Amanda Riehl, MPIA
Economic Development Analyst at Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
Economic Development Analyst at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Graduate student with educational preparation and internship experience in research, international affairs, and policy analysis and development.
Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-department-of-community-&-economic-development
Economic Development Analyst
Works with the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Continuum of Care (CoC) distributed by the federal Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and through the PA Dept of Community and Economic Development (DCED). These grants support programs for people experiencing homelessness and those who are at-risk of homelessness.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
https://www.linkedin.com/company/commonwealth-of-pennsylvania_2
Retirement Benefits Specialist
Researched, adjusted, and checked pension accounts; calculated service, earnings, interest, and contributions;  monitored reports; verified coworker's work; created process flows for training of coworkers; participated in software testing; maintained records; data entry
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area
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U.S. Department of State
https://www.linkedin.com/company/doscareers
Economic Intern
Held a Secret level clearance; researched economic indicators and sectors of Greece; prepared fact sheets; gathered background information; compiled meeting notes; wrote and edited Athens Update daily; monitored news and social media; drafted speeches and talking points; attended conferences and meetings with Greek officials and business leaders; prepared, set up, decorated, and worked events
Athens, Greece
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La Salle University Connelly Library
Circulation Associate
Worked at circulation desk; entered patron information to set up user accounts; retrieved requested materials; assisted students with library functions both in person and by telephone; and cleared out and closed library at night
Philadelphia
Foreign Policy Research Institute
https://www.linkedin.com/company/foreign-policy-research-institute
Research Intern
Researched information regarding drone usage for surveillance and humanitarian purposes
Greater Philadelphia Area
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World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-affairs-council-of-philadelphia
Program Intern
Drafted podium remarks; worked with audience development; researched speakers, events and organizations; created and distributed event notifications and materials; managed registration lists and online event calendars; prepared, set up, decorated, and worked events
Greater Philadelphia Area
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YWCA
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ywca
Camp Counselor
Coordinated activities for girls ages 11 to 14 (small field trips such as swimming, library, mini golf, etc.); looked after camp attendees; planned, budgeted, and procured supplies for day use at the camp; managed yard sale fundraiser
Greensburg, PA
Earthforms Land Design
Photographer
Took photos during landscape surveying projects across southwestern PA and aided in portfolio creation afterward (on an as needed basis)
Greater Pittsburgh Area
International Relations and National Security Studies
Master's of Public and International Affairs
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA)
https://www.linkedin.com/school/pittgspia/
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Political Science and International Relations / Leadership and Global Understanding
Bachelor of Arts - BA
La Salle University
https://www.linkedin.com/school/lasalleuniversity/
Major: Political Science
Major: International Relations
Minor: Leadership and Global Understanding
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3.67
Survey of International Organizations
Université de Fribourg - Universität Freiburg
https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-fribourg/
Focus on: International Law and Human Rights, International Economic Relations, European Institutions, and Policy and Advocacy
Study Abroad, Summer 2015
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4.0
High School Diploma
Greensburg-Salem High School
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Alpha Epsilon Alumni Honor Society
La Salle University
James A. Finnegan Fellowship Recipient
La Salle University
National Political Science Honor Society Member
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American Electoral Behavior
PIA 2034
Ethnic Politics
PIA 2430
Human Rights: Politics and Practice
PIA 2507
Human Security
PIA 2307
Human Trafficking
PIA 2380
Money Laundering
PIA 2464
Planning and Analysis for Sustainable
PIA 2740
Public Policy Analysis
PIA 2028
Quantitative Methods
PIA 2022
Security and Intelligence Studies
PIA 2303
The War on Drugs
PIA 2429
Transnational Organized Crime
PIA 2365
Comparative Government Systems
POL 221
Globalization and Decision Making
POL 341
History and Art of Mexico
LGU 375
International Relations
POL 240
Introduction to Leadership and Global Understanding
LGU 200
Introduction to Macroeconomics
ECN 150
Introduction to Microeconomics
ECN 201
Irish Language and Culture
