DeAnna Pope

Student, International Affairs

Hi, I'm DeAnna Pope. Welcome to my profile!

DeAnna Pope's Experience:

• Columnist at The Alton Telegraph

  July 2011 - October 2014

  Weekly and monthly columnist for "The Poetry Corner." Monthly columns published work of a profiled local poet.

• Media Relations Assistant at U.S. Department of State

  June 2014 - August 2014

  New York Foreign Press Center, Bureau of Public Affairs -Designed and generated programs (briefings and tours) to help 1400 foreign journalists cover U.S. policy alongside Media Officers. Provided media contacts and coverage for events at Council on Foreign Relations, Google, and the White House. Issued journalist credentials. -Personal projects: coordinated with speakers and coding institutions, implemented 2 programs on STEM education for 18 journalists.

• Research Assistant at Johns Hopkins University

  August 2013 - May 2014

  Analyzed trends in all European political party formation (1945-onward) towards development of Professor's Cartel Party Theory for 2 semesters.

• Public Affairs Intern at American Enterprise Institute

  October 2013 - December 2013

  Established radio and television bookings for AEI fellows. Directed press inquiries. Drafted press releases.

• Notetaker for Economics courses at Johns Hopkins University

  June 2013 - August 2013

  Office of Student Disability Services

• Founder of Junior Board at Great Rivers Land Trust

  August 2009 - August 2013

  Founder of Junior Board (the first Junior Board for a Land Trust in the United States) Presented results at National Convention for two years (Land Trust Alliance)

• Speaker/Faculty at Land Trust Alliance

  October 2011 - November 2012

  -2011: Milwaukee, WI: Presented 90-min "How to Create a Land Trust Junior Board." Conducted audience Q&A session. (2 Certified Fundraising Executive continuing education credits granted to each participant.) -2012: Salt Lake City, UT: Presented 90-min "Engaging Youth in Land Trusts." Conducted audience Q&A session. (Guest columnist: Published in quarterly magazine (see Publications "Don't Forget Us").

• Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard at American Red Cross

  June 2009 - August 2012

  Clayton Shaw Park Aquatics Center & Shaw Park Recreational Center. Enforced and adhered to health and safety protocol of outdoor and indoor pools and aquatics center. Performed opening and closing duties with team of 12 guards at a time. Taught private swim lessons.

DeAnna Pope's Education:

• The Johns Hopkins University

  2012 – 2016
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

• The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  2014 – 2015
  Concentration: International Relations and Affairs

• Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School

  2009 – 2012
  High school