Uliana Certan

Early-career professional, eager to

advance an impactful career

  • About ME

    As a triple major graduate from Brandeis University, I specialize in three complementary disciplines: international relations, political science, and economics. I focused my education on international security, institutional analysis, and international political economy (IPE), rounding out my specializations with a year-long program at the London School of Economics and Political Science in London.

     

    My main professional objective is to fully direct my career toward the most pressing needs and problems that I am prepared and qualified to confront. I am interested in approaches to international security; global cooperation; global catastrophic risks; the role and efficiency of institutions in international politics; governmental and organizational transparency; human rights; social justice; and intentional, sustainable living. I value and apply various IR theories to my analyses, I am a member of the EA community, and I am a recent but enthusiastic subscriber to longtermism.

    Tenacious, organized, creative

    Analytical, resourceful, eagle-eyed

    Practical, highly intuitive, self-aware

     

    My husband and I are moving to London, UK for several years (from the US East Coast). I look forward to connecting with various communities in my interest spheres, developing my career, reading (constantly), walking our rescue Cat Girl, growing an indoor jungle, traveling, continuing my side business as an art gallerist, and sharing good coffee with inspiring friends and colleagues.

  • "To make our way, we must have firm resolve, persistence, tenacity."

     

    Ralph Bunche

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    My Personality and Work Style

    I have strong attention to detail, a commitment to distinction, and a powerful drive. I strive to produce excellent work that addresses an original and pertinent question, follows a dependable and disciplined progression, and benefits from collaboration.

     

    My goal-oriented work style is sustained by a multilateral organization system, an ever-evolving master plan (subject to daily revision and adaptation), and pragmatism. I haven't yet determined which I can live without - pen and paper or digital planning - so I do both. My seemingly rigid approach actually enables me to be flexible, adaptable, & efficient.
     

    I am a cooperative team member but I have also proven my competence working independently, taking initiative and responsibility when my expertise is pertinent. I enjoy being challenged and I appreciate an open and energetic environment with free-flowing feedback and mentorship. I am excited to learn and grow as part of every team that I join, and I thrive in a culture of reciprocal transparency and constructive advice.

  • FIELDS OF STUDY

    I specialize in the following areas of study:

    International Global Studies

    Interdisciplinary program examining complex processes of globalization that affect politics, economics, culture, society, & the environment.

    • Globalization: Challenges and Inequalities
    • Cultural Anthropology: Comparative Study of Human Societies
    • The Global Economy
    • World Religions
    • Medicine and Religion
    • Latin American Culture and Literature

    Economics

     

    Study of economic principles, micro- and macroeconomic theories, statistics for economic analysis, econometrics, with an emphasis on analytic and quantitative approaches.

    • Microeconomics 
    • Macroeconomics
    • Statistics for Economic Analysis
    • Econometrics
    • International Trade Theory
    • Central Banking
    • Writing in Economics

    Political Science

     

    Overview of the concepts and methods of the four major subfields of political science: political theory, American politics, comparative politics, and international relations.

    • Democratic Theory
    • Concepts and Problems of National Security
    • Conflict & Peacemaking in the Middle East 
    • Making Government Work: Case Studies 
    • Narco-Politics: Drug Trade, Corruption, and Violence
     

    International Relations (LSE)

    Analysis of the functioning, theory, and history of the international system, and the nature of the changing relations between states and non-state actors at one of the oldest and largest IR departments.

    • International Organizations and Institutions
    • International Security Studies
    • International Political Economy (IPE)
    • Strategic Aspects of IR (Strategies of War) 

  • Education

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    Brandeis University

    2015-2019

    B.A. in International Global Studies, Economics, and Political Science

     

     

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    London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

    2017-2018

    I completed the General Course, a year-long study program, successfully fulfilling an intensive study of traditional international relations at one of the oldest and largest IR departments in the world.

     

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    Effective Altruism & GCRs

    2021-2022

    EAGxOxford 2022

     

    The Effective Altruism In-Depth Program

     

    The Precipice: Existential Risk and The Future of Humanity by Toby Ord

     

    Global Catastrophic Risks edited by Nick Bostrom and Milan M Ćirković

     

    Doing Good Better by William MacAskill

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    Online Courses

    2019-2020

    Introduction to Contemporary Geopolitics

    - National Research University, Higher School of Economics

     

    Improving Communication Skills

    - University of Pennsylvania

     

    Learning How to Learn: Mental Tools to Master Tough Subjects

    - University of California, San Diego, and McMaster University

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    Personal Study

    2020-2022

    EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament eLearning course

     

    Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

     

    The Art of Choosing by Sheena Iyengar

     

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  • Experiences

    Show off your projects, features, or clients in this section.

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    Research Fellow

    2021 - Current

    • I am collaborating with GCRI on a research project on military artificial intelligence and related international security topics. 

    Art Gallerist & Representative

    Jun 2020 - Current

    • Support and represent two independent artists 
    • Create and update the curriculum for an art studio 
    • Manage an Etsy store and two professional websites
    • Organize exhibitions and association memberships 
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    Zinkerz, Inc.

    Feb 2017 - Oct 2019

    Educator and Curriculum Creator

    • Promoted educational opportunity in Latin American countries for students aspiring to attend U.S. universities
    • Coordinated preparatory study for US standardized college entrance exams: SAT, ACT, AP subject exams 
    • Collaborated to develop and lead fundamental math and English courses for English Language Learners 
    • Investigated existing curricula and created new tailored lesson content to be used throughout the company
    • Led one-on-one and group classes through an interactive online platform covering nine different subjects
    • Joined the team three years after company funding, prior to the currently established apps and curricula
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    Personal & Research Assistant

    May 2017 - Aug 2017

    • Supported and assisted a politics Professor at Brandeis University

     

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    Brandeis University

    Library and Technology Services

    Oct 2015 - May 2017

    Records Management Assistant

    • Digitized records for Corporate and Foundations Relations Office; processed scanned records 
    • Facilitated and assisted with off-campus client services: scanning, storage, shredding of sensitive documents
    • Researched software products and digital forensics publications

    Private Tutoring Services

    Jun 2011 - Current

    • Organize tailored and independent lessons for middle and high school subjects, AP subjects, and introductory university courses
    • Conduct long-term tutoring for students with learning disabilities

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