R. Alejandro Diaz-Wahl 650-796-3701 radiaz90@gmail.

com 5305 Duren, 2624 Whitis Avenue, Austin, TX 78705 OBJECTIVE Second-year undergraduate seeking knowledge and experience in international security and intelligence. EDUCATION The University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies Majors: Political Communication, Government Minors: Arabic, Middle Eastern Studies Overall GPA: 4.0 May 2012

EXPERIENCE The Office of State Representative Ana E. Hernandez Policy Analyst January 2009-June 2009 ! Analyzed energy, labor, and environmental policy during the 81st session of the Texas legislature. ! Wrote, edited, and summarized legislative analyses, press releases and speeches for the Representative. Election Headquarters of Mayor Lee Leffingwell Intern December 2008 ! Called Austin citizens to facilitate former city council member Lee Leffingwell's successful election to the office of Mayor of the City of Austin. Senator Kirk Watson Fellowship Program Fellow August 2008-November 2008 ! Organized thousands of volunteers at the Travis County Democratic Party headquarters in Austin, Texas. ! Motivating volunteers and voters to support Texas candidates in the 2008 presidential election. Albuquerque Academy Summer School Program Teaching Assistant June 2008-July 2008 ! Prepared classroom materials for teachers and facilitated classroom activities and projects. ! Edited student work and advised students on how to improve their academic skills. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society at the University of Texas at Austin Active Member University Democrats at the University of Texas at Austin Active Member Self-Defense Club at the Albuquerque Academy Founder/President Albuquerque Youth Orchestra Wind Section Member Chuan Fa Kenpo Third-Degree Brown Belt HONORS University Honors The Arabic Flagship Program at the University of Texas at Austin Texas House Resolution 2987 National Merit Finalist from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation 1st Place Winner (Drama Category) at the 505 Youth Film Festival 3rd Place Winner (Overall) at the 505 Youth Film Festival New Mexico All State Symphonic Band New Mexico Youth Honor Band ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Languages: ! Fluent in English and Spanish ! Arabic (Standard, Egyptian, Shami): Intermediate in speaking, reading, writing. Research: Policy, Legal, Technical, and Scientific Analysis Business: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Fall 2008, Spring 2009 August 2009-present June 1, 2009 2008 2008 2008 2008 2007, 2008 2009-present August 2008-present 2006-2008 2008 2005-2008