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Young professional in international development and intercultural conflict assessment with experience at the European Commission, International Monetary Fund and with regional specialties in Europe and the Middle East and North Africa |
 Contact Vanessa J. Panaligan
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Area of Expertise: |
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Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy, Political
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Communications, IT, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global
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Professional Experience: |
Research Fellow
Young Professionals in Foreign Policy
October 2013-present
--Collaborated with other fellows in producing an extensive report on big data and foreign policy, which was disseminated to external stakeholders, donors, and members worldwide
--Conducting independent research on the role of universities in fostering youth employability in Morocco
--Recommending reading assignments and podcasts for the syllabus of the education series on refugees
Assistant, Middle East and Central Asia Department
International Monetary Fund
April 2012-present
--Monitoring international media coverage of political and economic developments in the region, especially Egypt; Send daily round-ups to the economic team for Egypt, the director of the department, and senior advisors, which offer background information for their policy notes and press briefs
--Member of the department’s Communications Group, publishing blogs and op-eds on current issues and events
--Editing policy papers and briefs and facilitating mission preparations for the economic teams advising Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank and Gaza
Fellow
Soliya Network
August 2011-June 2012
--Mediated dialogue and exchange on cultural and conflict issues with groups of youth from the West and
Muslim-majority countries through social media and video conferencing
--Produced YouTube videos of interviews with community members speaking about conflict issues
Researcher
Arab West Report
July-September 2010
--Conceptualized and authored research on the impact of televised Islamic preaching on religiosity in Egypt as well as faith and economic development, applying content analysis and interviews with religious leaders and scholars
Trainee
European Commission
March-August 2008
--Spearheaded a EUROPA web development project, managing and creating outreach content for other staff in the directorate, as well as staff throughout the Commission and in other European institutions
Community Relations Intern
Arab American Institute
July-December 2007
--Managed nationwide publicity of AAI’s National Leadership Conference to members, donors, and elected officials
--Conducted research on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East to enhance online public outreach initiatives
Intern
British Council/British Embassy of the U.S.
May-September 2007
--Drafted press briefings for the Transatlantic Network 2020 project and several education initiatives
--Coordinated research on study abroad and training programs to support the development of British-American academic and professional exchanges
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Education: |
Master of Arts in Communication, Culture and Technology; Concentration in Globalization and Culture
Georgetown University
2009-2011
Thesis: “The Power Dynamics of Religion in a Globalized World: Recognizing the Role of Technology and Social Networks in Alleviating Muslim-Christian Tensions” (case studies on Egypt, Nigeria, and France)
--Research Assistant on religious freedom at the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding
--Studied the media’s role in contributing to extremism and sectarian tension in the MENA region
The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID)
Trade, Technology and Development
2010
Bachelor of Arts in Government and World Affairs; Concentration in European Studies and International Political Economy
The University of Tampa
2003-2007
University of Cambridge
Politics of the European Union
2005
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
PUBLICATIONS:
“Pilgrims, Prayers, and Profits: Assessing the Cultural Significance and Economic Value of Lourdes,” Institute for Cultural Diplomacy: June 2014.
“Big Data and Foreign Policy,” Young Professionals in Foreign Policy: April 2014.
“The Power Dynamics of Religion in a Globalized World: Recognizing the Role of Technology and Social Networks
in Alleviating Muslim-Christian Tensions,” Georgetown University: May 2011.
“Deciphering Da’wah: Assessing the Impact of Modern Islamic Telepreaching in Egypt,” Arab West Report: November 2010.
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Internships / Fellowships
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