Resume

Annalisa Triola

Relevant Qualifications

  • Advanced research and analytical skills, able to gather, evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and organize information and material, then present findings in a variety of formats, for a wide range of audiences and purposes.
  • Flexible, organized, detail-oriented induvial who is accustomed to fast paced and challenging environments and develops new skills quickly
  • Proven commitment to human rights, social justice, and intercultural exchange in a global and local context.

Education and Training

Masters of the Arts, University of Denver, Josef Korbel School of International Studies, Denver, CO USA

Program: International Studies Concentration: Field Study, Human Rights

Study Abroad Term in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bachelor’s of the Arts, University of Denver, Denver CO, USA

Majors: International Studies and Political Science Concentration: Social Movements, Islamic World

Study Abroad Semester in Rabat, Morocco

Relevant Work Experience

2U Inc | June 2017 to Present

Workplace Associate | Denver, CO

  • Collaborates with the whole of the Corporate Real Estate & Workplace team and other stakeholders to develop and facilitate workplace strategy processes to optimize the overall workplace experience across all 2U Offices; these processes have directly contributed to 2U Denver being named one of the Denver Post’s “Top Places to Work” in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
  • Leverages Salesforce and Smartsheets collect and track data and to deliver high standards of communication and customer service with internal stake holders; was noted as one of the department’s top Salesforce performers for the 2018 fiscal year.
  • Successfully produced and launched a new events and commissary plan in line with a new budget and directive for the Denver office.

Cities for CEDAW, UNA-USA Denver | January 2017 to December 2017

Law and Policy Research Team | Denver, CO                

  • Aided legal advisor by extracting relevant data from all ordinances and resolutions passed in cities across the United States in relation to the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Worked with the legal advisor to analyze and report the policy implications of such legislations and create recommendations for potential similar ordinances in the City of Denver.
  • Worked with organization Co-chair to identify potential resources, funding, partnerships and support for the Cities for CEDAW campaign.

University of Denver, Global Practice Bosnia | February 2016 to November 2016

Study Abroad Coordinator; Contract | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Coordinated a large array of operational, logistical, and risk management tasks before, during, and after the study abroad term in conjunction with the Program Director.
  • Acted as a program liaison to local partner organizations. Assisted in setting program expectations, fostering communication, solving disputes, maintaining partnerships and building new relationships.
  • Planned and facilitated program excursions and team building exercises including two overnight trips and excursions to US Embassy, UN House, and Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Allotted and evaluated program assignments, collected and processed necessary program documents and developed lesson plans and information sessions on related topics.

Fondacija Krila Nade/ Foundation Wings of Hope | June 2015 to September 2015

Project Development Intern | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Tracked, researched, and composed reports on legislation and ongoing civil society projects within Bosnia and Europe that would potentially benefit or compliment the foundations current and future projects. This information was used in securing new funding and in the creation collaborative project proposals for the organization.
  • Drafted development reports and grant proposals, in addition to contributing to project reviews and yearly reports that were subsequently used to successfully renew funding for a number of the organization’s programs.

United States House of Representatives, Office of Rep John T Salazar | May 2010 to September 2010

Congressional Intern | Durango, CO

  • Tracked and documented constituent sentiment on policy issues and relayed follow up correspondence to constituents contacting the congressman.
  • Drafted press releases regarding the congressman’s work on low income housing, transportation issues, and environmental issues under the supervision of the Office’s press secretary.
  • Tracked, recorded, and composed daily briefings on all local and national news coverage of the congressman.

Publications

“Women’s Social Movements in Morocco: Achieving Liberal Reforms Through Nondemocratic Means” Washington University International Review (May 1, 2014).

Relevant Coursework

  • “An Ethnographic Study of the Women’s Civil Society in Bosnia and Herzegovina”, Independent Field Study for JKSIS MA, University of Denver; Denver, CO/Sarajevo, BiH. Summer, 2015.
  • Professional Communications, Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Spring 2015
  • Applied Field Methods, Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Fall 2014
  • Human Rights Research Methods, Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Fall 2014
  • “The Institutionalization of the Moroccan Women’s Social Movement” Independent Study for Political Science BA, University of Denver; Denver, CO. Spring 2013.
  • Field Research Seminar, CCCL Rabat, Morocco. Fall 2012
  • Human Rights and Ethics in Research, CCCL Rabat, Morocco. Fall 2012
  • “Liberal Reforms Achieved Through Undemocratic Means; A Case Study of Moroccan Civil Society,” Independent field research, CCCL Rabat; Rabat, Morocco. Fall 2012

Volunteer and Community Engagement

Denver Film Society, Volunteer and Special Event Staff, 2015-Present

Sigma Iota Rho International Studies Honors Society, Vice President, 2014-2015

Rotary International Dist 5470, Youth Exchange Outreach Representative. 2007- 2013

Amnesty International Maroc, Dignity Spring Volunteer. 2012

Four Corners Pride, Volunteer 2010-2011

Political Science Club, Fort Lewis College, 2010 -2011

International Student Group, Fort Lewis College, Coordinator, 2009-2011

Japanese Language Tutor, Fort Lewis College 2009 – 2011

Awards, Achievements, and Honors

President’s Scholarship recipient, Josef Korbel School of International Studies, 2014-2015

Sigma Iota Rho International Studies Honor Scholar, 2013

Cherrington Global Scholar, University of Denver, 2012-2013

Mt Evans Scholarship recipient, University of Denver, 2011 -2013

Distinguished Scholar in Japanese Language, Fort Lewis College, 2010

Alumni Scholarship recipient, Fort Lewis College, 2009-2011

Academic Merit Scholarship recipient, Fort Lewis College, 2009-2011

John F Reed Honors Scholar, Fort Lewis College, 2009-2011