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Melanie Kaplan
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Georgetown University
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Commercial diplomat with experience working at the nexus of government, business, trade, and development. Expertise in international government relations, ... see more
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Great discussion hosted by the Wilson Center and IESS today on digital health in Brazil!
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Recommend listening to Patrick Combes Conversation with ITIF on the future of health tech https://lnkd.in/gWwquYa Jackie Whisman Rob Atkinson
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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