SAMANTHA TAYLOR RICHARDS

Phone: (818) 577-8875 E-Mail: samanthataylorrichards@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana May 2014
Bachelor of Arts, History and Political Science Cumulative GPA: 3.58/ 4.0
Deans List, all semesters from Spring 2012- present
Semester Honors, all semesters from Fall 2011- present
Purdue University College of Liberal Arts Honors Program, Colloquium Grand Prize, Spring 2013
Edward Simon Bnai Brith Barzillai Lodge No. 111 Prize in Jewish Studies, 2012
Margo Katherine Wilke Undergraduate Research Scholarship, full academic year 2011-2012
Henry G. Waltmann Award, awarded to a member of Phi Alpha Theta National Honor Society, 2013
Blair Scholarship, awarded to freshmen who reflect academic excellence and integrity through civic engagement, 2010

London School of Economics, London, United Kingdom September 2012 December 2012
Studied British Public Policy and Parliamentary Governance
Hansard Scholar, James J. Shevlin Study Abroad Grant recipient

SCHOLARLY WORKS/ PRESENTATIONS
Colonial Legacy and Human Development: A History of British Colonialism in the Protectorate State of Uganda and Its Role in
Modern Development. Hansard Scholars Programme thesis, London School of Economics
Presentation, University of Notre Dame Kellogg/ Family Ford Foundation Human Development Conference, South Bend,
Indiana, February 2013

The First Political Movement: Moses as a Political Leader, the Exodus as a Political Revolution and the Constituting of a Nation.
Honors paper, Purdue University
Presentation, College of Liberal Arts Honors Colloquium, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, March 2013
Presentation, Jewish Studies Discussion and Lecture Series, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, February 2013

Historical Knowledge and Sustainable Development: A Community- Based Oral History Project in Nnindye, Uganda.
Presentation, Purdue University Discovery Park Research Poster Session, West Lafayette, Indiana, April 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE
Corps Member, Teach for America, St. Louis, MO May 2014- June 2016
Taught 3
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-6
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grade social studies at Lyon Academy at Blow, a public Pre-K-8 magnet school in St. Louis Public School
District

Congressional Research Intern, Representative Brad J. Sherman, Sherman Oaks, CA May 2013- August 2013
Advised constituents on best methods of practice when interacting with federal agencies
Implemented and streamlined intern hiring processes, schedules and other human capital practices
Conducted research and compiled data for case workers in the fields of immigration, housing and gun control policy

Parliamentary Research Intern, House of Commons, London, UK September 2012- December 2012
Served in the office of Mary Macleod, MP, Brentford and Isleworth
Researched constituency issues and prepared legislative briefs on immigration, housing and the National Health Service
Conducted analysis and review of womens trajectory to political office and presence in business executive boards
Planned a Women on Boards Leadership Forum, which was attended by 50 FTSE 100 executives and political leaders
Wrote article titled Hounslow Volunteering Awards, which was published in magazine, Constituency First

Political Consulting Intern, Fiona Hutton & Associates, Studio City, CA June 2012- August 2012
Consulted for corporations and governmental organizations in media and public relations
Managed client database in Filemaker Pro and compiled marketing data for mailing lists
Researched and prepared press reviews to assist HealthNet in preparing their Affordable Care Act strategy
Collaborated in the planning of corporate and press events for Southern California Water Committee

Intern to Dr. Alicia C. Decker, Discovery Park Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN September 2011- May 2012
SAMANTHA TAYLOR RICHARDS
Phone: (818) 577-8875 E-Mail: samanthataylorrichards@gmail.com

Participated in the development of project, Historical Knowledge and Sustainable Development: A Community- Based Oral
History Project in Nnindye, Uganda
Prepared data and statistical evidence for grant review processes
Collaborated with professors from Purdue, Notre Dame and Uganda Martyrs University on the development of this project
Conducted extensive literature review covering economic and social development projects in Uganda

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Student Chair, Purdue University Educational Policy Committee Fall 2013- present
Student Chair, College of Liberal Arts Grade Appeal Committee Fall 2013- present
Senior Policy Advisor, Purdue Student Government Spring 2013- present
Member, College of Liberal Arts Honors Program Steering Committee Spring 2013- present
President, Phi Alpha Theta, Nu Omega Chapter Spring 2013- present
Mentor, Purdue Disability Resource Center Fall 2012- present
Volunteer, North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry Summer 2011- present

SKILLS
Conversant in French
Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite applications; Mac and PC Platforms; SPSS; FileMaker Pro