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Georgia Butler Transparency and Accountability, Africa intern
Georgia is a recent graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where she majored in Economics and Political Science. A majority of her classes within her majors focused on conflict management (mostly civil wars) and the development (economic and political) of new democracies. Georgia plans on attending graduate school, hopefully here in DC, where she plans on pursuing a law degree and Master’s in International Development and Relations. During her free time she loves to bike at Rock Creek Park, read, and watch movies.
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Josh Clement Cuba intern
Josh Clement graduated magna cum laude from The University of Alabama in 2012, earning a B.A. in History and a minor in Political Science. As the grandson of Cuban immigrants, who were scheduled to leave their home the same day that President Kennedy issued a naval blockade of the island, Josh developed an interest and appreciation for the Spanish language, history, and foreign relations. Josh hopes to pursue his passion for history and politics at the graduate level. In his free time, Josh enjoys reading, following sports, playing tennis, and spending time with family and friends.
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Ashley Csaszar Social Media, Communications, and Operations intern
Ashley is a junior at Syracuse University where she is dual majoring in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science with a minor in English and Textual Studies. Ashley spent the last year enjoying her term as News Director of SU’s student-run broadcast station, CitrusTV. She plans to hopefully combine both degrees to pursue a career in political news broadcasting. During her free time Ashley enjoys reading, working out, and ice skating (weather permitting) in her hometown in eastern Pennsylvania.
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Marissa Esthimer Latin America Security intern
Marissa is a recent graduate of Cornell University, where she earned a dual B.A. in Government and Anthropology with a minor in International Relations. She is passionate about Latin America and has studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and interned at the Center for Democracy in the Americas. In the future, she plans to serve in the Peace Corps and pursue graduate studies in international development.
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Cole Jordan National Security, Fundraising and Development intern
Cole is a senior at N.C State University, where she is majoring in English with a Non Profit Studies Minor. In 2010, she spent her summer in Costa Rica to help a local Non Profit carry out service projects and community outreach programs. Through her involvement of working with different Non Profits, she plans on pursuing a career in working with individuals to help create sustainable communities. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching movies and spending time with her friends and family.
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Cody Knapp Transparency and Accountability, Asia intern
Cody is a junior at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia where he is majoring in International Affairs with minors in Anthropology and French. His studies are focused on global security issues and diplomacy, and he has also conducted research on civil war onset. In the near future, he plans to pursue a Master’s in Strategic Studies, as well as postgraduate experiences abroad. Since 2011, Cody has been an editor at the Georgia Political Review, a student-run publication. In his free time, Cody enjoys discussing politics, reading across disciplines, watching Parks & Recreation, and traveling abroad. One day, he hopes to learn to cook.
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Nirali Parikh Common Defense Campaign intern
Nirali recently graduated from Wake Forest University, where she majored in Political Science and minored in both Economics and Chemistry. A few of her academic interests included foreign policy, nonproliferation efforts, and international security measures. At Wake Forest, Nirali had the opportunity to assist Dr. David Coates, the Worrell Professor for Anglo-American Studies, in his research for his newest publication, Making the Progressive Case. Nirali intends to pursue a career in international law and development. She enjoys reading and traveling abroad.
We would like to thank our current fall 2012 interns, as well as our
past interns, for their dedication and work, which has greatly
contributed to making CIP's day-to-day operations a success.
Fall 2012
Cuba, Executive Assistant // Cristina Alvarez, Brown
Latin America Security // Anna Moses, Wellesley College
National Security, Fundraising & Development // Maxine Jacobson, Tufts
Social Media, Communications & Operations // Ian Chan, Stanford
Spring 2012
Cuba, Executive Assistant // Juanita Islas, UC Berkely
Latin America Security // Michael Kane, Wake Forest University
National Security, Fundraising & Development // Anna Podoplelova, University of Colorado, Boulder
Social Media, Communications & Operations // Matthias McCoy-Thompson, American University
Fall 2011
Cuba, Executive Assistant // Laura Muth, Johns Hopkins University
Latin America Security // Jessica Lippman, Georgetown University
National Security, Fundraising & Development // Maggie Kellogg, Seattle University
Social Media, Communications & Operations // Rachael Oettinger, UC Santa Cruz
Summer 2011
Americas Program // Murphy Woodhouse, University of Arizona
Common Defense Campaign // Esha Mufti, University of Oklahoma
Cuba, Execuive Assistant // Fiorella Mejia, Brown University
Latin America Security // Claire McCleskey, Georgetown University
National Security, Fundraising & Development // Alyssa Warren Georgetown University
Social Media, Operations & Communications // Teddy Woodhouse, University of St. Andrews
Spring 2011
Afghanistan Study Group // Edward Kenney SAIS, Johns Hopkins
