Samantha HAPP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Advocacy & Development Intern, January 2016 - present

U.S. Fund for UNICEF Chicago, IL

Understudy advisers on the creation and implementation of U.S. fund for UNICEF policies

Advocate, lobby and communicate with members of U.S. Congress for UNICEF policy support

Plan, organize, fundraise and conduct marketing and outreach for annual UNICEF Hope Gala

Promote policies and other initiatives, as well as foster donor relationships

Operate all social media accounts and spearhead other creative projects

Social Justice Intern August 2015 - present

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Chicago Chicago, IL

1216 W. North Shore Avenue

Apartment 2S
Chicago, IL 60626

Work in a variety of departments (Immigration, Refugee Services, Latino Affairs, Volunteer Relations) to further the
social justice mission of Catholic Charities by coordinating volunteer events and fundraisers

Organize Tuesday Night Supper, a meals with dignity program for individuals experiencing homelessness

Plan events and fundraisers, organize volunteers, consult with victims of domestic assault, collaborate with
caseworkers on projects, coordinate annual Celebration of Giving campaign

614.312.2191
shapp@luc.edu
happsamantha@gmail.com

Human Rights Intern, August 2015 January 2016

Amnesty International Chicago, IL

Research human rights situations in various countries and write detailed reports

Plan and coordinate fundraisers, actions/protests, regional meetings and annual conventions

Operate all social media accounts, graphic design and other creative projects

Economic Justice Intern, May 2015 August 2015

ONE Northside Chicago, IL

Research the current state of Social Security in Illinois and the U.S.

Design and create community events to inform and educate the public about Social Security

Mobilize the community affected by Social Security funding cuts to advocate for their own rights

Student Advocate {Intern}, January 2015 June 2015

LIFT Chicago Chicago, IL

Provided assistance in career counseling, housing services, public benefits, healthcare and immigration services to
dozens of unemployed, homeless, immigrant and/or underserved members in a one-on-one setting

Educational Programming, Leadership and Philanthropy Development Intern, May 2014 January 2015
Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Headquarters Columbus, OH

Designed Educational Programming for the Fraternity and for partnerships with non-profits, promoting leadership
and womens rights

Initiated a partnership with Girl Scouts of America and wrote 2 Badge programs for Girl Scouts fostering leadership
and promoting womens Rights

Enhanced Kappas Partnership with Reading is Fundamental (RIF), promoting youth literacy in poor communities

Law School Administrative Assistant, January 2013 Present

Loyola University Chicago School of Law Chicago, IL

Work the Customer Service Desk for Law School inquiries, as well as assist faculty and staff

Assist professors in political and law research

Trained in IT to repair computer and network issues

EDUCATION
Loyola University Chicago, Class of 2016

Majors: International Studies, Political Science (Arts and Sciences), and Advocacy & Social Change (Communication)

Current GPA: 3.8 (Magna cum laude)

7-semester Deans List (as of Dec. 15), member of Alpha Sigma Nu, National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Student Representative on the Board of Trustees

CROSS CULTURAL/INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Study abroad in Rome Italy (July 2014 December 2014)

Immersion trip focusing on human rights in Guatemala (May 2015)
Immersion trip focusing on Immigration issues in Nogales/Agua Prieta, Mexico (January 2016)
Service in Canada, the Dominican Republic and Turkey

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Kappa Kappa Gamma, Vice President, September 2012 Present

Girl Forward, May 2015 September 2015 (Chicago, IL)

Jesuit Refugee Services, August December 2014 (Rome, Italy)

Invisible Children (Los Angeles, California)

The Los Angeles Mission, My Friends Place and Midnight Mission Volunteer August 2013 (Los Angeles, CA)

Girl Scout Troop Leader, Troop #47721, January 2013 August 2014

Hugh OBrian Youth Leadership, Volunteer, May 2010 present