Chronology	Alan R. Cordova
	Education: Candidate for MBA in Social Enterprise, Columbia Business School, New York, NY, June, 2008 B.A. in Political Science and Astronomy, Williams College, Williamstown, MA, 2006 3.42 overall G.P.A., 3.67 Political Science GPA, Dean’s List for 3 semesters Received departmental honors in Political Science for the thesis “Democracy in Central Asia: The Challenge to American Institutionalism.”
Occupational and Research Experience Space Policy Analyst, Center for Nonproliferation Studies, Monterey, CA (Sept.-Dec. 2006) Wrote the business plan for a new space policy institute at NASA’s Ames Research Center. Consulted a group proposing the construction of a radio telescope in the Middle East as a public diplomacy measure. Entrepreneurship Researcher, FGSIB Entrepreneurship Center, Monterey, CA (Sept. 2006-Dec. 2006) Surveyed and interviewed local entrepreneurs on their financing and management practices. Robert G. Wilmers, Jr. ’90 and Charles W. Hufford Fellow, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan; Dushanbe, Tajikistan; Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (Summer, 2005) Independent fieldwork on democracy promotion programs in Central Asia. Conducted over 150 interviews with locals, project managers and government officials. Documented events surrounding the July 10, 2005 Kyrgyz presidential election. Robert L. Gaudino Fellow, Granada, Spain (Winter Study 2005) Independent research on the impact of multicultural policies on the city’s Muslim community Conducted 21 hour-long ethnographic interviews in Spanish. Integrated literary, political, cultural and economic sources to propose concrete solutions. Authored an original report describing the impact of the city’s history. George J. Mead Fellow and Intern, Newsweek International, Mexico City (Summer 2004) Authored and coauthored articles published in the magazine’s International Edition. Interviewed Mexican government officials and business leaders. Conducted background research for articles, including a cover story, in Spanish. Managed bureau’s daily affairs in the bureau chief’s absence. Teaching Assistant and Tutor, Williams College Astronomy Department (2003-06) Research Associate, Council on Hemispheric Affairs (COHA), Washington, D.C. (Summer 2003) Authored a press release, op-ed articles and letters to the editor for national media sources. Wrote and edited Washington Report on the Hemisphere (COHA’s scholarly newsletter) Ski Instructor, Williams Outing Club (2003-06) & Mohan Skiing and Boarding (1998-2002) Taught beginning and intermediate alpine skiing to primary and secondary students. Received Level 1 Certification from the Professional Ski Instructors of America (2002) Major Published Works and Conference Presentations Chair, “Corruption: What, Where, and Why?” Panel, Annual Conference of the Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, IL, April 15-17, 2006. Participant, “Prescriptions for Outsiders Looking In” Panel, Annual Conference of the Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, IL, April 15-17, 2006. “Democratization in Central Asia: The Failure of American Institutionalism,” Middle East and Central Asia Politics, Economics and Society Conference, University of Utah, September 7, 2006. “Difficulties encountered by Muslims in Granada, Spain,” Annual Conference of the Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy, Washington, DC, May 6, 2006 (paper can be downloaded here.) “Loving the Liberal Arts,” Current Magazine, Summer 2006 edition. “Does Anyone Care?” Williams Record, March 8, 2006, Op-Ed. “Back Slaps and Business,” Newsweek International, September 27, 2004. “Authentic Student Activism,” Williams Record, March 2, 2004. Op-Ed. Extracurricular Activities President, Lehman Community Service Council (2005-2006) (councilmember 2003-2005) Oversaw the expansion of numerous student service projects. Built connections with experiential education and academic offices. Led service-related first-year orientation groups through the “Where Am I” program. Awarded “Councilmember of the Year” in 2005 Member, Gargoyle Society (2004-2006) (honors society) Social Action Coordinator, Williams College Jewish Association (2004-2005) Elected Student Representative, Political Science Department Liaison Committee (2004-2005) Co-founder, EphVote (campus voter registration drive) (2004) Registered hundreds of students to vote absentee in their local districts. Web Site Administrator, Mucho Macho Moocow Marching Band (2003-2005) Chapter Leader, Student Global AIDS Campaign, Williams Chapter (2003-05) Third Chair Trumpet, Williams College Jazz Ensemble (2003-2004) President, Williams College Rotaract Club (2002-2004) Managed a fundraising campaign for the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Haiti. Founder, "E-Team" Environmental Service Learning Program (2001-2002) Worked with city's Department of Youth and Family Services to create a program that taught high school students about local environmental problems and the ways that nonprofit organizations address them through a series of volunteer projects. Assistant Crew Leader, Washington Trails Association (Awarded in 2002) Eagle Scout, Troop 647, Mercer Island, WA (Awarded in 2001) Awards Social Science Research Council Fellowship, Indiana University, June 2006 Muhammad Kenyatta ’66 Community Service Prize , Williams College, June 2006 Honors in Political Science for the thesis “Democracy in Central Asia: The Challenge to American Institutionalism," Williams College, June 2006) Robert G. Wilmers, Jr. ’90 Fellowship, Williams College, Summer 2005 Robert L. Gaudino Fellowship, Williams College, Winter Study 2005 Community Service Councilmember of the Year, Lehman Community Service Council, Williams College, May 2005 George J. Mead Fellowship, Williams College, Summer 2004 Ethel C. Johnson Award for Citizenship and Service, Mercer Island High School, June 2002 Eagle Scout, Troop 647 (Mercer Island, WA), Boy Scouts of America, January 2001 Foreign Languages: Spanish: Advanced knowledge and experience in a variety of environments. Arabic: Currently in the 2nd year of MSA study. Uzbek: Completed the 1st year curriculum at Indiana University, currently studying informally.