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International Relations Graduate

Preparing for a political consulting career by building practical experience and a stronger resume.

Work samples

Selected coursework, projects, and practical activities that show analysis, communication, and problem-solving relevant to consulting roles.

  • Bachelors Degree Thesis
    Bachelors Degree Thesis

    Universidad Europea de Madrid

    Bachelors Degree Thesis

    This dissertation examines why Mexican drug cartels remain resilient despite decades of state and international intervention. Through a comparative analysis of four major cartels, it explores how organizational resilience, community legitimacy, and securitization sustain their power, highlighting th

    Presentation SkillsOrganized CrimeMexican AffairsGovernmentPolicy Analyst

About me

Preparing for a political consulting career by building practical experience and a stronger resume.

I recently completed my Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and am eager to begin my professional career in geopolitical research, policy analysis, and international security. I am particularly interested in how political instability, security challenges, and policy decisions shape relations between countries. My academic background has strengthened my ability to analyse complex issues, evaluate different perspectives, and assess their wider regional and international implications.

Externships

Environmental Tech Lab Startup Sourcing for NYC's Water Utility

Environmental Tech Labs

Experience

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INTERN 2 COMPLIANCE PORTFOLIO D.O.O.

COMPLIANCE PORTFOLIO D.O.O. · 16 Mar 2026 2 12 May 2026

ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT COORDINATOR

CREACIONES WML · 3 Jun 2024 2 3 Aug 2024

Education

Universidad Europea de Madrid

GLOBAL BACHELORS DEGREE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

San Diego State University

POLITICAL SCIENCE DEGREE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

London School of Economics and Political Science

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS RESEARCH PROGRAM

Skills

International relations analysisResearch and report writingData interpretationinternational lawPolicy Analystdiplomatic laworganized crime
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Bachelors Degree Thesis

This dissertation examines why Mexican drug cartels remain resilient despite decades of state and international intervention. Through a comparative analysis of four major cartels, it explores how organizational resilience, community legitimacy, and securitization sustain their power, highlighting th

Presentation SkillsOrganized CrimeMexican AffairsGovernmentPolicy Analyst

Overview

This dissertation examines why Mexican drug cartels remain resilient despite decades of state and international intervention. Through a comparative analysis of four major cartels, it explores how organizational resilience, community legitimacy, and securitization sustain their power, highlighting the limitations of traditional enforcement and global governance.

Bachelors Degree Thesis

What I've accomplished

Conducted a comparative analysis of four major Mexican cartels, examining the structural, organizational, social and economic factors behind their resilience. Applied theories of International Relations to assess why decades of Mexican, US and international interventions have struggled to dismantle them.

Outcome

Concluded that cartel resilience stems not from a lack of intervention, but from governance frameworks that address a multidimensional problem selectively. Effective responses must go beyond enforcement to address structural conditions, community legitimacy, diversified criminal economies and weaknesses in international cooperation.

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Environmental Tech Lab Startup Sourcing for NYC's Water Utility

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Overview

The project scoped startup sourcing for water-utility applications and documented the sourcing funnel and domain terminology used across the program. Work included mapping the sourcing process, compiling a glossary of terms, and producing materials that explain how candidate startups progress through the funnel.

Environmental Tech Lab Startup Sourcing for NYC's Water Utility

What I've accomplished

I documented the program structure and produced foundational materials that supported subsequent sourcing work, including a clear explanation of the sourcing funnel and a curated glossary of domain terms.

Project breakdown

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