LESLIE ADER

974 Kings Way West, Hummelstown, PA 17036 ▪ 717-566-7477 ▪ lesliea308@gmail.com

Professional Summary of Qualifications

Extensive background in monitoring and evaluation of NGOs

Five years of strong editing and quantitative and qualitative policy research/analysis

Strong client-management skills Administrative/Program management oversight 4+ years experience Auditing & Budgeting

Experience 3+ experience with survey creation and data

collection Advocacy & Lobbying experience

Public Outreach Experience for NGO & IGOs Ability to work in teams and/or individually Knowledgeable about policy and foreign affairs Global Fieldwork

Networking & Event planning/coordination Proficient in Social Media& Outreach NGO Management & Development Grassroot Campaign Management & Marketing 3+ years Mediation and Negotiation experience Five years’ experience in maintaining and creating

databases Five years Peer Tutoring experience & Teaching

English experience 2+ years working with Disabled or at Risk Youth

children Microsoft program(s), STATA & STS competence 3+ years of facilitated dialogue work Substantial working knowledge of International

Affairs

Academic Background Arcadia University 2012-2014 Glenside, Pennsylvania Masters of Arts Peace and Conflict Resolution GPA: 3.1 University of Kent 2013 Canterbury, United Kingdom Study Abroad Lebanon Valley College 2008-2012 Annville, Pennsylvania Bachelor of Arts Political Science and History Cumulative GPA: 3.0

Work Experience Consulate General of Israel to the Mid-Atlantic Region 2015- June Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Program Assistant to Public Affairs (required a security clearance)

Event planning and programing for regional events & outreach to partnering organizations Data Gathering (for US and Israel) Public Outreach to Consulate partners and local Jewish Federations Created and conducted Political Survey on Israeli events

Survey Design & Data collection w/culturally sensitive information Public Policy Design & Writing managing and filing both legal (i.e. passport and visas) & administrative documents (i.e. memos, cables

embassy registrations, donation payments etc. Conflict Assessment & Stakeholder Analysis writing Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation of Conflict Zones & NGOs Blogging experience& Project Management Providing academic & administrative support via: organizing academic coordinating travel

Arcadia University 2012-2013 Glenside, Pennsylvania Graduate Assistant

Organized research for internships, both local and abroad Generated and categorized data into accessible online data base for students Designed graphics for student internship website

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New Story 2012 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Behavioral Support Specialist

Facilitated and supported mental health professionals Designed lesson plans in accordance with student’s IEP to obtain optimum results Instructed and supervised class of special needs students Established and maintained individual behavioral journals Developed educational enrichments to augment curriculum Utilized therapeutic techniques to achieve and attain positive behaviors Compiled assessment evaluations

Lebanon Valley College 2009-2012 Annville, Pennsylvania Peer Tutor

Organized research for internships, both local and abroad Generated and categorized data into accessible online data base for students Designed graphics for student internship website higher education administration experience experience working with the public & student guardians Providing academic & administrative support via: organizing academic coordinating travel and hospitality

requirements Event Coordination & Public Outreach experience

Specialized Training International Experience Russia and Baltic States June -July 2014 Research Focus: Ethnic Conflict Management

Conducted Global Fieldwork

Prepared Conflict Analysis and Assessment Report Evaluated and Monitored Minority Rights Implementation Augmented Democratic Governance Practices Surveyed United States Diplomats and NATO Officers Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation of Conflict Zones & NGOs Analytical/ Humanitarian Work

Serbia & Kosovo May-July 2013 Research Focus: Good Governance and State-building in Post Conflict Societies

Conducted Global Fieldwork Analyzed and Compiled Conflict Assessment Data Designed and Presented Public Health Policy Proposal Surveyed and Interviewed United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) Officials Participated in Diplomatic Sessions with Serbian and Kosovar Prime Ministers Attended International Security Lectures

Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation of Conflict Zones & NGOs Academic Focus on International Law

. Northern Ireland October 2012 Research Focus: Reconciliation in a Post Conflict Society

