I am an undergraduate student at The American University in Washington, D.C. pursing a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with focus on Foreign Policy and National Security in Latin America. Originally from San Diego, I have experience working on the campaign of Carl DeMaio in running for California's 52 Congressional District by helping garner financial and electoral support through mail, telephone, and door-to-door outreach. I will be spending this fall semester as a Development Intern at the Truman National Security Project assisting in updating donor records, designing the monthly newsletter, and organizing fundraising events for the think tank. I will also be serving as the Faculty Outreach Chair on the AEI Executive Council at The American University in which I will be engendering faculty sponsorship of the Executive Council's mission to provide a diverse presence of notable public policy and government speakers. Lastly I am serving as Community Service Chair for the DC Delta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon and have successfully helped organize service events through numerous D.C. Metro area organizations such as So Others Might Eat, Capital Food Bank, Washington Hunger Project, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, among others.

Student Volunteer Intern-- Global Liaison Division @ • Provided support to an ongoing project of compiling best practices and lessons learned related to multilateral information sharing. • Supported ongoing efforts to identify material for case studies on the use of FinCEN authorities; these case studies will support the U.S. mutual evaluation efforts. • Managed relationships with more than 130 financial intelligence units around the world to provide exposure to FinCEN’s multilateral work and result in tangible work products From May 2015 to Present (8 months) Washington D.C. Metro AreaDevelopment Intern @ • Coordinated fundraising events for the think-tank by sending out targeted email invitations in a campaign to encouraged continued donations major organizational donors. • Updated the individual and organizational profile of all donors and archived the Muskie award fundraiser records of donations totaling over $300,000 into spreadsheet. • Produced a monthly newsletter to donors that included between 5-7 snapshots & synopses of major organizational achievements. From September 2014 to December 2014 (4 months) Volunteer Intern @ • Wrote constituent letters & placed phone calls to constituents to garner support, and disseminate information about upcoming events. • Organized direct mailings • Canvased residential parts of the district in order analyze areas of support and opposition. From July 2014 to August 2014 (2 months) Greater San Diego AreaPhoto Editing Clerk @ • Photographed guest moments on green screen 'Shamu' whale. • Edited guests onto different SeaWorld themed backgrounds to create the appearance that they were actually 'riding Shamu' and edited out any imperfections. • Facilitated in the purchasing of guest photos along with photo accessories while providing courteous and helpful customer service. From June 2014 to August 2014 (3 months) Greater San Diego AreaCaller @ • Contacted alumni via phone to update their contact information and procure donations to a department of the university of their choice. • Cultivated a professional work environment by striving in conjunction with other callers to gain over $30,000 in pledged donations from alumni. From January 2014 to May 2014 (5 months) Washington D.C. Metro AreaStudy Hall Aid @ • Facilitated around 15 scholars’ (6th grade) learning experience by providing homework help and reinforcing strong academic habits. • Assisted Achievement Coaches by working with scholars to set, work towards, and achieve academic goals. From October 2013 to May 2014 (8 months) Washington D.C. Metro Area

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs @ American University From 2013 to 2016 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies @ American University From 2013 to 2016 Adrian Nesta is skilled in: Editing, Community Service, Community Outreach, Leadership, Public Policy, Politics, Spanish, Microsoft Word, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Political Science, Public Relations, Writing