ISH 260
Leadership and Global Understanding Capstone
LGU 400
Political Analysis
POL 171
Principles of American Government
POL 151
Protect Children or Fail Them
HON 353
Revolution, Violence and Terror
HON 355
Statistics for Economics and Political Science
ECN 213
Survey of Political Thought I - Foundations
POL 260
Survey of Political Thought II - Critics
POL 361
The President and the Executive Branch
POL 305
Toward the Asian Century
HIS 370
US Foreign Relations
POL 342
Vietnam Perspectives
HON 366
Women in Politics
POL 311
Gangs, Drugs and Governance in Central America
PIA 2096
Environment
Penn State University Extension
Master Wastershed Steward Trainee
Receives education on watershed management and protection, participates in physical clean up, planting and restoration of environment, and promotes education through events and activities
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
The Salvation Army
https://www.linkedin.com/company/salvationarmyus
Volunteer
Packs food and care packages for patrons at the contactless food pantry
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Poverty Alleviation
Pheed Philly (w/ La Salle University)
Volunteer
Prepared and served meals to patrons of soup kitchens in the Philadelphia area
Education
Delmont Public Library
https://www.linkedin.com/company/delmont-public-library
Volunteer
Developed training module; worked front desk; assisted patrons in person, by telephone, and by email; entered patron information to set up user accounts; retrieved requested materials; created display content and exhibits; maintained financial records of late fees, book sales, and other sales; helped with organization of library; monitored supplies; and performed general office tasks
AIDS Outreach (w/ La Salle University)
Volunteer
Visited and played games with residents of a home for those with HIV/AIDS in Philadelphia
Social Services
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
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Big Sister Volunteer
Acted as a "big sister" to a young girl, played games, discussed academic, family and social life
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Children
Salem Crossroads Day Care
Care Giver Volunteer
Worked as assistant to the care givers in the day care, looked after and took care of children
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Mitch Hoffman
Grant Manager for DCED Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Harrisburg, PA
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Leo-Hektor Otting
Volunteerism & Employee Engagement Thought Leader I Corporate Philanthropy and DEI
Greater Philadelphia
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Emily Wolbert
Graduate Assistant Swim Coach
Philadelphia, PA
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Patrick Williams
Systems Engineer I at Aqua America
Warrington, PA
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NICOLE NUNAN
I assist patients with scheduling, medication, labs and imaging, and more
Woodbine, NJ
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Jason Hunt
Manager, International Business Attraction & Retention at Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
Harrisburg, PA
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Karen Kerwick
PR Coordinator at Nutrisystem
Philadelphia, PA
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Samantha Donahue
Resource Coordinator at Resources for Human Development (RHD) Fasst Connections.
Greater Philadelphia
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Robert McCormick
Director, Prospect Development at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
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Libby Gilliland
Golf Channel Scheduling Department Intern  at NBCUniversal
Philadelphia, PA
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Patricia Kowalski
Manager of Recruitment and Development, Doctor of Education candidate at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/reid-walsh-60800899
Reid Walsh
CHRO-Shared Services
York, PA
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Allyson Hunter-Talbot
Intervention Specialist at Elwyn
Philadelphia, PA
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Lisa MacQueen
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Greater Toronto Area, Canada
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Marcelo Catugas
Sr. Boiler & Machinery Loss Control Representative at Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited
Wilmington, DE
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-lauchlan-6a79579
Scott Lauchlan
Director Underwriting - Core at Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited
Coatesville, PA
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Michael Stanley CFPS
Member Lead- Loss Prevention at Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited
Wilmington, DE
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Jeffrey Butler
Senior Property Underwriter at Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited
Bear, DE
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Tasnim Islam
Marketing Student
Greater Philadelphia
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Greensburg Salem High School Alumni
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La Salle University Explorer Network
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