Rayna Alexander

About Me

Pursuing a Political Science B.A. and Masters in International Affairs from Penn State. 3.96 GPA. I hope to work in policy consulting, research, or non-profit.

Location

State College, PA
Education
    Pennsylvania State University-University Park
    August 2020 - May 2024
    degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    Police Science
Work Experience
    Penn State Department of Geography
    Research Assistant
    University Park, PA, United States, 16802
    May 2021 - present
    company
    Penn State Department of Geography
    title
    Research Assistant
    overview
    • Produced literature reviews and bibliographic summaries of 53 sources to explore Moroccan climate-induced water scarcity and gendered impacts (publication pending) • Examined four African Indigenous identities and their international advocacy efforts to determine neoliberal framework efficacy (publication pending) and presented findings at Pan-APA Conference 2022 • Coded 40 NGO and government conservation policies to determine key narratives shaping Zambian biodiversity
    Foreign Policy Research Institute
    Africa Program Research Intern
    Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19255
    June 2022 - September 2022
    Penn State Student Engagement Network
    Engagement and Communications Intern
    University Park, PA, United States, 16802
    May 2021 - September 2022
Fun Fact

I grew up the daughter of an active duty Air Force Officer and spent more than 5 years abroad in various cities in the United Kingdom. I believe this experience gave me a diverse perspective, open mind, and desire to try new things.

Passion

I am inspired by the opportunity for change and impact. I want to leave this world a better place.

Skills
Analytical SkillsCanvafigmaHootSuiteMailChimpMicrosoft OfficePublic RelationsPublishingResearchR Studio Social Media
Volunteer
    Pennsylvania College Democrats
    August 2020 - present
Leadership
    Hillel International
    Student Leadership Immersion Trip
    December 2022 - January 2023
    University Park Undergraduate Association
    Executive Director of Public Relations
    April 2022 - present
    Empowering Women in Law
    Co-founder, Media and Recruitment Director
    January 2021 - July 2022
    University Park Undergraduate Association
    At-Large Representative, Coordinator of the Women's Empowerment Roundtable
    February 2021 - July 2021
    Rodriguez-Gibbard Student Government Campaign (PSU)
    Director of Public Relations
    January 2022 - March 2022
Hobbies
Hiking
Horseback riding
Making music
Videos
    Engagement App
    August 2022
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