Helena Kopans-Johnson

- Performed statistical analysis and modeling of data outcomes using STATA for projects on presidential prerogative, foreign diplomacy, federalism, moral politics, and budgetary politics. - Designed an experimental survey on American federalism with 10,000+ respondents. - Advanced skills in Excel, Stata, and archival research.

- Edited articles and book chapters in preparation for publishing - Researched archives and databases for literature on the impacts of the British wine industry within colonies, particular focus on Phylloxera - Summarized relevant articles, compiled into research index

- Fostered relationships among 60 residents through dorm programming. - Advised students on academic and personal concerns through one-on-one meetings. - Conducted weekend-night rounds, responding to safety concerns, mental health emergencies, alcohol poisoning, reckless gatherings, and vandalism. - Administrative duties: budgeting, conflict resolution, incident reports.

- Administered client intake by compiling documents and outlining individuals' past persecution - Drafted summaries of adjudicated cases - Investigated legal precedent on female genital mutilation based asylum claims - Conducted research on relevant topics to corroborate clients' asylum declarations (included witchcraft practices, religious groups, ethnic identities, and political organizations)

- Advanced political engagement and informed voter participation on campus - Oversaw a cohort of Voting Captains: training in voter registration, draft voting plans for registrants - Ran voter registration tabling events - Designed graphics for social media campaign

Graduated summa cum laude with honors and distinction in Government; inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society).