KELLY A.

GRANT EDUCATION

grant.k@husky.neu.edu

Northeastern University Boston, MA Candidate for a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs Expected Completion June 2014 Minors in Social Entrepreneurship and Political Science GPA: 3.961 Academic Honors and Awards: 2014 Sears B. Condit Award, Honorable Mention Award for performance at the 2014 National University Model Arab League Conference, Merit Scholarship for Excellence, member of the 2014 Teach for America Corps in Miami Dade, Deans List all applicable semesters, Matrcula de Honor 2013 Leadership and Activities: VP of Public Relations and Social Media for the NU Political Review, Co-founder of Drop on Stone Organization, Founder and President of Student Initiative for Africa, Model Arab League Research/Fieldwork and Study Abroad Experience Semester Abroad at Universidad Pablo de Olavide in Seville Studied Spanish and International Business Northeastern Dialogue of Civilizations Program!! Studied Human Services, Sustainable Development, and Spanish, and engaged in fieldwork Northeastern Dialogue of Civilizations Program Studied the European Union and Post Communist Europe Spain 2013 Costa Rica! 2011

Belgium and Czech Republic 2011

Northeastern University Field Research Program Dominican Republic and Cuba Will study Microfinance and Economic Development, and engage in micro-consulting fieldwork 2014

EXPERIENCE
University of Massachusetts Lowell Lowell, MA Researcher for John Horgan, Director of the Center for Terrorism & Security Studies Feb. 2014 Present Conducted research and compiled informational reports to support a Department of Homeland Security sponsored project studying terrorist disengagement, re-engagement, and recidivism. Coolidge Hill Consulting, LLC Cambridge, MA Researcher and Executive Assistant to Terrorism Expert Jessica Stern, Ph.D. July Dec. 2013 Conducted extensive research for leading national security expert Dr. Sterns articles and forthcoming book Collaborated with Dr. Stern to investigate, produce, and submit/publish fellowship applications and articles. Prepared Dr. Stern for media appearances, speaking engagements, meetings, and conferences Managed external communication, executive calendar, all HR responsibilities, and travel logistics Northeastern University Political Review Boston, MA Executive Board, VP of Public Relations and Social Media (Sept 2013 Present) Sept. 2011 Present Executive Board, Treasurer (Sept. Dec. 2012) Editorial Board, Deputy International Editor (Sept. Sept 2011) Acted in various leadership roles to enhance and promote the universitys only undergraduate political review, and to define and further the organizations goals. New Sector Alliance Boston, MA Operations Associate Jan. July 2012 Supported recruitment, on-boarding, training, and management of AmeriCorps Fellows Developed and implemented strategy to engage stakeholders through website revision and social media Researched and compiled NSA member resources and training curriculum Completed routine financial tasks including invoice processing and billing allocation

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Language: Conversationally fluent in Spanish Computer: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, EndNote, analytical and technical research skills Interests: International development, lake sports, education, slam poetry, travel, cello, knitting, journalism