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Horia Dijmarescu

@horiadijmarescu

International project coordinator at University of Pittsburgh who created study abroad programs in Romania and Belgium and built cross-border partnerships.

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At University of Pittsburgh, I created and led a study abroad program in Romania and Belgium, coordinating partnerships, budgets, travel logistics, communications, and recruitment. I initiated and sustained relationships with dozens of NGOs, government agencies, international organizations, and cultural institutions.

I also supported students navigating academic and personal challenges, confidentially managing 300+ individual cases annually. I created public-facing materials for 30 undergraduate courses and used discussion-based teaching with more than 900 students.

Earlier, at United States Institute of Peace, I coordinated 65 grants for projects in the Horn of Africa and led a transition to digital file management. At 4 Peace Inc., which I founded, I developed relationships with lawmakers that helped pass legislation resulting in approximately $300M in divestment from companies involved in human rights violations in Sudan.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Teaching Assistant Professor / Academic Advisor

University of Pittsburgh

Aug 2023 - Aug 2026 (3 years)

Created and led a study abroad program in Romania and Belgium, initiated and sustained partnerships with dozens of NGOs, government agencies, and international organizations, and coordinated budgets, logistics, and recruitment. Served as primary point of contact for students, managing 300+ individual cases annually.

International Project Coordination Partnership Development Stakeholder Management Budget Management Public Communications Recruitment Universal Design for Learning Content Design Discussion Based Teaching

Visiting Lecturer

University of Pittsburgh

Aug 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Created public-facing materials for 30 undergraduate courses in global studies, international relations, and political theory, and implemented discussion-based pedagogy to strengthen analytical thinking for 900+ students.

Content Design Curriculum Development Discussion Based Teaching Public Speaking

Teaching Assistant

Northwestern University

Sep 2015 - Jun 2021 (5 years 9 months)

Supported teaching and learning in political science courses, assisting with instruction and student support.

Lecturer

Northwestern University

Sep 2020 - Mar 2021 (6 months)

Presented research findings at nearly 20 international conferences and taught varied topics to diverse audiences in large-lecture and small-workshop formats. Provided personalized student support while transitioning to online teaching during COVID-19, achieving instructor effectiveness ratings 13% above the 8-year department benchmark.

Public Speaking Presentation Skills Crisis Adaptation Online Teaching Student Support

Grants Research Assistant

United States Institute of Peace

Aug 2012 - Jul 2014 (1 year 11 months)

Remotely coordinated 65 grants for projects in the Horn of Africa, valued at over $10M, tracked and evaluated KPIs, and led the transition to digital file management. Reviewed new grant applications for regional and thematic competitions.

Grants Management KPI Tracking Digital File Management Proposal Evaluation

Business Analyst

Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget

Mar 2009 - Jan 2011 (1 year 10 months)

Conducted multi-variable inter-state research on 40+ regulatory permits, identified inefficiencies, and authored recommendations projected to generate approximately $54M in annual state revenue. Presented data to senior policymakers.

Policy Analysis Research Data Presentation Regulatory Analysis

Founder / Divestment Director

4 Peace Inc.

Oct 2006 - May 2010 (3 years 7 months)

Founded and led a non-profit advocacy organization, developed relationships with 45+ lawmakers to pass legislation (H.R. 4854), resulting in ~$300M in divestment from companies involved in human rights violations in Sudan.

Policy Advocacy Nonprofit Leadership Stakeholder Engagement Legislative Affairs

Legislative Intern

Office of State Senator Hansen Clarke

Jan 2009 - Mar 2009 (2 months)

Answered and routed hundreds of incoming constituent inquiries and assumed interim administrative coordination for the office during a 30-day absence of the Chief of Staff.

Constituent Services Office Operations Administrative Coordination