ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Universiteit van Amsterdam: Amsterdam, the Netherlands (2004-2007)
Degree: Master of Science (MSc) in Political Science and International Relations, Cum Laude
Subject Areas: Democracy and the Rule of Law, International Humanitarian Law, American Foreign Policy, International Criminal Court, International Political Economy, Globalization, Asian Financial Crisis of 1997-1998, Post-Conflict Development Issues, Financial Markets, Political Civilization, and Global Politics.
Special Projects: Participated in two Israeli-Palestinian conflict resolution simulation exercises.
San Francisco State University: San Francisco, California (1988-1996)Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude
- Major: International Relations
- Minors: Economics, History
- Honors: Dean’s List, 1989-1996
- Honors Society: Sigma Iota Rho
- Student Society: IR Student Association
- Language: Spanish-Beginner
Teaching Assistant: Fall 1994-Spring 1995: Corrected essay exams, conducted study sessions, advised students, and produced two course evaluations: International Political Economy and Modernization of the Third World.
Special Projects: Managing Editor/Copy Editor for “The International Relations Journal” (1993-1996) and Production and Layout Editor for “The History Journal: Ex Post Facto” (1995)