Honor Society® member
Jennie Christensen
Research Assistant at UC Santa Barbara
- University Of Southern California Los Angeles
- Political Science and Communication; Minor: Global Peace & Security
- Class of 2016
- San Mateo, California
Member since April 2016
About
A driven leader with strong written and oral communication skills and international experience in human rights, peace studies, violence intervention, and academic research. Specializes in project management and outreach.
Education
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University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
Political Science and Communication; Minor: Global Peace & Security
2012 – 2016
Honors and awards
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Veronika Weiss Scholar
A memorial fund awarded to an undergraduate student dedicated to campus activism and to promoting nonviolence within the community.
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Kevin Patrick Moran Scholar
A memorial fund awarded to a UCSB student who demonstrates leadership qualities, a high degree of academic promise, and who has promoted ideals of peace within the community.
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Freeman Scholar
Awarded to UC students who demonstrate academic promise and are interning abroad in Asia.
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Dean's List (GPA of 3.75+)
Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2015, Winter 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2015
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Pi Sigma Alpha Honors Society Member
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Civil Rights Law
- Graduate school interests
Civil Rights, Human Rights, Equal Protection, Peace Studies
- Outside the classroom
Travel: Canada, St. Lucia, Turkey, China, Singapore, Spain, London, Morocco, Italy, Germany, France, and Ireland;
Black Belt: Kuk Sool Won;
Long-Distance Running: Angel Island 12K (2011), Bay to Breakers 12K (2011), Golden Gate Half Marathon (2016), Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon (2016)
Experience
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Research Assistant
UC Santa Barbara
Mar 2016 – Jun 2016
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Business Development Intern
Verlocal (San Francisco, CA)
Jan 2016 – Mar 2016
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Violence Intervention & Prevention Intern
Women's Center, UC Santa Barbara
Jan 2015 – Jun 2015
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Market Research Intern
YouGov (Shanghai, China)
Sep 2014 – Dec 2014
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Research Assistant
Stanford Human Rights Center, Stanford Law School
Jun 2014 – Sep 2014
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Notetaker & Proctor
Disabled Students Program, UC Santa Barbara
Jan 2014 – Jan 2016
Volunteering
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Social Media Coordinator
The Trichotillomania Learning Center
Jan 2014 – Sep 2015
Languages
- Spanish (Spain) Intermediate
- Turkish Beginner
Additional information
Organizations
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Co-President of UCSB Political Science Club
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Founder & Co-President of Pi Sigma Alpha Beta Delta Chapter
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Founder & Co-President of UCSB Entertainment & Communication Club
