Melanie Kaplan Melanie has a account Public Policy, Amazon Web Services Washington, District Of Columbia 500+ connections Contact info Amazon Web Services Georgetown University About Commercial diplomat with experience working at the nexus of government, business, trade, and development. Expertise in international government relations, ... see more Activity See all 845 followers No alt text provided for this image Great discussion hosted by the Wilson Center and IESS today on digital health in Brazil! Melanie shared this 21 Reactions 1 Comment No alt text provided for this image Recommend listening to Patrick Combes Conversation with ITIF on the future of health tech https://lnkd.in/gWwquYa Jackie Whisman Rob Atkinson Melanie shared this 10 Reactions 1 Comment Experience Amazon Web Services Public Policy Company NameAmazon Web Services Dates EmployedSep 2018 – Present Employment Duration2 yrs LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area The Cohen Group Associate Company NameThe Cohen Group Dates EmployedJan 2015 – Jun 2018 Employment Duration3 yrs 6 mos LocationÁrea Metropolitana de Washington D.C., Estados Unidos •Support strategy and operations for international strategic advisory firm led by former U.S. Senator and Secretary of Defense William Cohen •Assist companies with market-entry strategy, government relations, introductions to foreign embassies and multi-lateral institutions, due diligence, policy events, stakeholder engagement, sector analysis •Member of the Latin America Practice with additional support for clients on Asia Pacific and Middle East … see more Group of Fifty Program and Membership Coordinator Company NameGroup of Fifty Dates EmployedJan 2014 – Dec 2014 Employment Duration12 mos LocationÁrea Metropolitana de Washington D.C., Estados Unidos •Gained industry insight into energy, mining, finance, media & technology through large and SME Latin American firms •Provided strategic advice to CEO and G50 Board on pricing structure, membership recruitment, expanding operations both domestically and abroad; promoted organizational growth through corporate sponsorship proposals •Researched technology and entrepreneurship best practices supporting business transformation for annual meeting program •Served as acting Washington Office Director, hired and supervised G50 interns, managed English, Spanish & Portuguese communications, website and quarterly newsletter publication … see more Americas Society/Council of the Americas Intern Company NameAmericas Society/Council of the Americas Dates EmployedAug 2013 – Jan 2014 Employment Duration6 mos LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area •Researched energy policy in the hemisphere for the Energy Action Group (Canada, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean) •Analyzed U.S.-Mexico economic cooperation and trade initiatives (NAFTA, TPP, Pacific Alliance) •Assisted with event programming: topics, speakers, background research, and logistical support … see more China Brazil Business Council Intern Company NameChina Brazil Business Council Dates EmployedMay 2013 – Aug 2013 Employment Duration4 mos LocationRio de Janeiro y alrededores, Brasil •Identified product-specific trade barriers including coffee, soy, and medical devices for Brazilian companies exporting and investing in China •Researched policy options for Brazilian Government to modify trade agenda with China … see more Show 4 more experiences Education Georgetown University Georgetown University Degree NameMaster's degreeField Of StudyLatin American Studies Dates attended or expected graduation2012 – 2013 Wellesley College Wellesley College Degree NameBachelor's degreeField Of StudyLatin American Studies Major, Economics Minor Dates attended or expected graduation2008 – 2012 Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad de Buenos Aires Field Of StudyPolitical Science and Economics Dates attended or expected graduation2011 – 2011 Skills Policy Analysis Latin America Foreign Policy Show more Show all of Melanie’s skills Accomplishments Melanie has 2 languages2 Languages Portuguese Spanish Melanie has 1 project1 Project Channeling the Power of Women
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