emily werk

* Researched Iranian military posture, strategic decision-making and evolving ballistic missile doctrine for IISS report * Researched for IISS Strategic Dossier on the integration of GCC ballistic missile defense systems * Drafted grant proposals on projects related to ballistic missile defense and nonproliferation projects * Organized government, non-government and Congressional delegations from the United States, Canada and Latin America to the IISS Manama Dialogue, a three-day Gulf security conference in the Kingdom of Bahrain * Coordinated pre-Dialogue briefs, travel arrangements, visa approvals, and on-site logistics for more than 100 delegates

* One of 12 undergraduates in N.C. nominated to join TISS, a consortium of military personnel, defense professionals and academics dedicated to security studies * Contributed to a federal grant proposal to fund intelligence studies at UNC by researching international security programs for students to enhance their defense studies abroad * Participated in roundtable with scientists and nuclear security experts at Oak Ridge National Laboratory * Initiated TISS’ social media outreach by creating and managing Twitter and Facebook pages, publicizing events, job openings and relevant news stories

* Assisted with a research project on potential nuclear smuggling routes into GCC countries for a U.S. Department of Defense report * Attended events and Congressional briefings to provide notes for IISS-US analysts * Translated press releases for Spanish-language news outlets so IISS expert commentary could reach Hispanic media * Identified over 200 journalists in Latin America, Asia, and Africa covering immigration, cybersecurity, and terrorism to help expand IISS-US media outreach * Provided logistical and administrative assistance, including database management and event support

* Coordinate the activities of the IISS-US Executive Director, Mark Fitzpatrick, including speaking engagements, and relations with corporate members and US government officials * Provide research assistance in support of Executive Director's research on non-proliferation and disarmament * Provide research assistance to ongoing ballistic missile defense projects * Organize government, non-government and Congressional delegations from the United States, Canada and Latin America to the IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain and the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore * Provide general office support to the IISS-US, including database management and event assistance

I graduated with Highest Honors in Peace, War & Defense with a concentration in International and National Defense and Security. * Thesis title: "The Development and Management of the Pakistani Nuclear Weapons Program: The Discord Between Civil Authority and the Military" I graduated with a second major in Hispanic Literature and Culture and with a minor in Biology.

I was a direct-enrollment international student at the University of Seville. I participated in classes taught entirely in Spanish and performed along with Spanish students on examinations and other activities.