Karla Vera(787)948-1821 ktvera@syr.edu San Juan, Puerto Rico

EducationSyracuse University Syracuse, New YorkPolitical Science Expected Graduation: May 2018International RelationsFrancophone Studies Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs

SkillsLanguage: Spanish, French, EnglishOffice: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint

Work HistoryPrisoners’ Advice Service London, EnglandIntern 6/2016 - 8/2016The Prisoners' Advice Service offers legal advice and support to prisoners in England and Wales.

• Observed Prison Law solicitors and caseworkers. • Provided legal advice to prisoners through letters and phone services. • Accompanied caseworkers to clinics in prisons.• Drafted proposals, letters and reports to charitable trusts and foundations.• Organized and promoted events and campaigns.

Nourish International Lira, UgandaIntern 5/2015 - 7/2015Nourish International is an organization that partners with the Global Health Network of Uganda to reach the local community member needs & achieve economic development.

• Fulfilled three strategic projects to boost the community’s income.

Volunteer ServicesGift of Life Campus Ambassador Syracuse, New YorkIntern / Volunteer 8/2016 – presentCoordinated various drives each academic semester with the goal of raising awareness and exposing my school to potential donors who could save lives of blood cancer patients.

Delta Delta Delta Omicron Chapter Syracuse, New York Co-Philanthropy Chairman 1/2016-presentTri Delta’s representative for fundraisers, charities, and campaigns to raise awareness for philanthropies across campus. Host events to raise awareness and funds for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Raised over $7,000 on our last philanthropy event.

Service TripsMisiones Santa Rita, ParaguayDonated and constructed houses for families that lived under unacceptable Summer 2013conditions and lacked resources. Contributed pit latrines to communities in lack of them.

Misiones Arenoso, Dominican RepublicDonated houses to families who lacked housing and resources. Organized clothing sales with April 2014the community to help raise money for their village.

AccomplishmentsSecond Honor Roll for maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and higherLa Société Honoraire de Français 2013 - presentModel United Nations – Best Delegation Award, Outstanding Delegation Award, Chairperson & Director of Committee. Invitation to delegate in Georgetown University’s NAIMUN & University of Pennsylvania’s ILMUNC.

References available upon request.