Alex Nelson

Human Rights are Implicated in the Universal Need to be Seen

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Human Rights and Gender Justice Advocate Gender Equality Fosters Human Potential

Experience

  • Research Assistant and DEI Representative at University of Denver - Josef Korbel School of International Studies
    Oct 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs

  • Research Assistant at Diversity and Equity Inclusion Office, Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs
    Sep 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Developing an extensive database of LGBTQ scholarly articles for faculty to incorporate within their class curriculum Conducting research pertaining to guest speakers in order to coordinate community-building initiatives within the Korbel School Designing LGBTQ Archive and Speaker List with a user-friendly interface (Zotero)

  • Fellow at Generation Human Rights, Inc.
    Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 · 4 mos

    Spearheaded The Right to Be Seen blog piece that described human rights concepts in a concise and dynamic manner Brought a diverse range of project teams together through effective written and verbal communications Prepared and conducted extensive interviews with youth activists that contributed to GenHR’s educational materials and organizational newsletter

  • Project Coordinator at Mix it Up at Lunch Project
    Oct 2013 - Oct 2013 · 1 mo

    Organized event on school premises to build community relations within district Served as liaison between school officials and the Southern Poverty Law Center in order to strategize publicity methods Effectively persuaded faculty to implement program despite scheduling concerns Resulted in 10 students reporting that they made new contacts within their cohort