May Soe Min
Gaithersburg
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced International Affairs Teaching Assistant
University of Maryland, College Park
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assigned and graded 55 international policy memos, conflict maps, and mock USAID proposals
- Executed weekly discussions exploring themes of gender violence, political actors, consequences of war, and developmental ethics
- Conducted office hours for students and organized weekly team check-ins with the managing professor
Committee Member
if, A Foundation for Radical Possibility
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Evaluated 32 grant applications from Maryland based organizations aimed at promoting social justice and racial equity
- Awarded $205,000 across 10 organizations aiming to promote access to housing, education, and healthcare
- Conducted site visits to determine organizations' missions and analyze their annual budgets
Legislative Intern for Congressman Ivey
The United States House Of Representative
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Produced concise memoranda summarizing briefings and hearings on immigration, education, and foreign policies
- Engaged in extensive legislative research on topics such as affirmative action, anti-trust, and the Southwest border crisis
- Met with constituents and stakeholders to discuss pertinent legislative matters on a regular basis
Capstone Project Team Leader
International Development and Conflict Management
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Researched ethnic tensions and reconciliation efforts in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
- Independently reached out to local conflict-resolution organizations in Sri Lanka, successfully securing partnerships
- Published a policy memorandum outlining the Capstone's proposal and presented the solution to 8 different non-profit organizations
Refugee Casework Intern
International Rescue Committee
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Independently conducted intake process for newly arrived refugees
- Assisted clients in applying for and navigating social security and insurance benefits
- Completed employment authorization and naturalization forms
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Government and Politics, International Relations
The University of Maryland - College Park
05.2025
Semester Study Abroad - International Refugee Law
DIS Copenhagen
05-2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Leidos IQ Office Software
- Adobe Applications
- Bi-lingual in Burmese
- Written and Verbal Communications
- Research
Accomplishments
Awards:
- Incentive Awards Program Scholar (Cohort'21)
- Consecutive Dean's List Scholar
- Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education Academic Excellence Award
- Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholar
Honor Societies and Clubs:
- Phi Alpha Delta (Professional Pre-Law Fraternity)
- Sigma Psi Zeta, Inc. (Community Service and Philanthropy Chair)
- UMD The Observer (Cultural Section Writer)
- Food Recovery Network (Recovery Leader)
Timeline
Advanced International Affairs Teaching Assistant
University of Maryland, College Park
08.2023 - 12.2023
Committee Member
if, A Foundation for Radical Possibility
08.2023 - 10.2023
Legislative Intern for Congressman Ivey
The United States House Of Representative
05.2023 - 08.2023
Capstone Project Team Leader
International Development and Conflict Management
01.2023 - 05.2023
Refugee Casework Intern
International Rescue Committee
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Government and Politics, International Relations
The University of Maryland - College Park
Semester Study Abroad - International Refugee Law
DIS Copenhagen