
Hi, I'm Katie!
I'm excited you're here! I am an enthusiastic international educator and development practitioner with experience in a diverse array of programming - from traditional study abroad in Spain to alternative breaks in rural Panama and Kenya; from an international internship in Ireland to a leadership exchange in Mexico; from an English teaching fellowship in Brazil to Peace Corps service in Peru - I've got my bases covered! As a current master's candidate studying International Education Management and Public Administration, I am refining my skills to become even more adept at program design and assessment, marketing and recruiting, organizational capacity building, budgeting, and data and policy analysis in the fields of international education and development. I view educational and development programs with a critical lens and aim to improve sustainability, reciprocity, and learning outcomes. My personal and professional goal is to build a stronger bridge between international exchange and sustainable development.


Katie Aker
International Educator and Development Practitioner
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RECENT EXPERIENCE
Middlebury Institute of International Studies
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Theory:
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Development Theories and Practices • International Education Policy • Education and
Development
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Analysis:
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Data Analysis • Policy Analysis • Comparative International Education
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Spanish:
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Social Entrepreneurship • Comparative Education in Latin America
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Intercultural Competency:
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Service- Learning Partnerships • Developing Intercultural Trainings • Citizen Diplomacy • Communication in Multicultural Settings
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Resource Management:
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Leadership and Organizational Innovations • Marketing and Recruiting • Survey Design
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2018-2020
MA and MPA Candidate
Monterey, CA
Summer 2018
Facilitator and Action Researcher
Calca, Peru
Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development, Social Impact Corps Program
Facilitated a group of undergraduate students throughout a summer-long action research program with a Peruvian NGO
2015-2017
Economic Development Advisor
Chocope, Peru
Peace Corps Peru
Facilitated workshops on business planning, financial education, and business strategy to members of a rural Peruvian community, with a focus on women and youth
EDUCATION
2018-2020
MA International Education Management
Masters in Public Administration
Middlebury Institute for International Studies
​Monterey, CA
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Dean's Fellow
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Peace Corps Coverdell Fellow
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International Education Management Graduate Assistant
2011-2014
BS, Business Management
BA, Spanish
Minor, International Development
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
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Graduated Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA
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Dean's List
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Honors Student
Summer 2013
Study Abroad
Universidad de Granada
Granada, Spain
Took classes in advanced Spanish literature and culture and lived with a host family
INTERNATIONAL TRAVELS



















SKILLS

Spanish - Advanced
Microsoft Office Suite - Advanced
WordPress - Proficient
Google Suite - Advanced
Salesforce - Proficient
Sharepoint - Proficient
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