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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
EXPERIENCE

Middlebury Institute of International Studies

  • Theory:

    • Development Theories and Practices • International Education Policy • Education and
      Development 

  • Analysis:

    • Data Analysis • Policy Analysis • Comparative International Education

  • Spanish:

    • Social Entrepreneurship • Comparative Education in Latin America

  • Intercultural Competency:

    • Service- Learning Partnerships • Developing Intercultural Trainings • Citizen Diplomacy • Communication in Multicultural Settings

  • Resource Management:

    • 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
EDUCATION
2018-2020

MA International Education Management

Masters in Public Administration

Middlebury Institute for International Studies

​Monterey, CA

  • Dean's Fellow

  • Peace Corps Coverdell Fellow

  • International Education Management Graduate Assistant

2011-2014

BS, Business Management

BA, Spanish

Minor, International Development

Colorado State University

Fort Collins, CO

  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA

  • Dean's List

  • 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
INTERNATIONAL TRAVELS
SKILLS
SKILLS

Spanish - Advanced

Microsoft Office Suite - Advanced

WordPress - Proficient

Google Suite - Advanced

Salesforce - Proficient

Sharepoint - Proficient

SNAPSHOTS
SNAPSHOTS
CONTACT
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