Education
- London School of Economics (MSc., Development Studies, Econ Dept, 2020)
- Monmouth University (B.A., Political Science – Concentration in IR, 2019)
Current Position
Associate at Nathan Associates in Washington D.C. (Jan 2021 to present)
Nathan Associates is a financial consulting firm with over 75 years of experience in the international development field. Nathan is one of the world’s first economic consulting firms (www.nathaninc.com). Its home office is in Washington D.C., it operates corporate offices in London, New Delhi and Chennai, and it runs field operations in all regions of the world.
Q&A With Emma
Looking back, what Political Science Department activities outside the classroom had the biggest impact on you and your future career success?
“Definitely Model UN, Debate, and the Political Science Club. All of the PS department clubs increased my social capital and provided me a platform to interact with my peers. Model UN enhanced my understanding of diplomacy and the global system. Not only did it develop my analytical and problem-solving skills (assigned a country and UN agency), I developed my research skills and became a better public speaker having to represent my assigned country in front of 50+ people at international conferences (London, Oxford and Zurich). Model UN afforded me the ability to travel internationally and learn from diverse points of view ultimately strengthening my resume. I believe Model UN, as well as my participation in Debate and the Political Science Club, greatly contributed to my acceptance to the London School of Economics (LSE).”
What advice would you offer current Political Science Majors?
“I think the key to success is to work hard and get involved! Working hard never goes unnoticed. Faculty notice and it serves as a win-win for you, for them, and your peers. Working hard and caring about the subject matter will lead you to a more fruitful college experience! Getting involved in clubs, committees, groups, etc., like the ones in the PS Department will expand your comfort zone and your network. Building relationships with colleagues and staff through your involvement in extracurriculars is a way of showcasing your strengths outside the classroom. I think it’s important to leave college knowing not only what you learned but who you met!”
Emma’s Monmouth Undergraduate Activities & Accomplishments in the Political Science Department
- Model United Nations Team Captain and recipient of multiple delegation awards, attended seven international conferences – London/LiMUN (2017, 2018, 2019), Oxford/OxiMUN (2017, 2018, 2019) & Zurich/ZuMUN (2017)
- Policy Debate Team
- The Washington Center semester (Jan to May 2019) – Global Affairs Intern at Standard & Poor’s
- Travel Course to Buenos Aires, Argentina (summer 2016).
- Summer Scholar Program (2018) – fieldwork in Antigua, Guatemala; final project “Environmental Stressors on Migration within Guatemala” published in Journal of International Relations (Spring 2019, Volume 21).
- Phi Sigma Alpha
- Research Assistant – Monmouth University Polling Institute (Sept 2016-Jan 2017)
Emma is happy to connect with current Monmouth PS Majors and offer advice on next steps.
Contact her at: emma.damaris.orourke@gmail.com