and communities around the world. In depth understanding and interest in the areas of Refugees, and Post-Conflict, as well as region-specific familiarity in the Balkans, Central Africa, and other country and group specific contexts such as the Rohingya in Myanmar (Burma).

Education

International Peace and Security Institute

Post Graduate Certificate with Distinction in Managing Post-Conflict Transitions July 2018 American University

Masters in Ethics, Peace, and Global affairs May 2018 Amnesty International

Certification in The Right to Freedom of Expression December 2015 Binghamton University, State University of New York Bachelor of Arts in French language and literature and Japanese studies May 2015 Minor in Global Studies

International Experience

Volunteer Work with Chispa Project. Tegucigalpa, Honduras February 2020

• Set up and inaugurated a library space for students at an Elementary School in Tegucigalpa Post Conflict Transitions Certification through IPSI (see above) taught at The Sarajevo School of Science and Technology. Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. July 2018

• Extensive training and simulations in peace building with notable guest speakers from around the world, as well as group excursions to important sites such as Srebrenica. Japanese language and Culture Studies at Waseda University. Tokyo, Japan June-July 2014

• Study abroad program at one of Japan’s top universities, led by distinguished visiting professors teaching Japanese language and varying cultural topics

French Language Studies, Institut Catholique de Paris. Paris, France June-July 2013

• French language studies at a renowned university in the heart of Paris People to People International Student Ambassador Programs Summers 2005-2007 Experience

HealthCare Dynamics International, Communications Project Manager May 2020-Present

•Program Manager for contact tracing during the COVID19 pandemic to help stop community transmission

•Develops Social Media presence and oversees company wide outreach of various programs and initiatives Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide at USHMM, Intern September-December 2017

•Worked closely on the Early Warning Project which forecasts countries’ risks for mass atrocities based on different risk factors, as well as tracking mass killing.

•Actively researched and utilized various news sources to track current atrocities and risk levels for potential and growing atrocities, including attending and taking notes at various conferences and open sessions on Capitol Hill. American Civic Association, Administrative Assistant (Volunteer Position) November 2015-May 2016

•Assisted in planning and organization of community events, including assisting in both the drafting and implementation of a resolution brought before city council.

•Assisted the Refugee Resettlement Program by helping welcome refugees to the community and provide them services after arrival.

New York State Division of Human Rights, Intern September-December 2015

•Assisted in intake, case analysis, document requests and reviews, witness interviews, and drafting investigation reports to determine the validity of cases of discrimination. Skills

Computer: Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint), IBM SPSS, Salesforce Languages: Advanced written and spoken French, Conversational Japanese