Conducted Global Fieldwork Researched and Presented Peacekeeping Proposal Collected Ex-paramilitary Data and Testimonials Evaluated Good Friday Peace Agreements Participated in Peace Conflict Resolution and Mediation Training Sessions Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation of Conflict Zones & NGOs

Analytical/ Humanitarian Work

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Internship & Volunteer Experience MH Mediate 2013 New York City, New York Social Movement and Development

Conducted Research Data for Local Clinics and Medical Programs Researched Current Healthcare Legislation Developed MH Healthcare Options Pamphlets Created Database for Local Out-of Clinic Care Services

Victory Committee & Harrisburg Shaner Center 2010 Harrisburg & Lancaster, Pennsylvania Political Campaign

Organized and Operated Campaign Center

Generated and Assisted in Campaign Procedures for Local, State, and Federal Candidates Conducted Informational Door to Door Campaigns Targeted Phone Bank Communications Organized and Prepared Conference Materials for Annual Meeting Performed and Presented Research Data and Analysis of Voter Behavior Trends Generated Fundraising Campaign

YMCA Youth and Government 2008 - 2011 Hershey, Pennsylvania Youth Supervisor

Supervised high school attendees at YMCA Pennsylvania Youth and Government Conference Advised and assisted students craft and edit legislation Facilitated Tours of Pennsylvania State Capitol Building

Central Pennsylvania's Ronald McDonald House 2006 - 2008 Hershey, Pennsylvania Volunteer

Supported staff in organizing food pantry and common areas Maintained living quarters Assisted tours and supported management staff

Hershey Evangelical Free Church of Hershey Nursery 2005 – 2007 Hershey, Pennsylvania Volunteer

Childcare Assistant Supervised children in learning and playroom activities Aided staff in drop off and pick up procedures

106th District Representative John Payne 2007 Hershey, Pennsylvania Political Campaign

Filed and organized voter registration, event descriptions, budget reports and commentary letters Transmitted voter information into data base Participated in grassroots campaign

Publications Schultz, B. (January 2 2016). Interview: Living with Aspergers in a Social Science. I.D.E.A.L Magazine.

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Presentation & Confrences Houses of Parliament of Latvia & Estonia: June 2014 Minority Language & Citizenship Ties: The cases of Ukraine, Latvia and Estonia In depth Comparative Policy Analysis between the Baltic States and Ukraine in relationship to minority rights and language. Arcadia Professional Exchange: Thesis Defense "Chilling Civil Society in Russia: 2012 Foreign Agents Law and NGOS in Chechnya May 2014 Descriptive statistics explaining the disappearances of journalists and Non-Governmental Organizations in the Russian Republic of Chechnya from 2005-2014. Evaluation and monitoring of 2012 Foreign Agent Laws enacted under President Putin. Continued Settlements in the West Bank March 2014 Conflict Assessment on current Israeli building projects within the West Bank. Evaluation and monitoring of Israeli settlement expansion and water disputes. Health Care Service Assessment: Ethnic Minorities in the Republic of Kosovo June 2013 Policy analysis and evaluation of current healthcare system in Kosovo under the Ahtisaari Plan for ethnic minorities in Kosovo. Mid-Atlantic European Union Simulation: 2010-2012 European Union Enlargement as Foreign Policy to Southern & Eastern Neighbors Thesis Topic: Snyder vs. Phelps: the Court's Lack of Moral Common Sense May 2012 Critique on legal theories used justify the ruling of controversial First Amendment Speech cases involving the Westboro Baptist Church protesters at military funerals. Thesis Topic: Andersonville Revisited: Death Camp or Chock Point? April 2012 Historical-graphical paper analyzing the primary sources of Union soldiers' experiences at Andersonville.

Awards and Scholarships Arcadia University 2012-2013 Glenside, Pennsylvania Academic Scholarship - Peace and Conflict Resolution Program Widener Law School 2011 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Jurist Academy Award for Excellence YMCA Youth and Government of Pennsylvania 2008 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Best Delegate

References Avaliable upon request