Laura A.

Bohorquez Duque
laura.bohorquezduque@loras.edu

Education
Loras College, Dubuque, IA
International Studies, B.A. & Media Studies, B.A.
o Peace and Justice minor & Catholic Studies minor
Deans List; current GPA: 3.981/4.0 scale
Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program

Aug. 2013-present

Aug. 2013-present

Professional Experience
Loras College, Dubuque, IA.
Service Trip Student Coordinator
Feb. 2016-present
o Coordinated with 8 community partners at the destinations; interviewed, selected, and
prepared 120 participants; trained 15 trip leaders; ensured transportation, scheduling and
financial logistics for the trips; coordinated fundraising efforts.
Peace & Justice Center Interfaith Intern
Aug. 2016-present
o Assumed leadership of annual River Crossing Conference on interfaith leadership and
storytelling for 40 students from regional colleges. Invited participant schools, updated
marketing materials, led small groups, coordinated hospitality for participants of all
religions.
o Coordinated communication with over 230 members of Children of Abraham, a local
interfaith dialogue initiative, recorded, and provided hospitality for monthly gatherings.
Peer Assistant: First-year Seminar
Aug. 2015-present
o Supported two sections of 20 first-year students in the process of adapting to college,
instructed sessions on time management, technology use, and registration.

Leadership Experience
Loras College, Dubuque, IA.
Antioch Retreat Director
Nov. 2013- present
o Interviewed, selected and trained an organizing team of 30 students. Planned and
implemented the schedule of a weekend-long retreat for 65 students.
Better Together Interfaith Student Organization President
Aug. 2013-present
o Planned 8 interfaith conversations on campus; organized and attended 3 trips to sacred
spaces outside of Dubuque; supported other on and off-campus interfaith initiatives.
o Loras College sponsored my attendance to the Interfaith Leadership Institute in Chicago.
Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) National Organizing Team
Aug. 2016-present
o Selected from a nationwide call for applicants for a group of 15 students to receive
leadership training and collaborate on national marketing campaigns.
o IFYC sponsored my participation in the Interfaith Leadership Institute in Atlanta.
Loras College Service Trip Attendant
o Flores, Honduras
Apr. 2014
o McKee, KY
Nov. 2014
o New Orleans, LA
Mar. 2016

Language Skills

Spanish Native Proficiency

English Bilingual Proficiency
French Minimum Professional Proficiency
o DELF B2 (Upper Intermediate) certificate