Olivia
Parker
University of Maryland Policy Fellow
About Me
Hello! 大家好！My name is Olivia Parker. I am a recent graduate of Arizona State University. I was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. I am so thrilled to return home from graduating abroad with a degree in Chinese and a minor in French. I currently live in Washington, DC pursuing a master's in Public Policy and International Security from the University of Maryland. I hope you enjoy my portfolio. If you have any questions regarding my work, feel free to contact me below.
Work Experience
2012 - 2020
National Public Radio
I was a student journalist from 2012 to 2016. While in college I had the opportunity to become an instructor and production assistant, while also producing over 20 media pieces.
2016 - 2022
Pita Jungle
I have been working for Pita Jungle for 3 years now. Between two locations I have worked several different positions including hostess, food runner, busser, server, and shift manager.
2019- 2020
US Department of State
I was a foreign service intern for two summers, specifically in the Bureau of Consular Affairs and East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Summer of 2019 I worked at the main center in Washington, D.C. In 2020 I worked virtually focusing on analyzing Chinese media.
Education
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
MA Public Policy
Specialization: International Security Economic Policy
Expected grad: May 2024
National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University
Taipei, Taiwan (02/2021-02/2022)
Major: Chinese Minor: International Relations
Relevant Coursework, Licenses, and Certifications:
Completed the Chinese Language Flagship Program (Capstone Year)
National Taiwan University Taipei, Taiwan (06-08/2017)
Major: Chinese Minor: International Relations
Relevant Coursework, Licenses, and Certifications:
Completed the International Chinese Language Program.
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
Graduated Summa Cum Laude 08/2016-2021
GPA: 3.63 of a maximum 4.0
Major: Chinese Minor: French
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
OPI IRL Level 2+ achieved (08/01/2022)
Chinese Language Flagship Program graduate
HSK Level 5 achieved.
Able to read/write Traditional, Simplified, and Classical Chinese