Americas Program // Murphy Woodhouse University of Arizona
Cuba, Executive Assistant // Jaclyn Humphrey Syraucse University
Latin America Security // Erin Shea University of Rhode Island
National Security, Fundraising & Development // Brooke Padgett University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Social Media, Communications & Operations // Montana Mathieu Georgetown University
Fall 2010
Cuba, Executive Assistant // Emily Rogers, American University
Latin America Security // Allison Gilchrist, Syracuse University // Johannes Schmidt, George Washington University
National Security, Afghanistan // Edward Kenney, SAIS, Johns Hopkins University
National Security, Fundraising & Development // Grant Potter, American University
Social Media, Communications & Operations // Scott Schaffer, Indiana University
Summer 2010
Common Defense Campaign // Lauren Lefebrve, SAIS, Johns Hopkins University
Cuba, Executive Assistant // Meghan Vail, UT Austin
Latin America Security // Sarah Kinosian, University of Pennsylvania
National Security, Fundraising & Development // Tess Strumwasser, Smith College
Spring 2010
Cuba, Executive Assistant // Amanda Sewell, American University
Latin America Security // Cristina Salas, Universidad Catolica Andres Bello
National Security, Fundraising & Development // Lauren Lefebrve, SAIS, Johns Hopkins University
Fall 2009
Central America, Cuba // Ted Carroll, Loyola University Chicago/Coe College
National Security, Fundraising & Development // Michelle Gulino, Johns Hopkins University
Joint Demilitarization Campaign // Rebecca Wage, University of California, Santa Cruz
Global Financial Integrity // Doyle Galvin, Naval Academy // Nicole Barrett, George Washington University
Latin America Security // Hannah Brodlie, Oberlin College
Summer 2009
Asia // Helen Zhang, University of Michigan
Avoided Deforestation Partners // Andrew Mayersonh, Yale University // Marika O'Connor Grant, Maret School
Central America, Cuba // Michael Anthony, American University
Colombia // Cynthia Arevalo, Texas Christian University
Global Financial Integrity // David Chalude, Tufts University // Lauren Citrome, Tufts University // Padden Muhphy, Tufts University // Rachel Brown, Tufts University
Joint Demilitarization Campaign // Rebecca Wage, University of California, Santa Cruz
National Security, Fundraising & Development // Carolyn Wright, American University
Spring 2009
Central America, Cuba // Kate Jordan, Amherst College
Colombia // Matthew McClellan, Amherst College // Stacy Ulmer, Gettysburg College
Cuba // Jonathan Keyser, Suffolk University
Global Financial Integrity // Catherine Donlevie, Hamilton College // Sirisack Siriphanh, SUNY Cortland
National Security, Fundraising & Development // Courtney Chatterson, Pepperdine University
Fall 2008
Central America, Cuba // Maricelle Leon, University of Pittsburgh
Colombia // Anthony Dest, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Fundraising & Development // Ellyn Yakowenko, American University
Global Financial Integrity // Anish Savani, Georgetown University // Devon Cartright-Smith (research associate), Georgetown University // Lauren Kienzle, George Washington University // Mark Bulmer, McGill University
National Security, Fundraising & Development // Velislava Petkova, Johns Hopkins University
Summer 2008
Central America // Tessa Vinson, College of William and Mary
Colombia // Stephanie DiBello, Beloit College
Cuba // Eva Silkwood, Baylor University
Global Financial Integrity // Janak Upadhyay, College of Wooster // Rachel Goodermote, Bates College // Rammil Mammadov (research associate), University of Souther Maine
Fundraising & Development // Aya Sakaguchi, Bowdoin College
National Security, Fundraising & Development // Aaron Shapiro, Washington University in St. Louis
Spring 2008
Central America // Katherine Brittain, George Washington University
Colombia // Virginia Brown, Colby College
Cuba // Kimberly Silvi, St. Mary's College
Fundraising & Development // Caroline McEaddy, Davidson College
Global Financial Integrity // Andrew Brooks, American University // Patrick Homan, American University
National Security, Fundraising & Development // Vyvy Le, Notre Dame University
Fall 2007
Central America // Andrea Bustard, University of California, San Diego
Colombia // Paul Jurado, Oberlin Colege
Cuba // Malvina de la Canal, American University
Global Financial Integrity // Nadine Olijnk, Rider University
National Security, Fundraising & Development // Megan Mcqueeney, University of California at Santa Barbara
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Asia // Ashali Singham, Duke University Central America // Rebecca Offensend, Claremont McKenna College Colombia // Gareth Smail, American University Global Financial Integrity // HeeJin Lee, University of Iowa, College of Law // Monica Stich, Iowa State University National Security, Fundraising & Development // Anstes Agnew, Stanford University Operations & Communications // Jessica Barineau, American University |
Asia // Megan Miller, College of the Holy Cross Central America // Melissa McNulty, Colby College Colombia // Alessandra Miraglia, University of Wales Cuba // Jennifer Schuett, Miami University of Ohio Global Financial Integrity // Tommy Shen, Georgetown University National Security, Fundraising & Development // Alexandra Burke, University of Denver |
Fall 2006 |
Summer 2006 |
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Asia // Lourdes Villanueva, California State University Central America // Revaz Ardesher, University of California San Diego Colombia // Mariam Khokhar, American University Cuba // Vincent Parascandalo, New York University National Security, Fundraising & Development // Danielle University of Colorado at Boulder |
Asia // Aaron Siirila, American University Central America // Megan Sheehan, University of Notre Dame Colombia // Christina Sanabria, Brown University Cuba // Eli Shindelman, Johns Hopkins University National Security, Fundraising & Development // Carl Gray, University of the South (Sewanee) |
