LORENZO C.

SANTAVICCA
(586) 940-3935  santavi2@msu.edu  linkedin.com/in/lorenzosantavicca  lorenzosantavicca.com

~ Education ~
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations; Political Economy
Michigan State University May 2018
 James Madison College for Public Policy and World Affairs; East Lansing, Michigan
o Coursework includes: Statistical Studies for Economics, World Politics and International
Security (Honors), Constitutionalism & Democracy, International Policy & Economy,
Economics of Developing Countries, International Economics, Politics and Markets,
European Security, Regionalism and Governance Studies, Intermediate Spanish
 European Governance and Security Studies in Brussels; Brussels, Belgium
o Participated in a five-week, 8-credit study abroad program focused on the European
Union, security in the region, NATO, and governance studies
o Led a seminar on the future of the Area for Security and Justice in the EU and
EU/Middle-East migration
o Strengthened cross-cultural skills by building relationships with on-site instructors and
local residents
 Latin American Literature and Politics in Havana; Havana, Cuba
o Participated in a one-week, 2-credit study abroad experience to learn about US-Cuban
relations; appreciate the complex interchange between artistic imagination and history,
culture and society; and the Cuban Revolution
 The David Project Education Experience in Tel Aviv; Tel Aviv, Israel
o One-week intensive learning the complex and dynamic society of Israel, the long-standing
conflict between Palestine and Israel, US-Israel relations, and Israel’s growing economy

~ Experience ~

Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU) East Lansing, MI

Student Body President April 2016 – May 2018
 Elected two-term President and Chief Executive Officer serving the collective face of 40,000
undergraduate students to MSU campus and elected government officials
 Oversee a $1.8 million budget, developed understanding for budget stabilization and risk
management, and chief signatory on several multi-national company contracts
 Supervise 5 Vice Presidents, Chief of Staff, and Executive Assistant on a daily basis in office and via
electronic communications to carry out initiatives
 Led the organization to be awarded international “2016 Outstanding Student Government of the
Year” and present in a workshop at the Conference on Student Government Associations
 Serve as student liaison to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees and advised decision
making related to undergraduate student affairs across the university
 Meet regularly with University President, University Provost, University Vice Presidents, and East
Lansing City Mayor to discuss the future and well-being of students at Michigan State University
 Serve as an advocate for continuous improvements to campus safety and security by implementing
a Safe Ride program; student health and wellness through a robust integrative health model at
MSU; and resources for students of minority and marginalized communities by working with the
University Chief Diversity Officer
 Develop methods for student leaders focused on relational advocacy and outreach techniques
across 800+ registered student organizations through a comprehensive leadership program
 Attend conferences with the “Association of Big Ten Students” and the “Student Association of
Michigan,” the conglomerations of all 14 Big Ten University student governments and 15 regional
Michigan student governments to work toward nation-wide projects and initiatives, such as mental
health awareness, sexual assault prevention, and bystander intervention

Vice President for Academic Affairs April 2015 – April 2016

 Supervised and provided guiding leadership to an intern undergraduate student
 Authored and established an institution-wide academic honor pledge to instill a new awareness for
personal and academic integrity on campus impacting all current and future undergraduates
 Reviewed over 100 applications and assigned over 50 students to 8 University Academic
Governance committees to act as the student voice and relay information to the General Assembly
 Selected to serve on a search committee as the Undergraduate Student Representative for a new
Associate Provost of Undergraduate Education at Michigan State University
 Wrote and passed more than 10 bills through the General Assembly (comprised of 46 students)
 ~Additional Experience ~
Michigan League for Public Policy Lansing, MI
Public Policy Intern August 2017-December 2017
 Conducted extensive research on projects to move forward the initiatives of the organization,
focused on Michigan’s citizens gaining access to education, economic, and health opportunities
 Collected data and compiled one-page intensive briefs on tax policies in the State of Michigan
 Active writer for the organization on current issues in the Legislature, engaging a diverse audience
on multi-faceted issues like Michigan poverty and underrepresented communities
 Followed active legislation to report and attended legislative committee hearings, interfacing with
elected legislators on issues current to the initiatives of the Michigan League for Public Policy
 Developed quality professional skills in navigating and building relationships in a non-profit
setting to serve elected legislators and provide insight information

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Lansing, MI

Public Affairs and Outreach Intern May 2017-August 2017
 Assist in the day-to-day tasks of the department in outreach and engagement practices as a civil
servant in Michigan State Government
 Key collaborator in projects relating to grant research and development, public forum and public
comment collection & analytics, foreign visitation & delegation seminars
 Managed data research and MS Excel spreadsheet development for vapor intrusion contaminants
in a local Michigan community
 Developed quality professional skills in navigating and building relationships among public sector
staff members, including but not limited to correspondence, meeting follow-up
 Refined techniques on running effective and concise meetings with Deputy Directors and other
top-level staff members of the MI “Quality of Life” departments

Auto Club Group/AAA Macomb Township, MI

Member Representative Summer 2014 & 2015
 Developed strong customer rapport with guests by cross-selling to build a renowned brand for
AAA, as well as office communication skills among coworkers for an efficient work environment
 Received 30+ hours of formalized training at AAA headquarters in Dearborn, MI to learn effective
methods of communicating with members ensuring a lasting experience in a member's visit

Target Corporation Macomb Township, MI

Guest Service Attendant October 2013 – April 2015
 Supervised 14 front-end team members at service desk and check lanes as a teenager
 Led a continual 3.85% (out of 5%) conversion score of Target guests applying for the Target
REDcard in their visits to ensure the most shopping savings.

~ Affiliations ~

o MSU Future Alumni Association; Spartan Ambassador

o MSU Spartan Day of Service; Volunteer
o St. John’s Student Center; Lector and Extraordinary Minister

~ Skills Profile ~
Google Analytics -- Beginner
Tableau Data Visualization – Beginner
Adobe Creative Suite – Intermediate
Cascade Server -- Intermediate
Basecamp, Slack, Trello -- Intermediate
Social Networks – Advanced

~ References ~
Sherman Garnett, Ph.D., Dean Associated Students of Michigan State
James Madison College at Michigan State University
University advisor@asmsu.msu.edu
garnetts@msu.edu
Denise Maybank, Ph.D., Vice President for
Erik Maillard, Advisor Student Affairs
Michigan State University
fredline@msu.edu Michigan League for Public Policy
rrichards@mlpp.org
Rachel Richards, Legislative Coordinator