Georgina Class-Peters is a political science student at the University of Delaware expected to graduate in May 2016. She has worked as a legislative intern for Senator Coons researching policy issues and communicating with constituents. As Communications Intern for the National Conference of Black Political Scientists, she increased social media followers by 100% and helped plan their annual conference. Currently she serves as First Vice President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, leading programming and chapter communications.

1. GEORGINA CLASS-PETERS
gclassp@udel.edu ♦ 347-551-2245 ♦ 226 E. Pembrooke Dr, Smyrna, DE
EDUCATION
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Bachelor of Arts in Political Sciences, Expected May 2016
Overall GPA 3.09 / 4.0 (Major GPA 3.30)
Honors and Awards: 2015 Woman of Promise, 2015 Registered Student Organization Leader of the Year, Honorable
Mention, Blue Hen Leadership Program (BHLP)
WORK EXPERIENCE
United States Senate Washington, D.C. January 2016 - Present
Legislative Intern
 Researched water, wildlife, and agriculture issues affecting African development and synthesized information into clear,
concise policy briefings for Senator Coons.
 Informed concerned constituents of policy changings regarding SNAP (food stamps), the DARK Act, and other new
legislation to allow them to better understand the Senator’s position on key legislation.
 Facilitated tours of the Capital complex for state officials and constituents
National Conference of Black Political Scientists Newark, Delaware September 2013 – March 2014
Communications Intern
 Shaped and managed the social media presence for the 45th
annual conference on Facebook and Twitter, increasing
followers by 100%.
 Orchestrated day-of operations, including registration, catering, and creating a high energy environment for attendees.
 Curated the political science professor invite list, using research publications, speaking engagements, and coursework to
narrow the list from 500 to 270 high priority invited attendees.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, Lambda Gamma Chapter Newark, Delaware May 2015-Janurary 2016
First Vice- President
• Led engaging programming with the goals of exposing the broader campus community to the 2014-2018 international
targets of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.
• Designed chapter communications such Ivy Leaf Report, event fliers, and emails to the graduate council and campus
with the goal of increasing chapter visibility.
• Averted unnecessary risk behavior through participation in workshops and installation of chapter accountability measures
ultimately keeping the chapter in good standing according to regional and international standards.
Cultural Programming Advisory Board Newark, Delaware May 2013 – December 2015
President
 Managed a team of sixteen to plan large scale entertainment concerts, lectures, and small scale events with the goal of
increasing minority student campus participation and engagement.
 Designed a robust advertising campaign to increase visibility and knowledge of upcoming events.
 Implemented accountability system to increase productivity, efficiency, and accountability amongst board members.
 Successfully allocated budget of $160,000 per year, distributed funds on a need basis, ultimately increased the quality of
programming and significantly reduced spending by $5,000.
COMMUNITY SERVICE ENGAGEMENT
Sisters on the Move, Founder Spring Term 2015
• Founded campus organization with the mission of empowering, educating, and strengthening, young high school aged
women of color in the Newark, Delaware community.
• Assembled a dynamic team of highly eight engaged, responsible, and empowered individuals to assist in the
establishment of the organization.
• Effectively developed an organizational structure to enhance the efficiency of the organization, thereby maximizing the
potential for growth, and increasing membership by 40%.
Barbados, Service Learning Participant Winter Term 2015
 Analyzed the impact of tourism on the Bajan economy which the data was used to generate and recruit interest in study
abroad.
 Served as a teaching assistant for a class of 60 students with the responsibility of checking homework, reviewing
Standard English grammar, and promoting good classroom behavior.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
November 2015
 Featured in Huffington Post’s Blog “Why Black Women are leaving the Feminist Movement”
September 2014
 Produced, directed, and edited “Through the Eyes of the Beholder” documentary assessing the complexities of skin color.