I’m Olivia.
(she/hers)
Passionate human rights advocate, environmentalist, and foraging mycophile from the mountains of Appalachia.
Interests
- GENDER: intersectionality, feminist theory, gender-based violence, inequality, rights acquisition
- SECURITY/CONFLICT: human security, gender-based and sexual violence in conflict, inter-group conflict, ethnic / identity / religious conflict, peace studies, conflict resolution
- ATROCITY PREVENTION: critical genocide studies, prediction, intervention, prevention
- HUMAN ECOLOGY: sustainability, climate change, climate/environmental justice, indigenous knowledge, environmental security/conflict
Skills
| PROFESSIONAL | Creative problem-solver | Self-driven / independent | Telecommuting / WFH | Google Suite / Microsoft365 Zoom / Slack |
| POLICY / ADVOCACY | Policy communication | Diplomacy, consensus-building & negotiation | Review / Editing | Policy / Issue Brief writing |
| RESEARCH | Graduate-level research, analysis & writing | Survey Design | Project Design / Management | |
| DATA MANAGEMENT | Data Reporting / Analysis | Database Auditing | Data Visualization | Google Sheets, Data Studio Tableau / ArcGIS |
| DIGITAL DESIGN | Canva | Report design | WordPress / Wix | Adobe InDesign / Photoshop |
| OTHER |
Education
2021 Summer Peacebuilding Program
Institute for International Studies, Middlebury College
2021 MA, International Human Rights
Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver
Focus: Gender and Security; Ethnic/Identity Conflict & Genocide
2017 BA, International Environment / Slavic & East European Studies
Eberly College of Arts & Sciences, West Virginia University
Minors: Russian Studies & Women and Gender Studies
Employment Experiences
Associate, Achievement First Charter Schools (2021 – Present)
As a member of the School Operations team, support the network of 41 public charter schools across CT, NY & RI in issues of public health and school security. Manage the team’s databases on positive case reporting, emergency drill compliance, and various areas of school safety assessment.
Co-Deputy Director, Human Trafficking Center (2020 – 2021)
Supervised the staff to ensure all responsibilities and tasks are completed in a timely manner by setting deadlines, providing feedback and following up. Supported individual staff professional goals through 1-on-1 meetings and professional development courses.
Webmaster & Alliance Coordinator, Genocide Watch (2020)
Worked to develop stronger relationships with member organizations of the Alliance Against Genocide. Maintained the Alliance website and updated Genocide Watch’s website.
Operations Associate, Human Trafficking Center (2019 – 2020)
Supported the research team, assisted the Deputy Director with general inter-departmental needs, supervised the operations of HTC social media accounts, and supported event and outreach staff.
Administrative Assistant, Conflict Resolution Institute (2019 – 2020)
Helped organize events pertaining to conflict resolution, restorative justice and negotiation. Maintained CRI’s social media through Facebook and Twitter. Compiled, edited, and contributed to the quarterly newsletter.
OLIVIA W. DUDLEY 