Ake Kankirawatana
About Me
Senior at Duke University with experience in public policy, non-profit organizations, and environmental advocacy.
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Birmingham, Alabama
Education
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Duke University
August 2016 - May 2020
degree
Bachelor's
major
Public Policy
minor
History
coursework
policy analysis
cost-benefit analysis
statistics
social policy
economic policy
environmental policy
globalization and history
human rights
Work Experience
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Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Climate & Health Intern
Washington, DC, United States of America
May 2019 - July 2019
company
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
title
Climate & Health Intern
overview
• Assisted in fact-finding for talking points, fact sheets, and planning documents for NRDC’s Climate and Clean Energy program
• Gathered and analyzed U.S. Census data on Asian American health disparities and disaster preparedness and made recommendations for potential advocacy opportunities
• Published a 5-page blog post communicating the effects of natural disasters on people with disabilities
• Attended and reported on Congressional hearings, speeches, and other public events on climate and health policy
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International Organization for Migration - The UN Migration Agency
Intergovernmental Consultations on Migration, Asylum and Refugees (IGC) Intern
Geneva, GE, Switzerland
October 2018 - December 2018
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OneAmerica
Policy Intern
Seattle, WA, United States of America
June 2018 - August 2018
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Asian Pacific Islander American Vote
College Ambassador
Washington, DC, United States of America
August 2017 - May 2018
Skills
Languages
EnglishFrenchThai
Technical skills
javar
Leadership
Duke University Tour Guides
Tour Guide
August 2016 - May 2018
Outing Club
Trip Leader
August 2016 - May 2018
Asian Students Association
Political Chair
August 2017 - May 2018
Project WILD
Climbing Director
August 2018 - August 2019
Sexual Misconduct Task Force
Committee Member
August 2017 - December 2017
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Hobbies
Hiking/Backpacking
Rock Climbing
Camping