Shanlyn

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Experience


Committee of 100, New York, NY, USA (remote)
Committee of 100 is an organization of prominent Chinese Americans in government, business, academia, and the arts.

Senior Policy Analyst and Government Affairs Associate - July 2022 to August 2023                                                                             

  • Analyzed data on state legislation that aimed to restrict property ownership by Chinese or foreign individuals, entities, and governments

  • Supervised policy intern and oversaw her work

  • Met with U.S. federal and state legislators and Biden administration officials to discuss policy issues relevant to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community

  • Wrote a resolution in support of an AAPI national museum for state legislators to introduce in their legislatures

  • Wrote memos and letters to U.S. lawmakers and government officials on behalf of Committee of 100 leadership

  • Organized a summit on AAPIs in U.S. education                                           

Associate Researcher - October 2021 to July 2022                                                                                                                                    

  • Researched and wrote a state-by-state analysis of AAPI and ethnic studies in K-12 schools across the U.S.

  • Compiled recommendations for changes to the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy’s research security guidelines

  • Wrote a congressional comment-for-the-record in support of federal legislation to establish an AAPI national museum   

Policy Intern - July to October 2021

  • Researched Chinese American scientists falsely accused under the U.S. Department of Justice’s “China Initiative”

  • Contributed research and writing to the “Anti-Hate Glossary,” a guide on language that may be offensive to AAPIs 

  • Drafted memo to U.S. Department of State regarding language that may be offensive to AAPIs


Roosevelt China Capital Inc, Shanghai, China (remote)
Roosevelt China Capital Inc is an investment firm with offices in Boston, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Roosevelt Commerce, a subsidiary of the firm, operates House of Roosevelt, a luxury food and beverage establishment in Shanghai.

Communications Assistant (part-time) - October 2020 to July 2023

  • Drafted English translations for marketing campaigns

  • Wrote correspondence in English for leadership

  • Edited English-language promotions


The Hoya, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
Established in 1920, the Hoya is Georgetown University’s oldest and largest student newspaper.

Copy Editor - September 2017 to May 2020

  • Researched and fact-checked articles on a range of topics, including local and national news

  • Edited an average of five articles per week for grammar and style


uConnect, Inc., Boston, MA, USA
uConnect is a digital marketing service for the next generation of higher-education career services.

Client Support Team Member - April 2017 to February 2020

  • Designed and developed sales and marketing materials for potential clients

  • Created tutorial videos and wrote support articles for over 40 university career centers and their staff members

  • Communicated with current and potential clients on support and sales matters


The Borgen Project, Boston, MA, USA
The Borgen Project aims to combat global poverty through U.S. foreign policy. The organization advocates for U.S. foreign aid on the congressional level.

Political Affairs Intern - July to September 2019

  • Lobbied members of Congress to gain their support on policy measures in favor of U.S. foreign aid

  • Mobilized individuals to contact their representatives in support of policy measures


Department of Sociology, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA

Research Assistant to Professor Becky Hsu - May to August 2019

  • Assisted Professor Becky Hsu with her book, Happiness in China: Social Relationships and the Making of a Good Life, by conducting research, analyzing findings, and contextualizing Professor Hsu’s work

Education


London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK

Master of Science in International Relations - September 2023 to September 2024


Georgetown University, Georgetown College, Washington, DC, USA

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Minors in Government and French - August 2015 to May 2020

  • Cumulative GPA: 3.68/4.00

  • Second Honors (four semesters), Dean's List (three semesters)

  • Senior thesis: “Iterations of the Housing First Model: Features of Effective and Ineffective Permanent Supportive Housing Programs”

  • French Professional Certificate in Business (B1) with Honors from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Paris, France

  • Coxswain for the Men’s Lightweight Rowing team                


Milton Academy, Milton, MA, USA

High School Diploma - September 2011 to June 2015

Additional Information


Languages

  • English (native)

  • French (advanced)

  • Chinese (intermediate)


Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Office

  • SPSS Statistics

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Google Workspace