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Gabrielle Aoki

@gabrielleaoki

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Aspiring policy analyst with a focus on human rights advocacy.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to advocate for human rights and contribute to impactful policy initiatives in a collaborative environment.

I am a dedicated and passionate individual pursuing a Master's in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action at the Paris School of International Affairs. My academic journey has been complemented by a strong foundation in law, history, and culture, which I obtained from the University of Southern California, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude. My commitment to social justice and advocacy drives my professional endeavors.

Throughout my internships in Washington, D.C., I have honed my skills in policy analysis and advocacy. At Asian Americans Advancing Justice, I developed a legislative tracking dashboard that significantly improved our team's responsiveness to education policy developments. My experience at Emerson Collective further solidified my analytical capabilities as I conducted in-depth analyses of legislative trends and synthesized insights into actionable policy briefs. I am eager to leverage my skills and experiences to contribute to meaningful change in the field of human rights and public policy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Education Policy Intern

Asian Americans Advancing Justice

Sep 2024 - Present (10 months)

Developed a streamlined legislative tracking dashboard using Quorum and Legiscan to monitor state and federal education policy developments. Researched and authored K-12 Public Education: Protecting Access for All policy briefs and internal memos focused on private education funding legislative trends.

Legislation Monitoring Policy Analysis Quorum Legiscan Advocacy Content Creation Public Education Campaigns

Policy and Government Affairs Intern

Emerson Collective

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Conducted in-depth analysis of state and federal legislative trends related to elections and voter discrimination, identifying potential advocacy strategies. Attended Congressional hearings and stakeholder events, synthesizing key insights into policy briefs and internal reports.

Legislative Analysis Advocacy Stakeholder Engagement Research Assignments

Advocacy Intern

League of Women Voters of the United States

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Analyzed and identified state and federal legislative trends using Quorum to inform policy priorities regarding reproductive healthcare access, economic security, and gender-based discrimination. Organized coalition events and developed public education campaign materials, advocacy toolkit sections, and policy briefs.

Quorum Coalition Building Public Education Campaigns

Policy and Advocacy Intern

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Researched and authored Fight for Voting Rights and Vision for Justice policy briefs and public education materials focused on economic opportunity, voter discrimination, and criminal legal issue areas. Monitored media coverage and analyzed press hits to inform messaging strategy, while drafting blog posts and action alerts.

Advocacy Messaging Strategy Blog Action Alerts

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Paris School of International Affairs, Institut D’études Politiques de Paris

Master's in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action, Human Rights and Humanitarian Action

Activities and societies: Concentration in Diplomacy; Human Rights, Economic Development, Globalization (HEDG) Legal Clinic student researcher; Relevant Coursework: Economic, Social, Cultural Rights, Public Policy Formation, Advocacy Campaign Strategies

Pursuing a Master's degree with a concentration in Diplomacy. Engaged as a student researcher in the Human Rights, Economic Development, Globalization (HEDG) Legal Clinic. Relevant coursework includes Economic, Social, Cultural Rights, Public Policy Formation, and Advocacy Campaign Strategies.