Abbigail Ruggiero
Whole Foods Shopper at Amazon
B.A. in Criminal Justice and Psychology
Amazon
https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Whole Foods Shopper
Drug Policy Alliance
https://www.linkedin.com/company/drug-policy-alliance
•	Conducted drug policy research on evolving matters surrounding marijuana, harm reduction, and reparative justice in order to write memos, briefs, talking points, op-eds, and letters for the Office of National Affairs 
•	Analyzed nationwide recreational marijuana policy to evaluate the pros and cons in order to advise congress in developing a strategic federal legalization plan 
•	Attended monthly working group meetings with multiple advocacy organizations to discuss current projects and formulate next steps as a coalition
•	Contributed to the planning of national events by working with other staff to personally invite and inspire policy makers to participate
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Legislative Affairs Intern
The George Washington University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/george-washington-university
•	Constructed literature reviews in order to isolate key variables, understand precedent methodology, and determine appropriate sample size / population with the purpose of establishing a foundation for team hypotheses
•	Performed weekly in-field data collection by recruiting patients in a primary care setting to complete a 1-page questionnaire on physical activity goals
•	Coded all 766 questionnaires into SPSS, executed data cleaning, and computed statistical data analysis to support or reject the hypotheses
•	Showcased individual research poster at annual GW Research Days to an audience of judges and fellow researchers to articulate the importance of the results and address bottlenecks relevant to future research
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Research Assistant - Social Psychology Laboratory
The George Washington University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/george-washington-university
•	Facilitated three sequence learning experiments to 77 psychology students on E-Run daily for two week segments 
•	Merged 160 data files on E-Merge, transferred customized accuracy and reaction time tables, and conducted independent quantitative data analysis in excel in order to compare various sequence learning conditions and test overall lab hypothesis
•	Administered 500+ consent forms and ethnicity questionnaires to participants, recorded specific serial number and subject number in corresponding excel sheets, and coded appropriate intake forms
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Research Assistant - Cognitive Psychology Laboratory
the wink hotel
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewinkdc
•	Executed daily restaurant preparations in order to provide guests an exceptional experience
•	Managed all tables and treat each guest as a valued customer to promote satisfaction and repeat business
•	Demonstrated ability to multitask in a high pace environment and effectively satisfy diverse needs
•	Trained new employees with the necessary skill and knowledge to confidently satisfy guests
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Food and Beverage Server
School Without Walls High School
https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-without-walls-high-school
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Lacrosse Coach
Wish - a voice for women's mental health
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wish---a-voice-for-women%27s-mental-health
•	Advocated for 250 women with mental health needs in court cases and meetings with social services, probation, or other agencies 
•	Promoted the wellbeing of women in the criminal justice system through weekly in-person visitation with the objective to address service user obstacles
•	Organized and implemented weekly social events to connect service users and encourage a mutual mentorship of shared knowledge and support
•	Fulfilled administrative duties to support staff including, phone support, case notes, and letters to service users
London, United Kingdom
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Community Link Intern
Lyme & PANS Treatment Center
Cohasset, MA
Administrative Assistant
Hingham Maritime Center
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hingham-maritime-center
Hingham, MA
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Senior Sailing Instructor
Hingham Maritime Center
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hingham-maritime-center
Hingham, MA
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Junior Sailing Instructor
Hingham Maritime Center
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hingham-maritime-center
Hingham, MA
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Volunteer Sailing Instructor
World Challenge
https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareworldchallenge
• Trekked, camped, cooked, and completed service during a technology free month abroad in South Africa and Lesotho
• Taught English to students at an impoverished elementary school and restored the community 
• Emphasized the development of problem-solving, teamwork, budgeting, fundraising, quick decision making, and overcoming both physical and mental challenges
South Africa
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World Challenger
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Criminal Justice and Psychology
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The George Washington University
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Hingham High School
https://www.linkedin.com/school/hingham-high-school/
•	Develop and supervise strategic practice plans, workouts, and rosters specific to team necessities
•	Motivate and challenge teammates to achieve their full potential as a player, leader, and teammate
•	Conduct all external communication with the league president, the university, and opposing teams in order to coordinate field and travel schedules and complete all additional, required tasks
•	Respond to all interest inquires and attend university organization fairs to recruit new members
George Washington Women's Club Lacrosse
President and Team Captain
•	Organize and implement a positive and competitive team atmosphere at daily practices and games
•	Operate all internal communication via team emails regarding weekly schedules and logistics
•	Develop an attendance tracker and hold teammates responsible for unexcused absences
George Washington Women's Club Lacrosse
Vice President and Team Captain
•	Support co-captains in leading team practices and games via new and different ideas 
•	Cultivate a welcoming team environment to successfully integrate new and returning members 
•	Compute and request team budget for university Student Association and Campus Recreation
•	Catalogue expenses with meticulous calculation, collect and deposit member dues, and pay invoices
George Washington Women's Club Lacrosse
Treasurer and Team Captain
Levels of Intrinsic Motivation as a Function of Physical Activity Goals in a Primary Care Setting
GW Research Days
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kennedy-44ba293b
Oakland, CA
David Kennedy
Prospect Researcher at La Clinica
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-saperstein-0114a216b
New York City Metropolitan Area
Charlie Saperstein
Criminal Justice Reform Intern at Rhode Island Center for Justice
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-wilson-44b84953
Greater Chicago Area
Elizabeth Wilson
Public Policy and Advocacy Project Manager at Illinois Action for Children
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-whitaker-5524a3174
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Alyssa Whitaker
J.D. Candidate at Howard University School of Law
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhea-sahai
New York City Metropolitan Area
Rhea Sahai
Paralegal at Philadelphia Legal Assistance
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-ramirez-833327118
Los Angeles, CA
Andrea Ramirez
psychotropic plants & substances researcher: 

cannabis cultural curator | entheogenic plants geographer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelanihayes
United States
Jelani Hayes
J.D. Candidate at Yale Law School
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Lebanon
Saroj Kumar Jha
Regional Director, Middle East Department, The World Bank Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-haedtler-15523628
Washington, DC
Jordan Haedtler
Professional Staff Member at House Financial Services
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgalvin1
Folsom, CA
Connor Galvin
Marketing Associate at KFF
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eve-strickberger-aa224a191
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Eve Strickberger
History at Columbia University | Criminal Justice Policy and Research
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-gasior-09439bbb
Philadelphia, PA
Julia Gasior
MD Candidate at the Perelman School of Medicine
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-sung-a17595173
Boston, MA
Dana Sung
Poli-Sci/Journalism Cohen Scholar at Boston University
https://it.linkedin.com/in/vincenzo-de-angelis-14b04a11b
Cosenza
Vincenzo De Angelis
mediatore interculturale presso Associazione "don Vincenzo matrangolo"
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mcconnell-470464167
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
James McConnell
Student at The George Washington University
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simran-bhatia-61599b102
Rolla, MO
Simran Bhatia
Wellness Coordinator at Student Well-Being, Missouri University of Science and Technology
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-e-miles
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Rachel E. Miles
Intramural Trainee at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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